Adult Classes
& Private Lessons
Pottery Classes for New Students
Email to reserve a place in class: [email protected]. A deposit is required, and 4-week cancellation notice is required for all classes.
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This page is for adults who are new to clay. For ongoing classes and membership, check the Membership Page.
Intro & Beginner Classes

Introduction to Wheel Throwing

Introduction to Sculpture
Learn how to make a 3 dimensional design on ceramic tiles or a simple beginning clay sculpture.

Introduction to Hand-building
Use textured clay slab, coil and pinch techniques to make boxes, vases and plates, with fun textures and more.
Private Lessons
One-on-One:
90 Mins of Instruction
Potter’s Wheel - You will make two pots on the wheel. Shape bowls, cups, or flower pots! After the pottery is made a color selection of glazes will be provided for you to choose from.
Pottery will be ready for pickup 3-4 weeks later.
All Instruction Includes:
- Clay, firings, and glaze
- The service of glazing your work from a choice of 4 dipping glazes
Cost - $125.00

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Bring a Friend or More:
Up to 2 Hours of Instruction
Potter’s Wheel with Friends - Each person makes two pots on the wheel. Shape bowls, cups or flower pots! After the pottery is made a color selection of glazes will be provided for participants to choose from.
Pottery will be ready for pickup 3-4 weeks later.
All Instruction Includes:
- Clay, firings, and glaze
- The service of glazing your work from a choice of 4 dipping glazes
$85.00 per person
Deposit of $170.00 Required
Ask us to customize a memorable experience for your Group Event or Teambuilding Activity.


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Introductory Classes
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Rory Cranston
Thursday 9:30 – 11:30 AM – Julia Kaifer
Friday 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Tiffany Wong
Saturday 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Matt Steinborn
Sunday 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Rebekah Cabral
Shape bowls, cylinders and mugs. It also covers trimming and surface work, and glazing.
All course $350
Sessions:
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday


Introduction to Sculpture
Thursday 6:30 – 9 PM
Learn how to make a 3-dimensional design on ceramic tiles or a simple beginning clay sculpture. This 8-week class starts on the first Tuesday of the month. $350.
Instructor:
Cindy Chan
Introduction to Handbuilding
Monday nights 6:30-8:30 PM – Samantha Morris
Tuesday mornings 9:30am-12 PM – Julia Kaifer
Use textured clay slab, coil and pinch techniques to make boxes, vases, and plates, with fun textures and more. This class will also cover glaze and decorating techniques.
All materials included!
Session 1 thru 5 are an 8-week course $350
Session 6 is a 6-week course $265
Includes all materials.
Sessions:
Mondays
Mondays
Mondays

Beginning Sculpture and Handbuilding
Weds nights 6:30-9:00 PM – Luke Allen
I will share hand-building and sculpture techniques I use to make sculptural pieces. This class will also cover glazing and decorating techniques, as well as troubleshooting construction issues. The instructor’s name is Luke Allen. All materials included!
$350
Sessions:
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday


Expert Instructors

Dave Alexander
Wheel Throwing

Margaret Tassi
Wheel Throwing

Patricia Chuson
Wheel Throwing

Megan Masnaghetti
Sculpture

Robin Braun Belinsky
The Administrator

Caroline Goodman
Clay Ranger

Luke Allen
Instructor

Tiffany Wong
Instructor

Cindy Chan
Sculpture

Elizabeth Agler
Wheel Throwing

Jo Fox
Wheel Throwing

Julia Kaefer
Instructor

Catia Arruda
Clay Ranger

Yukari Sakamoto
Studio Tech

Lori Lievore
Instructor

David Arnegard
Wheel Throwing

Samantha Morris
Hand Building

Matthew Steinborn
Instructor

Cayla Salvador
Instructor

Emma Brennan
Clay Ranger

Rebekah Cabral
Studio Tech

Rory Cranston
Instructor
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