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Clay • Adult • Soda-fired Jewelry 3B • THU (May 28 - June 18) • $140 • MAIN

$140

with Ella Mernyk

Calendar May 28, 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 30 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • 5-Week Hand-building Sampler • FRI (May 29 - June 26) • Pay What You Can • EAST

$200

with Emily Riggs

Calendar May 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

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, March 30 at 8:00am.

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Clay • Adult • 5-Week Wheel Sampler • SAT (May 30 - June 27) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$200

with Becky Bragg

Calendar May 30, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

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, March 30 at 8:00am.

Will run

Clay • Adult • 5-Week Wheel Sampler • SUN (May 31 - June 28) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$200

with Hannah Clayton

Calendar May 31, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 5 weeks

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 SUNDAYS.

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, March 30 at 8:00am.

Will run

Clay • Adult • 5-Week Studio Sampler • SUN (May 31 - June 28) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$200

with Greg Belfor

Calendar May 31, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 5 weeks

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 pottery 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 SUNDAYS.

 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, March 30 at 8:00am.

Will run

Hand-building Camp • Ages 7-9 • June 1 - June 5 • 9AM-12PM • HILL

$245
Calendar Jun 1, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 7 - 9

Join us for clay camp, where kids learn the basics of ceramics hand-building. Campers will experiment with low-fire clay and discover ways to build functional pottery as well as creative sculpture — monsters and mugs, nature-inspired works, zoo creatures, and anything they dream up. Each day, we spend most of the time learning techniques and creating, with a quick break in the middle for snacks, outdoor activities, and games.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

Hand-building Sculpture Camp • Ages 13-16 • June 1 - June 5 • 9AM-12PM • MAIN

$345
Calendar Jun 1, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 13 - 16

These sculpture camps for preteens and teens are focused on the more advanced and specialized hand-building techniques. Students will get to experiment with a variety of sculptural forms to create beautiful and unique art pieces. Beginner potters welcome!

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available for registration at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

Wheel-throwing Camp • Ages 13-16 • June 1 - June 5 • 1PM-4PM • MAIN

$375
Calendar Jun 1, 2026 at 1 pm

Ages: 13 - 16

Open to students of all skill level! Each camp includes hands-on assistance to help every camper grow in wheel-throwing, trimming, and glazing, and a quick break in the middle for snacks and activities.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

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