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Wheel-throwing Camp • Ages 10-13 • July 27 - July 31 • 9AM-12PM • HILL

$375
Calendar Jul 27, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 10 - 13

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.

Will run

Hand-building Camp • Ages 6-8 • August 3 - August 7 • 9AM-12PM • HILL

$245
Calendar Aug 3, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 6 - 8

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.

Full Course

Wheel-throwing Camp • Ages 8-11 • August 3 - August 7 • 1PM-4PM • HILL

$375
Calendar Aug 3, 2026 at 1 pm

Ages: 8 - 11

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.

Will run

Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • MON (Aug 24 - Oct 12) • PAY WHAT YOU CAN (Pro-rated 6wk class) • HILL
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Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • MON (Aug 24 - Oct 12) • PAY WHAT YOU CAN (Pro-rated 6wk class) • HILL

$220

with Samantha Shaw

Calendar Aug 24, 2026 at 9:30 am, 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 MONDAYS

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.

This class is PAY WHAT YOU CAN, with a suggested price of $220 (pro-rated 6 wk class). No class Sept. 7th for Labor Day or Sept. 14th for our annual fall event. 

Will be available to register on Monday, July 27 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Level III Wheel • MON (Aug 24 - Oct 12) 7 wk Pro-Rated Class • $275 • HILL
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Clay • Adult • Level III Wheel • MON (Aug 24 - Oct 12) 7 wk Pro-Rated Class • $275 • HILL

$275

with Chris Grandinetti

Calendar Aug 24, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

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

NO CLASS Sept. 7th. Studio closed for Labor Day.

Will be available to register on Monday, July 27 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Level II Wheel •  Tue (Aug 25 - Oct 13) • $300 • HILL
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Clay • Adult • Level II Wheel • Tue (Aug 25 - Oct 13) • $300 • HILL

$300

with Codey Davis

Calendar Aug 25, 2026 at 8:30 am, 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.

(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

Will be available to register on Monday, July 27

at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • TUE (Aug 25 - Oct 13) • $290 • HILL
Registration Unavailable

Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • TUE (Aug 25 - Oct 13) • $290 • HILL

$290

with Jamie Commando

Calendar Aug 25, 2026 at 5 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 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.

Will be available to register on Monday, July 27 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • 5-Week Wheel Sampler • WED (Aug. 26 - Sept. 23) • Pay What You Can • HILL
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Clay • Adult • 5-Week Wheel Sampler • WED (Aug. 26 - Sept. 23) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$200

with Jessica Price

Calendar Aug 26, 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 WEDNESDAYS.

 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, July 27 at 8:00am.





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