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The Resident Artist Series in Clay is a program designed for students of all levels. Topics change monthly involving both wheel throwing and hand building techniques.Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay, Open Studio for the 2 weeks of class (excluding weekends), glazing, and firing for projects made during class. Please note: this does not apply to "All Ages" Pottery Classes. For more information, please contact Frank Vickery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

02
Mar
2026

Resident Artist Series: Raku

March 2, 2026 10:00 am - March 6, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Raku

In this 5 day Raku firing class, students need to have bisque pots ready to fire.  Pots need to be made in advance so that we can spend class time glazing and firing.  Students need to think about having 10-15 small to medium size pots to fire.  No pots bigger than 12 inches in any direction.  There is no Open Studio after class.

We are no longer accepting registration for this event

07
Mar
2026

All Ages Pottery: Extruder Creatures

March 7, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Extruder Creatures

Come try out a new pottery tool! Use the extruder as the jumping off point for making an imaginary creature. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

We are no longer accepting registration for this event

13
Mar
2026

Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

March 13, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
Fee: $50 – Free for students of the RAS class
Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

13
Apr
2026

Resident Artist Series: Wheel Throwing III

April 13, 2026 10:00 am - April 17, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Wheel Throwing III

In this 5 day wheel throwing class, we will focus on making tableware such as plates, small and large bowls, candle holders, salt and pepper shakers, pitchers, etc.  This class includes Open Studio only on the day of class.  There will not be a glazing component to this class.  Please see Glazing Class in the Resident Artist Series Schedule.

24
Apr
2026

Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

April 24, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
Fee: $50 – Free for students of the RAS class
Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

09
May
2026

All Ages Pottery: Toad Houses

May 9, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Toad Houses

Make your own customized toad abode for all your amphibious friends. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

12
May
2026

Resident Artist Series: Molds for Clay

May 12, 2026 10:00 am - May 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$225.00
Resident Artist Series: Molds for Clay

In this 4 day mold making class, we will explore and create different types of clay molds and texture molds.  The focus will be on making the molds and testing the molds for accuracy and ability to use in your studio practice.   This class includes Open Studio only on the day of class.  There is no glazing component to this class. 

16
May
2026

All Ages Pottery: Empty Bowls

May 16, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Empty Bowls

Come help us make bowls for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, which supports the International Friendship Center and the Highlands Food Pantry. You will make a bowl to donate and one to keep for yourself. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

22
May
2026

Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

May 22, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
Fee: $50 – Free for students of the RAS class
Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

23
May
2026

All Ages Pottery: Wall Pocket Vase

May 23, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Wall Pocket Vase

Make a clay wall pocket for flowers, toys, or whatever you can dream up! Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

08
Jun
2026

Resident Artist Series: Wheel Throwing I

June 8, 2026 10:00 am - June 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Wheel Throwing I

In this 5 day wheel throwing class, we will cover the basics of working on the potter’s wheel.  If you have never tried this before, please expect some difficulty in the initial stages.  The focus will be to learn centering and then to pull shapes such as bowls (ex. berry bowls, soup bowls, colander, cereal bowls, etc) and cylinders (ex. Mugs, tumblers, sippers – based on the learning curve). This class includes Open Studio access only on the day of class.  There will not be a glazing component to this class.  Please see Glazing Class in the Resident Artist Series Schedule.

13
Jun
2026

All Ages Pottery: Fairy Doors

June 13, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Fairy Doors

Create a magical clay fairy door for indoor or outdoor display. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

15
Jun
2026

Resident Artist Series: Wheel Throwing I

June 15, 2026 10:00 am - June 19, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Wheel Throwing I

In this 5 day wheel throwing class, we will cover the basics of working on the potter’s wheel.  If you have never tried this before, please expect some difficulty in the initial stages.  The focus will be to learn centering and then to pull shapes such as bowls (ex. berry bowls, soup bowls, colander, cereal bowls, etc) and cylinders (ex. Mugs, tumblers, sippers – based on the learning curve). This class includes Open Studio access only on the day of class.  There will not be a glazing component to this class.  Please see Glazing Class in the Resident Artist Series Schedule.

26
Jun
2026

Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

June 26, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
Fee: $50 – Free for students of the RAS class
Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

26
Jun
2026

Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

June 26, 2026 2:00 pm -4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
Fee: $50 – Free for students of the RAS class
Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

27
Jun
2026

All Ages Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals

June 27, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals

Learn to make pinch pots and turn them into an animal, real or imaginary. Students can bring a stuffed animal or picture from home to use for reference if desired.  Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class

Ages:

6 and up 

11
Jul
2026

All Ages Pottery - Christmas in July: Luminary Trees

July 11, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery - Christmas in July: Luminary Trees

Make a luminary tree that can be used with real or electric candles. Pottery will be available for pickup two to three weeks after class.

Ages:

6 and up 

25
Jul
2026

All Ages Pottery: Fairy Doors

July 25, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Fairy Doors

Create a magical clay fairy door for indoor or outdoor display. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

01
Aug
2026

All Ages Pottery: Toad Houses

August 1, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Toad Houses

 Make your own customized toad abode for all your amphibious friends. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

08
Aug
2026

All Ages Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals

August 8, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals

Learn to make pinch pots and turn them into an animal, real or imaginary. Students can bring a stuffed animal or picture from home to use for reference if desired.  Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class

Ages:

6 and up 

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