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Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • Mon (Oct. 20 - Dec. 15) • Pay What You Can • HILL
with Samantha Shaw
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 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 • Adult • Level III Wheel • Mon (Oct. 20 - Dec. 15) • $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 and above
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
No class the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 24 - Nov. 30)
Will be available to register on Monday, September 22 at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • Level II Wheel • Tue (Oct. 21 - Dec. 16) • $295 • HILL
with Codey Davis
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 TUESDAYS
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 • Adult • Level II Wheel Specialty: Teaware for Tea Ceremony • Tue (Oct. 21 - Dec. 16) • $295 • HILL
with Chad Corbin
Join us in exploring pottery forms inspired by Eastern ceremonial tea traditions. You will learn techniques for making matching sets of teabowls and show you how to throw and construct your own teapot. We will discuss the features important to these forms and how they contribute to the tea drinking experience. Opportunities for attending tea ceremonies outside of class will be made available to help inform your teaware. This class will be somewhat challenging, but the techniques you learn will help you become a more consistent thrower, with new skills that translate to many other forms.
For making teabowls and teapots, we recommend you have one or two small wooden bowl throwing ribs/discs (C27-13 or similar) and a throwing stick (C27-19 Medium or similar). These can be purchased from Clay King and many other retailers.
(Please check the class prerequisites before enrolling)
Ages: 16 and above
Class meets weekly on TUESDAYS
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
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 • Whimsical Mugs 6A • Tue (Oct. 21 - Nov. 11) • $135 • HILL
with Eduardo Sanchez Flores
Learn how to build mugs with a twist of whimsy!
Add a twist of whimsy to each one-of-a kind mug in this class. Start by learning how to build a mug with slabs, followed by demos on how to make your mug come alive - facial features, handles, decoration, color - all in high fire clay. Create a fun companion for morning coffee or afternoon tea.
This class takes place at Groundworks HILL at 1010 Aurora Ave., Boulder, CO
This class meets weekly for 4 weeks on TUESDAYS.
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, September 22 at 8:00am.
Will run
Clay • Youth • Teen Wheel • Wed (Oct. 22 - Dec. 17) • Pay What You Can • HILL
with Aaron Winston
This class is great for teenagers that are new to the wheel as well as those that are further developing their throwing skills.
Classes will include both hand-building and wheel-throwing, trimming of thrown pots, slip decorating, and glazing of bisqued pieces. These classes are a great chance for students to learn a variety of techniques, ask questions, and play with clay!
Ages: 12-16
Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $240.
No class the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 24 - Nov. 30)
Will be available to register on Monday, September 22 at 8:00am.
Will run
Clay • Adult • Level II Wheel Specialty: Altered Forms • Wed (Oct. 22 - Dec. 17) • $295 • HILL
with Teagan King
Ever wish you could enhance your thrown pieces?
Expand your pottery skills by playfully exploring altered forms. This class invites you to creatively push the boundaries of wheel-thrown shapes, combining hand-building techniques with wheel-thrown work to craft one-of-a-kind pieces. You'll explore altering forms through darting, fluting, and faceting, and experiment with reshaping your creations by squishing, cutting, and reassembling– all of which will enhance creative problem solving in the studio and encourage you to make unique masterpieces.
(Please check the class prerequisites before enrolling)
Ages: 16 and above
Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS
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
No class the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 24 - Nov. 30)
Will be available to register on Monday, September 22 at 8:00am.
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.
Will run