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Adult Classes

Session Calendar

The registration period is a week long for each session.
Registration opens at 8:00am on the day listed for that class.

Registration dates

Week of December 11, 2023 : Session 1
Week of February 5, 2024 : Session 2
Week of April 1, 2024 : Session 3
Week of May 27, 2024 : Session 4
Week of July 29, 2024 : Session 5
Week of September 23, 2024 : Session 6

Session dates

Session 1 : January 8 to March 3
Session 2 : March 4 to April 28
Session 3 : April 29 to June 23
Session 4 : June 24 to August 18
Session 5 : August 26 to October 20
Session 6 : October 21 to December 22

Please review our standard refund policy before registering.

Scholarships are available - Apply HERE

Session 6 classes will be at ALL THREE Groundworks Art Lab locations!

You read that right! We’re excited to announce that we will be holding clay classes at all three locations in Boulder. We will also be offering classes in each artform at our new Main facility in NE Boulder. Details below!

 

MAIN

Our new facility is here! We’ve added an entirely new studio to double our clay classes AND add four new art forms: printmaking, low-fire glass, woodworking, and metalsmithing. All in an extra-convenient location for our friends in Longmont, Lafayette, Niwot and Louisville!

3750 CANFIELD STREET

HILL

The studio traditionally known as the Pottery Lab (we’re keeping the sign). It may have a new name, but we’re offering the same great classes in our historic firestation studio in the heart of Boulder’s University Hill neighborhood.

1010 AURORA AVENUE

EAST

Our membership studio isn’t going anywhere! We still have paid ceramic memberships and private artist studios, as well as a smattering of wheel-throwing and hand-building clay classes at our studio in East Boulder.

3063 E. STERLING CIRCLE

Click each icon to explore classes in that artform

 
 
 

 Clay

SESSION 6 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

All Monday and Tuesday classes will be available to register on Monday, Sept 23 at 8:00am.

All Wednesday and Thursday classes will be available to register on Wednesday, Sept 25 at 8:00am.

All Friday, Saturday, and Sunday classes will be available to register on Friday, Sept 27 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 6 class catalog here shortly.

Wheel-Throwing Classes

  • 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 • Oct 2 - Oct 30 • 9:00 - 11:00am • Pay What You Can • HILL

    Wheel Sampler • Fridays • Oct 4 - Nov 1 • 10:30am - 12:30pm • $190 • HILL

    Wheel Sampler • Saturdays • Oct 5 - Nov 2 • 8:30 - 10:30am • $190 • HILL

    Wheel Sampler • Sundays • Oct 6 - Nov 3 • 9:30 - 11:30am • Pay What You Can • MAIN

    Studio Sampler • Sundays • Oct 6 - Nov 3 • 5:00-7:00pm • Pay What You Can • HILL

    Wheel Sampler • Wednesdays • Nov 6 - Dec 11 • 9:00-11:00am • Pay What You Can • Hill
    Note: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Wheel Sampler • Fridays • Nov 8 - Dec 13 • 10:30am-12:30pm • Pay What You Can • Hill
    Note: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Wheel Sampler • Saturdays • Nov 9 - Dec 14 • 8:30-10:30am • Pay What You Can • Hill
    Note: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Wheel Sampler • Sundays • Nov 10 - Dec 15 • 9:30-11:30am • $190 • Main
    Note: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Studio Sampler • Sundays • Nov 10 - Dec 15 • 5:00-7:00pm • $190 • Hill
    Note: No class the week of Thanksgiving

  • 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 • Oct 21 - Dec 16 • 6:00-9:30pm • Pay What You Can • EAST
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Level I Wheel • Mondays • Oct 21 - Dec 16 • 7:00-9:15pm • $280 • Main

    Level I Wheel • Tuesdays • Oct 22 - Dec 17 • 8:30-10:45am • Pay What You Can • Hill

    Level I Wheel • Tuesdays • Oct 22 - Dec 17 • 5:00-7:15pm • $280 • Hill

    Level I Wheel • Tuesdays • Oct 22 - Dec 17 • 7:00-9:15pm • $280 • Main

    Level I Wheel • Wednesdays • Oct 23 - Dec 18 • 9:30-11:45am • Pay What You Can • Main

    Level I Wheel • Thursdays • Oct 24 - Dec 19 • 5:30-9:00pm • $260 • East

    Level I Wheel • Fridays • Oct 25 - Dec 20 • 6:30-8:45pm • Pay What You Can • Hill

    Level I Wheel • Saturdays • Oct 26 - Dec 21 • 9:00-11:15am • $280 • Main

  • 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 • Oct 21 - Dec 16 • 9:30am - 12:00pm • $290 • HILL
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Level II Wheel • Wednesdays • Oct 23 - Dec 18 • 9:00am-12:30pm • $270 • EAST
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Level II Wheel- Specialty Altered Forms • Wednesdays • Oct 23 - Dec 18 • 6:00 - 8:30pm • $290 • MAIN
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Level II Wheel • Wednesdays • Oct 23 - Dec 18 • 7:00 - 9:30pm • $290 • HILL
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Level II Wheel - Specialty Teaware for Tea Ceremony • Thursdays • Oct 24 - Dec 19 • 6:30 - 9:00pm • $290 • HILL
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Level II Wheel • Thursdays • Oct 24 - Dec 19 • 7:00 - 9:30pm • $290 • MAIN
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Level II Wheel • Sundays • Oct 27 - Dec 22 • 9:00 - 11:30am • $290 • Hill
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Level II Wheel • Sundays • Oct 27 - Dec 22 • 5:00 - 7:30pm • $290 • MAIN
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

  • 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 • Oct 21 - Dec 16 • 6:00 - 8:30pm • $300 • HILL
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Level III Wheel • Tuesdays • Oct 21 - Dec 16 • 9:00 - 11:30am • $300 • MAIN

Hand-Building Classes

FAC - Friday Afternoon Club

 

Session 6 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.

Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Dates: Oct. 25 - Dec 19
Instructor: Sara Hailey
Location: MAIN (3750 Canfield St)
Cost: Pay What You Can

Will be available to register on Friday, Sept 27 at 8am

 

Print

SESSION 6 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

All Monday and Tuesday classes will be available to register on Monday, Sept 23 at 8:00am.

All Wednesday and Thursday classes will be available to register on Wednesday, Sept 25 at 8:00am.

All Friday, Saturday, and Sunday classes will be available to register on Friday, Sept 27 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 6 class catalog here.

Printmaking Classes

Book Arts League

We are excited to announce our partnership with the Book Arts League. The Book Arts League is a Colorado-based community of individuals who share an interest in letterpress printing, calligraphy, and bookbinding.

Fiber Arts

  • BEAUTIFUL BATIK

    Class dates: Thursday, November 14 and 21, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

    2 sessions at Full Circle Art Studio, 5707 Gunbarrel Rd, Longmont, CO 80503

    Instructor: Claudia Lewis, M.A.

    $105 plus $25 materials fee.

    Batik is an ancient technique using wax to make resist designs and patterns on fabric, then dyeing the fabric with beautiful procion dyes! The possibilities are endless! In this class, you will learn a variety of ways to apply the wax and dyes, creating pieces that can be worn, used to make functional art, or mounted as wall hangings. We start by experimenting with the techniques and then create a finished product of your choice. 

    Ages: 15+

  • THE COLORFUL WORLD OF SHIBORI AND TIE-DYE

    Class dates: Tuesday, December 3 and 10, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

    2 sessions at Full Circle Art Studio, 5707 Gunbarrel Rd, Longmont, CO 80503

    Instructor: Claudia Lewis, M.A.

    $100 plus $25 materials fee.

    Shibori, the ancient art of folding, tying, wrapping, and clamping fabric to make resist patterns, is the inspiration for modern tie-dye. Once you apply the resist, your choices for adding colors are limited only by your imagination! In this class, you will learn a variety of ways to make beautiful patterns in brilliant colors on natural fabrics. We will also explore stamping and stenciling, and color discharging. Create multi-layered pieces that can be mounted as wall hangings or used to make decorative or wearable art. 

    Ages: 15+

 

Wood

SESSION 6 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

All Monday and Tuesday classes will be available to register on Monday, Sept 23 at 8:00am.

All Wednesday and Thursday classes will be available to register on Wednesday, Sept 25 at 8:00am.

All Friday, Saturday, and Sunday classes will be available to register on Friday, Sept 27 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 6 class catalog here.

All Wood classes will take place in the wood studio at Main (3750 Canfield Street).

Wood Classes

 

Metal

SESSION 6 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

All Monday and Tuesday classes will be available to register on Monday, Sept 23 at 8:00am.

All Wednesday and Thursday classes will be available to register on Wednesday, Sept 25 at 8:00am.

All Friday, Saturday, and Sunday classes will be available to register on Friday, Sept 27 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 6 class catalog here.

All Metal classes will take place in the metal studio at Main (3750 Canfield Street).

Metal Classes

 

Glass

SESSION 6 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

All Monday and Tuesday classes will be available to register on Monday, Sept 23 at 8:00am.

All Wednesday and Thursday classes will be available to register on Wednesday, Sept 25 at 8:00am.

All Friday, Saturday, and Sunday classes will be available to register on Friday, Sept 27 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 6 class catalog here.

All Glass Session 6 classes will take place in the wood studio at Main (3750 Canfield Street).

Advanced Offerings

Workshops

These special two-day, hands-on programs are taught by master artists and cover a variety of topics and techniques. Click HERE for current workshops.

Membership Space

We are excited to offer a separate space where Level IV students can work independently. Details and the application can be found HERE.

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

We are always looking for friendly advanced students who are interested in becoming volunteer teaching assistants, either in paid programs at the Pottery Lab or free classes across the community. If this sounds like fun, please email volunteer@groundworksartlab.org to introduce yourself!