Adult Classes
We offer classes in handbuilding, SCUPTING, wheel throwing and skill building in small group settings. All clay classes come with a 25lb bag of clay. Enrolled students can sign up for Labs for additional studio time beyond class sessions. pre-Registration is required for Labs.
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Current clay school student Looking to register for a lab?
who’s the boss?
(advanced beginner/intermediate wheel)
with Christie Goodfellow
Mondays, 6:00-8:30 PM
12 week session: September 8th-November 24th
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Advanced beginner/intermediate level.
Taking control of your clay during the wheel-throwing process can be a challenge, but you’re the boss! During this 12-week class session, we will work on developing technical wheel-throwing skills and discuss process considerations to design a workflow to make what you envision become a reality.
Participants should anticipate purchasing additional clay during the session and spending a few hours each month outside of class time (sketching, collecting inspiration, practicing, etc).
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Ages 16+
Tuition: $600
Email Christie Goodfellow, info@cg-ceramics.com to register!
Beginner wheel
with Gretchen Gobble
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 PM
8 weeks: October 7th-November 25th
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For ages 16 and older.
This 8-week course will provide introductory exposure to, and skill building in the art of wheel throwing. Students will learn the basic skills of throwing on the potter’s wheel through creating functional, unique and personal pieces. Focus is on centering and throwing basic forms for students with little to no prior pottery experience.
25lb bag of clay is provided. Towel and Apron encouraged.
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Tuition: $400
Cancellation/Refund policy: Full refund a week+ before the start of the class. 50% refund 3-7 days before the class begins. No refund within 72 hours of the first class.
*Email: ggobbleclayclass@gmail.com to register
*Emails will be received/replied via Gretchen
Beginning & intermediate Handbuilding
with Betsy Gram
Wednesdays
Beginning Handbuilding-6:30-8:30pm, 7 weeks, September 10th-October 22nd
Intermediate Handbuilding-6:30-9:00pm, 7 weeks, October 29th- December 17th (no class Nov. 26th)
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Beginning Handbuilding Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Sept. 10th-Oct. 22nd
(For ages 16 and older)
Whether you are just starting to explore clay as a medium or hoping to diversify your existing clay skills, Beginning Handbuilding has a lot to offer. In this 7 week class, we will explore multiple handbuilding techniques (such as slab work, coil building, and pinch pots) as we learn to handbuild various functional forms. We will practice adding our own personal touches to our work through different surface treatments including texturing, underglazing, and glazing. Join us for the fun, the inspiration, and the community!
Intermediate Handbuilding Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00pm
Oct. 29th- Dec. 17th (no class Nov. 26th)
(For ages 16 and older)
This 7 week course is intended for those who have proficient experience with the basics of handbuilding and who wish to further develop those skills and learn more intermediate level techniques. Additionally, we will work on combining basic handbuilding techniques, making larger and more complex forms, and diving deeper into surface treatments. To get the most out of this class, it is highly recommended that students also plan to register for and attend at least one LAB session a week.
Please contact the instructor before the first class to inform them of any student with special needs and to determine if the student needs to be accompanied by an assistant or support person for the classes.
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Tuition:
Beginning Handbuilding: $325
Intermediate Handbuilding: $400
(sliding scale available, please contact instructor for more information)
Refund policy: Partial refunds will be available 72 hours or more before the beginning of the class. Refunds will not be available within 72 hours of the beginning of the class.
To register, email Betsy: betsybee1@gmail.com
Wheel 101
(Beginner/Intermediate Wheel) with Gina Inzinna
Thursdays, 6:00-8:30PM
8 week session: September 11th-November 6th (no class Oct. 16th)
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For ages 16 and older.
This 8 week class is designed for anyone new to throwing on the potter's wheel, those wishing to polish up on rusty skills, or as a follow up to any other beginner wheel class. We will overview the entire wheel throwing process with hands-on demonstrations in each class. Focusing on Bowls and cylinders, the building blocks of wheel work, we cover all the basics and more, such as handles and decorative carving. There will be plenty of time for one on one Q&A, assistance, and individualized demonstrations. I am a very thorough and encouraging teacher, and I love to see students progress!
This class gets you in the studio for weekly instruction, as well as access to 4 practice lab sessions per week, especially designed for enrolled students.
The final class will be a review and discussion lasting only 1 ½ hours. All other classes are 2 ½ hours each.
Please contact the instructor before the first class to inform them of any student with special needs and to determine if the student needs to be accompanied by an assistant or support person for the classes.
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Tuition: $450
Cancellation Policy: 72- hour before class partial refund, no refund within 72 hours of class starting. .
Email ginabeena23@gmail.com to register!
Functionally decorative portraits
(handbuilding & sculpture-all levels but some experience suggested)
with Giovanni Pesce
Saturdays, 10:00-12:30 PM
7 week session: Sept. 27th-Nov. 8th
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All levels but some experience is suggested!
Ages 16+
This seven-week course explores the intersection of function, decoration, and personal narrative through handbuilt ceramic vessels that incorporate sculptural portraiture. Students will build on foundational ceramic techniques to create functional objects—such as mugs, bowls, and cookie jars—that feature expressive and symbolic portraits or other representational forms. Each student is expected to bring in photographs of people to work from. Images of themselves or people they know are encouraged to support the development of a personal narrative. However,—they may also draw inspiration from living or non-living objects that hold symbolic or emotional significance. The intention of the course is to create work that is equally decorative and functional, while also expressing a unique artistic voice.
One 25lb of clay will be provided. Recommended to bring:
A hand or dish towel
An apron
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Tuition: $400
Refund policy: Full refund a week+ before the start of the class. 50% refund 3-7 days before the class begins. No refund within 72 hours of the first class.
Contact Giovanni @ giovanniishappy@gmail.com to sign up.
made for glaze
(Intermediate/Advanced wheel and glazing) with Kate Bevington
Sundays, 4:00-6:30 PM
8 week session: Sept. 14th-Nov. 16th (no class Oct. 12th and Nov. 9th)
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For ages 16+
In this intermediate to advanced course, students will make pots on the wheel or by hand with the end goal of glazing for special effects. We will begin by investigating glaze combinations and making glaze goals, followed by creating pots with different forms and surface textures in clay. One class will be dedicated to throwing pots off the hump to create small vessels for glaze practice, (or making several small hand-built pots.) Attention will be given to trimming and decorating the leather hard pot with glaze effects in mind. More than half of the class will be dedicated to experimentation with glazing and sharing what we have made.
This course has 3 requirements: 1) Participants need to be proficient in centering and throwing OR hand-building a variety of shapes independently (size does not matter). This course will not cover beginning throwing or handbuilding skills. 2) If you take this class you will be asked to participate at least once a week at the labs (or work at a home studio between classes) so that more class time can be spent trimming, decorating, underglazing and glazing. 3) Students will be required to take notes and share what they have done so that everyone can learn from others’ successes (and inevitable mistakes).
The goal is to become a better potter by working with intention, and to find the joy in the glazing process, starting from the very first steps of making a work in clay.
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Tuition: $440
Cancellation Policy: 72- hour before class partial refund, no refund within 72 hours of class starting.
Email kbevington5@gmail.com to register!
intro to ceramic sculpture
(beginner/intermediate)
with Adriana Groeneveld
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm
8 week session: October 7th-Dec. 11th (no class Nov. 25th or 27th)
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Ages 16+
Learn foundational building skills with clay! This class will give you a solid understanding of how to build with clay using techniques such as relief carving, coil, and slab building. We will also go over relevant art history, best methods for joining clay, drying techniques, and planning larger-scale projects.
One 25lb bag of clay is included but students should plan to purchase more during the session.
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Tuition: $600
Refund policy: Full refund a week+ before the start of the class. 50% refund 3-7 days before the class begins. No refund within 72 hours of the first class.
Contact adriana.groeneveld1@gmail.com to sign up.
