Clay Adult Classes
Got a kiddo? Don’t forget to check out our Summer Camps! Camps run from May 27 - August 8 and are available to register now.
SESSION 4 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
All Monday and Tuesday classes will be available to register on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:00am.
All Wednesday and Thursday classes will be available to register on Wednesday, May 28 at 8:00am.
All Friday, Saturday, and Sunday classes will be available to register on Friday, May 30 at 8:00am.
You can view specific class information and descriptions by following the class link in the drop down menus. You can also view the entire Session 4 class catalog here shortly.
Are you beyond needing instruction and are an independent potter looking for space to do your own work? We offer memberships for independent artists looking for space to do their work!
Please check out our Membership Studio page for more information about what we have to offer.
Summer Specialty Classes
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Wheel Woes • Sunday • June 29 • 9:00-11:30 • Hill
Is it Clay? • Tuesday • July 1 • 4:00-6:30 • Main
Take It to the Limit • Sunday • July 6 • 9:00-11:30 • Hill
What’s the Sig? • Sunday • July 6 • 9:30-11:30 • Main
Scratching the Surface • Sunday • July 13 • 9:00-11:30 • Hill
It’s Electric! • Monday • July 14 • 6:00-8:30 • East
Find Your Center • Monday • July 21 • 6:00-8:00 • East
Frankenstein Vases • Monday • July 28 • 6:00-9:30 • East
Scratching the Surface • Monday • Aug. 4 • 6:00-8:30 • East
Upcycling Old Pots • Monday • Aug. 11 • 6:00-9:30 • East
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Crossover Clay Classes
Metal Studio Clay Stamp 1 Day Class
Tired of the same old clay textures? Want to add a unique, personal touch to your pottery? Dive into the exciting world of metal stamp making! Join us for a fun, hands-on, 2-hour workshop where you'll transform ordinary metal into extraordinary tools for your clay creations.
While this isn’t technically a cross over class, because it does all take place in the metal studio, the skills you’ll learn and the tools you’ll make will take your pottery making to a whole new level.
Ages: 16+
Thursday 6:00 - 8:00pm
Dates: July 17
Instructor: Stuart Shirley
Location: Main (3750 Canfield St)
Cost: $60
Char-cute-rie Set Crossover
We know it’s cheesy, but don’t be fooled by how cute this set is - there’s plenty of meat to this multi-studio crossover class. Learn how to make your own charcuterie set in this 8 week clay/wood crossover class! We will spend 4 weeks in the clay wheel studio making small plates, ramekins and other dishes perfect for your charcuterie night. The remaining 4 weeks will be spent in the wood shop working on a beautiful board to serve it on. Since this class moves fairly quickly previous clay wheel experience is required.
Ages: 16+
Tuesday 4:30 - 6:30pm
Dates: June 24th - Aug. 12th
Instructor: Jamie Commando
Location: Main (3750 Canfield St)
Cost: $350
Wheel-Throwing Classes
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Totally new to pottery? We‘ll provide all the clay and tools and teach you the basic techniques. You'll leave with a few finished pieces and a familiarity with the potter's studio. Great for first-time students. Wheel samplers will focus strictly on wheel-throwing techniques. Studio samplers will cover wheel and hand-building techniques.
Sampler classes DO NOT include open lab.
Wheel Sampler • Fridays • May 30 - June 27 • 5:30-7:30pm • $195 • Main
Wheel Sampler • Saturdays • May 31 - June 28 • 8:30-10:30am • Pay What You Can • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Sundays • June 1 - June 29 • 9:30-11:30am • Pay What You Can • Main
Studio Sampler • Sundays • June 1 - June 29 • 5:00-7:00pm • $195 • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Saturdays • July 12 - Aug. 9 • 8:30-10:30am • Pay What You Can • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Sundays • July 13 - Aug. 10 • 9:30-11:30am • $195 • Main
Studio Sampler • Sundays • July 13 - Aug. 10 • 5:00-7:00pm • Pay What You Can • Hill
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Don’t have the time during the summer to commit to an 8-week class? This accelerated class will cover the basic “how tos” of pottery in 4 short weeks. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques and how to track your pieces through the studio.
Level I Classes at HILL and MAIN include open lab.
Level I Wheel • Wednesdays • June 25 - July 16 • 5:00-7:15 • Pay What You Can • Main
Level I Wheel • Wednesdays • July 23 - Aug. 13 • 5:00-7:15 • $145 • Main
Level I Wheel • Sundays • June 29 - July 20 • 5:00-7:15 • $145 • Main
Level I Wheel • Sundays • July 27 - Aug. 17 • 5:00-7:15 • Pay What You Can • Main
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This class will cover the basic “how tos” of pottery. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques, attaching handles, and how to track your pieces through the studio.
Level I Classes at HILL and MAIN include open lab.
Level I Wheel • Mondays • June 23 - Aug. 11 • 7:00-9:15pm • $285 • Main
Level I Wheel • Tuesdays • June 24 - Aug. 12 • 6:00-9:30pm • Pay What You Can • East
Level I Wheel • Thursdays • June 26 - Aug. 14 • 6:30-8:45pm • Pay What You Can • Hill
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These classes go beyond the basics. Students will learn how to make more complex forms and techniques including: altered forms, lidded jars, and throwing off-the-hump, have more consistency and make sets, and how to apply decorating techniques like waxes and sgraffito.
Level II Classes at HILL and MAIN include open lab.
Level II Wheel • Wednesdays • June 25 - Aug. 13 • 7:00 - 9:30pm • $295 • Hill
Level II Wheel • Thursdays • June 26 - Aug. 14 • 7:00-9:30pm • $295 • Main
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Don’t have the time during the summer to commit to an 8-week class? These accelerated 4-week classes are focused toward intermediate/advanced students that want to learn more technical skills and studio processes. These classes will show more advanced techniques, such as how to make larger and more complicated pieces. You will learn more about materials and different processes. Students with individual learning goals or special projects are welcome to join this class.
Level III classes at HILL and MAIN include open lab.
Level III Wheel 4A • Tuesdays • June 24 - July 15 • 7:00 - 9:30pm • $155 • Main
Level III Wheel 4B • Tuesdays • July 22 - Aug. 12 • 7:00 - 9:30pm • $155 • Main
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These classes are focused toward intermediate/advanced students that want to learn more technical skills and studio processes. These classes will show more advanced techniques, such as how to make larger and more complicated pieces. You will learn more about materials and different processes. Students with individual learning goals or special projects are welcome to join this class.
Level III classes at HILL and MAIN include open lab.
Level III Wheel • Mondays • June 23 - Aug. 11 • 7:00 - 9:30pm • $305 • HILL
Are you beyond needing instruction and are an independent potter looking for space to do your own work? We offer memberships for independent artists looking for space to do their work!
Please check out our Membership Studio page for more information about what we have to offer.
Hand-Building Classes
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Exploring the Animal Figure • Tuesdays • Session 3B • May 27 - June 17 • 6:30-9:00pm • $135 • Hill
Fun in the Garden • Thursdays • Session 4A • June 26 - July 17 • 5:00-7:30pm • $135 • Hill
Whimsical Mugs • Thursdays • Session 4A • June 26 - July 17 • 6:00-8:30pm • $135 • Main
Fun in the Garden • Thursdays • Session 4B • July 24 - Aug. 14 • 5:00-7:30pm • $135 • Hill
Whimsical Mugs • Thursdays • Session 4B • July 24 - Aug. 14 • 6:00-8:30pm • $135 • Main
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Totally new to pottery? We‘ll provide all the clay and tools and teach you the basic techniques. You'll leave with a few finished pieces and a familiarity with the potter's studio. Great for first-time students. Hand-building samplers will focus strictly on hand-building techniques.
Hand-Building Sampler • Tuesdays • May 27 - June 24 • 4:30-6:30pm • Pay What You Can • Main
Hand-Building Sampler • Tuesdays • July 8 - Aug. 5 • 4:30-6:30pm • $195 • Main
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Are you beyond needing instruction and are an independent potter looking for space to do your own work? We offer memberships for independent artists looking for space to do their work!
Please check out our Membership Studio page for more information about what we have to offer.
Adaptive Clay Classes
Friday Afternoon Club (FAC)
This class is offered exclusively to folks living with acquired/traumatic brain injuries (ABI). Our instructors and assistants facilitate creation of projects in clay, in a calm and supportive environment. We’ll explore hand-building and wheel-throwing, working with each individual to determine appropriate projects and methods. This class provides an intimate social environment (class limit is 10 students, with 1 instructor and 2 assistants), while sharpening motor skills and visual perception, improving focus, mental flexibility, perseverance, and creativity.
Ages: 16+
To register and make sure the class will fit your needs, please reach out to the instructor, Sara Hailey, at: sara.h@groundworksartlab.org.
Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Dates: June 27 - Aug. 15 ***7 wk class
Instructor: Sara Hailey
Location: East (3063 Sterling Cir.)
Cost: Pay What You Can
Class will be available for registration May 30th at 8:00am