NOV/DEC 2021 Clay Class Schedule
Nov 1 - Dec 22
8 WEEK ADULT CLASSES $310
7 WEEK ADULT CLASSES $285 (runs over the course of 8 weeks of studio time)
6 WEEK ADULT CLASSES $259 (runs over the course of 7 weeks of studio time)
5 WEEK ADULT CLASSES $234 (runs over the course of 7 weeks of studio time)
includes studio access and bag of clay
**You will need a basic pottery 8 piece tool kit. You can buy one at the studio for $25 or order one before you start class.
We like the Kemper 8 piece pottery tool kit. Look for them at dickblick.com or Amazon
Monday AM with Kirsten 10:30-1:00 pm 7 week Beginners Welcome
Monday PM with Conor 6:30-9:00 pm 7 week
Tuesday AM with Kirsten 10-12:30 8 week
Tuesday PM with Elizabeth 6:30-9:00 pm 8 week
Wednesday AM with Erica 10-12:30 pm 8 week Beginners Welcome
Wednesday PM with Erica 6:30-9:80 pm 8 week Beginners Welcome
Wednesday PM with Kim 7-9:30 pm 8 week
Thursday AM With Kim 10:30-1:00 pm 7 week
Thursday PM with Kim 7:00-9:30 pm 7 week
Friday AM with Doreen 10:30-1:00 pm 6 week Beginners Welcome
Friday PM with Doreen 6:30-9:00 pm 5 week Beginners Welcome
Sunday AM with Erica 10:30-1:00 pm 6 week Beginners Welcome
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!)
Nov 1 - Dec 22
8 WEEK ADULT CLASSES $310
7 WEEK ADULT CLASSES $285 (runs over the course of 8 weeks of studio time)
6 WEEK ADULT CLASSES $259 (runs over the course of 7 weeks of studio time)
5 WEEK ADULT CLASSES $234 (runs over the course of 7 weeks of studio time)
includes studio access and bag of clay
**You will need a basic pottery 8 piece tool kit. You can buy one at the studio for $25 or order one before you start class.
We like the Kemper 8 piece pottery tool kit. Look for them at dickblick.com or Amazon
Monday AM with Kirsten 10:30-1:00 pm 7 week Beginners Welcome
Monday PM with Conor 6:30-9:00 pm 7 week
Tuesday AM with Kirsten 10-12:30 8 week
Tuesday PM with Elizabeth 6:30-9:00 pm 8 week
Wednesday AM with Erica 10-12:30 pm 8 week Beginners Welcome
Wednesday PM with Erica 6:30-9:80 pm 8 week Beginners Welcome
Wednesday PM with Kim 7-9:30 pm 8 week
Thursday AM With Kim 10:30-1:00 pm 7 week
Thursday PM with Kim 7:00-9:30 pm 7 week
Friday AM with Doreen 10:30-1:00 pm 6 week Beginners Welcome
Friday PM with Doreen 6:30-9:00 pm 5 week Beginners Welcome
Sunday AM with Erica 10:30-1:00 pm 6 week Beginners Welcome
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!)
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Clay Classes and Studio Access
Adult Classes include a
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5-8 Week Adult Clay Classes:
Monday Mornings
Monday Morning Class
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(7 weeks $285)
Nov 7 - Dec 19
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. Kirsten is the owner of the studio and a wonderful teacher. She will get everyone making at their level and pushing their limits.
Come have fun creating pottery you can use everyday! It will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(7 weeks $285)
Nov 7 - Dec 19
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. Kirsten is the owner of the studio and a wonderful teacher. She will get everyone making at their level and pushing their limits.
Come have fun creating pottery you can use everyday! It will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
Monday Nights
Monday Night Class
INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED
(7 weeks $285)
Nov 7 - Dec 19
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 beginner students 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 has been teaching with us for years and is now also the ceramics teacher at the Pingree School, a private high school in Hamilton.
INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED
(7 weeks $285)
Nov 7 - Dec 19
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 beginner students 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 has been teaching with us for years and is now also the ceramics teacher at the Pingree School, a private high school in Hamilton.
Tuesday Mornings
Tuesday Morning Class
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
Nov 1 - Dec 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 or second one! We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
Nov 1 - Dec 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 or second 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 - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
Nov 1 - Dec 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 - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
Nov 1 - Dec 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 Morning Hand Building
Wednesday Morning Hand Building Class
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
Nov 2 - Dec 21
Mondays 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!
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
Nov 2 - Dec 21
Mondays 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 Class
TOTAL BEGINNERS to Intermediate
(8 weeks $310)
Nov 2 - Dec 21
Wed. 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Instructor- Erica von Schilgen
Erica's class focus on both wheel throwing and handbuilding for beginners to intermediate students. This class is designed for the very newest students to clay to early intermediates. 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 10 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.
BEGINNERS ALL WELCOME!!!
TOTAL BEGINNERS to Intermediate
(8 weeks $310)
Nov 2 - Dec 21
Wed. 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Instructor- Erica von Schilgen
Erica's class focus on both wheel throwing and handbuilding for beginners to intermediate students. This class is designed for the very newest students to clay to early intermediates. 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 10 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.
BEGINNERS ALL WELCOME!!!
Wednesday Nights
Wednesday Night Class
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
Nov 2 - Dec 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 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!
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(8 weeks $310)
Nov 2 - Dec 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 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 Mornings
Thursday Morning Class
BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE
(7 weeks $285) runs over the course of 8 weeks of studio time
Nov 3 - Dec 22 (NO CLASS on Thanksgiving)
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!
BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE
(7 weeks $285) runs over the course of 8 weeks of studio time
Nov 3 - Dec 22 (NO CLASS on Thanksgiving)
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
Beginner to Advanced
(7 weeks $285) runs over the course of 8 weeks of studio time
Nov 3 - Dec 22 (NO CLASS on Thanksgiving)
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!
Beginner to Advanced
(7 weeks $285) runs over the course of 8 weeks of studio time
Nov 3 - Dec 22 (NO CLASS on Thanksgiving)
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!
Friday Mornings
Friday Morning Class
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(6 weeks $259) runs over the course of 7 weeks of studio time
Nov 4 - Dec 16 (NO CLASS on Thanksgiving Friday)
Fri. 10:30-1:00 p.m.
Instructor- Doreen Mastandrea
Conor Pickett is going to cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building. Doreen is joining us from Saugus High School where she taught ceramics for the last decade. This class will consist of frequent demonstrations as well as group and individual discussions will help to expand your knowledge about the material.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(6 weeks $259) runs over the course of 7 weeks of studio time
Nov 4 - Dec 16 (NO CLASS on Thanksgiving Friday)
Fri. 10:30-1:00 p.m.
Instructor- Doreen Mastandrea
Conor Pickett is going to cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building. Doreen is joining us from Saugus High School where she taught ceramics for the last decade. This class will consist of frequent demonstrations as well as group and individual discussions will help to expand your knowledge about the material.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
Friday Nights
Friday Night Class
BEGINNER
(5 weeks $234) runs over the course of 7 weeks of studio time
Nov 4 - Dec 16 (NO CLASS on 11/18 for Open Studio set-up or Thanksgiving Friday)
Fri. 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Instructor- Doreen Mastandrea
Clay Class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building. Doreen is joining us from Saugus High School where she taught ceramics for the last decade. This popular beginner class is running again by popular demand.
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is specifically designed for beginners.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
BEGINNER
(5 weeks $234) runs over the course of 7 weeks of studio time
Nov 4 - Dec 16 (NO CLASS on 11/18 for Open Studio set-up or Thanksgiving Friday)
Fri. 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Instructor- Doreen Mastandrea
Clay Class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building. Doreen is joining us from Saugus High School where she taught ceramics for the last decade. This popular beginner class is running again by popular demand.
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is specifically designed for beginners.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
Sunday Mornings
Sunday Morning Class
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
(6 weeks $259) runs over the course of 7 weeks of studio time
Nov 6 - Dec 18 (NO CLASS ON NOV 20th for Open Studios but there IS CLASS on Thanksgiving Sunday Nov. 27th)
Saturdays 10:30-1 p.m.
Instructor -Erica von Schilgen
Clay Class will cover both wheel-throwing and hand-building. This class is a great learning experience.
Come learn more about all sorts of cool ways to work with clay! Class is great for beginners to advanced students.
We will create usable pottery that will all be dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and of course food safe!!
Next Session of Classes (and how registration works)
*Past students have priority.
*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.
*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.
*You can sign up for our mailing list on the top of our homepage or below.
*Next Session will be Jan/Feb 2023. Class price will be $310 for 8 week classes There will be a variety of classes being offered that are the same as our regular schedule. Artist in Residence spaces will cost $170/month.
*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.
*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.
*You can sign up for our mailing list on the top of our homepage or below.
*Next Session will be Jan/Feb 2023. Class price will be $310 for 8 week classes There will be a variety of classes being offered that are the same as our regular schedule. Artist in Residence spaces will cost $170/month.
Artist-in-Residence
We have enough space for 10-12 artists-in-residence who rent access for $170/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. 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. 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.
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.
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. 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.