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Clay • Adult • Level II Hand-building • Thu (Oct. 23 - Dec. 18) • $295 • HILL
with Margaret Josey-Parker
For students of all levels who want to focus on taking their hand-building techniques to the next level.
Learn about the various hand-building tools, create functional and sculptural pieces, and work on a variety of decoration practices.
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.
No class the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 24 - Nov. 30)
Will be available to register on Monday, September 22 at 8:00am.
Clay • Youth • Family Clay 6B • Sat (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20) • Pay What You Can • HILL
with Jinna Lincoln
The Family Clay Class is a great opportunity for children to work together with an adult to make hand-built pottery!
Students will learn a variety of hand-building techniques, using tools, textures, stamps, and molds. Instructor will lead students in both functional and sculptural pottery projects and students will paint each finished piece with colored slips. Emphasis is on working on a project as a family. This is a fun class, built around community and creativity!
Please note registration is for 1 child and their adult. If you have more family members that want to get involved, please send an email to registration-clay@groundworksartlab.org!
Ages: 4+
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggest price of $115
No class the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 24 - Nov. 30)
Will be available to register on Monday, September 22 at 8:00am.
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Clay • Adult • Level II Wheel • MON (Jan. 5 - Feb. 23) • $295 • HILL
with Samantha Shaw
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.
(Please check the class prerequisites before enrolling)
Ages: 16+
Class meets weekly on MONDAYS
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, December 8 at 8:00am.
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Clay • Youth • Handbuilding 1A • MON (Jan. 5 - Jan. 26) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
with Gigi Fox
Welcome to the world of pottery! This class is designed for young children that are new to clay and working to develop their skills in hand-building. Students will create fun and unique projects in functional and sculptural forms. Children will learn to build strong, hollow pieces and will slip and paint their own work. Join us for these weekly classes where kids can get messy, learn about clay, and make new friends!
Bring imagination into form through basic clay techniques and creative problem-solving. Instructors will encourage students to try new things and make vibrant works of art. Students will slip and paint their own work.
Ages: 5 - 9
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $100.
Will be available to register on Monday, December 8 at 8:00am.
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Clay • Youth • Preteen Wheel • MON (Jan. 5 - Feb. 23) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
with Tatai Guillery
Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!
Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces. Classes take place at our MAIN location (3750 Canfield St Boulder, CO)
Ages: 8-11
Class meets weekly on MONDAYs
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggest price of $205.
Will be available to register on Monday, December 8 at 8:00am.
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Clay • Adult • Intro to Sculpture • MON (Jan. 5 - Feb. 23) • $270 • EAST
with Jimmie White
This beginner-friendly course invites students to explore the creative possibilities of clay through sculptural handbuilding techniques. Participants will learn the fundamentals of coil, slab, and pinch construction while gaining confidence in shaping three-dimensional forms. The course also introduces surface design methods such as carving, texturing, and glazing to enhance finished pieces. Whether you're interested in making abstract forms, figures, or decorative objects, this class provides a supportive space to develop your skills and express yourself through clay. No prior experience is needed. All are welcome.
This class takes place at Groundworks EAST 3063 Sterling Circle, Boulder, CO. The EAST studio has a separate classroom for the hand-building class.
PLEASE NOTE: This 8-week class runs for 2.5 hours each class. You will not have access to the studio outside of the scheduled class time and all work will be completed during class time. You will also not have access to our other locations.
Ages: 16+
Class meets weekly on MONDAYS
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in an oxydation kiln.
Will be available to register on Monday, December 8 at 8:00am.
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Clay • Adult • Level III Wheel • MON (Jan. 5 - Feb. 23) • $305 • HILL
with Chris Grandinetti
This class is focused towards intermediate/advanced students that want to learn more technical skills and studio processes.
The demonstrations for this class will show more advanced techniques, such as how to make larger and more complicated pieces. You will learn more about materials and different processes. Students with individual learning goals or special projects are welcome to join this class.
(Please check the class prerequisites before registering for this class.)
Ages: 16+
Class meets weekly on MONDAYS
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.
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.
Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees
Will be available to register on Monday, December 8 at 8:00am.
Will run
Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • MON (Jan. 5 - Feb. 23) • $285 • MAIN
with Carleigh Crockett
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 MONDAYS
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, December 8 at 8:00am.