Pottery Classes

Busy summer?

We've got your clay bases covered with 2-, 5-, and 8-week classes.

Our classes offer flexible make-up sessions within the same session, 3 hours of additional Open Studio practice each week, up to 25 lbs. of clay (with specialty clays available in 12 lb. increments so you can have fun trying new clays), extra tools, extra textures, underglazes, and 28+ glazes in each studio! And of course no additional firing fees.

Need the most flexibility for the summer to stay engaged before Fall session? Experienced students can apply here for Open Studio Passes.

Nerikomi Inspiration

2-part workshop

Who? Enthusiasts of colored clay, or those looking to make unique ceramic pieces using clay as the colorant.

When? Wednesday mornings, July 8th and 15th; or Sundays afteered July 19 and 26th

$150 per attendee

Discover the mesmerizing art of Nerikomi, a centuries-old ceramic technique that transforms colored clay into stunning patterns and marbled designs.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll work with five different clay bodies, including vibrant colored clays, to create beautiful layered patterns, swirls, and marbling effects. Learn how to combine, stack, slice, and shape clay to reveal unexpected designs throughout your work. You'll create functional pottery like bowls, platters, cups, or small vessels, each featuring patterns that run all the way through the clay, not just on the surface.

Intro to Pottery 5-Week Class

5 weeks/3 hours each $235.00

Starting either July 6th, Mondays 6 - 9pm; or July 11th, Saturdays 9am - noon

Instructors: Alison Begala, Debby Wyatt, Rachel Bevis

Who? Teens 16+ and adults. Open to all skill levels who could use some creative time and focus for 5 weeks this summer.

Join our 5-week beginner pottery class Monday evenings or Saturday mornings. Learn the phases of wheel throwing and glazing, and create functional pottery from clay to finish.

Perfect for anyone curious about clay but can't do a longer-term commitment this summer. Come get muddy with us.

Spots are limited to 8 students.

Explore Hand-Building:
5 Projects in 5 Weeks

5 weeks/3 hours each $235.00

Starting July 2nd, Thursdays 9am - 12pm

Instructor: Joe Netta

Who? Teens 16+ and adults. Open to all skill levels who could use some creative time and focus for 5 weeks this summer.

We've chosen 5 hand-building projects that teach different skills and unleash your creativity! Learn slab building, coil and pinch construction, carving, and surface design as you create wall art, a combination vase, a bread basket, and, to finish the session, a project of your choice. Each project gives you artistic choices, a solid experience in hand-building skills, and fun creating unique pieces for your home.

Our 8-week classes

Step away from the noise and reconnect with your creativity.

Our 8-week pottery classes let you choose the focus, day, and time that best fits your life.

Basic Wheel, Hand-Building & Beyond

8 weeks/3 hours each $375 - Multiple days and times offered:

Tuesday mornings or evenings, or Wednesday evenings

Instructors: Rachel Bevis, Alison Begala, Genevieve Conlin

Classes begin the week of June 29th

Who? Brand new beginners/all levels - Teens 13+ and adults

This pottery course is full of ways to fall in love with clay! Whether you’ve never worked with clay or are returning, you’ll start with the basics of hand-building to make functional pieces like plates, mugs, and vases using slabs, textures, and coil. You'll also learn wheel throwing, centering and opening cylinders, cups, and bowls. If you've taken a previous lesson, continue where you left off with new demos and techniques. This class blends levels and is super fun and encouraging. We meet you at your level! Learn finishing techniques, firing, and glazing. Class time will be hands-on with time to practice.

Wheel, Hand-Building & Surface II

8 weeks/3 hours each $375 - Offered multiple times: Saturday mornings 9am - noon, Wednesday evenings 6 - 9 pm
Instructor: Joe Netta

Who? Teens 13+ and adults who are further along on their pottery journey and looking to deepen their practice.

Have you taken a few sessions and feel confident but want to reach a new level in pottery? Learn new techniques, reinforce the basics, and explore new forms in both wheel and hand-building. We add in surface decoration for that artistic touch and to learn you next pottery voice.

Beginners should look at Basic Wheel, Hand-Building & Beyond or one of our 5-week sessions.

Are you proficient in pottery, able to work independently, and need time and space to practice? Apply to become a Studio Member with the link below.

Click here to complete the studio membership application form.

Our class sessions include:

An amazing studio built for relaxing, learning, and community
Fun and experienced instructors, and a lot of extra amenities. Each student receives up to 25 lbs. of studio clay; full use of 30 glazes, underglazes, oxides, texture rollers, and equipment; and many other studio extras. (More clay can be purchased in studio. Specialty clays are available for additional fee.)
3 hours of tech-supported Open Studio/week for independent practice. Studio docents are available for questions.
Bisc and glaze firings, except for oversized pieces

Notes:

5-week sessions include all of the above except you'll receive 12.5 lbs of clay to start.

For all classes, you provide a basic toolkit (available for purchase), reclaim bucket with lid, and aprons (also available for purchase).

POLICY FOR CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS, AND CHANGING CLASSES:

• If you register for the wrong class, please email debby@centeredclaystudio.com to be transferred. Do not double book, or you will be charged a change of registration fee of 6%. (Our registration system requires an admin to make the change, or a new order is generated, hence the 6% fee.)

• Cancellations 48 hours or more before the class start time will be processed minus a 6% transaction fee.

• Withdrawals on week 1 of class will get a 50% refund.

• No refunds are given after the first week.

• If you need to make a class change within the same semester, please email debby@centeredclaystudio.com or call 717-860-1507.

We require a minimum of 6 students to hold a class. We will notify you within 7 days of the class start time and refund 100% of the price if a class cannot be held.

Thank you for understanding. Our instructors schedule far in advance and we want to be respectful of their time.

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