beginner wheelthrowing
This class is for students with little or no experience using the potter’s wheel. Beginners will learn basic skills such as wedging clay, centering on the wheel, and forming fundamental shapes such as mugs, bowls, plates, and vases. Class includes demonstrations and personal instruction. Each session meets for 5 weeks.
REGISTER Sundays | August 6th - September 3rd | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Howard Gerstein | $240
REGISTER Fridays | August 11th - September 8th | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Martha Gold| $240
Intermediate Wheelthrowing
Improve and build upon your basic knowledge and technique. This class will focus on advanced throwing techniques, complex forms, and surface decoration. Class discussions and critiques of fired works will allow students to explore their individual styles. Each session meets for 5 weeks.
REGISTER Thursdays | August 10th - September 7th| 10:00am - 1:00pm | David LaPierre | $240
REGISTER Thursdays | August 10th - September 7th | 6:30 - 9:30pm | David LaPierre | $240
REGISTER Mondays | August 7th - September September 11th| 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Martha Gold | $240 *NO CLASS 8/4
All Levels Wheelthrowing
This class is for students of any level! Join us if you have little or no experience using the potter’s wheel, or if you've been doing it for years. Beginners will learn basic skills such as wedging clay, centering on the wheel, and forming fundamental shapes such as mugs, bowls, plates, and vases. More advanced students will focus on more throwing techniques, strengthening and varying form, and increasing knowledge of glazing. A great class to learn from a teacher and your peers. Each session meets for 5 weeks. (Please note that this class meets a week earlier than the semester begins - the studio will still be closed from June 20th - June 24th other than David's classes on June 20th).
REGISTER Tuesdays | August 8th - September 5th | 10:00am - 1:00pm | David LaPierre | $240
REGISTER Tuesdays | August 8th - September 5th | 6:30pm - 9:30pm | David LaPierre $240
Handbuilding
Beginners will learn basic handbuilding skills such as slab, coil, and pinch pots, and all students will refine technique, surface treatment, and finishing options. More advanced students will dig into their own personal style by exploring more complex forms. Class discussions and critiques of fired works will allow students to better explore these individual styles. Meets for 5 weeks.
REGISTER Wednesdays | August 9th - September 6th | 9:30am - 1:30pm | Michelle Lougee | $310
REGISTER Wednesdays | August 9th - September 6th| 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Michelle Lougee | $240
Summer Two Session
Summer Sessions are five weeks (versus the usual 10).
Please see our mask policy (Student Information) for classes and certain open studios.
We are working on revamping our registration system - sometimes it can be tricky! When you try and click "Register" and it says "Sorry, this class is no longer available." still enter your information then choose which class you'd like to be in. Either it will be open or you add yourself to the waitlist.