CREATIVITY. COMMUNITY. CONNECTION.
POTTERY CLASSES • WINTER 2025
The journey from idea to finished piece requires foundational knowledge, but the path you take is your own. In our multi-week sessions, you will receive expert instruction and demos on key pottery-making techniques, with time for self-directed practice. Find your inner potter in a communal space, supporting one another’s ideas and learning from each other.
Class Descriptions
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Ceramics: Wheel & Hand • ALL LEVELS
Unplug from the digital world and connect with the meditative process of working with clay in this beginner-friendly & up class. For those with or without experience, this class is designed to help you tap into your own creative rhythm and build a sustainable pottery practice at any stage. You'll learn core techniques from an expert instructor, but the primary focus is on nurturing your personal artistic expression. Through mindful practice and hands-on experimentation, you will build the skills and independence needed to create a body of work that is all your own. A combination of wheel & hand-building demos included, though students are welcome to focus more on one or the other in their personal practice.
Approx. half instruction/demo time and half independent practice per class
AGES: HS & up
LEVEL: All levels welcome • no experience necessary
DATES & TIMES
MONDAYS • Nov 3rd-Dec 15th
6 Classes (No Class Nov 24th)
TIME: 6:00–8:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: John Vorstadt
TUESDAYS • Nov 4th-Dec 16th
6 Classes (No Class Nov 25th)
TIME: 6:00–8:00pm
INSTRUCTORS: Vanessa Lloyd-Zammett / Beth Wright
SATURDAYS • Nov 8th-Dec 20th
6 Classes (No Class Nov 29th)
TIME: 10:00am–12:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Roberson
COST: $360 (register & see what’s included below)
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Ceramics: Wheel & Hand • INTERMEDIATE+
Go beyond the basics in this intermediate & up level class, where guided instruction supports a self-directed studio experience. Designed for potters with solid foundational skills, this class blends focused mentorship with independent work time so you can experiment, explore personal style, and bring creative ideas to life. Whether on the wheel or hand-building, most of the session is dedicated to individual practice and exploration.
With instructor support, you’ll refine technique, build confidence, and develop the problem-solving skills needed to take on more complex work—shifting from simply practicing technique to truly owning your creative voice and artistic direction.
Approx. half instruction/demo time and half independent practice per class
AGES: HS & up
LEVEL: Foundational wheel and/or hand-building skills required
DATES & TIMES
WEDNESDAYS • Nov 5th-Dec 17th
6 Classes (No Class Nov 26th)
TIME: 6:00–8:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: John Vorstadt
COST: $360 (register & see what’s included below)
Included perks with class registrations
• One 25-lb bag of stoneware cone 6 clay per registration (clay body/color may vary per session based on availability).
• Use of shared studio tools, equipment, glazes and kiln firings.
• Dedicated shelf space per student.
• Up to 3 sessions (or 9 hours) per student per week of FREE open studio time per registered session.
• Additional clay available for purchase for registered students only (additional materials use & firing fees included in the per-bag price).
• Student discounts on memberships, and a loyalty discount program for recurring student registrations.
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”
~Pablo Picasso
