Adult Classes
& Private Lessons
Pottery Classes for New Students
Small class size and individual attention make these courses ideal for the student exploring clay for the first time. Choose from a variety of times, dates and techniques. All materials included.
Email to reserve a place in class: robin@claycreationspacifica.com. A deposit is required, and 4-week cancellation notice is required for all classes.
Heads Up!
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 – Group Events
Pottery Wheel Student
1 person, 90 mins:
One-on-one instruction, by arrangement — $120
2-45 persons, 90 mins:
Bring a friend or group, and save!
instruction by arrangement — $80 per person.
All Instruction Includes:
- Clay, firings, and glaze
- 2 projects made: Bowls and cylinders
- The service of glazing your work from a choice of 4 dipping glazes–OR you come back later to glaze.
Ask us to customize a memorable experience for your Group Event or Teambuilding Activity.
Pre-registration is required for all classes. 4-week cancellation notice required, secured by a deposit.
Feel free to email for availability: robin@claycreationspacifica.com.
Made by Students
Introductory Classes
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Monday nights 6:30-8:30 PM – Elizabeth Agler
Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30 AM – Patrica Chuson
Friday nights 6:30-8:30 PM – David Paulley
Saturday nights 5:00-7:00 PM – David Paulley
Sunday nights 5:00-7:00 PM – David Paulley
Shape bowls, cylinders and mugs. It also covers trimming and surface work, and glazing. On Monday night the instructor is Elizabeth Agler and on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights it’s David Paulley.
Sessions 1 and 2 are an 8-week course $335
Sessions:
Mondays
Session 1
1/3/22 – 2/28/22*
*No Class 2/14
Mondays
Session 2
3/7/22 – 4/25/22
Mondays
Session 3
5/2/22 – 6/27/22
*No Class 5/30
Thursday
Session 1
1/6/22 – 2/24/22
Thursday
Session 2
3/10/22 – 4/28/22
Thursday
Session 3
5/5/22 – 6/23/22
Fridays
Session 1
1/7/22 – 2/25/22
Fridays
Session 2
3/11/22 – 4/29/22
Fridays
Session 3
5/6/22 – 6/24/22
Saturday
Session 1
1/08/22 – 2/26/22
Saturday
Session 2
3/12/22 – 4/30/22
Saturday
5/07/22 – 6/23/22
Sundays
Session 1
1/09/22 – 2/27/22
Sundays
Session 2
3/13/22 – 4/24/22*
*No Class 4/17
Sundays
Session 3
5/15/22 – 7/10/22*
*No Class 6/19
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. $335.
Instructor:
Cindy Chan
Introduction to Handbuilding
Monday nights 6:30-9:00 PM – Samantha Morris
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. The instructors name is Samantha Morris. All materials included!
Session 2 and 3 are an 8-week course $335
Includes all materials.
Sessions:
Mondays
Session 1
1/03/22 – 2/28/22*
*No Class 2/14
Mondays
Session 2
03/07/22 – 04/25/22
Mondays
Session 3
5/02/22 – 6/27/22
Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing*
Thursday nights 6:30-9:00 PM – David Arnegard
Saturdays 9:30 AM-12:00 PM – David Paulley
Shape bowls, cylinders, and mugs. It also covers trimming and surface work, and glazing.
Session 1, 2, and 3 are an 8-week course $335
*Prerequisite of Two 8-week Intro to Wheel classes at Clay Creations
Sessions:
Thursdays
Session 1
1/06/22 – 2/24/22
Thursdays
Session 2
3/10/22 – 4/28/22
Thursdays
Session 3
5/05/22 – 6/23/22
Saturdays
Session 1
1/08/22 – 2/26/22
SATURDAYS
Session 2
3/12/22 – 4/30/22
SATURDAYS
Session 3
5/07/22 – 6/25/22
Expert Instructors
Dave Alexander
Wheel Throwing
Margaret Tassi
Wheel Throwing
David Paulley
Wheel Throwing
Cindy Chan
Sculpture
Elizabeth Agler
Wheel Throwing
Patricia Chuson
Wheel Throwing
David Arnegard
Wheel Throwing
Samantha Morris
Hand Building
Jo Fox
Wheel Throwing
Happy Students
Great place to learn pottery and enjoy the community of artists.
Had a great time learning how to center and shape clay. Amazing to see how a shapeless clay is transformed into a usable object. Owner was great and made our experience with pottery fun!
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