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Beginning & Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
March 26th – May 14th | Ages 16-99+

Create challenging functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using the pottery wheel. Develop various throwing techniques introduced from previous beginning-level throwing classes. Students will improve existing wheel-throwing skills, create more advanced forms, and explore advanced glazing methods by working on teacher-led projects and practices.

We prefer that students have taken a couple beginner wheel-throwing classes before registering for this class.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor:  Margaret Weiner

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  5. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  6. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  7. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.
  5. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

 

Beginner Handbuilding
Wednesdays, 10:00 am
March 26th – May 14th | Ages 16-99+

Learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay to create pottery and sculpture.  Develop various hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab-making.  Students will create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor: Amy Pellegrino 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approximately 2ft x 2ft piece of canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Beginner Handbuilding
Tuesday, 3:30 pm
March 25th – May 13th | Ages 16-99+

Learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay to create pottery and sculpture.  Develop various hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab-making.  Students will create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Playing in Mud Clay Camp

Discover the magic of clay through this fun, hands-on experience, designed for ages 7-9. Learn the science behind clay including clay stages and glazing, while also expressing individuality & creativity. We will learn essential clay-making processes such as pinching, slab making, and even experience the Potter’s Wheel!

Camp ticket includes a Baker Hunt T- Shirt. When checking out, list either youth or adult shirt, and the shirt size in the comments.

Instructor:  Allie Eavers

Playing in Mud Clay Camp

Discover the magic of clay through this fun, hands-on experience, designed for ages 7-9. Learn the science behind clay including clay stages and glazing, while also expressing individuality & creativity. We will learn essential clay-making processes such as pinching, slab making, and even experience the Potter’s Wheel!

Camp ticket includes a Baker Hunt T- Shirt. When checking out, list either youth or adult shirt, and the shirt size in the comments.

Instructor:  Allie Eavers