Hand-Building
Hand-Building
The sky is the limit in hand building. In 6-week courses, single-session classes, and everything in between, our seasoned instructors meet you where you are and help you create sculptural and functional ceramics.
Hand-Building / $250
Participants will create functional vessels or sculptural objects by exploring the fundamentals of hand-building. Students will learn the techniques of coil and slab building and glaze their work to create virtually anything they can dream up. The use of tools such as molds, extruded, and the slab roller will be demonstrated. For ages 16+ No previous experience is needed. Course fee includes 25 pounds of clay, use of each tool kit, shelf space, all glazes and firings, plus additional 35+ Open Practice hours in which students are encouraged to practice and play.
Pottery For All / Tues 3:30-5:30pm $240
Tailored for potters 8+ No experience required, and conveniently scheduled for after school: 3:30-5:30pm. Fee includes all instruction, materials, and firings. Support staff are invited to work side-by-side at no extra charge.
Family Clay / $320
The entire family can learn the fundatmentals of pottery and work with a dedicated instructor to custom-build your ideal 3-session private course (2 hours per session). Learn the basic techniques of throwing on the potter's wheel and work a number of pieces to completion over 6 hours of private instruction. All instruction, materials, glazes, firings, and use of studio tools included. For ages 8+, maximum 4 people. Flexible scheduling available.
Project Classes / $45-$65
Short, focused, and designed for all levels of (in)experience! Our project classes are proof that you can dip your fingers into clay without investing huge amounts of time and money.
Private Group Instruction
Calling Clubs, 4-H & Scouting Groups, Homeschoolers, and Families: Work with Pottery Works instructors to design a studio course to meet your specific needs. Contact us for details.