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. Various decorative techniques, including sgraffito, slip-painting, under glazing and glazing are also 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, yet with all the supported educational guidance needed to develop good work and gain skills. 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 enhance your skills. Classes run for six weeks and follow a work flow pattern:
WK 1 wheel throw and hand build
WK 2 trimming, throwing/hand building
WK 3 glaze bisque pieces
WK 4 throwing mugs and other shapes
WK 5 trimming, handles and spouts, slip décor, etching and under glazing
WK 6 final glazing.
All classes include one 25lb bag of clay, studio equipment, glazes and firings. Studio equipment includes Slab roller, Wheels, wedging table, access to many slump molds and hump molds, Extruder and more. We recommend purchasing your own tool kit
Open Studio hours are available to students that would like more time with their pieces and is included in the class price. There is more information about Open Studio Hours below.
WK 1 wheel throw and hand build
WK 2 trimming, throwing/hand building
WK 3 glaze bisque pieces
WK 4 throwing mugs and other shapes
WK 5 trimming, handles and spouts, slip décor, etching and under glazing
WK 6 final glazing.
All classes include one 25lb bag of clay, studio equipment, glazes and firings. Studio equipment includes Slab roller, Wheels, wedging table, access to many slump molds and hump molds, Extruder and more. We recommend purchasing your own tool kit
Open Studio hours are available to students that would like more time with their pieces and is included in the class price. There is more information about Open Studio Hours below.
Six Week Class Schedule for School Year 2023-2024
Session I: September 17, 2023 to October 28, 2023
Session II: October 29, 2023 to December 16, 2023
*no classes the week of Nov 19-25, 2023
Session III: January 7, 2024 to February 17, 2024
Session IV: February 18, 2024 to March 30, 2024
Session V: April 7, 2024 to May 18, 2024
* It is not necessary to take the previous sessions in order to sign up for the current session.
Session I: September 17, 2023 to October 28, 2023
Session II: October 29, 2023 to December 16, 2023
*no classes the week of Nov 19-25, 2023
Session III: January 7, 2024 to February 17, 2024
Session IV: February 18, 2024 to March 30, 2024
Session V: April 7, 2024 to May 18, 2024
* It is not necessary to take the previous sessions in order to sign up for the current session.
Session II night classes will open for registration on October 15th
daytime and Saturday open now!
If the day you are looking for is sold out please call to be added to the waitlist because we do get people that cancel before class starts.
If you are someone just looking to hand build with clay and not use a pottery wheel please call because I have space in all classes for hand-building.
daytime and Saturday open now!
If the day you are looking for is sold out please call to be added to the waitlist because we do get people that cancel before class starts.
If you are someone just looking to hand build with clay and not use a pottery wheel please call because I have space in all classes for hand-building.
Pottery Pick Up Policy:
Due to limited storage space and the awareness of other students we can only hold onto ceramic pieces (in progress or completed) for 2 weeks after class ends. The studio will attempt a courtesy reminder call during that time.
Open Studio at OAS
Open Studio hours are available to all adult students enrolled in the current Session. Students are allowed 2 hours of studio hours per week. Studio hours do not accumulate over the session - it's a use it or loose it extra that we cannot guarantee based on current staffing and large class sizes. Hours will be updated as we move through the session. Studio Hours are to be scheduled in person with the front desk while you are here or you may call in to be put on the Open Studio schedule. It is not an option to add more studio hours to make up a missed class.
**Please do not show up early because the instructor is wrapping up a class that has just ended**
**Please do not show up early because the instructor is wrapping up a class that has just ended**
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Current Pottery Open Studio Hours
Mondays 1:30-3:30 or 4:00-6:00 Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 (Not available on 10/4/23) Thursdays 1:30-3:30 Fridays 4:30-6:30 or 6:30-8:30 Saturdays 9:30-11:30 or 11:30-1:30 Sunday |
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Give it a Spin! - One Time Pottery Class - $75 GIVE IT A SPIN DATES: If you have 4 or more people we will schedule a private in the summer on weekends only. Come on into the studio and try your hand out on the pottery wheel and some hand building techniques. Your instructor will glaze your work with a color of your choice, as we finish off your pottery with firing and glazing. You will be notified when your work is ready to be picked up (approximately three to four weeks). All materials (clay, tools, glazes, and firings) are provided and included in the price, $75.00. Join us in this great opportunity to give it a spin! To schedule a date with us please call the studio at 253-272-9033, payment holds your seat. *We run classes with a minimum of 4 students. Private Classes/Parties
Private pottery and ceramics studio classes/parties are available starting at $380 for up to 6 people, $60 for each additional person with a maximum of 9. Private parties run for 2.5 hours and can be scheduled directy with the studio manager. Please call or email the studio for availability, openartsstudio@openartsstudio.com or 253-272-9033 |
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