Classes
one day workshops
DATE: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
instructor: Marissa Hudson Loose
Price: $50 per person
Beginner level handbuilding workshop… a perfect date night!
Sweater season is upon us! Come out for this one-day workshop to build a cozy cup for your favorite beverage. Whether you love cocoa or coffee, tea or maybe beer, we will add the clay to the equation! Each student will practice basic cup building and handle making skills to craft their cozy creation. We will fire your piece for you, then glaze it with the house color of your choice to finish it up for you. All pieces will be food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe. Pieces will be ready for pickup around 2 weeks after class date. Limit 10 students.
All Workshops Include:
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
- Snack and refreshments
DATE: Saturday, February 15, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
instructor: Marissa Hudson Loose
Price: $50 per person
Beginner Level Painting/Decorating Workshop, Open to ages 6 and up, Family friendly
Come and feel the love in this one-day vase making class! Students will be guided through making and decorating a bud vase for their valentine. Instructor will create a love robot, or a love-bot vase, as well as offering help and inspiration. We have a huge assortment of textures and stamps, there is truly something for everyone! We will fire your creations and dip them in a house glaze of your choosing. Pieces will be ready for pickup around 2 weeks after class date. Limit 10 students.
All Workshops Include:
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
- Snack and refreshments
DATE: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
instructor: Marissa Hudson Loose
Price: $60 per person
Potters and Builders Series, Beginner to Intermediate, Printmaking with Permanence
Learn the ins and outs of stamp making for clay in this fun one-day class. Students will experiment with a variety of materials and tools used for traditional stamp making, practiced in so many cultures since ancient times. We will learn from cultures like the Sumerians who created the first rolling “cylinder seal” stamps, and the Chinese who created intricate carved block stamps called “chops”. Each student will create: a set of personal carved clay stamps, a signature stamp, a lino cut or rubber carved stamp, a clay texture roller, and a block printing stamp. All materials, tools, and historical inspiration will be provided. Clay stamps created will be fired and ready for pickup around 2 weeks after the class date. Limit 8 people.
All Workshops Include:
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
- Snack and refreshments
DATE: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
instructor: Marissa Hudson Loose
Price: $45 per person
Beginner Level Handbuilding Workshop, Open to ages 6 and up, Family friendly
Spring is right around the corner and it’s the perfect time to make yourself a new piece of art for the porch or garden! In this super simple, beginner and kids friendly class, students will create and decorate all the pieces they need to make their own musical mobile. Our instructor will provide ideas, advice, tools, and materials. We will break out the underglazes in the back half of the workshop, painting on colors and details before firing. All pieces will be fired, glazed for weather proofing and fired again, and will be ready for home assembly in around 2 weeks. Come make some beautiful garden music with us! Limit 10 people.
All Workshops Include:
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
- Snack and refreshments
DATE: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
instructor: Marissa Hudson Loose
Price: $55 per person
Beginner Level Handbuiling class, family friendly, and great for miniature enthusiasts!
Embark on a creative adventure in our garden art handbuilding workshop! Explore the world of gnome homes and fairy houses as you learn clay construction techniques from our expert instructor. All materials are provided for this one-day event where you will craft your own enchanted abode. Your pieces will be fired and ready for painting or pick up around 2 weeks after the class date. Students can return an additional day for painting their piece for a small fee of $20 per person, walk in and appt times available. Limit 10 people.
All Workshops Include:
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
- Snack and refreshments
COURSES
Courses Beginning January, 2025
DATES
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Makeup dates, if needed:
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 PM
instructor: Gabriella King
Price: $265
Explore the beauty of pottery with our Intro To Wheel Course, designed to introduce beginners to the magic of the potter’s wheel. From crafting cups to plates and bowls, you’ll learn key techniques under expert guidance. Enjoy extra studio time for practice, and don’t worry about materials – your first bag of clay and basic tools are provided. Get ready to unleash your creativity in a safe and supportive environment!
All courses Include:
- 2.5 hours instruction time per class
- 6 classes over 8 weeks
- Studio practice time
- First bag of clay and firing fees
- Storage shelf
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
DATES
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Makeup dates, if needed:
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 5:00 Pm – 6:00 PM
instructor: Marissa Hudson
Price: $145
We’re excited to launch a new kids class for the new year especially for kids age 6-11! Our Clay Creators class will teach clay working fundamentals like slabs, pinch pots, and coils to create fun, customized projects. Students will design their own pieces (with guidance, of course!), build them out of clay, and paint with a rainbow of glazes! Projects will include a personalized plate, a vase for Mom, a wind chime for outdoors, and an art caddy or tool basket they design for their favorite art supplies at home. Because clay is used around the globe and knits us together, we’ll learn about different cultures and countries each week.
All projects will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe. All materials are included. Parents can stay to watch or go run errands while their child is in class, or members can use open studio.
Class Includes:
- 1 hour instruction time per class
- 6 classes over 8 weeks
- Clay, glazes, studio tools, materials & firing
DATES
- Monday, January 13, 2025
- Monday, January 27, 2025
- Monday, February 3, 2025
- Monday, February 10, 2025
- Monday, February 17, 2025
- Monday, February 24, 2025
Makeup dates, if needed:
- Monday, March 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
instructor: Marissa Hudson Loose
Price: $265
Explore the beauty of pottery with our Intro To Wheel Course, designed to introduce beginners to the magic of the potter’s wheel. From crafting cups to plates and bowls, you’ll learn key techniques under expert guidance. Enjoy extra studio time for practice, and don’t worry about materials – your first bag of clay and basic tools are provided. Get ready to unleash your creativity in a safe and supportive environment!
All courses Include:
- 2.5 hours instruction time per class
- 6 classes over 8 weeks
- Studio practice time
- First bag of clay and firing fees
- Storage shelf
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
DATES
- Friday, January 17, 2025
- Friday, January 24, 2025
- Friday, January 31, 2025
- Friday, February 7, 2025
- Friday, February 14, 2025
- Friday, February 21, 2025
Makeup dates, if needed:
- Friday, February 28, 2025
- Friday, March 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: David Gentry
Price: $265
Beginning and intermediate clay students will learn/further refine their clay building skills by creating a small whimsical sculpture of their choice. Students will concentrate on using fundamental clay practices to design and build their sculptures. Surface design through color, texture and carving will be emphasized and practiced. Students will also have demonstrations and hands on opportunities to use the slab roller, extruder, and wheel.
All courses Include:
- 2.5 hours instruction time per class
- 6 classes over 8 weeks
- Studio practice time
- First bag of clay and firing fees
- Storage shelf
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
DATES
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Makeup dates, if needed:
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
instructor: Marissa Hudson Loose
Price: $265
Discover the secrets of pottery craftsmanship with our Advanced Wheel Course! Level up your skills beyond the basics as you delve into advanced shaping, decorating and glazing techniques guided by our skilled instructors. From mastering larger clay quantities to crafting intricate lidded and composite pots, you’ll venture on a journey of artistic refinement. Benefit from personalized attention in both one-on-one tutorials and group sessions, where our expert potters share tips and tricks. Join a vibrant community of fellow enthusiasts, fostering creativity and connections while honing your craft. Unleash your pottery potential and elevate your artistry with us today!
All courses Include:
- 2.5 hours instruction time per class
- 6 classes over 8 weeks
- Studio practice time
- First bag of clay and firing fees
- Storage shelf
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
DATES
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Makeup dates, if needed:
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
instructor: Marissa Hudson Loose
Price: $265
Join our vibrant All Level Pottery Course for an immersive pottery experience! Dive into new techniques and diverse artistic styles alongside a dynamic community of fellow enthusiasts. Led by skilled instructors, each session offers inspiring demonstrations and valuable insights to enhance your pottery skills. Perfect for students with prior hand-building or wheel experience looking to elevate their repertoire. Embrace creativity and experimentation in this stimulating environment, with open studio time included for practice. Unleash your creativity and join us for a journey of artistic discovery!
All courses Include:
- 2.5 hours instruction time per class
- 6 classes over 8 weeks
- Studio practice time
- First bag of clay and firing fees
- Storage shelf
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
DATES
- Friday, January 17, 2025
- Friday, January 24, 2025
- Friday, January 31, 2025
- Friday, February 7, 2025
- Friday, February 14, 2025
- Friday, February 21, 2025
Makeup dates, if needed:
- Friday, February 28, 2025
- Friday, March 7, 2025
Time: 6:30 Pm – 9:00 pm
instructor: Marissa Hudson Loose
Price: $265
Begin your clay experience with the fun challenge of the potters wheel. We will teach you all the basics in this intro level class. Students will create a variety of cups, bowls, plates, and hopefully, a mug! If you have experience on the wheel, we will help you refine your skills with trimming, decorating and glazing techniques. Learn to throw taller, add handles, and to make sets! All projects will be completed with food safe glazes. Practice makes perfect, so extra open studio time is included. Your first bag of clay and use of basic tools are also included, so grab an old towel and get ready to get dirty with us! All pieces produced will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe.
ALL CLASSES INCLUDE:
- 2.5 hours instruction time per class
- 6 classes over 8 weeks
- Studio practice time during scheduled open studio hours, to be used by the end of your session
- First bag of clay and firing fees
- Storage shelf
- Glazes and studio tools and materials
DATES
- Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Thursday, January 30 2025
- Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Thursday, February 20, 2025
Makeup dates, if needed:
- Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 6:30 Pm – 9:00 pm
instructor: Marissa Hudson Loose
Price: $265
Learn how to hand build your own pottery without the potter’s wheel. In this fun and productive class you will learn how to create your own plates, cups, bowls, and vases for your home using simple pinch, coil, and slab techniques. Students will learn how to plan a project from scratch, build it in clay, and finish it in our food safe glazes. Hand building is a perfect place for beginners to start in clay, and for more experienced potters to try something completely different. Just like anything else in life, practice makes perfect, so open studio time is included. This is a perfect class to slow down and create some unique memories and pieces in clay. Your first bag of clay and use of basic tools are also included, so get ready to be inspired!
ALL CLASSES INCLUDE:
- 2.5 hours instruction time per class
- 6 classes over 8 weeks
- Studio practice time during scheduled open studio hours, to be used
by the end of your session - First bag of clay and firing fees
- Storage shelf
