The below details provide information about the Summer Class Session that will run from 7/7 through 8/30.
Waiting List: Registration always opens to the current students and studio grant applicants first, and then to the general public.
MASKS: Masks are optional both during classes and open studio. People are welcome to continue to mask while in the studio and we will continue to make N95/KN95 masks available for your use.
Kids Classes: Kids classes are not part of the raffle system - registration for summer kids classes is closed, but will be updated in July for the Fall classes.
- The raffle is now Closed - the raffle for Fall classes will open in late July.
- We are leaving the details for the Summer classes posted here so that you can see what the standard offerings are and the program details.
- This sessions is only 8-weeks to fit between 4th of July and Labor Day holidays. We will return to a 10-week session for the Fall classes.
Waiting List: Registration always opens to the current students and studio grant applicants first, and then to the general public.
- We do not keep a waiting list that gets advance access to register.
- If you signed up for the class waiting list in the past, that was only applicable for if a spot opened up for that class session - we start fresh each session.
- Now that we have switched to a raffle registration process, we use the raffle list as the waiting list for the current session.
- To be notified when registrations will open for future sessions, please join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
MASKS: Masks are optional both during classes and open studio. People are welcome to continue to mask while in the studio and we will continue to make N95/KN95 masks available for your use.
Kids Classes: Kids classes are not part of the raffle system - registration for summer kids classes is closed, but will be updated in July for the Fall classes.
Summer 2023 Class Schedule:
8-week adult classes, cost is $300 + $43 for the first 25-lb bag of clay. First week of classes starts Fri 7/7, last class ends Wed 8/30. Attendance is mandatory for the first 2 class sessions if you are new to the studio. There is so much foundational information conveyed in the 1st 2 classes that all remaining classes build on, it is really difficult to catch up.
Hand Building (10 students per class):
Students will learn techniques for throwing such forms as bowls, cups, vases, and others using the pottery wheel as a tool. Bring your own project ideas or follow along with a guided project led by your instructor.
- Classes are for all experience levels, including no experience at all:
Details for all adult classes: This information is not applicable for the kids or teen classes.
8-week adult classes, cost is $300 + $43 for the first 25-lb bag of clay. First week of classes starts Fri 7/7, last class ends Wed 8/30. Attendance is mandatory for the first 2 class sessions if you are new to the studio. There is so much foundational information conveyed in the 1st 2 classes that all remaining classes build on, it is really difficult to catch up.
Hand Building (10 students per class):
- Hand building with Hilde Schaaf: Mondays 12:30-3PM, 7/10-8/28 – all experience levels, including no experience at all. Students will follow along on guided projects at the start of each class to learn the foundational skills that you can then apply to your own project ideas. You will learn how to use the extruder and slab roller to create a variety of shapes and forms to use as building blocks for your creations. You will also learn a variety of hand building techniques including slab, coil, or pinching to create functional or sculptural pieces. This class will also include the option to learn how to use the potters wheel as a tool to finish hand built projects. Please note, this will NOT include traditional wheel throwing lessons.
Students will learn techniques for throwing such forms as bowls, cups, vases, and others using the pottery wheel as a tool. Bring your own project ideas or follow along with a guided project led by your instructor.
- Classes are for all experience levels, including no experience at all:
- Saturday 10AM-12:30PM, 7/8-8/26 – All levels wheel with Sara Young
- Mondays 6:00-8:30PM, 7/10 - 8/28 – All levels wheel with Finley Rick
- Wednesdays 12:30-3PM, 7/12-8/30 – All levels wheel with Sara Young
- Wednesdays 6:00-8:30PM, 7/12-8/30 – All levels wheel with Finley Rick
- Thursdays 6:00-8:30PM, 7/13-8/31 – All levels wheel with Finley Rick
Details for all adult classes: This information is not applicable for the kids or teen classes.
- 8-week class, 2.5 hours per class - total instruction time 20 hours, ages 16+. Cost includes access to 70 hours per week of open studio practice time.
- Attendance is mandatory for the first 2 class sessions if you are new to the studio. There is so much foundational information conveyed in the 1st 2 classes that all remaining classes build on, it is really difficult to catch up.
- Make-Up Classes: After the 2nd class, students may make up a missed class by attending one day of another class during the same session. Refunds are not provided for missed classes.
- Dress for a mess and bring an old towel. Communal aprons are not available, but you are welcome to bring your own.
- Beginners are welcome to use the studio tools to start with to ensure this is a hobby you want to commit to. At some point you will want to start investing in your own tools, which you can purchase at Burnish or at a number of online retailers. If you have tools already you are encouraged to bring them.
- Clay is sold separately; it is not included in the class fee so that you only pay for the amount of clay and firings you actually use. Bags of clay are $42.27 for 25lbs of the clay we typically use for throwing classes, which includes the cost for bisque and glaze firings, access to use the studio glazes and slips, and sales tax.
- Materials costs and availability continue to be volatile - there is a good chance clay prices will increase this summer. While we keep costs as low as we can for you, we do have to pass on price increases when they happen.
- Cash/Check Payment Discount: If you purchase tools or clay in the studio with cash or a check you will receive a 3% discount at the register.
- All adult students are encouraged to use open studio time to practice and make work. No appointment needed for open studio, come in whenever you can for as short or as long as you want.
- Some open studio hours overlap with class times. You are welcome to use the opposite side of the studio during those times. For example, the wheels will be available to use while the Hand Building class is happening on the other side of the space, but the glazing area and adjacent tables cannot be used during hand building or kids classes.
- Open studio hours are not the same as the Retail Hours listed online. Open studio hours during the Summer class sessions will be:
- Monday-Thursday: 10AM-9PM
- Friday: 10AM-6PM
- Saturdays: 8AM-6PM
- Sundays: 12PM-6PM