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 porcelain
and 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.
FEES
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Adult class fees are $200 per session for
an 8-week course. For sessions that run over holidays, there
may be fewer classes and corresponding lower class fee.
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Fees must be paid in full before the first
class of the session.
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There will be no refund for classes after
enrollment.
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Missed classes may not be applied to the
following session.
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Class size is limited. Currently enrolled
students have priority for class slots in the following
session.
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Class Fees include the following:
- Clay (25lbs). Addtional clay available for nominal
charge.
- 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. Occasionally
we have available open studio time on another day of the
week (Saturdays usually). Availability is decided on a weekly
basis.
- The last few minutes of class time will be used to clean
up.
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.
- A variety of factors determine when the kiln is fired
& it may be several weeks between glazing and the completion
of student pieces.
