Fall 2026
THURSDAY ART CLASSES
wheel pottery • handbuilding ceramics
Thursday AM
All Levels Wheel
Class ID #: THU-AM-WHL3
Instructor: Doug Tobin
Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Room 6
Ever wanted to try your hand at the potter’s wheel? This beginner-friendly course focuses on the foundational skills of centering clay and forming cylinders—the building blocks for most wheel-thrown forms.
Learn to create functional pieces like cups, mugs, bowls, and catch-all dishes, while developing confidence and control at the wheel. Through step-by-step instruction and plenty of hands-on practice, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the wheel throwing process from start to finish.
No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and get ready to get muddy!
3 hours of open studio time on the day of your class is included with the class fee. Clay is separate and can be purchased for $30 a bag. AM class may arrive as early as 9:30 AM and stay as late as 3 PM. PM Class open studio time is from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Total Sessions: 9
Cost: $280
Fall 2026 Session: Thursday, October 1 – Thursday, December 3
(Exceptions: November 26 – Thanksgiving Break)
$280.00Add to cart
Thursday AM
All Levels Handbuilding
Class ID #: THU-AM-HB3
Instructor: Kathryne Gould
Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Room 4
Explore the endless possibilities of clay—no wheel required! This all-levels handbuilding class welcomes beginners and experienced makers alike to build, shape, and sculpt using the fundamental techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab construction.
Each session offers demonstrations, guided projects, and open-ended exploration to help students develop their skills and creative voice. Learn how to construct both functional and sculptural forms while also diving into surface design, glazing, and finishing techniques.
Whether you’re brand new to clay or looking to refine and expand your handbuilding practice, this course provides a supportive and inspiring studio environment for all.
3 hours of open studio time on the day of your class is included with the class fee. Clay is separate and can be purchased for $30 a bag. AM class may arrive as early as 9:30 AM and stay as late as 3 PM. PM Class open studio time is from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Total Sessions: 9
Cost: $280
Fall 2026 Session: Thursday, October 1 – Thursday, December 3
(Exceptions: November 26 – Thanksgiving Break)
$280.00Add to cart
Thursday PM
Intermediate / Advanced Wheel
Class ID #: THU-PM-WHL2
Instructor: Meredith Bradley
Time: 6 – 8:30 PM
Location: Room 6
Refine your skills, challenge your limits, and push your practice further in this advanced-level wheel throwing course. Designed for experienced potters, this class will focus on complex forms, multi-part construction, and refining surface and structural details.
Students will explore techniques such as throwing larger vessels, altering forms, creating matching sets, lidded pieces, and assembling multi-component works. Emphasis will be placed on developing personal style, improving consistency, and solving technical challenges.
Intermediate and advanced students are encouraged to bring their own project ideas, whether functional or expressive, and receive personalized guidance. Weekly instruction will support your evolving practice, helping you troubleshoot techniques, refine forms, and bring your creative visions to life.
3 hours of open studio time on the day of your class is included with the class fee. Clay is separate and can be purchased for $30 a bag. AM class may arrive as early as 9:30 AM and stay as late as 3 PM. PM Class open studio time is from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Total Sessions: 9
Cost: $280
Fall 2026 Session: Thursday, October 8 – Thursday, December 10
(Exceptions: November 26 – Thanksgiving Break)
$280.00OUT OF STOCK
Thursday PM
All Levels Handbuilding
Class ID #: THU-PM-HB3
Instructor: Kathryne Gould
Time: 6 – 8:30 PM
Location: Room 4
Learn the foundations of the ceramic process! Before the potter’s wheel and casting liquid clay, humans dug clay from the ground and shaped it with their hands. We will explore the beginnings with pinch, coil, and slab techniques as well as glazing and firing processes. Beginners, intermediate and advanced students are all welcome to learn and refine their skills.
3 hours of open studio time on the day of your class is included with the class fee. Clay is separate and can be purchased for $30 a bag. AM class may arrive as early as 9:30 AM and stay as late as 3 PM. PM Class open studio time is from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Total Sessions: 9
Cost: $280
Fall 2026 Session: Thursday, October 1 – Thursday, December 3
(Exceptions: November 26 – Thanksgiving Break)
$280.00OUT OF STOCK
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