WHEEL THROWING & HAND BUILDING

Instructor: Jon Puzzuoli, Patty Storms

Learn the art of making pottery and create decorative and functional pottery in a spacious studio.

This class is designed for the beginner and for those who have taken beginning pottery classes in the past, and will cover the basic and intermediate level working with clay -- this class is mainly focused on wheel-thrown pottery (centering, pulling walls, shaping and rimming) and glazing with some exposures to hand building. We'll give you the basic skills and knowledge so you are ready, if you choose, to become an open studio member. Typically, students take this class more than once before they are comfortable moving on to the next level. Our teaching method is thorough covering each aspect of the potter's wheel step by step with hands-on instructions.

The goal this of class is to give adults an introduction to the art of pottery and the ability to create functional pottery. We want you to learn what it takes to throw a pot, but it's just as important to us that you have a good experience.

This class include 10 FREE open studio hours* and no charge for clay
* Good only during the 8-week program

Note: Teens ages 17 and up can enroll in this program. Younger teens can be accepted if they take a minimum of three private lessons and found qualified to participate in an adult classes. Number of teens accepted in any class is limited.

To Register

Not sure if potter's wheel is for you - join a 1-time trial class

Weekly for 8 weeks >>  $365 including unlimited clay and 10 open studio hours ($360 if adding a toolset cost)

Weekly for 6 weeks >>  $275 including unlimited clay and 10 open studio hours ($295 if adding a toolset cost)

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Tuesday Evenings 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Spring A '12 [3/13 - 5/1/12]
Spring B '12 [5/8 - 6/12/12] (6 weeks program $275)
Summer '12 [6/27 - 8/15/12]
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Wednesday Mornings 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Spring '12 [3/14 - 5/2/12]
Spring B '12 [5/9 - 6/13/12] (6 weeks program $275)
Summer '12 [no morning class]
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Thursday Mornings 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Spring '12 [3/15 - 5/3/12]
Spring B '12 [5/10 - 6/14/12] (6 weeks program $275)
Summer '12 [no morning class]
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Thursday Evenings 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Spring '12 [3/15 - 5/3/12]
Spring B '12 [5/10 - 6/14/12] (6 weeks program $275)
Summer '12 [6/29 - 8/17/12]
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Saturday Mornings 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Spring '12 [3/17 - 5/5/12]
Spring B '12 [5/12 - 6/16/12] (6 weeks program $275)
Summer '12 [7/2 - 8/19/12]
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• Limited to 10 students per class
• All ceramic work is subject to firing fees.
• Own tool set is required - can be purchased on-site ($20)..
  

$365 includes clay & firing fees. $385 if adding toolset cost
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Tuesday Afternoons 4:15M - 6:15PM
Spring '12 [3/13 - 5/1/12]
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Thursday Afternoons 4:15M - 6:15PM
Spring '12 [3/15 - 5/3/12]
Spring B '12 [5/10 - 6/14/12] (6 weeks program $275)
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Instructor: Patty Storms or Jon Puzzuoli

In this 8-week class you will learn to design and make hand built pottery and ceramic sculpting using various techniques such as: slab construction, coil pots, extruded clay, pinch pots, surface texture, clay impression, Sgraffito and more (see some pictures of class and projects samples in this link). Glazing will also be covered during this 8-week program. Students will be encouraged to expand on what they have learned and take projects in their own direction during the class and open studio time.

This class include 10 FREE open studio hours* and no charge for clay
* Good only during the 8-week program

Handbuilding Class Pictures

Hand Building Projects Samples

About the instructors

To Register

Weekly classes for 8 weeks >>  $365 including unlimited clay and 10 open studio hours ($385 if adding a toolset cost)

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Friday Mornings - Intermediate 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Spring '12 [3/16 - 5/4/12]
Spring B '12 [5/11 - 6/15/12] (6 weeks program $275)
Summer '12 [no morning class]
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• Limited to 10 students per class
• All ceramic work is subject to firing fees (see below).
• Having your own tool set is required - can be purchased on-site ($20)

Instructor: Morty Bachar, Jon Puzzuoli

For those who have mastered wheel-throwing basic skills such as centering, pulling and trimming, we've designed a course that takes you to the next level with very carefully designed instruction material. This class provides demonstrations and instruction on more complex forms (e.g., altered forms, surface texture, multiple parts, large vessels and other ideas) coupled with constructive evaluation of your work.

The instructors will demonstrate and assign class projects, such as bowls, covered jars, pitchers, or vases; advanced students will be encouraged to work independently. Students will be encouraged to mix glaze tests and incorporate the results into their pottery.

This class include 10 FREE open studio hours* and no charge for clay
* Good only during the 8-week program
.

To Register

• Limited to 10 students per class
• All ceramic work is subject to firing fees (see below).
• Having your own tool set is required - can be purchased on-site ($20)

Advanced Class Pictures

More Pottery Classes and Workshops Pictures