July/Aug Session
July 5 - Aug 28
***Registration will Re-Open for this session on June 8th to everyone***
8 Weeks Classes $310
Monday PM with Conor 6:30-9:00 pm FULL
Tuesday AM with June 10:00-12:30 pm (Beginners welcome) FULL
Tuesday PM with Conor 6:30-9:00 pm FULL
Wed AM (Hand Building) w/Erica 10:00-12:30 pm (Beginners welcome) FULL
Wed PM with Erica 6:30-9:00 pm (Beginners welcome) FULL
Wednesday PM Porcelain with Kim 7:00-9:30 pm FULL
Thursday AM With Kim 10:30-1:00 pm FULL
Thursday PM with Kim 7:00-9:30 pm FULL
Friday AM with Conor 10:30-1:00 pm (Beginners welcome) FULL
Friday PM with Conor 6:30-9:00 pm (Beginners welcome) FULL
July 5 - Aug 28
***Registration will Re-Open for this session on June 8th to everyone***
8 Weeks Classes $310
Monday PM with Conor 6:30-9:00 pm FULL
Tuesday AM with June 10:00-12:30 pm (Beginners welcome) FULL
Tuesday PM with Conor 6:30-9:00 pm FULL
Wed AM (Hand Building) w/Erica 10:00-12:30 pm (Beginners welcome) FULL
Wed PM with Erica 6:30-9:00 pm (Beginners welcome) FULL
Wednesday PM Porcelain with Kim 7:00-9:30 pm FULL
Thursday AM With Kim 10:30-1:00 pm FULL
Thursday PM with Kim 7:00-9:30 pm FULL
Friday AM with Conor 10:30-1:00 pm (Beginners welcome) FULL
Friday PM with Conor 6:30-9:00 pm (Beginners welcome) FULL
Read about Class Details and Class Levels Below:
Clay Classes and Studio Access
Adult Classes include a
- 25 lb. bag of white or red stoneware clay
- Additional clay available for $35/bag
- Sign up to get access to Open Studio Hours
- glazes and firings included,
- and superb teaching from the finest clay teachers in Ceramics!!!!
Make up classes, we will always check to see if there is any space in the class you want to do your Make-up with. You can also ask for a video project from our library in lieu of an in-person make up class.
Having trouble deciding what class is good for you? email me theclayschool@gmail.com
|
Open Studio Hours
SIGN UP REQUIRED (Link to sign up will be sent to you) Limit 30 people to work in the studio at once MASKS REQUIRED TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IF NOT VACCINATED Important Safety Measures • Masks must be worn in the studio at all times IF NOT VACCINATED and cover both nose and mouth. • The full studio will be reserved for the class during class hours with limited OPEN STUDIO hours open to students coming in outside of their class time. • Makeup classes need to be approved by the teacher due to max gathering size limits. |
8 Week Adult Clay Classes:
Monday Nights
Monday Night Class
Intermediate/Advanced
(8 weeks $310)
July 11 - Aug 29
Mondays 6:30-9pm
Instructor- Conor Pickett
This class is a mix of wheel-throwing with some hand building thrown in too. Class is great for students with more experience than total beginner.
Come have fun creating pottery you can use everyday! It will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!! Conor is one of our well loved teachers for his ability to clearly teach these complicated processes and his wonderful patience with us all. This class will consist of frequent demonstrations as well as group and individual discussions will help to expand your knowledge about the material.
Intermediate/Advanced
(8 weeks $310)
July 11 - Aug 29
Mondays 6:30-9pm
Instructor- Conor Pickett
This class is a mix of wheel-throwing with some hand building thrown in too. Class is great for students with more experience than total beginner.
Come have fun creating pottery you can use everyday! It will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!! Conor is one of our well loved teachers for his ability to clearly teach these complicated processes and his wonderful patience with us all. This class will consist of frequent demonstrations as well as group and individual discussions will help to expand your knowledge about the material.
Tuesday Mornings
Tuesday Morning Class
Total BEGINNER - Intermediate
(8 weeks $310)
July 5 - Aug 23
Tues 10-12:30 p.m.
Instructor- June Lee
This will be a great class for total beginners all the way to intermediate makers.
June Lee is joining our teaching team from Mudflat Studio where she is an artist in residence and a teacher. June will be teaching this summer with a focus on teaching the skills of how to throw on the wheel and some fun hand building projects to challenge anyone in the class. He work is fun and whimsical with very sweet underglaze illustrations. She is a patient and kind teacher who will inspire you to be creative! You will love this class!
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
Total BEGINNER - Intermediate
(8 weeks $310)
July 5 - Aug 23
Tues 10-12:30 p.m.
Instructor- June Lee
This will be a great class for total beginners all the way to intermediate makers.
June Lee is joining our teaching team from Mudflat Studio where she is an artist in residence and a teacher. June will be teaching this summer with a focus on teaching the skills of how to throw on the wheel and some fun hand building projects to challenge anyone in the class. He work is fun and whimsical with very sweet underglaze illustrations. She is a patient and kind teacher who will inspire you to be creative! You will love this class!
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Night Class
BEGINNER with experience - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
July 5 - Aug 30 (No Class on 8/9 but you can still come in and work)
Tues. 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Instructor- Conor Pickett
This class is a mix of wheel-throwing with some hand building thrown in too.. Class is great for all levels from very beginner to students with more experience.
Come have fun creating pottery you can use everyday! It will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!! Conor is joining us from San Francisco where he has been hard at work for the last 6 years. This class will consist of frequent demonstrations as well as group and individual discussions will help to expand your knowledge about the material.
BEGINNER with experience - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
July 5 - Aug 30 (No Class on 8/9 but you can still come in and work)
Tues. 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Instructor- Conor Pickett
This class is a mix of wheel-throwing with some hand building thrown in too.. Class is great for all levels from very beginner to students with more experience.
Come have fun creating pottery you can use everyday! It will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!! Conor is joining us from San Francisco where he has been hard at work for the last 6 years. This class will consist of frequent demonstrations as well as group and individual discussions will help to expand your knowledge about the material.
Wednesday Mornings Hand Building
Wednesday Morning Hand Building Class
BEGINNERS - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
July 6 - Aug 31 (No Class on 8/17 but you can still come in and work)
Weds 10:00-12:30
Instructor - Erica von Schilgen
Erica's background in studio art and sculpture has made her an excellent hand builder and she has been honing her skills for years. Now we are excited to offer this specialty class focusing in hand building only (no wheel work) for anyone looking to push their skills in this area. Hand building techniques are anything that you make that does not require a pottery wheel and include the use of slabs, coils, pinching, & press molds plus all the millions of surface techniques clay offers. Come join this fun class and explore the world of hand building!
BEGINNERS - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
July 6 - Aug 31 (No Class on 8/17 but you can still come in and work)
Weds 10:00-12:30
Instructor - Erica von Schilgen
Erica's background in studio art and sculpture has made her an excellent hand builder and she has been honing her skills for years. Now we are excited to offer this specialty class focusing in hand building only (no wheel work) for anyone looking to push their skills in this area. Hand building techniques are anything that you make that does not require a pottery wheel and include the use of slabs, coils, pinching, & press molds plus all the millions of surface techniques clay offers. Come join this fun class and explore the world of hand building!
Wednesday Night
Wednesday Night Beginner Class
Total BEGINNERS-Beginners with some experience
(8 weeks $310)
July 6 - Aug 31 (No Class on 8/17 but you can still come in and work)
Weds 6:30-9:00 pm
Instructor - Erica von Schilgen
Erica's class focus on both wheel throwing and handbuilding for beginners. This class is designed for the very newest students to clay. It will teach you an introduction from the very beginning to all the ways to work in clay. This class will be limited in numbers to 9 so there will be plenty of time to help everyone. All the work will be food safe and dishwasher and microwave safe like everything we make at the studio.
BRAND NEW BEGINNERS ALL WELCOME!!!
Total BEGINNERS-Beginners with some experience
(8 weeks $310)
July 6 - Aug 31 (No Class on 8/17 but you can still come in and work)
Weds 6:30-9:00 pm
Instructor - Erica von Schilgen
Erica's class focus on both wheel throwing and handbuilding for beginners. This class is designed for the very newest students to clay. It will teach you an introduction from the very beginning to all the ways to work in clay. This class will be limited in numbers to 9 so there will be plenty of time to help everyone. All the work will be food safe and dishwasher and microwave safe like everything we make at the studio.
BRAND NEW BEGINNERS ALL WELCOME!!!
Wednesday Nights Porcelain
Wednesday Night Class PORCELAIN CLASS
INTERMEDIATES- ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310) Plus $45 Materials Fee
July 6 - Aug 24
Wed. 7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor- Kim Allison
If you’ve been working in stoneware and want to try your hand at porcelain, this is is the class for you! Porcelain is a soft, smooth, clay body that is whiter and stronger than stoneware. It allows you to build and throw thinner forms, and provides a beautiful backdrop for surface decoration. But with the perks comes a temperamental nature. Don’t worry - there are many tips and tricks to help you befriend the porcelain!
Students in this class will be introduced to both throwing and handbuilding with porcelain, learning how to adjust the way they handle the clay to account for its distinctive qualities. We will discuss differences in throwing, water use, dealing with warpage and clay memory, controlling drying and cracking, creating supports for handbuilt projects, and more.
THIS CLASS IS NOT for anyone brand new to clay who hasn't already learned how to center and make basic forms independently.
Porcelain clay will be provided as part of the session fee for students in this class. A limited amount of extra porcelain is available for purchase at $45/bag
INTERMEDIATES- ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310) Plus $45 Materials Fee
July 6 - Aug 24
Wed. 7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor- Kim Allison
If you’ve been working in stoneware and want to try your hand at porcelain, this is is the class for you! Porcelain is a soft, smooth, clay body that is whiter and stronger than stoneware. It allows you to build and throw thinner forms, and provides a beautiful backdrop for surface decoration. But with the perks comes a temperamental nature. Don’t worry - there are many tips and tricks to help you befriend the porcelain!
Students in this class will be introduced to both throwing and handbuilding with porcelain, learning how to adjust the way they handle the clay to account for its distinctive qualities. We will discuss differences in throwing, water use, dealing with warpage and clay memory, controlling drying and cracking, creating supports for handbuilt projects, and more.
THIS CLASS IS NOT for anyone brand new to clay who hasn't already learned how to center and make basic forms independently.
Porcelain clay will be provided as part of the session fee for students in this class. A limited amount of extra porcelain is available for purchase at $45/bag
Thursday Mornings
Thursday Morning Class
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCE
(8 weeks $310)
July 7 - Aug 25
Thurs. 10:30-1:00 p.m.
Instructor-Kim Allison
Kim's classes focus on both wheelthrowing and handbuilding, but are usually a little more wheel heavy, depending on students' interests. There will be projects and demos for all levels with instruction both as a group and one-on-one. For those with experience, there will be emphasis on challenging yourself, creating with purpose, embracing experimentation, and working to find your personal style and voice in clay. Kim is always happy to work with students on new skills they're looking to build! For those who are new to clay, we will start at the beginning with the step-by-step basics of wheelthrowing, handbuilding, and glazing, so that you're comfortable working with clay on your own by the end of the session. Kim loves helping new students find their passion for clay!
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCE
(8 weeks $310)
July 7 - Aug 25
Thurs. 10:30-1:00 p.m.
Instructor-Kim Allison
Kim's classes focus on both wheelthrowing and handbuilding, but are usually a little more wheel heavy, depending on students' interests. There will be projects and demos for all levels with instruction both as a group and one-on-one. For those with experience, there will be emphasis on challenging yourself, creating with purpose, embracing experimentation, and working to find your personal style and voice in clay. Kim is always happy to work with students on new skills they're looking to build! For those who are new to clay, we will start at the beginning with the step-by-step basics of wheelthrowing, handbuilding, and glazing, so that you're comfortable working with clay on your own by the end of the session. Kim loves helping new students find their passion for clay!
Thursday Nights
Thursday Night Clay Class
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
July 7 - Aug 25
Thursdays 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Instructor- Kim Allison
Kim's classes focus on both wheelthrowing and handbuilding, but are usually a little more wheel heavy, depending on students' interests. There will be projects and demos for all levels with instruction both as a group and one-on-one. For those with experience, there will be emphasis on challenging yourself, creating with purpose, embracing experimentation, and working to find your personal style and voice in clay. Kim is always happy to work with students on new skills they're looking to build! Kim loves helping students find their passion for clay!
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
July 7 - Aug 25
Thursdays 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Instructor- Kim Allison
Kim's classes focus on both wheelthrowing and handbuilding, but are usually a little more wheel heavy, depending on students' interests. There will be projects and demos for all levels with instruction both as a group and one-on-one. For those with experience, there will be emphasis on challenging yourself, creating with purpose, embracing experimentation, and working to find your personal style and voice in clay. Kim is always happy to work with students on new skills they're looking to build! Kim loves helping students find their passion for clay!
Friday Mornings
Friday Morning Class
total beginners - advanced
(8 weeks $310)
July 8 - Aug 26
Fri. 10:30-1:00 pm
Instructor- Conor Pickett
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is great for beginner students who have always wanted to learn to work on the pottery wheel and hand build but never tried it before. Conor will be walking you through a fun session of both wheel throwing and hand building. This class is built specially for our students who are brand new to clay! It is a great introduction to the world of clay and will be a launching pad for you to jump into other classes.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
total beginners - advanced
(8 weeks $310)
July 8 - Aug 26
Fri. 10:30-1:00 pm
Instructor- Conor Pickett
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is great for beginner students who have always wanted to learn to work on the pottery wheel and hand build but never tried it before. Conor will be walking you through a fun session of both wheel throwing and hand building. This class is built specially for our students who are brand new to clay! It is a great introduction to the world of clay and will be a launching pad for you to jump into other classes.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
Friday Nights
Friday Night Class
total beginners - advanced
(8 weeks $310)
July 8 - Aug 26
Fri. 6:30-9:00 pm
Instructor- Conor Pickett
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is great for beginner students who have always wanted to learn to work on the pottery wheel and hand build but never tried it before. Conor will be walking you through a fun session of both wheel throwing and hand building. This class is built specially for our students who are brand new to clay! It is a great introduction to the world of clay and will be a launching pad for you to jump into other classes.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
total beginners - advanced
(8 weeks $310)
July 8 - Aug 26
Fri. 6:30-9:00 pm
Instructor- Conor Pickett
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is great for beginner students who have always wanted to learn to work on the pottery wheel and hand build but never tried it before. Conor will be walking you through a fun session of both wheel throwing and hand building. This class is built specially for our students who are brand new to clay! It is a great introduction to the world of clay and will be a launching pad for you to jump into other classes.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
Next Session of Classes
May/June students have priority early registration for Sept/Oct. Classes usually fill and we work on a first come first serve basis for any open spots. If need be there is also a waiting list and that can often be a way into the class you want. Wait lists do not carry over from session to session so you will need to register for each session. Don't hesitate to contact us to find out if there is space in a class. You can sign up for our mailing list on the top of our homepage or below. Next Session will be Sept/Oct 2022. Class price will be $310. There will be a variety of classes being offered that are the same as our regular schedule. Artist in Residence spaces will cost $185/month.
Artist-in-Residence
We have enough space for 8-9 artists-in-residence who rent access for $170/mo. This includes firings, glazes, and shelf space. You by clay from the studio as you need it for $35/25lbs. This is perfect for artists who want to work on their own and already have expertise in working with clay. Currently we have limited openings for artists-in-residence spaces.
Please contact us if you are interested. You will be asked to send images of your work. We can start a waiting list if need be. Sometimes the best way to access the studio is through the classes. You still get access and many use a class to do their independent project.
Please contact us if you are interested. You will be asked to send images of your work. We can start a waiting list if need be. Sometimes the best way to access the studio is through the classes. You still get access and many use a class to do their independent project.
Payment and Refund Policy
Payment is expected after you register to save your space in class, unless you have made other arrangements with Kirsten. Payment plans can be set up if need be.
When you sign up for any class at TCS, you sign up understanding that the pandemic is out of our control and we will not be giving refunds or postponing our classes as we will switch to online learning. We will continue to teach the highest level of ceramics education through our Clay School @Home Studio Program.
Since almost all of our classes run full, if you register for class that means that someone else has been turned away to save your place in class. For this reason we cannot offer refunds if you decide to drop-out of class unless you drop out MORE THAN A WEEK (7 Days) BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS. If you drop out more than a week before class begins we will refund your class minus a $50 registration fee. Otherwise if you are within a week of the first class starting we will be unable to refund you. We will make every effort to accommodate you if you need to switch classes due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts or other such emergencies or events but can not guarantee a spot in another class if they are already full. It is our goal to make you happy and to teach you the joy of working with clay.
We don't prorate classes if you are going away on vacation or just going to miss a few. Please, please feel free to make-up any class you might miss by attending another class being offered during the same session. Due to COVID19 you do need to check with the teacher first to make sure they have room for you in the class you want to attend. Make-up classes may be hard to schedule or impossible depending on the class size. We can also send you a video project from our library in lieu of a make-up class. We do not guarantee a make-up class will be available for you that will work in your schedule but we will try. Make-up classes however do not carry over into the next 8 week session.
We want you to work, have fun, and get the most out of your time at The Clay School.
When you sign up for any class at TCS, you sign up understanding that the pandemic is out of our control and we will not be giving refunds or postponing our classes as we will switch to online learning. We will continue to teach the highest level of ceramics education through our Clay School @Home Studio Program.
Since almost all of our classes run full, if you register for class that means that someone else has been turned away to save your place in class. For this reason we cannot offer refunds if you decide to drop-out of class unless you drop out MORE THAN A WEEK (7 Days) BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS. If you drop out more than a week before class begins we will refund your class minus a $50 registration fee. Otherwise if you are within a week of the first class starting we will be unable to refund you. We will make every effort to accommodate you if you need to switch classes due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts or other such emergencies or events but can not guarantee a spot in another class if they are already full. It is our goal to make you happy and to teach you the joy of working with clay.
We don't prorate classes if you are going away on vacation or just going to miss a few. Please, please feel free to make-up any class you might miss by attending another class being offered during the same session. Due to COVID19 you do need to check with the teacher first to make sure they have room for you in the class you want to attend. Make-up classes may be hard to schedule or impossible depending on the class size. We can also send you a video project from our library in lieu of a make-up class. We do not guarantee a make-up class will be available for you that will work in your schedule but we will try. Make-up classes however do not carry over into the next 8 week session.
We want you to work, have fun, and get the most out of your time at The Clay School.