Resident /Associate ClassThrowing for Handbuilders

Think of throwing not as an end in itself but a way to make the forms you need to fit your creative vision. Forget making a pretty little bowl, use throwing as a means to make parts for what you envision you want to make. Once you take that off your shoulders you will see it as a help and not a roadblock. I will show you several techniques you will find helpful and freeing.

Sun June 28th  , 10-1pm

2D Flower Vase with Laura VanCamp

Sunday, June 28th * 2:00pm - 4:00pm

In this class we will be combining the 2D with the 3D! You will create your own vase silhouette in the 2D. We will then add a pocket to the back of the silhouette, making it capable of holding freshly picked or dried flowers.

July Clay Club (4 weeks) with Laura VanCamp & Pi Benio

Available hours:

Thursdays, July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th * 10:00am - 8:00pm 

AND Tuesdays, July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th * 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Want to work on your clay skills and projects?  No instruction is provided; however, clay residents will be available to answer questions. Clay will be available for purchase at $45/box, which covers glazes & firing.

Nesting Bowls with Laura VanCamp

Sunday, July 12th * 2:00pm - 4:30pm

In this class we will be creating a set of functional, stacking bowls using slab construction. We will focus on shaping, building and finishing bowls that will fit within one another.

Throw it AND Glaze it with Pi Benio & Deb Allen

Wednesday July 15th & July 22nd * 6:00pm - 8:00pm

In two, two hour sessions, learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming at least one bowl and then glazing it. The first class will be for throwing. In the second class, you will learn about the mysteries of glaze and firing, where art, chemistry and physics intersect. You will chose the glazes of your choice for your fully functional, food, dishwasher and microwave safe bowls. Throughout, our experienced instructors will provide the support and advice you need to be successful.Clay, tools, and glaze firing all provided. Your bowls will ready for pickup at a later date to show off your new artistic skills to all.

$15 material fee included in price of class

Three or Four Legged Coffee Cup Class with Julia Tomaro

Wednesday, July 22nd * 6:00pm - 8:00pm

In this two and a half hour class students will learn how to create a coffee cup using slab construction to create a unique design. After the cup is made, participants will choose a glaze of their choice. When they come to pick up the mug weeks later, it will be ready to go!

Terra Cotta Inlayed Mugs with Laura VanCamp

Sunday, July 26th * 2:00pm - 4:30pm

In this class we will guide you through the basics of creating 2 hand-built mugs. For surface decoration we will be using terra cotta clay inlaid into a white clay body. Make the design your own!

August Clay Club (4 weeks) with Laura VanCamp & Pi Benio

Available hours:

Thursdays, August 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th * 10:00am - 8:00pm 

AND Tuesdays, August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th * 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Want to work on your clay skills and projects?  No instruction is provided; however, clay residents will be available to answer questions. Clay will be available for purchase at $45/box, which covers glazes & firing.