Boneyard Pottery Classes

YOUTH
Saturdays (youth 6-10) 10:30am-12pm

Youth classes consist of two classes per session. The first session for youth class will be March 8th and 15th. The second session will be March 22nd and 29th. Please call to reserve your space, cost is $30 per session.

ADULT
Tuesdays 630pm-830pm
Thursdays 630pm-830pm
Saturdays 1pm-3pm

Classes are open to all skill levels. Beginning students start with basic wheel throwing skills and create bowls, mugs, and plates. As students progress, complex forms such lidded vessels and surface decoration techniques are covered. Students create, trim, and glaze their own pots. All work is fired in the high fire gas kiln.

We focus on individual advancement in a group setting. Rather than assigned projects, each student works at their own pace and instructors are always available for help with new forms, suggestions, and individualized instruction.

GROUPS

We are open to running special group classes. Please call or email us to discuss the options.

Rules and Regulations

FEES

  • Adult class fees are $25 per session, and each student is required to make a one month commitment at a time.  Months with four classes will be $100, and months with five classes will be $125.  Students starting up mid-month will pay prorated fees to the end of that month, and may then purchase the following full month.
  • Fees must be paid in full before the first class of the following month (fees will be due at the end of each month).
  • There will be no refund for classes after enrollment.
  • Missed classes may not be applied to the following month.
  • Class size is limited. Currently enrolled students have priority for class slots in the following month.
  • Class Fees include the following:
    • Clay (within reason).
    • Use of wheels and tools.
    • Glazes and Firings.
    • Personalized instruction.

CLASS TIME

  • Class will begin on time and the last 10 minutes of class will be dedicated to clean up.  There will be no replacement time for those late to class.  Please be a regular attendee – a full class is a fun class & contributes to an enjoyable atmosphere.
  • As a general rule, make-ups are not available.  You have purchased a slot in the class which has a designated time.  If you do not attend, we have no way of filling that spot with another paying student.  Please be committed to class and make every effort to attend.  There is a slim possibility that some make-ups may be available in an open studio format on a Saturday, but please keep in mind this requires the instructor to devote their own personal time and this will not be available often. 
  • Community tools, areas, and wheels must be left cleaner than they were found.  All tools and work spaces used must be wiped down clean after each class.

FINISHED PIECES

  • The glazing process is unique and not an exact science.  Glaze colors vary from firing to firing based on the atmosphere of the kiln and other factors. 
  • Firing occurs based on the amount of work available to glaze fire, schedule of studio artists, etc. 
  • Boneyard Pottery has no obligation to fire student work based on student-given timelines.  Please realize that a variety of factors determine when the kiln is fired & it may be several weeks between glazing and the completion of your pieces.
copyright 2006 Michael Schwegmann