Register for Spring I Classes Now!

Spring I classes begin March 2 and run for six weeks. Each class meets once a week and follows a structure of four weeks focused on either throwing or hand-building, followed by two weeks dedicated to glazing. We offer: Intro Wheel 1 and Wheel 2; Beginner and intermediate Hand Building; Intermediate and Advanced throwing (Tuesday evenings with Jack; Monday nights with Meg); Tween and teen classes (Tuesday afternoons); and Homeschool classes (Friday mornings; receipts available for Step Up). Classes are mixed-level so returning students can continue to build skills alongside newer participants. Beginners are warmly welcome.

*Adult Classes are 18+

Scholarship Applications available for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals

Intro to Wheel 1 - 6 weeks

Have you always wanted to learn to throw on the potter’s wheel? This class requires no previous throwing experience. It is taught in a small setting with plenty of one on one instruction time. Your class fee includes all instruction, use of equipment, clay, tools, glaze, and all firings costs.

Price $300 per person

Monday Evenings WITH Clara

7:30 - 9:30 pm — March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 6th

TUESDAY MORNINGS WITH Claire

10 - 12 pm — March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, April 7th

WEDNESDAY Afternoon with Jack

5 - 7 pm — March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS with Jenn

7:30 - 9:30 pm — March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th

Thursday Nights WITH Meghan

5 - 7 pm — March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th

Thursday NIGHTS WITH TBD

7:30 - 9:30 pm — March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th

Sunday Afternoons with clara

11 - 1 pm — March 8th, 15th, 22, 29th, April 5th, 12th

Sunday AFternoons with Sophia

2 - 4 pm — March 8th, 15th, 22, 29th, April 5th, 12th

INTRO TO WHEEL II THROWING: 6 SESSIONS

Taken a class or two but not quite ready for intermediate? If you’ve learned how to center this six week class is designed to help you navigate a myriad of throwing skills and creative processes necessary to continue your wheel throwing adventures! We will focus on gaining height, balance, wall and foot thickness, tool proficiency and begin to explore the complexities of form and function.

Price $300 per person

WEdnesday mornings WITH Meg

10 - 12 pm — March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th

Wednesday Nights WITH Jenn

7:30 - 9:30 pm — March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th

Intermediate WHEEL THROWING: 6 SESSIONS

In this upcoming class, you will have the opportunity to build on and enhance the foundational skills acquired in both the Wheel 1 and Wheel 2 courses. It is not uncommon for some students to repeat the Wheel 2 course about 2 to 3 times before confidently progressing to this advanced section, depending on their individual skill level and comfort with the techniques. Throughout this course, you will learn to create new and different forms while further refining your throwing techniques, enabling you to expand your pottery-making abilities.

All intermediate sections are 2.5 hrs long!

Price $325 per person

Monday Evenings with MeghaN

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4:30 - 7 pm— March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 6th

TUESDAY Evenings Advanced Wheel WITH Jack

Barware

Shots, shots, shots! Learn how to make whiskey sippers, shot glasses, juicers, and jugs!

6:30 - 9 pm — March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, April 7th

Hand Building - 6 weeks

This engaging class will explore a variety of introductory techniques specifically designed for handbuilding functional objects and requires absolutely no previous clay experience whatsoever. During the course, you will have the opportunity to learn essential methods such as coiling, pinching, and slab building in a small, supportive class setting that encourages individual creativity. Your class fee includes all necessary instruction, access to equipment, clay, specialized tools, glaze, and coverage for all firings costs, ensuring a comprehensive and fulfilling experience.

THURSDAY MORNINGS Intermediate Hand building WITH MEGHAN

10 - 1 pm — March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th

Sunday AFternoons with Sara

2 - 4 pm — March 8th, 15th, 22, 29th, April 5th, 12th

Kids + Teens: 6 weeks

While all other courses are 18+, these respective classes are the perfect opportunity for teens (11-18 yr olds) and kids (5-10 year olds) to start their love of pottery! Students will have the opportunity to work on both the wheel and learn to hand build during these 1 hour and 15 minute classes. Students may repeat courses as many times as they like to continue developing their skills as classes are customized towards students’ interests.

Price $255 per person

Teens on TUESDAY Afternoons WITH Jack

• 4:30 pm - 5:45pm — March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, April 7th

Gainesville Homeschool on Friday Mornings WITH Abbey

• 10 - 11:15 am — March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th