Ceramics

This session is for those who are new to ceramics. Students will learn the basic steps for creating handmade, functional pottery: throwing, trimming, glazing, firing and handbuilding. All tools and clay are provided. Additional clay for open studio is available for purchase. Closed toed shoes are required.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris

Saturdays, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

7 Week Course

Session 1: January 8 – February 19
Session 2: March 12 – April 30

 Nonmember Price: $200 | Member Price: $180

Learn handbuilding techniques such as coiling, pinching and slab building to create unique sculptures or functional dishware. Students work at their own pace in a relaxed social atmosphere.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Wednesdays, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.

7 Week Course

Session 1: January 5 – February 16
Session 2: March 9 – April 27

Nonmember Price $230 | Member Price $207

This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

7 Week Courses

Tuesdays, Session 1: January 4 – February 15
Tuesdays, Session 2: March 8 – April 26
Thursdays, Session 1: January 6 – February 17
Thursdays, Session 2: March 10 – April 28

Nonmember Price: $230| Member Price: $207

Students will work on individually driven projects with instructor guidance. This collaborative environment allows students to share ideas, techniques and learned skills with fellow experienced students. This class is for intermediate and advanced students.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Thursdays, 12 – 3 p.m.

7 Week Course

Session 1: January 6 – February 17
Session 2: March 10 – April 28 

Nonmember Price $230 | Member Price $207

This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction. Class is limited to six new students with experienced potters welcome beyond that number.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris

Wednesday, 6 – 9 p.m.

Session 1: January 5 – February 16
Session 2: March 9 – April 27 

Nonmember Price: $230 | Member Price: $207

Ceramics Drop-in Open Studio

Fridays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Open Studio is available for free weekly for students currently enrolled in a clay class this semester.
If you are not currently enrolled Open Studio is available for $25 per session.

Students in classes that run the full 7 weeks will need a ceramics kit, which may be purchased for $21.50 on the first day of class.
Intro class students will use a classroom supply of clay and tools. Tuition includes glaze & firing.
Clay is available purchase. 

See our Youth Weekly Classes for clay classes for younger ages.

Please see our adult sections for more class options.