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Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • WED (April 29 - June 17) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
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Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • WED (April 29 - June 17) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$290

with Victoria Pelle

Calendar Apr 29, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

For students that have never touched clay to those still learning the basics.

This class will cover the basic “how tos” of pottery. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques, attaching handles, and how to track your pieces through the studio.

Ages: 16+

Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAY

Note: This class will meet at the MAIN location at 3750 Canfield Street. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.

Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $290

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • WED (April 29 - June 17) • $290 • HILL
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Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • WED (April 29 - June 17) • $290 • HILL

$290

with Grace Flaherty

Calendar Apr 29, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 8 weeks

For students that have never touched clay to those still learning the basics.

This class will cover the basic “how tos” of pottery. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques, attaching handles, and how to track your pieces through the studio.

Ages: 16+

Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS

Note: This class will meet at the HILL location at 1010 Aurora Ave. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.

Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Functional Level II Hand-building • THU (April 30 - June 18) • $300 • HILL
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Clay • Adult • Functional Level II Hand-building • THU (April 30 - June 18) • $300 • HILL

$300

with John Minkler

Calendar Apr 30, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 8 weeks

For students of all levels who want to focus on taking their hand-building techniques to the next level.

This class will explore handbuilding techniques and tips to create and decorate functional wares. While function will be the focus of demos, sculptors are also encouraged to take this class where the methods can be used on any handbuilt form.

Ages: 16+

Class meets weekly on THURSDAYS for 8 weeks.

Note: This class will meet at the Hill location at 1010 Aurora Avenue. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.

Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • THU (April 30 - June 18) • $290 • HILL
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Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • THU (April 30 - June 18) • $290 • HILL

$290

with Dan Tate

Calendar Apr 30, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

For students that have never touched clay to those still learning the basics.

This class will cover the basic “how tos” of pottery. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques, attaching handles, and how to track your pieces through the studio.

Ages: 16 and above

Class meets weekly on THURSDAYS

Note: This class will meet at the HILL location at 1010 Aurora Ave. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.

Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Soda-fired Jewelry 3A • THU (April 30 - May 21) • $140 • MAIN
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Clay • Adult • Soda-fired Jewelry 3A • THU (April 30 - May 21) • $140 • MAIN

$140

with Ella Mernyk

Calendar Apr 30, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Love the look of ceramic jewelry? Join us for this specialty soda-fired jewelry class. Students will learn different techniques to make one-of-a-kind jewelry you can't find anywhere else. The last week of class, students will help load the Soda kiln and see how the atmospheric firing gives their pieces a truely unique finish. 

Students will be limited to making jewelry sized pieces. If you want to make larger pieces for the soda firing, please take our Soda Fire class instead. 

Ages: 16+

Class meets weekly on THURSDAYS

Note: This class will meet at the MAIN location at 3750 Canfield Street. This class does not include any additional open lab time. All pieces must be completed during class. 

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Level II Wheel Specialty: Soda Fire • Thu (April 30 - June 18) • $335 • MAIN
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Clay • Adult • Level II Wheel Specialty: Soda Fire • Thu (April 30 - June 18) • $335 • MAIN

$335

with Sam Watkins

Calendar Apr 30, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 8 weeks

In this Level II class students will learn about the magic of soda firing. This is the process of creating a special kiln environment which involves introducing soda ash into the kiln to make an atmosphere that will add glaze to the pieces. Since larger forms tend to warp in the soda kiln, this class will focus on creating smaller to medium sized pieces that have a better chance for survival. No large plates or bowls will be allowed in the firing due to their higher fail rate and the need to prioritize kiln space for smaller pieces. Larger pieces can still be fired in the normal cone 6 reduction kilns. Special attention will be paid to the process of atmospheric firing and how to plan accordingly throughout the class.

The firings throughout this class will be ^10 soda firings.

Ages: 16+

Class meets weekly on THURSDAYS

Note: This class will meet at the MAIN location at 3750 Canfield St. You will only have open lab aaccess at the same studio as your class.

Will be available to register Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Level I Hand-building • FRI (May 1 - June 19) • $290 • MAIN
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Clay • Adult • Level I Hand-building • FRI (May 1 - June 19) • $290 • MAIN

$290

with Jinna Lincoln

Calendar May 1, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 8 weeks

Level I Hand-building for students wanting to explore the basic techniques for hand-building functional, sculptural, or decorative pieces.

Learn about the various hand-building tools, and the three basic hand-building techniques: pinching, coiling, and slab rolling through a series of self-guided projects.

Ages: 16+

Class meets weekly on FRIDAYS for 8 weeks

Note: This class will meet at the new Main location at 3750 Canfield Street in NE Boulder. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class. 

Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $290

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Level II Wheel • FRI (May 1 - June 19) • $300 • MAIN
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Clay • Adult • Level II Wheel • FRI (May 1 - June 19) • $300 • MAIN

$300

with Chad Corbin

Calendar May 1, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

This class is great for students who already have some experience with clay and are looking to take the next step.

The demonstrations for this class go beyond the basics. Students will learn how to make more complex forms and techniques including: altered forms, lidded jars, throwing off-the-hump, sgraffito, and more.

Ages: 16 and above

Class meets weekly on FRIDAYS

Note: This class will meet at the MAIN location at 3750 Canfield Street. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.

Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.





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