May/June 2023 Clay Class Schedule
May 1 - June 26, 2023
8 WEEK ADULT CLASSES $325
includes studio access and bag of clay, glazing and firing
**You will need a basic pottery 8 piece tool kit. You can buy one at the studio for $28 or order one before you start class.
We like the Kemper 8 piece pottery tool kit. Look for them at dickblick.com or TheCeramicShop.com
Registration page goes live for NEW STUDENTS April 12th
Current students can start early registration on April 4th
ALL class levels listed in class details below
Monday AM with Kirsten 10:30-1:00 pm Beginners Welcome
Monday PM with Conor 6:30-9:00 pm
Tuesday AM with Kirsten 10-12:30
Tuesday PM with Elizabeth 6:30-9:00 pm
Wednesday AM with Erica 10-12:30 pm Beginners Welcome
Wednesday PM with Erica 6:30-9:80 pm Beginners Welcome
Wednesday PM with Kim 7-9:30 pm
Thursday AM With Kim 10:30-1:00 pm
Thursday PM with Kim 7:00-9:30 pm
Friday AM with Erica 10:30-1:00 pm Beginners Welcome
Friday PM with June 6:30-9:00 pm Beginners Welcome
Saturday AM with Erica 10:30-1:00 pm Beginners Welcome
Kids Class (SEE KIDS CLASS PAGE)
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. There are no refunds if you get sick of need to drop out for personal reasons. We will make up all classes that The Clay School needs to cancel (but this almost never happens unless it snows and there is a parking ban!)
May 1 - June 26, 2023
8 WEEK ADULT CLASSES $325
includes studio access and bag of clay, glazing and firing
**You will need a basic pottery 8 piece tool kit. You can buy one at the studio for $28 or order one before you start class.
We like the Kemper 8 piece pottery tool kit. Look for them at dickblick.com or TheCeramicShop.com
Registration page goes live for NEW STUDENTS April 12th
Current students can start early registration on April 4th
ALL class levels listed in class details below
Monday AM with Kirsten 10:30-1:00 pm Beginners Welcome
Monday PM with Conor 6:30-9:00 pm
Tuesday AM with Kirsten 10-12:30
Tuesday PM with Elizabeth 6:30-9:00 pm
Wednesday AM with Erica 10-12:30 pm Beginners Welcome
Wednesday PM with Erica 6:30-9:80 pm Beginners Welcome
Wednesday PM with Kim 7-9:30 pm
Thursday AM With Kim 10:30-1:00 pm
Thursday PM with Kim 7:00-9:30 pm
Friday AM with Erica 10:30-1:00 pm Beginners Welcome
Friday PM with June 6:30-9:00 pm Beginners Welcome
Saturday AM with Erica 10:30-1:00 pm Beginners Welcome
Kids Class (SEE KIDS CLASS PAGE)
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. There are no refunds if you get sick of need to drop out for personal reasons. We will make up all classes that The Clay School needs to cancel (but this almost never happens unless it snows and there is a parking ban!)
how registration works
*Past students have priority.
*Classes usually fill and we work on a first come first serve basis for any open spots. Just pay (by one method or another) as early as you can on registration day to get the best chance of getting in. I will refund anyone who can't get in.
*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.
*Sign up is done by hand one person at a time, please don't be surprised if you hear back from us later in the day as we hand place everyone into their classes.
*The WEBSITE does not rapidly update class spots available...that is also done by hand
*You can sign up for our mailing list on the top of our homepage or below.
*Classes usually fill and we work on a first come first serve basis for any open spots. Just pay (by one method or another) as early as you can on registration day to get the best chance of getting in. I will refund anyone who can't get in.
*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.
*Sign up is done by hand one person at a time, please don't be surprised if you hear back from us later in the day as we hand place everyone into their classes.
*The WEBSITE does not rapidly update class spots available...that is also done by hand
*You can sign up for our mailing list on the top of our homepage or below.
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Clay Classes and Studio Access
Adult Classes include a
Having trouble deciding what class is good for you? email me theclayschool@gmail.com |
8 Week Adult Clay Classes:
HERE ARE WHAT THE LEVELS MEAN
TOTAL BEGINNER- never worked in clay before. Needs all the info
BEGINNER-still learning to wedge, center, and pull up walls. Needs to learn more to do it independently. Can do it with help. Taken at least one class already.
BEGINNER with some experience- Just starting to get the hang of centering, still can't quite make the clay do what they want all the time but they are gaining independence on the wheel and feel comfortable coming in to practice independently.
INTERMEDIATE- Can wedge, center, and pull up walls to create many shapes. Still learning how to make their work lighter, trim better, don't know how to make all forms yet. Still working on new surface techniques and glazing better
ADVANCED- Have honed their skills. Have started to create a body of work that suits them. Are able to watch any demo and go off and do it. Have already learned most of the surface techniques possible.
TOTAL BEGINNER- never worked in clay before. Needs all the info
BEGINNER-still learning to wedge, center, and pull up walls. Needs to learn more to do it independently. Can do it with help. Taken at least one class already.
BEGINNER with some experience- Just starting to get the hang of centering, still can't quite make the clay do what they want all the time but they are gaining independence on the wheel and feel comfortable coming in to practice independently.
INTERMEDIATE- Can wedge, center, and pull up walls to create many shapes. Still learning how to make their work lighter, trim better, don't know how to make all forms yet. Still working on new surface techniques and glazing better
ADVANCED- Have honed their skills. Have started to create a body of work that suits them. Are able to watch any demo and go off and do it. Have already learned most of the surface techniques possible.
Monday Mornings
Monday Morning Class
TOTAL BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 1 - June 26 (No class on 5/29 for Memorial Day)
Mondays 10:30-1:00
Instructor - Kirsten Bassion
This class typically has focused on 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!!
TOTAL BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 1 - June 26 (No class on 5/29 for Memorial Day)
Mondays 10:30-1:00
Instructor - Kirsten Bassion
This class typically has focused on 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!!
Monday Night Advanced
Monday Night Class
Intermediate to ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 1 - June 26 (No class on 5/29 for Memorial Day)
Mondays 6:30-9:00
Instructor- Conor Pickett
This class typically has focused on wheel-throwing with some hand building thrown in too. Class is great for intermediate students or students who are not new to clay but still working on skills 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 a work for the last 6 years. Please don't sign up for this class if it is you first one!
Intermediate to ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 1 - June 26 (No class on 5/29 for Memorial Day)
Mondays 6:30-9:00
Instructor- Conor Pickett
This class typically has focused on wheel-throwing with some hand building thrown in too. Class is great for intermediate students or students who are not new to clay but still working on skills 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 a work for the last 6 years. Please don't sign up for this class if it is you first one!
Tuesday Mornings Advanced
Tuesday Morning Class
INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 2 - June 20
Tues 10-12:30 p.m.
Instructor- Kirsten Bassion
Tuesday Morning Clay Class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building but Kirsten is a wonderful thrower and fun to work with. Kirsten is the owner of The Clay School. Her classes are always entertaining and a great learning experience.
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is great for intermediate and advanced students. Please don't sign up for this class if it is you first one! We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 2 - June 20
Tues 10-12:30 p.m.
Instructor- Kirsten Bassion
Tuesday Morning Clay Class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building but Kirsten is a wonderful thrower and fun to work with. Kirsten is the owner of The Clay School. Her classes are always entertaining and a great learning experience.
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is great for intermediate and advanced students. Please don't sign up for this class if it is you first one! 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 $325)
May 2 - June 20
Tues. 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Instructor- Elizabeth Bocknick
This class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building with a variety of projects to teach you skills in both areas. It is always lots of fun and Elizabeth is an amazing teacher, patient, creative and talented! Class is great for all levels. This is one of our most popular classes and students who come tend to get hooked!
BEGINNER with experience - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 2 - June 20
Tues. 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Instructor- Elizabeth Bocknick
This class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building with a variety of projects to teach you skills in both areas. It is always lots of fun and Elizabeth is an amazing teacher, patient, creative and talented! Class is great for all levels. This is one of our most popular classes and students who come tend to get hooked!
Wednesday Mornings Hand Building
Wednesday Morning Hand Building Class
Beginner to Advanced
(8 weeks $325)
May 3 - June 21
Wed. 10:00-12:30 p.m.
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!
Beginner to Advanced
(8 weeks $325)
May 3 - June 21
Wed. 10:00-12:30 p.m.
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 Beginners
Wednesday Night Beginner Class
TOTAL BEGINNERS and early intermediates
(8 weeks $325)
May 3 - June 21
Wed. 6:30-9:00 p.m.
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 WELCOME!!!
TOTAL BEGINNERS and early intermediates
(8 weeks $325)
May 3 - June 21
Wed. 6:30-9:00 p.m.
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 WELCOME!!!
Wednesday Nights
Wednesday Night Class
BEGINNERS with experience - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 3 - June 21
Wed. 7-9:30 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 students who have some clay experience to advanced levels with instruction both as a group and one-on-one. 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! Please don't sign up for this class if it is you first one!
BEGINNERS with experience - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 3 - June 21
Wed. 7-9:30 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 students who have some clay experience to advanced levels with instruction both as a group and one-on-one. 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! Please don't sign up for this class if it is you first one!
Thursday Mornings
Thursday Morning Class
Intermediates - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 4 - June 22
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! Kim loves helping new students find their passion for clay!
Intermediates - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 4 - June 22
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! Kim loves helping new students find their passion for clay!
Thursday Nights
Thursday Night Clay Class
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 4 - June 22
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. There will be emphasis on challenging yourself, creating with purpose, embracing experimentation, and working to find your personal style and voice in clay. Please don't sign up for this class if it is you first one!
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 4 - June 22
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. There will be emphasis on challenging yourself, creating with purpose, embracing experimentation, and working to find your personal style and voice in clay. Please don't sign up for this class if it is you first one!
Friday Mornings
Friday Morning Class
TOTAL BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 5 - June 23
Fri. 10:30-1:00 p.m.
Instructor- Erica von Schilgen
Clay Class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is great for all levels of students from beginner to intermediate and advanced.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
TOTAL BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 5 - June 23
Fri. 10:30-1:00 p.m.
Instructor- Erica von Schilgen
Clay Class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is great for all levels of students from beginner to intermediate and advanced.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
Friday Night
Friday Night Class
TOTAL BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 5 - June 23
Fri. 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Instructor- June Lee
Clay Class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building.
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is specifically designed for beginners to intermediate students.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
BRAND NEW BEGINNERS ALL WELCOME!!!
TOTAL BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 5 - June 23
Fri. 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Instructor- June Lee
Clay Class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building.
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is specifically designed for beginners to intermediate students.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
BRAND NEW BEGINNERS ALL WELCOME!!!
Saturday Mornings
Sunday Morning Class
TOTAL BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $325)
May 6 - June 24 (THERE IS CLASS ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND)
Sundays 10:30-1 p.m
Instructor -Erica von Schilgen
Erica is going to cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building. This class will consist of frequent demonstrations as well as group and individual discussions will help to expand your knowledge about the material. She will also be introducing some of the surface techniques she has mastered.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
Artist-in-Residence
We have enough space for 10-12 artists-in-residence who rent access for $190/mo. This includes firings, glazes, and shelf space. This is perfect for artists who want to work on their own. Currently we have limited openings for artists-in-residence spaces.
Please contact us if you are interested. You will be asked to submit images of your work and history of your education in clay for review to ensure all AIR have a full knowledge of working in clay already. 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 submit images of your work and history of your education in clay for review to ensure all AIR have a full knowledge of working in clay already. 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.
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 for any reason, personal, medical, accident prone, work schedule change.... 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.
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. There are no refunds if you get sick of need to drop out for personal reasons. We will make up all classes that The Clay School needs to cancel (but this almost never happens unless it snows!)
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. You do need to check with the teacher first to make sure they have room for you in the class you want to attend. Every effort will be made to find a make-up class that works for you. We can also send you a video project from our library in lieu of a make-up class. Make-up classes 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.
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 for any reason, personal, medical, accident prone, work schedule change.... 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.
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. There are no refunds if you get sick of need to drop out for personal reasons. We will make up all classes that The Clay School needs to cancel (but this almost never happens unless it snows!)
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. You do need to check with the teacher first to make sure they have room for you in the class you want to attend. Every effort will be made to find a make-up class that works for you. We can also send you a video project from our library in lieu of a make-up class. Make-up classes 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.