Handbuilding Pottery Try-It-Out Sat., May 5th, 2024-May 12th, 2024 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Note: This is a pet-friendly studio. While cleaning is regularly done, there will most likely be allergens present. Pets are welcomed with permission only.

During this 2-week Try-it-Out pottery class, students will use slab building techniques to make functional pieces. This class is well-suited for beginners who are new to the handbuilding or a beginner looking to build or refresh basic skills.

The class fee includes unlimited clay, oxides, glaze, and firings.

There are general pottery supplies for use in the studio. Personal tool kits are also available to purchase for $15. An apron and towel will be provided, though you can bring your own. Additional firings, special lusters, underglaze transfers and overglaze decals can be purchased for a fee.

A maximum of 4 students will be in the class, allowing for plenty of hands-on guidance as needed. You must be able to attend both sessions as no make up sessions will be offered. Once the class is full, a waitlist will open.

Sample 2 hour, 2-week schedule:

• Week 1: Demo and practice slab building using templates and cutters. Pieces will be cleaned up and finished as needed by instructor and loaded into kiln for bisque firing.
• Week 2: Demo and glaze bisque pieces. Glazed pieces loaded into kiln for glaze firing.

Finished pieces will be available to pick up within 2 weeks after the last class. More information will be provided during week 2.

Please contact us if you have questions or need accommodations.

SLIDING SCALE PRICING

Sliding scale pricing is how we balance the equity scales and we use it to make ceramics education accessible and affordable to all. There are four tiers for pricing. When signing up for this class, please pay what feels right to you and your current finances. This is a trust based system, only you will know what feels comfortable and possible. BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ are encouraged to pay the Solidarity and Equity Tiers.

Full-price Tier – This is the actual cost for the class. 

Solidarity Tier – This is a moderately discounted cost for the class. 

Equity Tier – This is a further discounted cost for the class. 

Pay-it-Forward Tier – This is a moderately higher cost for the class. This tier helps us continue to offer sliding scale pricing as well as offer low cost workshops.