Spring 2025: Clay & Ceramics

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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          4/1 - 4/29              5:30-7:00pm
Tue          4/1 - 4/29              7:15-8:45pm
Tue          5/6 - 6/10              5:30-7:00pm (NO CLASS on 5/27 – Skip week)
Tue          5/6 - 6/10              7:15-8:45pm (NO CLASS on 5/27 – Skip week)
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
4 OR 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 after the final class. 
Instructor: Susan Rawls
Thu           4/17 - 5/15             4:00-5:30pm
*Thu         5/29 - 6/19             4:00-5:30pm
*4 Week Price: Resident $80 / Non-Resident $96
5 Week Price: Resident $100 / Non-Resident $120
Supply Fee: $10 cash or Venmo due to instructor first class. Applies to returning students.

Handbuilding: Planters & Bird Houses
4 OR 5 Weeks | 13 +
Discover the joy of working with clay by creating custom flowerpots hanging planters and/or birdhouses. Students design their pieces using coil, slab and pinch techniques. Participants are encouraged to accentuate their work patterns 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. Glazed work will be ready after the final class
Instructor: Sue Rawls
Thu           4/17 - 5/15             6:00-8:00pm 
*Thu         5/29 - 6/19             6:00-8:00pm 
4 Week Price: Resident $90 / Non-Resident $108
5 Week 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: Turtles & Frogs
2 weeks | 5-Adult
Create a custom turtle or frog. Your critter can be shaped as a lidded form, bowl or decorative piece. Make your project the first night and add color with glaze the second night.
Instructor: Sue Rawls
Fri           4/11 & 4/18          5:30-6:30pm
Price: Resident $22 / Non-Resident $26

Family Clay Night: Cupcake Box
2 weeks | 5-Adult
Create a custom cupcake! It looks good enough to eat and is perfect for storing earrings, or other treasure. Make your project the first night and add color with glaze the second night.
Instructor: Sue Rawls
Fri           5/9 & 5/16            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 handprint 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         5/30           5:30-6:30pm
Price: Resident $22 / Non-Resident $26