Tag Archive for: Ceramics

Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Thursdays, 6:00pm
June 4 – July 30 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Create challenging functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using the pottery wheel. Develop various throwing techniques introduced from previous beginning-level throwing classes.

What You’ll Learn:

In a small group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions to improve existing wheel-throwing skills, create more advanced forms, and explore advanced glazing methods by working on teacher-led projects and practices. With these new skills, you will learn how to throw the three basic forms on a potter’s wheel such as: plates, lidded forms, throwing larger forms, more unique shaping techniques, and surface manipulation.

We prefer that students have taken a couple beginner wheel-throwing classes before registering for this class.

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-12 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: May 30th 

Instructor:  Harmony Maine 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  5. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  6. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  7. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.
  5. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Beginner Wheel Throwing
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
June 3 – July 29 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Experience of magic of working in clay as you create and glaze functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using a pottery wheel. Students will develop a basic understanding of how to operate a pottery wheel as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

What You’ll Learn:

In a small group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions of the fundamentals of how to use a potter’s wheel such as wedging, centering, pulling, shaping, and finishing. With these skills, you will learn how to throw the three basic forms on a potter’s wheel: a cylinder, a bowl, and a simple vase form. You will also learn about basic glazing finishing skills for completing your pottery.

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-10 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: May 29th

Instructor:  Sage Hummel

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  5. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  6. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  7. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work
  8. Any sized notebook

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.
  5. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

 

Beginner Handbuilding
Wednesdays, 9:00 am
June 3 – July 29 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Explore the magic of clay as you learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay to create pottery and sculpture.  Students will create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware as they work on teacher-led projects and practices. Come join us and create your next favorite fictional piece or your new favorite piece of home décor.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions to develop various hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, slab-making., unique shaping techniques, and surface manipulation to create functional and/or sculptural ceramic projects designed by the instructor.

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-9 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: May 29th 

Instructor: Amy Pellegrino 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approximately 2ft x 2ft piece of canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Protected: Open Studio Handbuilding
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm.
January 28 & February 4 | Ages 16-99+

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Wednesdays, 9:00 am.
January 28 & February 4 | Ages 16-99+

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Wednesdays, 9:00 am.
January 28 & February 4 | Ages 16-99+

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Ceramic Cats : Smitten Kittens
Friday, 6:00 pm
February 13 | Ages 14-99+

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Class:

Are you FELINE the love? Join ceramicist Charity in making a smitten kitten. This is perfect for your favorite partners in crime, couples, or even just a way to treat yourself this Valentines Day. Take the opportunity to either have your very own smitten kitten, or have a whole litter with your crew!

What You’ll Learn:

During this class, students will learn the fundamental steps to create their own ceramic cat.

These include :

  • Slab building
  • Slipping and scoring
  • Basic finishing techniques
  • Simple surface decoration

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of this class, students will have learned some introductory skills to hand building and will have their very own ceramic cat!

(Student work will go through two firings after the workshop has been completed. Baker Hunt will provide glaze options for the students and will glaze their work for them. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and is available for pick up on a later date.)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan 

Recommended: Ages 14-15 years of age be accompanied by a paying Adult (16+).

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Playing in Mud Camp #2
5-Days | June 22nd – June 26th
9:00am-3:00pm | Ages 10 to 14

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CAMP Theme:

Learning how to work with clay to make sculpture, dishes, and other fun projects!

What You’ll Discover:

Have fun in the mud! In this week-long exploration of pottery, you will learn fun handbuilding techniques, such as pinch, slab, coil, etc., discover the fascinating physics and chemistry of pottery, and make a whole batch of pots, mugs, and sculptures to take home!

What You’ll Create:

You will create a number of fun projects such as coil pots, slab vases, planters, figurines, and so much more!

Before & After-care Available:

Before & After-care provides additional time before and after camp for early drop-offs and late pick-ups. Before-Care starts at 8am, and After-Care ends at 4pm. To enroll, add the Before & After-care “ticket” to your registration.

Deadline to register: May 22, 2026

Supply List

  • All Supplies Included.

 

Playing in Mud Camp
5-Days | June 8th – June 12th
9:00am-3:00pm | Ages 9 to 12

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CAMP Theme:

Learning how to work with clay to make sculpture, dishes, and other fun projects!

What You’ll Discover:

Have fun in the mud! In this week-long exploration of pottery, you will learn fun handbuilding techniques, such as pinch, slab, coil, etc., discover the fascinating physics and chemistry of pottery, and make a whole batch of pots, mugs, and sculptures to take home!

What You’ll Create:

You will create a number of fun projects such as coil pots, slab vases, planters, figurines, and so much more!

Before & After-care Available:

Before & After-care provides additional time before and after camp for early drop-offs and late pick-ups. Before-Care starts at 8am, and After-Care ends at 4pm. To enroll, add the Before & After-care “ticket” to your registration.

Deadline to register: May 8, 2026

Supply List

  • All Supplies Included.

 

Youth Handbuilding
Saturday, 9:00am
January 10 – January 31 | Ages 9-14

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Explore the magic of clay as we create beautiful pieces of pottery, in a positive and creative atmosphere. This class focuses on the foundations of clay handling, technique development, glazing, and decorating as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

What You’ll Learn:

Student’s will learn fundamental skills in handbuiling such as building from pinch pots and coils, introductory surface decoration, and the basics of glazing.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students taking this class will learn introductory skills in ceramics and will leave with 2-5 pieces.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan

Supply List

All Supplies Included