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Open Studio Pass Options!
Open Studio Pass With an Open studio pass you get ONE 2.5hr session in the studio ONCE a week.
Extended Open Studio pass holders will have Up to 10 hrs a week of open studio access during posted open studio hours.
All Access Open Studio Pass holders will have access to the studio at ANY time, day or night, outside of classes and workshops
Open Studio Passes are for 6 weeks and are a great option for those who want to be in the studio more without the commitment of buying and renting a full studio. Email Delorespottery@gmail.com with any questions.
Cone 6 Reduction and Soda Firing
Thur Jan 2nd - Jan 26th
Thur Feb 6th - March 2nd
Interested in getting varied surface results with your pottery? This class is for you!
While this class will meet every Thursday evening, it does not come with weekly instruction.
Students will meet with their instructor, Delores on the first class, glazing, loading, firings and unloading dates. Flashing slips and tips for how to decorate pieces for a soda firing will be provided. Students will make work like normal but the final firing will be different.
Glazing, loading, firing and unloading will happen off site at an instructors home in Durham which is located about 15 minutes from Delores Pottery.
Shaping & Altering Clay
Tue Jan 7th - Feb 11th 6:30pm - 9pm
Hand-building for beginners!
Learn the basics of hand-building and surface decoration!
In this class you will learn hand-building techniques to create beautiful functional or decorative pieces.
If the wheel is just not your thing, but you’d love to create a mug or a bowl, this class could be for you. There will be guidance and a number of hand building demos.
So many possibilities!!
Intro & Intermediate Pottery Class
Monday Jan 6th - Feb 10th 6:30pm 9 pm
Wed Jan 8th - Feb 12th 6:30pm -9pm
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.