Clay Adult Classes
SESSION 1 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
All Monday and Tuesday classes will be available to register on Monday, Dec. 9 at 8:00am.
All Wednesday and Thursday classes will be available to register on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8:00am.
All Friday, Saturday, and Sunday classes will be available to register on Friday, Dec. 13 at 8:00am.
You can view specific class information and descriptions by following the class link in the drop down menus. You will also be able to view the entire Session 1 class catalog here shortly.
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 • Jan 8 - Feb 5 • 9:00 - 11:00am • $195 • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Fridays • Jan 10 - Feb 7 • 5:30 - 7:30pm • Pay What You Can • MainWheel Sampler • Saturdays • Jan 11 - Feb 8 • 8:30 - 10:30am • Pay What You Can • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Sundays • Jan 12 - Feb 9 • 9:30 - 11:30am • $195 • Main
Studio Sampler • Sundays • Jan 12 - Feb 9 • 5:00-7:00pm • $195 • Hill
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 • Main
Wheel Sampler • Saturdays • Feb 15 - Mar 15 • 8:30-10:30am • $195 • Hill
Wheel Sampler • Sundays • Feb 16 - Mar 16 • 9:30-11:30am • Pay What You Can • Main
Studio Sampler • Sundays • Feb 16 - Mar 16 • 5:00-7:00pm • Pay What You Can • 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 • Jan 6 - Feb 24 • 6:00-9:30pm • $265 • East
Level I Wheel • Mondays • Jan 6 - Feb 24 • 7:00-9:15pm • $285 • Main
Level I Wheel • Tuesdays • Jan 7 - Feb 25 • 8:30-10:45am • $285 • Hill
Level I Wheel • Tuesdays • Jan 7 - Feb 25 • 5:00-7:15pm • Pay What You Can • Hill
Level I Wheel • Wednesdays • Jan 8 - Feb 26 • 9:30-11:45am • Pay What You Can • Main
Level I Wheel • Wednesdays • Jan 8 - Feb 26 • 6:00-8:15pm • $285 • Main
Level I Wheel • Thursdays • Jan 9 - Feb 27 • 6:00-9:30pm • Pay What You Can • East
Level I Wheel • Thursdays • Jan 9 - Feb 27 • 6:30-8:45pm • $285 • Hill
Level I Wheel • Saturdays • Jan 11 - Mar 1 • 9:00-11:15am • Pay What You Can • Main
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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 • Jan 6 Feb 24 • 9:30am - 12:00pm • $295 • Hill
Level II Wheel • Wednesdays • Jan 8 - Feb 26 • 9:00am-12:30pm • $275 • East
Level II Wheel • Wednesdays • Jan 8 - Feb 26 • 7:00 - 9:30pm • $295 • Hill
Level II Wheel Specialty: Soda Fire • Thursdays • Jan 9 - Feb 27 • 7:00-9:30pm • $330 • Main
Level II Wheel • Sundays • Jan 12 - Mar 2 • 9:00 - 11:30am • $295 • Hill
Level II Wheel • Sundays • Jan 12 - Mar 2 • 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 • Jan 6 - Feb 24 • 6:00 - 8:30pm • $305 • HILL
Level III Wheel • Tuesdays • Jan 7 - Feb 25 • 9:00 - 11:30am • $305 • MAIN
Hand-Building 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. Hand-building samplers will focus strictly on hand-building techniques.
Hand-building Sampler • Tuesdays • Jan 7 - Feb 4 • 4:30-6:30pm • Pay What You Can • Main
Hand-building Sampler • Tuesdays • Feb 11 - Mar 11 • 4:30-6:30pm • $195 • Main
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Ceramic Jewelry • Mondays • Jan 6 - Feb 24 • 6:00-8:30pm • $275 • East
Exploring the Animal Figure and Beyond • Tuesdays • Jan 7 - Feb 25 • 6:00-8:30pm • $275 • Hill
Modern Ceramic Decor • Tuesdays • Jan 7 - Feb 25 • 6:00-8:30pm • $275 • Main
Level I Japanese-Inspired Hand-Building • Tuesdays • Jan 7 - Feb 25 • 6:00-8:30pm • $275 • East
The Wonderful World of Raku • Wednesdays • Jan 8 - Feb 26 • 6:00-8:30pm • $285 • Main
Level I Hand-Building • Fridays • Jan 10 - Feb 28 • 9:00-11:15am • Pay What You Can • Main
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Adaptive Clay Classes
FAC - Friday Afternoon Club
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.
To register, please contact instructor, Sara Hailey, to make sure the class will meet your needs: sara.h@groundworksartlab.org.
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.
To registar, please reach out to Sara Hailey, to make sure the class will fit your needs.sara.h@groundworksartlab.org.
Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Dates: Jan 10 - Feb 28
Instructor: Sara Hailey
Location: Hill (1010 Aurora Ave)
Cost: Pay What You Can
Will be available to register on Friday, Dec. 13 at 8am
Mondays 9:00am - 11:30am
Dates: Jan 6 - Feb 24
Instructor: Madeleine Roberts
Location: Main (3750 Canfield St)
Cost: Pay What You Can
Will be available to register on Monday, Dec. 9th at 8am