Six Week Session Classes

Our adult pottery course covers all the basic techniques on the wheel and hand building such as coiling, slab methods, thrown pots and sculpting in clay. Various decorative techniques, including sgraffito, slip-painting, under glazing and glazing are taught. The course concentrates on three-dimensional art – sculpture and pot-making, with an emphasis on technical skills development and artistic exploration. Classes are designed to be relaxing and fun, without the pressure of academic qualifications, but with all the support and educational guidance needed to develop good work and gain skills and experience with clay. Students are encouraged to experiment and to develop their own styles and techniques. For those with experience in ceramics, we can expand and develop your skills, sharing hints and tips for throwing or glazing and experimenting with new materials – paper clay, porcelain, engobes and on-glaze enamels. Whatever your prior level of experience is Open Arts aims to tailor the course to your needs.
All classes include one 25lb bag of clay, other supplies, use of studio tools, glazes and firings. Studio equipment includes Slab roller, 8 Wheels, wedging table, access to many slump molds and hump molds, Extruder and more.
Classes need 4 people registered in order to run.
All classes include one 25lb bag of clay, other supplies, use of studio tools, glazes and firings. Studio equipment includes Slab roller, 8 Wheels, wedging table, access to many slump molds and hump molds, Extruder and more.
Classes need 4 people registered in order to run.
Six Week Class Schedule for School Year 2020 - 2021
Session I: September 20, 2020 to October 31, 2020
Session II: November 1, 2020 to December 19, 2020 (no classes Nov 22-28)
Session III: January 10, 2021 to February 21, 2021
Session IV: February 21, 2021 to April 3, 2021
Session V: April 18, 2021 to May 29, 2021
Summer 1: June 13, 2021 - July 22, 2021
Summer 2: July 25, 2021 - September 2, 2021
* It is not necessary to take the previous sessions in order to register for the current session.
Session V
Summer 1
Summer 2
Give It A Spin! - One Time Adult Pottery Class
Come on into the studio and try your hand out on the pottery wheel and some hand building techniques. We can cater the class to your specific interest, giving the option to focus your time mastering the wheel only or introducing some hand building methods as well. You get to choose a glaze color at the end of class and we finish off your pottery with firing and glazing. You will be notified when your work is ready to be picked up (approximately two or three weeks). All materials (clay, tools, glazes, and firings) are provided and included in the price. Join us in this great opportunity to give it a spin!
Classes are currently being scheduled as a private class for a group of 4 to 8 students or we can fit you into one of our 6 week classes time slots for one day. This will be upon space availability in the classes currently running.
*We run classes with a minimum of 4 students
Do you have a group you would like to bring in for a one time class?
Please call or email for private class with more time options:
openartsstudio@openartsstudio.com or 253-272-9033
Classes are currently being scheduled as a private class for a group of 4 to 8 students or we can fit you into one of our 6 week classes time slots for one day. This will be upon space availability in the classes currently running.
*We run classes with a minimum of 4 students
Do you have a group you would like to bring in for a one time class?
Please call or email for private class with more time options:
openartsstudio@openartsstudio.com or 253-272-9033
Monthly Mambership & Open Studio
Open Arts Studio offers monthly membership for adults who have experience with the clay medium and prefer to work on their own with out teacher guidance. Membership includes a one month use of studio and equipment during open hours (outside of class time), use of glazes, storage space and firing of 15 10”x10”x10” or equivalent.
Pease call or email about availbable studio space. $100 per month or $12 per hour option |
Current Pottery Open Studio Hours through April 3, 2021
Sunday - 2pm to 5pm Monday - 10am to 3:45pm Tuesday - 1:15pm to 3:45pm Wednesday - 1:15pm to 3:45pm Thursday - 2pm to 6pm Friday - 1pm to 9pm Saturday - 12:15pm to 2:15pm Please Email or Call to sign up for a time slot as we are only allowing 8 people at a time for studio use. *All Open Hours are subject to change due to class schedules |