Winter 2025: Clay & Ceramics

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REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 8

Wheel Throwing 
5 weeks | 12 - Adult
Get your hands dirty during this introduction to the pottery wheel. Students use tabletop wheels to explore the basics of centering, pulling, and shaping clay into cylinders and bowls. They will refine their pieces by trimming them and add color to their work with glaze. This class is designed for absolute beginners or those who want to improve their basic throwing skills. Glazed pieces will be ready 2 weeks after final class. Students keep their toolkit.
Instructor: Susan Rawls
Tue          1/7 - 2/4                5:30 - 7:00pm
Tue          1/7 - 2/4                7:15 - 8:45pm
Tue          2/18 - 3/18            5:30 - 7:00pm 
Tue          2/18 - 3/18            7:15 - 8:45pm  
Price: Resident $100 / Non-Resident $120
Supply Fee: $20 – with toolkit; $10 without. Cash or Venmo due to instructor first class. Applies to returning students.

Club Mud
5 weeks | 7 - 13 years
Create, play and discover the wonder of working with clay. Students are introduced to hand building techniques as they invent forms and add details to their creations. Students have the option to free build or to work on projects inspired by weekly demonstrations. They will add color to their work with glaze the final week of class. No prior experience needed. Class may be taken repeatedly. Glazed work will be ready 2 weeks after final class. 
Instructor: Susan Rawls
Thu         1/16 - 2/13            4:00 - 5:30pm
Thu         2/27 - 4/3              4:00 - 5:30pm (No class on 3/27 – Spring Break)
Price: Resident $100 / Non-Resident $120
Supply Fee: $10 cash or Venmo due to instructor first class. Applies to returning students.

Handbuilding with Clay
5 Weeks | 13 +
Explore the wonders of working with clay. Students are introduced to hand building as they create functional or whimsical pieces using coil, slab and pinch techniques. They may free build or work on projects inspired by demonstrations. Students are encouraged to accentuate their work with details and textures. They will finish their pieces by adding color with glaze. This class is designed for beginners or those who want to improve their basic hand building skills. Class may be taken repeatedly. Glazed work will be ready 2 weeks after final class. 
Instructor: Sue Rawls
Thu         1/16 - 2/13            6:00 - 8:00pm  
Thu         2/27 - 4/3              6:00 - 8:00pm   (No class on 3/27 - Spring Break)
Price: Resident $112 / Non-Resident $135
Supply Fee: $10 cash or Venmo due to instructor first class. Applies to returning students.

Family Clay Nights

Families and friends gather to discover the joy of working with clay. Create unique pieces inspired by themes and demonstrations. Fired pieces will be available for pick up about 10 days later. *An adult needs to register with child(ren) 12 and under. All participants must register.

Family Clay Night: Build A Snowman
2 weeks | 5+ years & ONE Adult/Guardian
Roll and shape a custom snowman figurine or bowl. Design your snow person’s features and accessories including a hat and scarf. Make your project the first night and add color with glaze the second night. *An adult must register with child(ren) 12 and under. All participants must register.
Instructor: Sue Rawls
Fri           1/17 & 1/24          5:30 - 6:30pm
Price: Resident $22 / $ Non-Resident $26

Family Clay Night: Have A Heart
2 weeks | 5+ years & ONE Adult/Guardian
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making your own heart themed projects. Options include a mug, a box or wall hanging. Build your project the first night and add color with glaze the second night. *An adult must register with child(ren) 12 and under. All participants must register.
Instructor: Sue Rawls
Fri           2/14 & 2/21          5:30 - 6:30pm
Price: Resident $22 / $ Non-Resident $26

Family Clay Exploration
3 - 7 & ONE Adult/Guardian
In this introductory class children spend time rolling, shaping, cutting, and adding texture to clay. The focus is on discovery and play. Each child will also make a hand print to be glazed by the instructor. Adults act as supports to the process. ONE adult must be present with child(ren). Only child(ren) need to register for this specific class.  
Instructor: Sue Rawls
Fri           3/21        5:30 - 6:30pm
Price: Resident $22 / $ Non-Resident $26