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Have you ever wanted to try your hand at clay?  Have friends in town and need a fun activity? The Art by Appointment in Clay option is the perfect class for you.  Pick a class option and project, wear some old clothes and a knowledgeable instructor will guide you through the process.  We provide classes for hand building using the slab machine, free hand, and the potter’s wheel.  A hand building project could be a serving piece like a tray or bowl and with lots of new forms for 2024, there are plenty of choices.  Another project could be slab construction which uses flat slabs of clay cut to specific shapes and sizes, and then joined together.  For example, a coffee mug or tumbler.  The potter’s wheel is always a fun choice and the class will learn how to make small bowls, plates, and cups.  Each person can expect to make 2-3 pieces.  The method of making is up to the group, but needs to be decided before arrival. Pieces will be ready 3 weeks after date of appointment. 

Art by Appointment hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  • 2 pm - 3:30 pm

Class Options

  • Open registration:  8 seats available
    • Cost:  $90 per adult/$80 per child
  • Private class:  
    • Cost:  $125 per person
  • Student Designed Project: Student picks/designs a project and the instructor assists, guides, provides advice on how to complete.  Days and Times subject to availability.  Based on the complexity of the project, please allow up to 3 consecutive sessions to complete and possibly 2-3 sessions to glaze and fire.  Students need to realize their own skill level and that not all ideas are possible and even the instructor has limitations.  Some experience necessary.    
    • Cost:  TBD

Project Choices

  • Hand Building project choices
    • Slab Construction
    • Serving Pieces
    • Free Hand
  • Wheel Throwing
    • Small bowls, cups, and plates
  • Face Jugs:  3 lbs jugs made to order.  (1 to 1.5 hours)  Students learn how to apply the face.  (Must reserve 2 weeks prior)
    • $85 per piece

Terms & Conditions

*Fee includes 6lbs of clay, instruction, glazing, and firing.  Please understand we strive to deliver back to you a perfect piece of pottery, glaze colors have a range of possibilities, clay has a mind of its own, and things happen.

**A credit card reserves your spot.  No shows are charged the appointment fees.  Cancellations day of are charged 50% of the appointment fees.  Special firings for rushed completion cost is $50.  Special glaze request, multiple colors, cost is TBD based on complexity (instructor has right of refusal).  $25 packing and handling for all appointments requiring shipping, separate from shipping charges.

To Schedule

To schedule a time, please complete the form below. Someone from our Ceramics department will be in touch with you soon to confirm.


 

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Art by Appointment is available Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 2 - 3:30pm. Please enter your first choice for lesson date keeping these days and hours in mind.

Art by Appointment is available Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 2 - 3:30pm. Please enter your second choice for lesson date keeping these days and hours in mind.

Art by Appointment is available Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 2 - 3:30pm. Please enter your third choice for lesson date keeping these days and hours in mind.

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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
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