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Upcoming Pottery Classes

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Reach out with your interests and dates that work, and I will schedule a class around your needs and get others to join if desired.

Not sure what you'd like to learn first? Read past class descriptions below to get some ideas.

Request a Pottery Class

Generally classes are $35/hour for one person, $45/hour for two and $60/hour for three people, plus the cost of materials (@$25). Classes are usually 2-5 hours, depending on what you want to learn and include clay, glaze, and two kiln firings. Please request more information by completing the form below. You can see examples of past class content below.

Past Class Descriptions

Handbuilding Techniques

In this class you will make a medium vase and small tray, while learning all the basic techniques of handbuilding you will need to get started at home. Good for beginners or those with some handbuilding experience.

March 27 2-4 pm and

April 10 2-4 pm and

April 17 3-4 pm

Cost is $85 and includes (3 person minimum):

5 hours of hands-on instruction
clay
glazes and
2 kiln firings

You will walk away with two finished pieces!

Handbuilding with Handles

In this class you will tackle handles by making a medium pitcher or a large mug. You will learn techniques to create texture as well as ways to alter forms. It's helpful to have some handbuilding experience, but it is not essential.

April 17 4-6 pm and

May 15 4-6 pm and

May 22 4-5-pm

Cost is $85 and includes (3 person minimum):

5 hours of hands-on instruction
clay
glazes and
2 kiln firings

You will walk away with 2 finished piece!

Plates! Feb. 24, 2023, 2 p.m. Make 2-4 dinner or salad plates in this two or three session class. We will slab build plates with optional texture. You will learn different methods of forming plates from a more natural organic look to a traditional rimmed plate built from a form. In the second session (to be scheduled at least 2 weeks after), you will glaze your plates. Hourly rate listed applies, depending on number of attendees, plus $20 for clay and a firing fee per plate.

Pottery for Kids: Make a planter and a small catch-all, or make a mug in this two-session class (3.5 hours total). Come back to paint your piece. $85 total for 2 session classes or $50 total as a 1 session, 2.5 hour class. Reach out to 3stackspottery@gmail.com for more info!

Planters and Catch-alls: For adults that want to get started with pottery but don't have a lot of time. In 2.25 hours you will learn to hand build a medium planter and a small catch-all. Then I will finish, glaze and twice-fire your pieces for you. Pieces will be ready to pick up in approximately 3 weeks. $52 per person, materials included (minimum of 3 people) Reach out to 3stackspottery@gmail.com for more info!

Mugs and Handles: For adults that want to learn how to build with and attach handles, but don't have a lot of time. In 2.5 hours, you will learn to hand build a mug or a medium pitcher as well as a small tray. Then I will finish, glaze and twice-fire your pieces and have them ready to pick up in approximately 3 weeks. $55 per person, materials included (minimum of 3 people) Reach out to 3stackspottery@gmail.com for more info!

Bowls: In this 2.5 hour class you will learn to use a form and hand build a large textured noodle bowl. Some handbuilding experience is best before this class. $55 per person, materials included (minimum of 3 people) Reach out to 3stackspottery@gmail.com for more info!

Carving a Plate: In this 2.5 hour class, you will learn to use a slump mold to create a plate and then carve a design into it. Super fun! $55 per person, materials included (minimum of 3 people) Reach out to 3stackspottery@gmail.com for more info!

Texture and Stamps: Learn how to create and carve your own clay stamps to use in hand building. In 1.5 hours you will make at least three stamps or a roller to use in your work. Very fun class! $35 per person, materials included (minimum of 3 people) Reach out to 3stackspottery@gmail.com for more info!

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Past Class Descriptions

Handbuilding Techniques

In this class you will make a medium vase and small tray, while learning all the basic techniques of handbuilding you will need to get started at home. Good for beginners or those with some handbuilding experience.

March 27 2-4 pm and

April 10 2-4 pm and

April 17 3-4 pm

Cost is $85 and includes (3 person minimum):

5 hours of hands-on instruction

clay

glazes and

2 kiln firings

You will walk away with two finished pieces!

Sign Up Here!

Handbuilding with Handles

In this class you will tackle handles by making a medium pitcher or a large mug. You will learn techniques to create texture as well as ways to alter forms. It's helpful to have some handbuilding experience, but it is not essential.

April 17 4-6 pm and

May 15 4-6 pm and

May 22 4-5-pm

Cost is $85 and includes (3 person minimum):

5 hours of hands-on instruction

clay

glazes and

2 kiln firings

You will walk away with 2 finished piece!

Sign Up Here!

Pottery for Kids: Make a planter and a small catch-all, or make a mug in this two-session class (3.5 hours total). Come back to paint your piece. $85 total for 2 session classes or $50 total as a 1 session, 2.5 hour class. Reach out to 3stackspottery@gmail.com for more info!