Welcome to the Introductory Class page for adults.
Youth Classes link is here. Parents and Kids link is here.
The hardness of life will give way to the softness of accomplishment –dp
Classes in introductory wheel throwing, hand-building and sculpture
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Best Art Classes thanks to all of those that voted for us!
We strive to give you a great experience. If there’s any questions or suggestions please email us here.
In these introductory 8-week sessions we provide everything. Clay, Glazes, Instructive Demonstrations and Guidance throughout.
Dates for classes listed at bottom of the page.
Introductory
Wheel Throwing
8 Weeks Per Session
Choose from Several Sessions
$370
Per Person
What’s covered during the 8 weeks:
Week 1 Throwing Bowls
Week 2 Throwing Cylinders & then shaping into mugs
Week 3 Trimming, Handle-making process, simple embellishments
Week 4 Glazing
Week 5 Throwing bowls recap
Week 6 Throwing Cylinders recap II
Week 7 Trimming, Handle-making process, simple embellishments
Week 8 Glazing
Limited Number of Seats Available:
Session 5 2025 All seats open
Session 6 2025 All seats open
• Choose from Mon., Thur., Fri., Sat., Sun. from 6:30 to 9pm or Tuesday or Thursday Mornings from 9:30am to Noon
• Includes Clay, Glaze and Firings
• 8 WEEKS in length (Better Value)
• Option to become a studio member.
Intro/Intermediate
Hand Building
8 Weeks Per Session
Choose from Several Sessions
$370
Per Person
Learn the Basics of Hand Building with Slabs & Pinch Pots, Surface Decoration & Glaze
Wednesday Evenings or
Wednesday Mornings
• Held Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 to 9pm or Wednesday Mornings from 10am to 12:30pm
• Includes Clay, Glaze and Firings
• 8 WEEKS in length (Better Value)
• Option to become a studio member.
Intro/Intermediate
Sculpture
8 Weeks Per Session
Choose from Several Sessions
$370
Per Person
Learn the Basics of Sculpture with lessons in free-form, decorating & hollowing your work for firing & types of different Glaze applications
Tuesday Evenings or
Tuesday Mornings
• Held Tuesday Evenings from 6:30 to 9pm or Tuesday Mornings from 10am to 12:30pm
• Includes Clay, Glaze and Firings
• 8 WEEKS in length (Better Value)
• Option to become a studio member.
Each confirmation of seat reservation will be processed manually by email or text within 24 hours.
Introductory Wheel Throwing Dates:
Mondays PM
8/25/25 to 10/13/25 Session 5
10/20/25 to 12/8/25 Session 6
Tuesdays AM
8/26/25 to 10/14/25 Session 5
10/21/25 to 12/9/25 Session 6
Thursdays AM & PM
8/21/25 to 10/9/25 Session 5
10/16/25 to 12/11/25 Session 6
Fridays PM
8/22/25 to 10/10/25 Session 5
10/17/25 to 12/12/25 Session 6
Saturdays PM
8/23/25 to 10/11/25 Session 5
10/18/25 to 12/6/25 Session 6
Sundays PM
8/24/25 to 10/12/25 Session 5
10/19/25 to 12/7/25 Session 6
Introductory Hand-Building Dates:
Mondays AM
10/13/25 to 12/1/25 Session 6
Wednesdays AM & PM
8/20/25 to 10/8/25 Session 5
10/15/25 to 12/3/25 Session 6
Tuesday Introductory Sculpting Dates:
Tuesdays AM & PM (With Sam)
8/19/25 to 10/15/25 Session 5
10/21/25 to 12/16/25 Session 6
Monday Afternoons (with Cindy)
TBA
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