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Adult Classes

Consists of 8 consecutive weekly classes, each lasting 2.5 hours.

Classes are either focused on wheel throwing or handbuilding. Each class will cover the basics of the pottery process for beginners, and allow for further development of those who come with experience. The minimum age to register for this class is 18 years old.

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Try It First Class: Spin, Create, Enjoy

Monthly, Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., lasting 2.5 hours.

Want to try it out before committing to a course? Led by an expert teacher, you'll dive into the basics of wheel throwing—learning how to center your clay, open it up, and pull up the walls to form your very own pottery piece. Once your creation is set in motion, our studio will handle the bisque and glaze firing, and your masterpiece will be ready for pick up in just four weeks.

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Workshops

Themed workshops, each lasting 2.5 hours.

Get your hands dirty as our expert instructor leads you through the process of creating your own unique ceramic masterpiece. All tools and materials are provided.

Once your creation is set in motion, our studio will handle the bisque and glaze firing. Finished work will be available for pick three to four weeks after class.

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Kids Classes

Kids Wheel Throwing

Consists of 8 consecutive weekly classes, each lasting 2 hours.

Students aged 12+ will learn to develop foundations of wedging, centering, and creating different shapes and forms on the wheel.

Clay Discovery

Consists of 4 consecutive weekly classes, each lasting 1 hour.

Students aged 7-12 will explore foundational techniques like coiling, slab building, and sculpting. This engaging class introduces young artists to the wonderful world of handbuilding with clay.

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Artsy Beast

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Classes and Offerings

Adult Classes

Try It First Class: Spin, Create, Enjoy

Workshops

Kids Classes

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