Registration for the Winter Session has ended, except for the 5-week Kids class in February.
- MASKS: The current plan is that we will keep the current policy of masks will be mandatory during class times in class areas, but optional during open studio. This is subject to change as I continue to gather feedback from our instructors and students. People are welcome to continue to mask while in the studio and we will continue to make N95/KN95 masks available for your use.
- We reference both the Whatcom County Data Dashboard as well as the CDC Community Levels Map to determine the masking policy. It is possible the masking policy will change during the class session.
- Use the below information about the Winter classes as a guide for how our classes are generally structured. Please note: Attendance is mandatory for the first 2 classes 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.
- Classes will sell out fast, it is recommended you use Google or Apple Pay to purchase the class to reduce the risk the class sells out while you are entering your information. Just having the class in your cart does not secure your spot - the transaction must be completed.
- I am so sorry we cannot fit in everyone who wants to take a class, but we are at maximum capacity for storage space for work in progress and volume of pieces we can keep up with getting through the kilns.
- Waiting List: Registration for the next session always opens to the current students first, studio grant applicants second, and then to the general public on a first come, first served basis. 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. That being said, we do usually have a few cancellations each session and we contact people who sign up for this sessions waiting list to fill those spots.
- The waiting list for the Winter class session is now closed. To be notified when Spring registration opens, please sign up for our mailing list by clicking here.
Kids Classes
Kids Clay for ages 6-11 - Wednesdays, 5-weeks
$115.00
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Wednesdays 1/11-2/08, 3:00-4:30 PM with Sara Young. During this 5-week class kids ages 6-11 will be introduced to hand-building techniques such as pinch, slab, and coil construction as well as various surface decoration techniques for adding color, pattern, and texture. Your child will have a wonderful time creatively exploring clay while learning new skills and making great friends! All tools and materials included in class fee.
Kids Clay for ages 6-11 - Wednesdays, 5 weeks
$115.00
Wednesdays 2/15-13/15, 3:00-4:30 PM with Sara Young. During this 5-week class kids ages 6-11 will be introduced to hand-building techniques such as pinch, slab, and coil construction as well as various surface decoration techniques for adding color, pattern, and texture. Your child will have a wonderful time creatively exploring clay while learning new skills and making great friends! All tools and materials included in class fee.
Wheel Throwing for Kids ages 11-15 - Thursdays, 10 weeks
$255.00
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Thursdays 1/12-3/16, 4:15 - 5:45 PM with Sara Young. During this 10 week class, kids ages 11-15 will be introduced to basic pottery and wheel throwing. Sara will guide the class through wedging, centering, and forming a pot on the wheel, as well as basic glazing and surface design.
- This class does not include additional practice time - kids will only be able to practice and work on projects during class time.
- Kids will use studio reclaimed clay at the start of the class and once they learn enough to make pieces that can be finished, they will need to purchase a bag of clay. The after tax cost of a 25-lb bag of clay is $33 and includes the cost of glazes and firing fees. Prolific students may go through more than one bag over the 10-week session.
Adult Classes - Beginners & All Level - 10 Weeks
Hand Building - Monday Afternoons, 10 weeks
$375.00
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Mondays 1/09-3/13, 12:30-3:00 PM, 10 weeks with Hilde Schaaf. You 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. All experience levels welcome, including no experience at all.
Sculpture - Thursday evenings, 10 weeks
$375.00
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Thursdays 1/12-3/16, 6:00-8:30 PM with Sara Young. Over the 10-week class, you will follow along on a short, guided project 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 hand build sculptural forms using coils, slabs, and wheel-thrown shapes of clay as building blocks. Discover how to add non-clay materials to ceramic sculpture and mount sculptures to the wall using a variety of attachment methods and devices. All experience levels welcome, including no experience at all. Please bring a sketchbook to use of any size to class.
All Level Throwing - Monday Evenings, 10 weeks
$375.00
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Mondays 1/09-3/13, 6:00-8:30 PM with Kacie Guthrie. Over the 10-week class, adults will learn techniques for throwing such forms as bowls, cups, vases, and others using the pottery wheel as a tool. All experience levels welcome, including no experience at all. Bring your own project ideas or follow along with a guided project led by Kacie.
All Level Throwing - Friday Evenings, 10 weeks
$375.00
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Fridays 1/13-3/17, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM with Finley Rick. Over the 10-week class, adults will learn techniques for throwing such forms as bowls, cups, vases, and others using the pottery wheel as a tool. All experience levels welcome, including no experience at all. Bring your own project ideas or follow along with a guided project led by Finley.
All Level Throwing - Friday Mornings, 10 weeks
$375.00
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Fridays 1/13-3/17, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM with Sara Young. Over the 10-week class, adults will learn techniques for throwing such forms as bowls, cups, vases, and others using the pottery wheel as a tool. All experience levels welcome, including no experience at all. Bring your own project ideas or follow along with a guided project led by Sara.
All Level Throwing - Saturday Mornings, 10 weeks
$375.00
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Saturdays 1/14-3/18, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM with Sara Young. Over the 10-week class, adults will learn techniques for throwing such forms as bowls, cups, vases, and others using the pottery wheel as a tool. All experience levels welcome, including no experience at all. Bring your own project ideas or collaborate with fellow students in this throwing class where anything goes.
Advanced Classes - 5 Weeks
Throwing Next Level: Efficiency, Sunday Afternoons – 5 Weeks
$185.00
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Sundays 1/08-2/05, 3:00-5:30 PM with Jeremy Noet. This is a 5 week skill focused class for those wanting to refine their existing throwing skills. This class will focus on using your clay more efficiently - throwing thinner/taller/wider to make the most out of each ball of clay.
- Minimum Experience: Students must be able to center, open, and pull up walls to an intended shape (make the general shape you are trying to make) most of the time.
Throwing Next Level - Skill Refinement, Sunday Afternoons, 5 weeks
$185.00
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Sundays 2/12-3/12, 3:00-5:30 PM with Margaret Rattle. This is a 5 week skill focused class for those wanting to tweak and refine their existing throwing skills.
- Minimum Experience: Students must have completed at least 1 previous throwing class.
- Maximum Experience: There is no maximum - Margaret will work with each person at whatever level they are already at.