BEGINNERS 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 things 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.
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.
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:
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:
Only students with a current membership may sign-up for MEMBERS ONLY classes and demos... The calendar is currently being updated. If you encounter issues or errors please try again tomorrow or text us 314-773-3633 to register.
TRIMMING: Learn how to finish your pot by removing excess clay on the lower part that could not be done while throwing as well as giving the pot walls and bottom an even consistent thickness throughout. Students should have completed 6-8 hours of wheel practice and as well as a good handle on centering before signing up for a trimming demo. SIGN-UP HERE
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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
CONING & THROWING OFF THE HUMP: Learn how to center your clay by coning and then Throwing off the hump which typically means you start with a large amount of clay. Once centered you throw a piece from the top of the hump of clay. SIGN-UP HERE
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. SIGN-UP HERE
WAX RESIST & TAPE RESIST: Learn how create designs with wax or tape resist to create designs. SIGN-UP HERE
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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
Hand-built Loop Handles: Learn how to hand-build loop handles and how to attach them. SIGN-UP HERE
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.
JULY & AUGUST DEMOS AND CLASSES ARE STILL BEING ADDED AND EDITED. CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE DETAILS.
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. This beginner wheel throwing demo is required in order to begin using wheels independently.
Intermediate-Advanced
THROWN HANDLES
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. This beginner wheel throwing demo is required in order to begin using wheels independently.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
ADVANCED TIPS FOR THROWING SMARTER + STRONGER...
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. SIGN-UP HERE
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. This beginner wheel throwing demo is required in order to begin using wheels independently. This beginner wheel throwing demo is required in order to begin using wheels independently.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
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.
HOW NOT TO TRIM THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF YOUR POT
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.
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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
Pulled Handles
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.
Tape Resist + Glazed Designs
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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
DEFINING THE FOOT WITHOUT TRIMMING...
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.
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.
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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
TRIMMING LARGER BOWLS & FORMS
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.
GLAZING WITH STAMPS & SPONGES
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.
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.
SLAB EMBOSSED HANDLES
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.
VIBRANT DECORATION TO MAKE YOUR DESIGNS POP!
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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
TRIMMING USING A CHUCK
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.
GLAZING Q & A
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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
TRIMMING USING A CHUCK
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.
JULY & AUGUST DEMOS AND CLASSES ARE STILL BEING ADDED AND EDITED. CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE DETAILS.
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.
TRIMMING A ROUND BOTTOM
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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
EXTRUDED HANDLES
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.
EXTRUDED HANDLES
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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
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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.
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.
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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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
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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.
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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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
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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.
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.
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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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
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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.
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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
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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.
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.
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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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
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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.
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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.
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. SIGN-UP HERE
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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.
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