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Ornament Workshop!

Kids & groups are welcome!

This experience is ideal for dates, Mommy and Me Time, a friends’ outing, or simply a creative time for yourself!

You’ll have two ways to create your beautiful holiday ornaments.

✨ Make Your Own Ornament!
Learn basic hand-building techniques to craft your own one-of-a-kind clay ornaments!

Theses workshops are available on the following days.

Thur Nov 5th 6pm - 7:30pm

Fri Nov 6th 6pm - 7:30pm

Sat Nov 7th 11am - 12:30pm

Thur Nov 12th 6pm - 7:30pm

Fri Nov 13th 6pm - 7:30pm

Sat Nov 14th 11am -12:30pm

🎨 Paint & Blaze
Decorate pre-made pottery ornaments using vibrant, brushable glazes to make them uniquely yours.

For Paint and Blaze options you can stop by anytime we are open. You can register in advance or at the studio!

Paint & Blaze!

Wood Firing Experience!

Loading dates Jan 30th - Feb 1st

Firing Date Feb 5th - 7th

3 ways to participate!

- Studio Time + Wood Firing Experience

- Wood Firing Only (Participatory)

- Wood Firing Only (Hands-Off!)

Bring up to 6 cubic feet of work.

Experience in wood firing is NOT needed!
Unlike a traditional weekly pottery class, this course is designed as a guided firing experience. You'll spend the session creating work independently during open studio hours, then come together for hands-on glazing instruction and the exciting wood firing experience.

Discover the magic of atmospheric firing and experience one of ceramics' oldest traditions.

Wood firing is unlike any other firing process. Over the course of eight weeks, you'll create work specifically designed for the wood kiln while learning how flame, ash, and heat work together to produce rich, natural surfaces that can't be replicated in an electric kiln.

Wood Firing!!!

7-Week Raku Experience

Mon Oct 19th - Dec 7th 6:30pm - 9pm - NEW Date!

Tue Oct 20th - Dec 8th 6:30pm - 9pm - FULL

Wed Oct 21st - Wed Dec 9th 6pm - 9pm - FULL

Raku Workshop

Sat, Oct 24th 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Experience the excitement of Raku firing and create pottery with dramatic crackles, metallic lusters, smoky blacks, and one-of-a-kind surface effects. This unique workshop combines independent studio time with guided instruction from Delores during orientation, glazing, and two exciting Raku firing events.

Students will learn how to prepare work for multiple Raku firing techniques, glaze for different surface results, and participate in every step of the firing process—from pulling glowing pots from the kiln to revealing their transformed finishes.

Includes:

Instruction on Raku glazing and firing techniques
Two Raku firings
Raku clay, terra sigillata, and glazes

Best for students who are comfortable working independently and want to explore the exciting world of alternative firing.

Session 7 Mon night Raku

Session 7 Tue night Raku

Raku Workshop - Aug

Session 7 Wed Night Raku

Raku Workshop - Oct

Bridging the Gap 1.5 - Intermediate

Thur Oct 29th - Dec 10th 6:30pm - 9pm

This class is for anyone who has taken a beginner pottery class and is ready for the next step—even if you’re a little nervous. Maybe you’ve made a few pieces and want to get better, or maybe you’ve taken a break and are looking to return to clay. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where you’ll build confidence, explore new techniques, and continue developing your style at your own pace.

We believe you are ready—so don’t let fear hold you back. Pottery is all about practice, play, and patience. Come as you are, and let’s keep growing together. Open studio Access included with class.

Bridging the Gap

Surface Design

Sun Nov 8th - Dec 20th 6pm - 8:30pm

Ready to take your pots or sculptures to the next level? This 6-week class is designed for students who want to go beyond form and dive into the world of surface decoration and design.

We’ll explore a wide range of techniques that add depth, texture, and personality to your work. This class is all about experimentation, layering, and developing your own visual style.

We’ll work with a variety of materials like slips and glazes and processes like water etching and wax resist to create richly layered surfaces.

Surface Design

Hand Building 101

Mon Oct 26th - Dec 7th 7pm - 9:30pm

“Hand building is da bomb and I’m so glad it exists.”

- a man from and ancient civilization 700 B.C.

Do you want to relax while working in clay? Are you worried about falling in love with this medium and needing to purchase a wheel, tools, gadgets, and other gizmos? Do you have the desire to create without the restrictions of a circle? Well loon no farther because of you have a hand you’ve got the ultimate tool that is timeless, priceless, and always available!

Hand Building 101

Exploration into Glazing!

Tue Oct 13th - Oct 27th 6:30pm - 9pm

If you've already dipped your toes into the world of pottery and have taken a class or two, this is the perfect opportunity to dive deeper into the art of surface decoration.

This is a three-week experience, which will allow you to explore the various ways we can use glazes, oxides, slips, and underglaze.

With this class you’ll receive a bag of clay and you can use the last 3 weeks in our session to make and glaze your work during our open studio hrs.

Exploration into Glazing!

Fire & Light: Illuminated Clay

Tue Oct 27th - Dec 8th 7pm - 9pm

Create pottery that truly comes to life when illuminated. In this 6-week class, you'll design and build lanterns, luminaries, candle holders, and other light-inspired ceramic pieces while exploring carving, piercing, and textural techniques that create beautiful patterns of light and shadow. Perfect for students looking to combine function, sculpture, and atmosphere.

Fire & Light

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Intro & Intermediate Pottery Class

Mon Oct 26th - Dec 7th 6:30pm - 9pm

Thur Oct 29th - Dec 10th 6:30pm - 9pm

All levels of clay experience are welcome!

Whether you're brand new to the pottery wheel or taken a class or 2, this class offers a supportive and hands-on environment for developing your throwing skills. Students will work at their own level with personalized instruction—beginners will focus on mastering the fundamentals, while more experienced students will be guided toward more complex forms and improved craftsmanship.

Students will meet for 2.5 hrs, 6:30pm - 9pm, once a week for six weeks. Open studio Access included with class.

Monday Class

Thursday Class

Throw a relatively thick and even walled cylinder. 4inches tall and 3.5 inches wide. This

Beginner Pottery Class

Mon Oct 26th - Dec 7th 6:30pm - 9pm

Tue Oct 27th - Dec 8th 6:30pm - 9pm
Wed Oct 28th - Dec 9th 6:30pm - 9pm

Thur Oct 29th - Dec 10th 6:30pm - 9pm

Sun Nov 1st - Dec 13th 6pm - 8:30pm

All levels of clay experience are welcome!

Have you ever wanted to try making pottery? Has it been a while since you’ve thrown on the wheel and you want to refresh your throwing skills? This class is for you!

Students will meet for 2.5 hrs, 6:30pm - 9pm, once a week for six weeks. This class series will take you through the various stages of wheel throwing such as, wedging, centering and the actual shaping of a piece, trimming and glazing. You will be able to progress at your own speed and instruction will be catered to your particular skill level.

Open studio Access included with class.

Beyond the Basics: Level 1.5

Tue Oct 27th - Dec 8th 6:30pm - 9pm

Wed Oct 28th - Dec 9th 6:30pm - 9pm
Thur Oct 29th - Dec 10th 6:30pm - 9pm

All levels of clay experience are welcome!

This class is perfect for students who have taken an introductory pottery course or have some basic wheel experience and are ready to deepen their skills. You’ve mastered centering (most of the time!) and can throw a small cylinder, but you're looking to improve consistency, explore new forms, and gain confidence in your technique. Open studio Access included with class.

Tuesday Class

Wednesday Class

Thursday Class

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Intro & Intermediate Pottery Class - Morning!

Tue Oct 27th - Dec 8th 10am - 12:30pm

Wed Oct 28th - Dec 9th 10am - 12:30pm

All levels of clay experience are welcome!

Have you ever wanted to try making pottery? Has it been a while since you’ve thrown on the wheel and you want to refresh your throwing skills? This class is for you!

Students will meet for 2.5 hrs, 10am - 12:30pm, once a week for six weeks. This class series will take you through the various stages of wheel throwing such as, wedging, centering and the actual shaping of a piece, trimming and glazing. You will be able to progress at your own speed and instruction will be catered to your particular skill level. Open studio Access included with class.

Tuesday Morning

Wednesday Morning

Intermediate Pottery Classes

Wed Oct 28th - Dec 8th 6:30pm - 9pm

Have you become tired and bored of making 4 inch cups? Is the idea of another bowl in your cupboard driving your friends and family to want to hold an intervention? Do you wish to reach new heights (and weights) in your practice and to choose more than one glaze for your pots?? Then join me as we move forward in your journey creating new forms and pushing our pieces to the next phase!

Prerequisite: ability to center and pull 4 inch cylinder.

Open studio Access included with class.

Wednesday Intermediate Wheel

Hand building with Templates & Forms

Tue Oct 27th - Dec 8th 10am - 12:30pm

Shaping & Altering Clay
Tue Oct 27th - Dec 8th 6:30pm - 9pm

Exploration in Clay

Morning! Wed Oct 28th - Dec 8th 10am - 12:30pm

Wed Oct 28th - Dec 8th 6:30pm - 9pm

Thur Oct 29th - Dec 9th 6:30pm - 9pm

Morning! Fri Oct 30th - Dec 10th 10am - 12:30pm

Hand-building for beginners!

“Hand building is da bomb and I’m so glad it exists.”
- a man from and ancient civilization 700 B.C.
Do you want to relax while working in clay? Are you worried about falling in love with this medium and needing to purchase a wheel, tools, gadgets, and other gizmos? Do you have the desire to create without the restrictions of a circle? Well loon no farther because if you have a hand you’ve got the ultimate tool that is timeless, priceless, and always available!

In this 6 week course we will look at basic hand building techniques that have remain unchanged for billions of years!

So many possibilities!!

Open studio Access included with class.

Hand building w/ Templates & Forms

Exploration in Clay - Wed Morning!

Exploration in Clay - Fri Morning!

Exploration in Clay - Wed Night

Shaping & Altering Clay

Exploration in Clay - Thur night

Studio Passes

Open Studio Pass- You can sign up for 5hrs of studio time a week during open studio times. You can sign up for 1 additional time slot per week. (Max of 7.5 hrs per week)

Extended Pass Holder - You can sign up for 12.5hrs of studio time a week during open studio times. You can sign up for 1 additional time slot per week. (Max of 15hrs per week)

All Access Pass - You can come anytime to work in the studio. We may host workshops in any part of the studio. This should not interfere with your studio time as there are several studios for you to work in. You will still need to register for a time during posted open studio hours. Signing up for an open studio on a particular day guarantees you a wheel. It also helps to limit how many people are in the space at once.

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Wheel throwing classes

Raku Firing Workshop

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