Clay Adult Classes
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SESSION 2 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
All Monday and Tuesday classes will be available to register on Monday, Feb. 3 at 8:00am.
All Wednesday and Thursday classes will be available to register on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 8:00am.
All Friday, Saturday, and Sunday classes will be available to register on Friday, Feb. 7 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 2 class catalog here.
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 • Wednesdays • Feb 12 - Mar 12 • 9:00 - 11:00am • Pay What You Can • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Fridays • Feb 14 - Mar 14 • 5:30 - 7:30pm • $195 • MainWheel Sampler • Saturdays • Feb 15 - Mar 15 • 8:30 - 10:30am • $195 • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Sundays • Feb 16 - Mar 16 • 9:30 - 11:30am • $195 • Main
Studio Sampler • Sundays • Feb 16 - Mar 16 • 5:00-7:00pm • Pay What You Can • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Wednesdays • Mar 19 - April 16 • 9:00 - 11:00am • $195 • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Fridays • Mar 21 - April 18 • 5:30 - 7:30pm • Pay What You Can • MainWheel Sampler • Saturdays • Mar 22 - April 19 • 8:30 - 10:30am • Pay What You Can • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Sundays • Mar 23 - April 20 • 9:30 - 11:30am • $195 • Main
Studio Sampler • Sundays • Mar 23 - April 20 • 5:00-7:00pm • Pay What You Can • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Wednesdays • April 23 - May 21 • 9:00-11:00am • Pay What You Can • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Fridays • April 25 - May 23 • 5:30-7:30pm • $195 • Main
Wheel Sampler • Saturdays • April 26 - May 24 • 8:30-10:30am • $195 • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Sundays • April 27 - May 25 • 9:30-11:30am • Pay What You Can • Main
Studio Sampler • Sundays • April 27 - May 25 • 5:00-7:00pm • $195 • Hill
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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 • Mar 3 - April 21 • 6:00-9:30pm • $265 • East
Level I Wheel • Mondays • Mar 3 - April 21 • 7:00-9:15pm • $285 • Main
Level I Wheel • Tuesdays • Mar 4 - April 22 • 8:30-10:45am • $285 • Hill
Level I Wheel • Tuesdays • Mar 4 - April 22 • 5:00-7:15pm • $285 • Hill
Level I Wheel • Tuesdays • Mar 4 - April 22 • 6:00-9:30pm • Pay What You Can • East
Level I Wheel • Wednesdays • Mar 5 - April 23 • 9:30-11:45am • Pay What You Can • Main
Level I Wheel • Wednesdays • Mar 5 - April 23 • 6:00-8:15pm • $285 • Main
Level I Wheel • Thursdays • Mar 6 - April 24 • 6:00-9:30pm • $265 • East
Level I Wheel • Thursdays • Mar 6 - April 24 • 6:30-8:45pm • $285 • Hill
Level I Wheel • Fridays • Mar 7 - April 25 • 6:30-8:45pm • Pay What You Can • Hill
Level I Wheel • Saturdays • Mar 8 - April 26 • 9:00-11:15am • Pay What You Can • Main
Level I Wheel • Sundays • Mar 9 - April 27 • 5:00-8:30pm • Pay What You Can • East
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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 • Mondays • Mar 3 - April 21 • 9:30am - 12:00pm • $295 • Hill
Level II Wheel • Wednesdays • Mar 5 - April 23 • 9:00am-12:30pm • $275 • East
Level II Specialty: Altered Forms • Wednesdays • Mar 5 - April 23 • 7:00 - 9:30pm • $295 • Hill
Level II Wheel • Thursdays • Mar 6 - April 24 • 7:00-9:30pm • $295 • Main
Level II Wheel • Sundays • Mar 9 - April 27 • 9:00 - 11:30am • $295 • Hill
Level II Wheel • Sundays • Mar 9 - April 27 • 5:00 - 7:30pm • $295 • 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 • Mar 3 - April 21 • 6:00 - 8:30pm • $305 • HILL
Level III Wheel • Tuesdays • Mar 4 - April 22 • 9:00 - 11:30am • $305 • MAIN
Hand-Building Classes
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Exploring the Animal Figure • Tuesdays • Session 2A • Mar 4 - Mar 25 • 6:00-8:30pm • $135 • Hill
Whimsical Mugs • Thursdays • Session 2A • Mar 6 - Mar 27 • 6:00-8:30pm • $135 • Main
Exploring the Animal Figure • Tuesdays • Session 2B • April 1 - April 22 • 6:00-8:30pm • $135 • Hill
Whimsical Mugs • Thursdays • Session 2B • April 3 - April 24 • 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 • Feb 11 - Mar 11 • 4:30-6:30pm • $195 • Main
Hand-building Sampler • Tuesdays • Mar 18 - April 15 • 4:30-6:30pm • $195 • Main
Hand-building Sampler • Tuesdays • April 22 - May 20 • 4:30-6:30pm • Pay What You Can • Main
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Ceramic Jewelry • Mondays • Mar 3 - April 21 • 6:00-8:30pm • $275 • East
Level I Japanese-Inspired Hand-Building • Tuesdays • Mar 4 - April 23 • 6:00-8:30pm • $275 • East
The Wonderful World of Raku • Wednesdays • Mar 5 - April 23 • 6:00-8:30pm • $285 • Main
Level I Hand-Building • Fridays • Mar 7 - April 25 • Mar 7 - April 25 • Pay What You Can • Main
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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: Mar 7 - April 25
Instructor: Sara Hailey
Location: Hill (1010 Aurora Ave)
Cost: Pay What You Can
Will be available to register on Friday, Feb. 7th at 8am
Adaptive Clay
This class is offered exclusively to adults with acquired or life-long developmental, physical, or intellectual disabilities. Our instructors and assistants facilitate creation of projects in clay, in a calm and supportive environment with access to adaptable wheels and tools. Students can choose to try wheel throwing and/or handbuilding. This class provides an intimate social environment, class limit is 10 students with 1 instructor and multiple assistants. Caregivers are welcome.
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.
Mondays 9:30am - 12:00pm
Dates: Mar 3 - April 21
Instructor: Amelia Dickerson
Location: Main (3750 Canfield St)
Cost: Pay What You Can
Will be available to register on Monday, Feb. 3rd at 8am