Classes at a Glance:
Calling in all newbies to the pottery wheel! Ever wonder what it would be like to try out the pottery wheel and throw your very own pieces? Studio 467 offers ongoing weekly ceramics classes for adults and kids.
Ceramics classes are meant to be taken more than once. You may not finish a piece in one class unless it is a workshop. Clay is process oriented and it takes at least two classes to complete a piece. If you are looking for a fun one day event, or you only want to make a few things once and not continue in classes where you will make several rounds of work, then try a private ceramics lesson instead. They are loads of fun, and are a guarantee you'll have your pots finished without having to return to the studio. Ready to go deeper and try out the hobby more seriously? Classes are for you! Plan to try ceramics out for at least 8 to 10 weeks before deciding if it's for you, and for most people, it takes a while to develop the skill to make what they want... so be open-minded! Practice is KEY.
SCHEDULE: How we work: Most classes meet weekly on an ongoing basis; there are no sessions or fixed start or end dates (expect for beginners only class). Ceramics classes are super flexible, buy one at a time as you go, or in multiples and schedule ahead. To guarantee a class runs, sign up for it.
*Drop-ins are welcome; however, if no one signed up for the class within 12 hours before, the class will not run.
Satisfy your clay curiosity! We start our beginner pottery class with basic handbuilding techniques, then explore an introduction to wheel-throwing, and finish our work with a few glazing techniques during this fun ceramics class! Your instructor guides your class through each step. This clay class is designed for students with no experience with clay who want to get oriented to the material, tools, process, and our community ceramics studio.
* FIRING FEES NOT INCLUDED
Ready to make more? These ceramics classes are geared for students at all levels. While choosing your own projects you will learn more about how to work with clay to achieve your personal goals relating to form, surface, function, technique, and/or concept. Ceramics demonstrations will be driven by students’ interests and goals, so each class will be as unique as its participants.
* FIRING FEES NOT INCLUDED
Beyond Basics
Beyond Basics: Develop Your Skills Work under the guided instruction of an experienced potter who will offer you specific feedback that will help you continue to make progress in your practice. You will work independently, but be invited to all of the demonstrations requested by other students, so you will be exposed to a lot of new information about how to make the different forms you are going for: bowls, plates, mugs, cups, saucers, teapots, vases, casseroles, and more! The list of things you can make is literally endless! Learn more about glazing and decorative options.
* FIRING FEE’S NOT INCLUDED
Elementary School Clay:
Kids Clay Classes
Kids will play with clay and learn the basics of hand-building and/or wheel-throwing with clay while using their imaginations to make what they want! They'll be using their hands to develop motor skills, playing and problem-solving to develop creative thinking. Students have options to work on the wheel or hand building or a combo of both.
Schedule and Cost:
*** NOT INCLUDE FIRING FEES
Come on, I know you all thinking it. Private classes are great 2 people. Looking for an activity with a friend or you want to learn a new skill, or even take your skills to the next level you can get a lot out of a private less. A pottery wheel lesson will provide a demonstration from your instructor, as well as plenty of instruction and time to practice throwing on the pottery wheel. Private lessons make great gifts! Call to make an appointment.
A private lesson is $135* an hour and includes: Two hours minimum of individualized instruction for two people on the pottery wheel (or handbuilding if you prefer) in a community workspace.
*Glazing and firing fees are additional starting at $30 per piece and are optional, keep what you love. Work is ready for pickup 3-4 weeks after your lesson. Shipping is available for an additional fee.