MEMBERS ONLY CLASSES + DEMOS
ABOUT MEMBER CLASSES
ABOUT MEMBER CLASSES
ABOUT MEMBER CLASSES
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.
BEGINNER - LEVEL 1
ABOUT MEMBER CLASSES
ABOUT MEMBER CLASSES
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
INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 2
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.
MEMBER class-DEMO schedule
June 2022
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.
THURS 6/23 | 7:30-8:30 Triming
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
SAT 6/25 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SAT 6/25 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SAT 6/25 | 2-3 Wheel Technique
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
SAT 6/25 | 3-5: Beginner Orientation to CLAY
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
SAT 6/25 | 5:30-6:30 GLAZING TECHNIQUE
WAX RESIST & TAPE RESIST: Learn how create designs with wax or tape resist to create designs. SIGN-UP HERE
SUN 6/26 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SUN 6/26 12-1 Beginner Paint 'n Glaze
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
SUN 6/26 | 2-3 Handles
Hand-built Loop Handles: Learn how to hand-build loop handles and how to attach them. SIGN-UP HERE
SUN 6/26 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to CLAY
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 2022
JULY & AUGUST DEMOS AND CLASSES ARE STILL BEING ADDED AND EDITED. CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Thurs 7/7 | 6-7 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
Thurs 7/7 | 7:30-8:30 CLAY DEMONSTRATION
Intermediate-Advanced
THROWN HANDLES
SAT 7/9 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SAT 7/9 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SAT 7/9 | 2-3 Wheel Technique
ADVANCED TIPS FOR THROWING SMARTER + STRONGER...
SAT 7/9 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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
SAT 7/9 | 5:30-6:30 GLAZING TECHNIQUE
SUN 7/10 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SUN 7/10 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SUN 7/10 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
SUN 7/10 | 2-3 TRIMMING
HOW NOT TO TRIM THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF YOUR POT
Thurs 7/14 | 6- Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
Thurs 7/14 7:30-8:30 WHEEL TECHNIQUE
SAT 7/16 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SAT 7/16 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SAT 7/16 | 2-3 Handles
Pulled Handles
SAT 7/16 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
SAT 7/16 | 5:30-6:30 Glazing Technique
Tape Resist + Glazed Designs
SUN 7/17 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SUN 7/17 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SUN 7/17 | 2-3 Wheel Technique
DEFINING THE FOOT WITHOUT TRIMMING...
SUN 7/17 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
Thurs 7/21 | 6-7 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
Thurs 7/21 | 7:30-8:30 Wheel Technique
SAT 7/23 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SAT 7/23 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SAT 7/23 | 2-3 TRIMMING
TRIMMING LARGER BOWLS & FORMS
SAT 7/23 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
SAT 7/23 | 5:30-6:30 GLAZING TECHNIQUE
GLAZING WITH STAMPS & SPONGES
SUN 7/24 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SUN 7/24 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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.
SUN 7/24 | 2-3 Handles
SLAB EMBOSSED HANDLES
SUN 7/24 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
Thurs 7/28 | 6-7 Beginner Handbuilding
Thurs 7/28 7:30-8:30 | GLAZING TECHNIQUE
VIBRANT DECORATION TO MAKE YOUR DESIGNS POP!
SAT 7/30 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SAT 7/30 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SAT 7/30 | 2-3 TRIMMING
TRIMMING USING A CHUCK
SAT 7/30 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
SAT 7/30 | 5:30-6:30 GLAZING Technique
GLAZING Q & A
SUN 7/31 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SUN 7/31 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SUN 7/31 | 2-3 TRIMMING
TRIMMING USING A CHUCK
SUN 7/31 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
AUGUST 2022
JULY & AUGUST DEMOS AND CLASSES ARE STILL BEING ADDED AND EDITED. CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE DETAILS.
Thurs 8/4 6-7 Beginner wheel Throwing
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.
Thurs 8/4 | 7:30-8:30 TRIMMING
TRIMMING A ROUND BOTTOM
SAT 8/6 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SAT 8/6 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SAT 8/6 | 2-3 HANDLES
EXTRUDED HANDLES
SAT 8/6 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
SAT 8/6 | 5:30-6:30 GLAZING TECHNIQUE
EXTRUDED HANDLES
SUN 8/7 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SUN 8/7 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SUN 8/7 | 2-3
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SUN 8/7 3-5 | Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
Thurs 8/11 6-7 | Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
Thurs 8/11 7:30-8:30
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SAT 8/13 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SAT 8/13 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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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SAT 8/13 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
SAT 8/13 | 5:30-6:30
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SUN 8/14 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SUN 8/14 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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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SUN 8/14 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
Thurs 8/18 | 6-7 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
Thurs 8/18 7:30-8:30
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SAT 8/20 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SAT 8/20 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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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SAT 8/20 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
SAT 8/20 | 5:30-6:30
SUN 8/21 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SUN 8/21 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SUN 8/21 | 2-3
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SUN 8/21 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation Clay
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.
Thurs 8/25 | 6-7 Beginner wheel Throwing
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.
Thurs 8/25 | 7:30-8:30
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SAT 8/27 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SAT 8/27 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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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SAT 8/27 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to Clay
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.
SAT 8/27 | 5:30-6:30
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SUN 8/28 | 11-12 Beginner Wheel Throwing
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.
SUN 8/28 | 12-1 Beginner Glaze 'n Paint
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
SUN 8/28 | 2-3
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SUN 8/28 | 3-5 Beginner Orientation to clay
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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