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Clay - Beginning Throwing

$324

with Kara Bledsoe

Calendar Aug 28, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

6th Grade - Adult

Shake off stress and develop a new skill. Open to all levels of throwing experience. This class will cover the basic foundations of throwing on the potter's wheel. Only 6 spots available. A wheel is available for each student.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Thursdays, August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $99.66, paid every two weeks. Final payment of $99.68.

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Young Potters

$176

with Sydney Jackson

Calendar Aug 30, 2025 at 1:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Ages: 11 - 14

Grades 6 - 8

This is a pottery class for older elementary and middle school age children. In this course, students will create fun, decorative, and functional projects and can explore different techniques for working with clay including the pottery wheel.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Saturdays, August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $50.33, paid every two weeks. Final payment of $50.34.

Clay - Beginning Hand Building, Function and Texture

$200

with Jess Parks

Calendar Sep 2, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 6 weeks

Adult

Hand building with pottery is another way of working with clay. The basic techniques are easier to learn and the range of forms you can produce is much broader. If you are interested in clay, but are not sure the wheel is for you, consider hand building and begin creating wonderful functional pieces of artwork on your very first day. This class will give you the opportunity to create unique projects each week. Students will focus on the vocabulary of clay, slab construction, pinch pots, surface texture, clay impression, and more. For students who are looking for a place to express their creativity, hand building may be the experience for you. Only 10 spots available.

11:00 am - 1:30 pm - Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $58.33, paid every two weeks. Final payment of $58.34.

Clay Buddies

$161

with Sydney Jackson

Calendar Sep 6, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 5 - 8

Grades K - 2

This entry level clay class is for the youngest of elementary school age children. Each class will be project-based to introduce young children to different clay working techniques. Children will learn planning and decorating techniques to complete projects. 

9:00 am - 10:30 am, Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $68.00, paid every four weeks.

Kids N Clay

$161

with Sydney Jackson

Calendar Sep 6, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 11

Grades 3 - 5

In this course, students will be exposed to a basic introduction to ceramic techniques designed for elementary school aged children. This class will create fun imaginative pieces which will be a mixture of decorative and functional items.  This class includes all materials including clay, glazes, and kiln firing time.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $68.00, paid every four weeks.

Clay - Beginning to Intermediate Wheel

$324

with Jess Parks

Calendar Oct 14, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 6 weeks

Adult

This class is for students who have taken the beginning class previously but may not be ready to move on to an intermediate or advanced class.  Students will continue their knowledge and skills to create functional and decorative wares from clay. We will do at least five projects and students will have the opportunity to throw on the wheel. Decoration with surface textures, handles, and glaze examples will be discussed. Every class will create different forms, and students will learn how to understand clay's versatility. You will have a chance to throw, trim, and modify a pot.  After the fifth meeting, projects will be bisque fired. The last night is left for glazing. If you are interested in taking a clay class and would like to explore your creativity and enhance your skill this class may be for you. Only 6 spots available. A wheel is available for each student.

11:00 am - 1:30 pm, Tuesdays, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $99.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $99.68.

Clay - Fall Hand Building

$210

with Kara Bledsoe

Calendar Oct 16, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 8 weeks

Adult

This 8-week class will have you exploring the possibilities of hand-building with clay.  With guided projects that make it easy to follow along, or make something completely different using your own creativity.  We will create both functional and decorative items that can be used in your home or gifted to someone special.  All abilities welcome.  All materials will be provided. Only 10 spots available.

10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Thursdays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $61.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $61.68.




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