Refund and cancellation policy:
If you are unable to attend class, you can change to another class (if available) up to 3 days before class. There are no refunds. You are also welcome to gift your class to another person. Please note you can only change to another class once. There are no refunds or rescheduling for no-shows.
Handbuilding with Clay: À La Carte
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM,
April 8- May 13
Instructor: Whitney Smith
Explore the art of handbuilding with clay in this flexible, à la carte class series!
Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced potter, you can join for just one class or commit to multiple classes to deepen your skills and creativity. Each class will focus on a different handbuilding technique while guiding you through a unique project. Perfect for those who are interested in making pottery and need scheduling flexibility.
The more classes you take, the more you save! Love all six classes? Sign up for the full series and enjoy unlimited access to our open studio hours—plus, we’ll include a bag of clay so you can practice as much as you like! You must use a coupon code at checkout to get your discount when you purchase 2 or more classes:
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1 class : $90
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2 classes $165 coupon code : 2ALACARTE (save $15)
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3 classes $240 coupon code : 3ALACARTE (save $30)
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4 classes $300 coupon code : 4ALACARTE (save $60)
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5 classes $350 coupon code : 5ALACARTE (save $100)
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6 classes $375 coupon code : 6ALACARTE (save $165)
Follow along with the featured pottery project or use the instructor’s technique as a springboard for your own creative ideas! The instructor is there to guide and support you every step of the way.
Each 3 hour class includes:
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Clay, glaze, and access to studio colored slips
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Bring your own tools or borrow a kit from us
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2 hours of open studio time (must use within 7 days of your class).
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Glaze instruction and support (must be scheduled).
WEEK 1: April 8
Dish it Out: Pinching small shaped dishes for the table, from olive boats to nut bowls.
WEEK 2: April 15
Basket Case: learn how to coil clay to create a handled pot for storage and display.
WEEK 3: April 22
Put a Lid On It: Play with sheets of clay and create a lidded vessel for storing and stashing. Garlic keeper, sugar bowl
WEEK 4: April 29
Pitcher Perfect: Beautifully functional ceramic pitcher for pouring. Whether you like a farmhouse pitcher or a simple creamer, we will play with pinching and coiling to make our dream pitcher.
WEEK 5: May 6
Berry Beautiful Bowls: Make a charming ceramic berry bowl perfect for rinsing and serving your favorite fruits.
WEEK 6: May 13
Full Bloom: Design a flat sided vase for the windowsill or wall and give your flowers a place to shine.