CLASS CALENDAR

CLASSES & EVENTS

TEEN + FAMILY CLAY
Jul
11

TEEN + FAMILY CLAY

Teen and Family Clay is back! 

We are thrilled to bring back our free summer youth program, made possible by generous support from the City of Poughkeepsie!

Teen & Family Clay is a weekly drop-in series designed for young ones, families, and caregivers to explore clay together in a fun and supportive environment. Each week offers a new hands-on project led by local teaching artists, with opportunities to try pinching, coiling, slab building, wheel throwing, glazing, and more. These sessions are a great way to slow down, connect, and enjoy the creative process. After each workshop, we’ll have a free meal from a local Poughkeepsie restaurant and celebrate what we’ve made together!

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HANDBUILDING CLASS
Jul
12

HANDBUILDING CLASS

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Handbuilding is an ancient technique used to create pots and sculptures without a potter's wheel. You can use these skills to create a variety of objects, both utilitarian and sculptural. You will leave this class with an understanding of pinched, coil, and slab construction; how to use equipment such as a slab roller and extruder; and surface treatments like creating texture in clay, with a focus on vessels. This class is open to beginners and advanced students.

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
12

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL
Jul
14

DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
15

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES
Jul
15

EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Exploring Underglazes is a surface focused class that will explore all the possibilities working with underglazes.  This course will work with velvet underglazes, pencils, and chalks and teach painting and layering techniques, washes, methods of combining underglazes with studio glazes, and underglaze transfers. 

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TEEN + FAMILY CLAY
Jul
18

TEEN + FAMILY CLAY

Teen and Family Clay is back! 

We are thrilled to bring back our free summer youth program, made possible by generous support from the City of Poughkeepsie!

Teen & Family Clay is a weekly drop-in series designed for young ones, families, and caregivers to explore clay together in a fun and supportive environment. Each week offers a new hands-on project led by local teaching artists, with opportunities to try pinching, coiling, slab building, wheel throwing, glazing, and more. These sessions are a great way to slow down, connect, and enjoy the creative process. After each workshop, we’ll have a free meal from a local Poughkeepsie restaurant and celebrate what we’ve made together!

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BERRY BASKETS WORKSHOP
Jul
19

BERRY BASKETS WORKSHOP

Jes Clark of Willow Vale Farm will lead this one day workshop making a single handled round basket, perfect for collecting berries or garden treasures. Utilizing willow grown on Jes’ farm you will learn weaving techniques from the base up.  This class is open to all participants, no experience required!

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HANDBUILDING CLASS
Jul
19

HANDBUILDING CLASS

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Handbuilding is an ancient technique used to create pots and sculptures without a potter's wheel. You can use these skills to create a variety of objects, both utilitarian and sculptural. You will leave this class with an understanding of pinched, coil, and slab construction; how to use equipment such as a slab roller and extruder; and surface treatments like creating texture in clay, with a focus on vessels. This class is open to beginners and advanced students.

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
19

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL
Jul
21

DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
22

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES
Jul
22

EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Exploring Underglazes is a surface focused class that will explore all the possibilities working with underglazes.  This course will work with velvet underglazes, pencils, and chalks and teach painting and layering techniques, washes, methods of combining underglazes with studio glazes, and underglaze transfers. 

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
23

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 6 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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TEEN + FAMILY CLAY
Jul
25

TEEN + FAMILY CLAY

Teen and Family Clay is back! 

We are thrilled to bring back our free summer youth program, made possible by generous support from the City of Poughkeepsie!

Teen & Family Clay is a weekly drop-in series designed for young ones, families, and caregivers to explore clay together in a fun and supportive environment. Each week offers a new hands-on project led by local teaching artists, with opportunities to try pinching, coiling, slab building, wheel throwing, glazing, and more. These sessions are a great way to slow down, connect, and enjoy the creative process. After each workshop, we’ll have a free meal from a local Poughkeepsie restaurant and celebrate what we’ve made together!

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FAIRY HOUSES - CHILD + CAREGIVER WORKSHOP
Jul
26

FAIRY HOUSES - CHILD + CAREGIVER WORKSHOP

Instructor: Chelsea Clark
Duration: 1 session
Dates: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Cost: $45.00 per person (Adult or Child)
Note: Individual Registration Required

Class Description:
In this workshop caregivers and children will explore handbuilding techniques to build and sculpt a house perfect for a fairy or gnome. Participants will use underglaze to add decorations to their fairy and gnome homes.  All fired work will be available for pick up approximately two weeks after your class.

Included:
Clay, Firing Fees, Glaze

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
26

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL
Jul
28

DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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WHEEL THROWN VASES
Jul
28

WHEEL THROWN VASES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 4 WEEK SERIES

Wheel Thrown Vases is a perfect class for someone looking to level up on the wheel and throw taller work.  This intermediate class will demonstrate techniques for throwing small bud vases, tall vases, and wide mouth vases perfect for cut flowers from your summer garden….

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EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES
Jul
29

EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Exploring Underglazes is a surface focused class that will explore all the possibilities working with underglazes.  This course will work with velvet underglazes, pencils, and chalks and teach painting and layering techniques, washes, methods of combining underglazes with studio glazes, and underglaze transfers. 

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
29

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
30

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 6 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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TEEN + FAMILY CLAY
Aug
1

TEEN + FAMILY CLAY

Teen and Family Clay is back! 

We are thrilled to bring back our free summer youth program, made possible by generous support from the City of Poughkeepsie!

Teen & Family Clay is a weekly drop-in series designed for young ones, families, and caregivers to explore clay together in a fun and supportive environment. Each week offers a new hands-on project led by local teaching artists, with opportunities to try pinching, coiling, slab building, wheel throwing, glazing, and more. These sessions are a great way to slow down, connect, and enjoy the creative process. After each workshop, we’ll have a free meal from a local Poughkeepsie restaurant and celebrate what we’ve made together!

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WHEEL THROWN VASES
Aug
4

WHEEL THROWN VASES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 4 WEEK SERIES

Wheel Thrown Vases is a perfect class for someone looking to level up on the wheel and throw taller work.  This intermediate class will demonstrate techniques for throwing small bud vases, tall vases, and wide mouth vases perfect for cut flowers from your summer garden….

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Aug
5

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Aug
6

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 6 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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TEEN + FAMILY CLAY
Aug
8

TEEN + FAMILY CLAY

Teen and Family Clay is back! 

We are thrilled to bring back our free summer youth program, made possible by generous support from the City of Poughkeepsie!

Teen & Family Clay is a weekly drop-in series designed for young ones, families, and caregivers to explore clay together in a fun and supportive environment. Each week offers a new hands-on project led by local teaching artists, with opportunities to try pinching, coiling, slab building, wheel throwing, glazing, and more. These sessions are a great way to slow down, connect, and enjoy the creative process. After each workshop, we’ll have a free meal from a local Poughkeepsie restaurant and celebrate what we’ve made together!

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WHEEL THROWN VASES
Aug
11

WHEEL THROWN VASES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 4 WEEK SERIES

Wheel Thrown Vases is a perfect class for someone looking to level up on the wheel and throw taller work.  This intermediate class will demonstrate techniques for throwing small bud vases, tall vases, and wide mouth vases perfect for cut flowers from your summer garden….

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Aug
12

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Aug
13

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 6 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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TEEN + FAMILY CLAY
Aug
15

TEEN + FAMILY CLAY

Teen and Family Clay is back! 

We are thrilled to bring back our free summer youth program, made possible by generous support from the City of Poughkeepsie!

Teen & Family Clay is a weekly drop-in series designed for young ones, families, and caregivers to explore clay together in a fun and supportive environment. Each week offers a new hands-on project led by local teaching artists, with opportunities to try pinching, coiling, slab building, wheel throwing, glazing, and more. These sessions are a great way to slow down, connect, and enjoy the creative process. After each workshop, we’ll have a free meal from a local Poughkeepsie restaurant and celebrate what we’ve made together!

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WHEEL THROWN VASES
Aug
18

WHEEL THROWN VASES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 4 WEEK SERIES

Wheel Thrown Vases is a perfect class for someone looking to level up on the wheel and throw taller work.  This intermediate class will demonstrate techniques for throwing small bud vases, tall vases, and wide mouth vases perfect for cut flowers from your summer garden….

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Aug
19

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Aug
20

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 6 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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TEEN + FAMILY CLAY
Aug
22

TEEN + FAMILY CLAY

Teen and Family Clay is back! 

We are thrilled to bring back our free summer youth program, made possible by generous support from the City of Poughkeepsie!

Teen & Family Clay is a weekly drop-in series designed for young ones, families, and caregivers to explore clay together in a fun and supportive environment. Each week offers a new hands-on project led by local teaching artists, with opportunities to try pinching, coiling, slab building, wheel throwing, glazing, and more. These sessions are a great way to slow down, connect, and enjoy the creative process. After each workshop, we’ll have a free meal from a local Poughkeepsie restaurant and celebrate what we’ve made together!

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Aug
27

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 6 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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TEEN + FAMILY CLAY
Aug
29

TEEN + FAMILY CLAY

Teen and Family Clay is back! 

We are thrilled to bring back our free summer youth program, made possible by generous support from the City of Poughkeepsie!

Teen & Family Clay is a weekly drop-in series designed for young ones, families, and caregivers to explore clay together in a fun and supportive environment. Each week offers a new hands-on project led by local teaching artists, with opportunities to try pinching, coiling, slab building, wheel throwing, glazing, and more. These sessions are a great way to slow down, connect, and enjoy the creative process. After each workshop, we’ll have a free meal from a local Poughkeepsie restaurant and celebrate what we’ve made together!

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NESTING BOWLS AND DISHES
Jul
9

NESTING BOWLS AND DISHES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Nesting Bowls + Dishes is for those looking to explore production work, or to expand their own collection of kitchenware.  This intermediate wheel throwing class will navigate throwing, measuring, and trimming techniques for building sets of nesting bowls, cups, and/or dishes.  This course is best suited for those comfortable with a strong foundation of wheel skills.

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EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES
Jul
8

EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Exploring Underglazes is a surface focused class that will explore all the possibilities working with underglazes.  This course will work with velvet underglazes, pencils, and chalks and teach painting and layering techniques, washes, methods of combining underglazes with studio glazes, and underglaze transfers. 

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
8

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL
Jul
7

DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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HANDBUILDING CLASS
Jul
5

HANDBUILDING CLASS

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Handbuilding is an ancient technique used to create pots and sculptures without a potter's wheel. You can use these skills to create a variety of objects, both utilitarian and sculptural. You will leave this class with an understanding of pinched, coil, and slab construction; how to use equipment such as a slab roller and extruder; and surface treatments like creating texture in clay, with a focus on vessels. This class is open to beginners and advanced students.

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
5

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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HANDBUILT GARDEN URNS
Jul
3

HANDBUILT GARDEN URNS

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 6 WEEK SERIES

Handbuilt Garden Urns is a handbuilding class with a focus on building large urns for your garden or front walk.  Jackie will guide you through the design process and help you execute a plan for building these statement pieces. This class is best suited for those with some handbuilding experience. 

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NESTING BOWLS AND DISHES
Jul
2

NESTING BOWLS AND DISHES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Nesting Bowls + Dishes is for those looking to explore production work, or to expand their own collection of kitchenware.  This intermediate wheel throwing class will navigate throwing, measuring, and trimming techniques for building sets of nesting bowls, cups, and/or dishes.  This course is best suited for those comfortable with a strong foundation of wheel skills.

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EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES
Jul
1

EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Exploring Underglazes is a surface focused class that will explore all the possibilities working with underglazes.  This course will work with velvet underglazes, pencils, and chalks and teach painting and layering techniques, washes, methods of combining underglazes with studio glazes, and underglaze transfers. 

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jul
1

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL
Jun
30

DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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HANDBUILDING CLASS
Jun
28

HANDBUILDING CLASS

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Handbuilding is an ancient technique used to create pots and sculptures without a potter's wheel. You can use these skills to create a variety of objects, both utilitarian and sculptural. You will leave this class with an understanding of pinched, coil, and slab construction; how to use equipment such as a slab roller and extruder; and surface treatments like creating texture in clay, with a focus on vessels. This class is open to beginners and advanced students.

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jun
28

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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HANDBUILT GARDEN URNS
Jun
26

HANDBUILT GARDEN URNS

THIS CLASS IS PART OF A 6 WEEK SERIES

Handbuilt Garden Urns is a handbuilding class with a focus on building large urns for your garden or front walk.  Jackie will guide you through the design process and help you execute a plan for building these statement pieces. This class is best suited for those with some handbuilding experience. 

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WATERCOLOR PALETTE WORKSHOP
Jun
26

WATERCOLOR PALETTE WORKSHOP

An individual pour over is a must-have for a coffee lover!  In this three hour workshop students will design and build their Coffee Pour Over and a matching mug.  All participants will create one mug and a pour over.  Participants will select a studio glaze and fired work will be available for pick up approximately two weeks after your class. 

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NESTING BOWLS AND DISHES
Jun
25

NESTING BOWLS AND DISHES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Nesting Bowls + Dishes is for those looking to explore production work, or to expand their own collection of kitchenware.  This intermediate wheel throwing class will navigate throwing, measuring, and trimming techniques for building sets of nesting bowls, cups, and/or dishes.  This course is best suited for those comfortable with a strong foundation of wheel skills.

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EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES
Jun
24

EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Exploring Underglazes is a surface focused class that will explore all the possibilities working with underglazes.  This course will work with velvet underglazes, pencils, and chalks and teach painting and layering techniques, washes, methods of combining underglazes with studio glazes, and underglaze transfers. 

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DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL
Jun
23

DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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HAND QUILTING WORKSHOP
Jun
21

HAND QUILTING WORKSHOP

In this workshop students will learn the handquilting technique of paper piecing.  Pia will guide students through preparing, assembling, and handsewing their paper hex pieces and squares.  Participants are welcome to bring their own cotton fabric, or choose from the assortment of vintage fabrics we have on hand.  Participants will leave with a firm understanding of techniques and several completed squares, a great start to a larger project. 

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INTRO TO WHEEL
Jun
21

INTRO TO WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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HANDBUILDING CLASS
Jun
21

HANDBUILDING CLASS

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Handbuilding is an ancient technique used to create pots and sculptures without a potter's wheel. You can use these skills to create a variety of objects, both utilitarian and sculptural. You will leave this class with an understanding of pinched, coil, and slab construction; how to use equipment such as a slab roller and extruder; and surface treatments like creating texture in clay, with a focus on vessels. This class is open to beginners and advanced students.

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NESTING BOWLS AND DISHES
Jun
18

NESTING BOWLS AND DISHES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Nesting Bowls + Dishes is for those looking to explore production work, or to expand their own collection of kitchenware.  This intermediate wheel throwing class will navigate throwing, measuring, and trimming techniques for building sets of nesting bowls, cups, and/or dishes.  This course is best suited for those comfortable with a strong foundation of wheel skills.

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EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES
Jun
17

EXPLORING UNDERGLAZES

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Exploring Underglazes is a surface focused class that will explore all the possibilities working with underglazes.  This course will work with velvet underglazes, pencils, and chalks and teach painting and layering techniques, washes, methods of combining underglazes with studio glazes, and underglaze transfers. 

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DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL
Jun
16

DAYTIME ON AND OFF THE WHEEL

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Intro to Wheel will cover the foundational techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. It’s a great introduction (or a refresher!) to throwing on the wheel and working in a community studio.

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HANDBUILDING CLASS
Jun
14

HANDBUILDING CLASS

THIS CLASS IS PART OF AN 8 WEEK SERIES

Handbuilding is an ancient technique used to create pots and sculptures without a potter's wheel. You can use these skills to create a variety of objects, both utilitarian and sculptural. You will leave this class with an understanding of pinched, coil, and slab construction; how to use equipment such as a slab roller and extruder; and surface treatments like creating texture in clay, with a focus on vessels. This class is open to beginners and advanced students.

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FAMILY CLAY - FAIRIES & GARDEN GNOMES
Jun
13

FAMILY CLAY - FAIRIES & GARDEN GNOMES

Family Clay: Fairies and Garden Gnomes is a class for caregivers and children and teens of all ages! Our instructors will guide children through building, sculpting, and decorating the fairies, gnomes, and all the accessories they need for their woodland homes!

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