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Crossover (Clay/Wood/Metal/Print) • Adult • Exploring Through Spoons - Spoon Sampler 2B • TUE (Mar. 30 - April 20) • $245 • MAIN
with Ella Mernyk
Big spoon or little spoon? You don't have to pick in our very first 4-studio crossover class: Exploring Through Spoons!
In this 4-week class, you'll get a lightning fast introduction to our Clay, Wood, Metal, and Print studios. Each week, the students will be in a different studio learning the material through the ancient practice of spoon making (seriously, spoons are, like, 3,000 years old)! Weeks 1-3 will be spent making physical spoons through hand-building in clay, carving out of wood, and forging in metal. The last week will be spent learning linocut to make a one-of-kind print of their spoons, culminating in a display of craftsmanship for the ages.
Ages: 16+
This class meets weekly on TUESDAYS.
This class takes place at Groundworks Main at 3750 Canfield St.
This class does NOT include extra open lab time. All work must be completed during class time.
Will be available for registration Monday, February 2th at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • Sculptural Vessels 2B • WED (April 1 - April 22) • $140 • HILL
with Jimmie White
Think beyond the simple mug or bowl. This class is all about reimagining what a vessel can be. Over four weeks, we'll experiment with transforming traditional pottery forms into expressive, sculptural works that still (mostly) hold function. Students will explore how to create whimsical, character-filled pieces that blur the line between pottery and sculpture.
We’ll build playful teapots, imaginative creature cups, or sculptural vases that merge humor, personality, and craftsmanship. Whether your style leans toward the quirky and fantastical or sleek and architectural, you'll leave this class with one-of-a-kind ceramic creations that feel alive.
No prior clay experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to take creative risks.
This class takes place at Groundworks HILL at 1010 Aurora Ave., Boulder, CO
This class meets weekly for 4 weeks on WEDNESDAYS.
Class does NOT include additional open lab time or clay. All work must be completed during class time.
Ages: 16+
Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • Wood-fired Jewelry • Tue (April 2 - April 23) • $140 • MAIN
with Ella Mernyk
Love the look of ceramic jewelry? Join us for this specialty wood-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/fire the Bourry Box (woodkiln) and see how the atmospheric firing gives their pieces a truely unique finish.
The Bourry Box kiln is at an off site location in Longmont. Participation in the loading and firing of the Bourry Box wood fire kiln is a required component of the class. If you don't participate in the loading process, we can't guarentee your pieces will make it into the kiln. Kiln loading will be April 23rd at 9:30am. Kiln firing will be April 25th.
Students will be limited to making jewelry sized pieces. If you want to make larger pieces for the wood firing, please take our Bourry Box 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, February 2 at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • Grow and Glow Planters • THU (April 2 - April 23) • $140 • EAST
with Eduardo Sanchez-Florez
Give your plants a home full of character! In this class, you’ll learn handbuilding techniques to design and sculpt unique clay planters with creative details — from expressive faces and playful patterns to organic textures and bold shapes. Whether you’re a beginner or already experienced with clay, you’ll leave with planters that truly come to life once you add your plants.
This class takes place at Groundworks East at 3065 E. Sterling Cir., Boulder, CO
All pieces will be fired to cone 6 in an oxidation kiln.
This class meets weekly for 4 weeks on THURSDAYS.
Class does NOT include additional open lab time or clay. All work must be completed during class time.
Ages: 16+
Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • 5-Week Studio Sampler • TUE (April 21 - May 19) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
with Tatai Guillery
Always wanted to get involved in a pottery studio, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the studio in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of wheel-throwing and hand-building. Students will have 2 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, one week of hand-building, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of the potty studio, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on TUESDAYS.
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $200
Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • 5-Week Wheel Sampler • WED (April 22 - May 20) • Pay What You Can • HILL
with Jessica Price
Always wanted to try the potter's wheel, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the wheel in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Students will have 3 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of centering, trimming and glazing, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS.
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $200.
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.
Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • 5-Week Hand-building Sampler • FRI (April 24 - May 22) • Pay What You Can • EAST
with Emily Riggs
Always wanted to try hand-building, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the studio in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of hand-building. Students will learn techniques like pinching, coiling, and building with slabs. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience, but are looking to learn more with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $200.
Class meets weekly on FRIDAYS.
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a oxydation kiln.
Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • 5-Week Wheel Sampler • SAT (April 25 - May 23) • Pay What You Can • HILL
with Becky Bragg
Always wanted to try the potter's wheel, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the wheel in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Students will have 3 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of centering, trimming and glazing, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on SATURDAYS.
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $200
Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.