Ceramics

Winter Session 2025
10-Week Session: January 7 – March 15

Spring Session 2025
10-Week Session: April 1 – June 7

TUESDAYS

Troy Becker Potters Wheel

ASSIGNMENT BASED WHEEL THROWING

This will be a structured class with the first part of each class being devoted to presentations, demonstrations, and discussion. Then students will have the rest of the time to work on that week’s assignment. The ability to attend open studio on Fridays will be advantageous for trimming and finishing pieces since there will be limited time during the class time.

Skill Level: Intermediate (knows the basics) and advanced skills are required for this class, but accommodations can be made for a beginner level student with alternative assignments that focus on the basics of wheel throwing.”

*Clay and tools are available for purchase.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m.

10-Weeks
Jan. 7 – Mar. 11

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $305 | Member Price: $277.27

Troy Becker Potters Wheel

ASSIGNMENT BASED WHEEL THROWING

This will be a structured class with the first part of each class being devoted to presentations, demonstrations, and discussion. Then students will have the rest of the time to work on that week’s assignment. The ability to attend open studio on Fridays will be advantageous for trimming and finishing pieces since there will be limited time during the class time.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m.

10-Weeks
Apr. 1 – Jun. 3

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $305 | Member Price: $277.27

Troy Becker Potters Wheel

TUESDAY WHEEL THROWING

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.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 7 – Mar. 11

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82

Troy Becker Potters Wheel

TUESDAY WHEEL THROWING

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.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

10 Weeks
Apr. 1 – Jun. 3

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82

WEDNESDAYS

Troy Becker Handbuilding Coil Pot

HANDBUILDING

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.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 pm

10 Weeks
Jan 8 – Mar. 12

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price $365 | Member Price $331.82

Troy Becker Handbuilding Coil Pot

HANDBUILDING

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.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 pm

10 Weeks
Apr. 2 – Jun. 4

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price $365 | Member Price $331.82

Untitled design (18)

WEDNESDAY WHEEL THROWING

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.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Lori Sprague

Wednesday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

10 Weeks 
Jan. 8 – Mar. 12

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82

Untitled design (18)

WEDNESDAY WHEEL THROWING

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.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Lori Sprague

Wednesday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

10 Weeks 
Apr. 2 – Jun. 4

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82

THURSDAYS

Teresa Calvert

CERAMICS ADVANCED STUDY

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, Noon-3 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82

Teresa Calvert

CERAMICS ADVANCED STUDY

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, Noon-3 p.m.

10 Weeks
Apr. 3 – Jun. 12 (No class Jun. 5)

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82

Troy Becker Potters Wheel

THURSDAY WHEEL THROWING

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.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82

Troy Becker Potters Wheel

THURSDAY WHEEL THROWING

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.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

10 Weeks
Apr. 3 – Jun. 12 (No class Jun. 5)

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82

SATURDAYS

an artist shapes a ceramic piece on a potting wheel

BEGINNING CERAMICS

This course is designed for those who are new to the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic steps for creating handmade, functional pottery: throwing, trimming, and glazing. All tools and clay will be provided for this class, but additional clay for open studio hours is available for sale.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris

Saturdays, Noon-2 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 11 – Mar. 15

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $320 | Member Price: $290.91

an artist shapes a ceramic piece on a potting wheel

BEGINNING CERAMICS

This course is designed for those who are new to the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic steps for creating handmade, functional pottery: throwing, trimming, and glazing. All tools and clay will be provided for this class, but additional clay for open studio hours is available for sale.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris

Saturdays, 10AM – Noon

10 Weeks
Apr. 5 – Jun. 7

Location: Ceramics Studio

Public Price: $320 | Member Price: $290.91

Ceramics Drop-in Open Studio

Fridays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Students currently enrolled may attend open studio free of charge.
For previous students 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 $25 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 for purchase for $20. 

raku kiln 2

ALTERNATIVE FIRING TECHNIQUES

This class explores alternative firing processes such as Raku and low-fire salt fuming. These styles of firing give unpredictable but exciting results with hands-on experience of the firing process. All skill levels are welcome.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker

Thursdays, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Dates: October 22 – December 10

Nonmember Price: $172  | Member Price: $154.80

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