MEMBERSHIP IS FOR EVERYONE
BEGINNERS, HOBBYISTS, & EXPERIENCED ARTISTS WELCOME
Members Only Classes Demo+Classes are FREE with your pass or monthly membership. Instruction is available to studio members anytime as teaching artists are available to assist with your practice, however to access more in-depth techniques we ask that you sign-up in advance for Members Only Demo-Classes. The schedule below features demo-classes for beginner and all levels for learning skills such as: wheel technique, handles, trimming, glazing, and hand-building. Students should have already purchased a current pass or monthly membership before signing up for classes and demos on the schedule below.
Weekly Classes for Members
Beginner Wheel Throwing
BEGINNER ORIENTATION to CLAY
Beginner Wheel Throwing
LEVEL 1
Thursdays: 6-7pm
Sat & Sun: 11-12
Learn the basic steps of wheel throwing: sticking, centering, opening, and pulling. Try to stay 1 hour after your demo to practice on a wheel. Students are welcome to attend Beginner Wheel multiple times. This beginner wheel throwing demo is required in order to begin using wheels independently.
BEGINNER GLAZE 'n PAINT
BEGINNER ORIENTATION to CLAY
Beginner Wheel Throwing
LEVEL 1
Saturdays 12-1
Sundays 12-1
Learn the basics of how to glaze your pottery and create hand painted designs. This beginner glaze and paint demo is focused on how to use our solid color glazes and celadons. This class is required before using the Glaze 'n Paint room independently.
BEGINNER ORIENTATION to CLAY
BEGINNER ORIENTATION to CLAY
BEGINNER ORIENTATION to CLAY
LEVEL 1-2
Saturdays 3-5
Sundays 3-5
REQUIRED CLASS This class is required for all new students in order to begin using the studio independently as we will cover important terminology, techniques, and tools that you need to know in order to advance in your knowledge of clay, wheel throwing and hand-building. You can expect to learn the basics of wedging, pinch, coil, slab, attachments and surface design.
Trimming + Handles
GLAZE TECH + SURFACE DESIGN
BEGINNER ORIENTATION to CLAY
LEVEL 2-3
Thursdays 8-9
Saturdays 5:30-6:30
see current weekly demo themes below
Learn how to finish your pot by adding a handle or trimming the foot by removing excess clay. Students should have completed 6-8 hours of wheel practice as well as a good feel for centering before signing up for a trimming or handle demo.
JULY 2022
7/7 + 7/9
Pulling Handles
7/16
Pulling Handles
7/21 + 7/23
Slab Embossed Handles
7/28 + 7/30
Loop Tool Handles
AUGUST 2022
8/4 + 8/6
Pulling Handles
8/11 + 8/13
Extruded Handles
8/18 + 8/20
Finger Loop Handles
8/25 + 8/27
Whole Hand Handle
GLAZE TECH + SURFACE DESIGN
GLAZE TECH + SURFACE DESIGN
GLAZE TECH + SURFACE DESIGN
LEVEL 2-3
Thursdays 7-8
Sundays 1-2
see current weekly demo themes below
Go beyond the basics and learn more about Level 2 & 3 Glaze Technique & Surface Designs such as how to layer glazes, hand-painting, etching, underglazes, engobes, stains, washes, surface design techniques, slip trailing, mishima, scraffito and more...
JULY 2022
7/7, 7/10, 7/17
Layering Your Colors + Etching
7/21 & 7/24
Glazing with Stamps + Sponges
7/28 & 7/31
Wax + Tape Resist
AUGUST 2022
8/4 + 8/7
Red Iron Oxide Washes
8/11 + 8/14
Intro to Engobes
8/18 + 8/21
Sgraffito
8/25 + 8/28
Mishima
Wheel Technique
GLAZE TECH + SURFACE DESIGN
GLAZE TECH + SURFACE DESIGN
LEVEL 2-3
Saturdays 1:30-2:30
Sundays 1:30-2:30
see current weekly demo themes below
Each week we will feature a different wheel throwing technique to help you take your practice to the next level. We will also spend time during this class trouble shooting individual student questions and actively problem solving your issues with technique.
JULY 2022
7/8, 7/9. 7/10
Attention to Design while Throwing Mugs
7/15, 7/16, 7/17
Multiples in a Matching Set
7/22, 7/23, 7/24
Defining Your Foot without Trimming
7/29, 7/30. 7/31
Using Various Ribs to Make New Forms
AUGUST 2022
8/5, 8/6, 8/7
Stepping up your Game to 3 lbs
8/12, 8/13, 8/14
Coning + Throwing off the Hump
8/19, 8/20, 8/21
How to Throw A Vase
8/26, 8/27, 8/28
Form Follows Function
BEGINNER - LEVEL 1
INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 2
INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 2
HAPPINESS IS MAKING YOUR FIRST POT...
All new students and beginners should sign up below for Beginner Wheel Throwing, Beginner Orientation to Clay, and Beginner Glaze 'n Paint. If you are starting out as a beginner and it is your first time working with clay you should plan to complete your first 12 hours with Level 1 classes and practice work during Open Workshop hours. Do not sign up for Beginner Glazing until you have your own pottery that has been fired to bisque ware. Beginners may take Level 1 Beginner Classes as many times as needed. If beginner classes have a waitlist, priority placement is given to first time students.
INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 2
INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 2
INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 2
To practice art no matter how well, is a way to make your soul grow. SO DO IT.
You might be asking yourself
"How do I know when I have advanced to Intermediate Level 2?"
While there can be a broad range of skills that we consider Level 2, advancing to a Level 2 pottery student should mean that you:
- Have taken all 3 Beginner Demo-Classes at least once.
- Easily center 1-2 lbs of clay
- Properly wedge and prepare your clay
- YOU can control the clay to tell IT what to do
- Ability to make small cups and bowls
- Ability to attach handles that do not crack or fall off
- Ability to trim the bottom of your pot.
- Understand and apply beginner hand-building techniques.
ADVANCED - LEVEL 3
INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 2
ADVANCED - LEVEL 3
Being creative is not just a hobby, but a way of life
Once you have developed an intuitive sense of how to work with the clay you have begun to prioritize process over product with a deeper understanding that form must always follow function. Becoming an Advanced Level 3 Clay Student is different for everyone as some people choose to focus more on functional ware while others make more sculptural or decorative work. What we do know for sure about advanced student work is:
- YOU work hard to achieve a high level of craftsmanship
- YOU are constantly learning from your mistakes and take notes when needed.
- YOUR edges and surfaces are refined and intentional.
- Your work reflects form follows function.
- Your pottery is NOT clunky and heavy but somewhat thin and light weight.