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 and Raku if weather permits.
All classes include one 25lb bag of clay, other supplies, use of studio tools, glazes and firings. Studio equipment includes Slab roller, Wheels, wedging table, access to many slump molds and hump molds, Extruder and more. 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.
Classes need 5 people registered in order to run.
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 and Raku if weather permits.
All classes include one 25lb bag of clay, other supplies, use of studio tools, glazes and firings. Studio equipment includes Slab roller, Wheels, wedging table, access to many slump molds and hump molds, Extruder and more. 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.
Classes need 5 people registered in order to run.
Six Week Class Schedule for School Year 2022 - 2023
Session I: September 18, 2022 to October 29, 2022
Session II: October 30, 2022 to December 17, 2022
*no classes the week of Nov 20-26, 2022
Session III: January 8, 2023 to February 18, 2023
Session IV: February 19, 2023 to April 1, 2023
Session V: April 16, 2023 to May 27, 2023
* It is not necessary to take the previous sessions in order to sign up for the current session.
Session I: September 18, 2022 to October 29, 2022
Session II: October 30, 2022 to December 17, 2022
*no classes the week of Nov 20-26, 2022
Session III: January 8, 2023 to February 18, 2023
Session IV: February 19, 2023 to April 1, 2023
Session V: April 16, 2023 to May 27, 2023
* It is not necessary to take the previous sessions in order to sign up for the current session.
Session IV seats will be posted on Feb 1st.
If the day you are looking for is sold out please call for the waitlist because we do get people that cancel before class starts
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.
**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 10:30-12:30pm Tuesdays 1:30-3:30pm Wednesdays 1:30-3:30pm Thursdays 2:00-4:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm Fridays 4:30-6:30pm or 6:30-8:30pm Saturdays 12-2pm |
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Monthly Membership at OAS
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP IS NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME DUE TO FULL CLASSES.
Open Arts Studio offers monthly membership for adults who have experience with the clay medium and prefer to work on their own without teacher guidance. Membership includes a one month use of studio and equipment during open studio hours, use of glazes are permitted with instructor approval, storage space and firing of 15 10”x10”x10” or equivalent. Oregon White clay is available for purchase at $15 bag. Monthly membership allows for 20 hours of facility time during open studio times. All open studio time should be scheduled with the front desk.
Please call or email about availability, openartsstudio@openartsstudio.com or 253-272-9033
$PRICE TBD
SESSION CERAMICS CLASSES ARE FULL, NO MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED AT THIS TIME AS THE STUDIO IS AT CAPACITY/STUDENTS. Please call or email if you'd like to be put on a monthly membership waitlist or call back list. openartsstudio@openartsstudio.com
Open Arts Studio offers monthly membership for adults who have experience with the clay medium and prefer to work on their own without teacher guidance. Membership includes a one month use of studio and equipment during open studio hours, use of glazes are permitted with instructor approval, storage space and firing of 15 10”x10”x10” or equivalent. Oregon White clay is available for purchase at $15 bag. Monthly membership allows for 20 hours of facility time during open studio times. All open studio time should be scheduled with the front desk.
Please call or email about availability, openartsstudio@openartsstudio.com or 253-272-9033
$PRICE TBD
SESSION CERAMICS CLASSES ARE FULL, NO MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED AT THIS TIME AS THE STUDIO IS AT CAPACITY/STUDENTS. Please call or email if you'd like to be put on a monthly membership waitlist or call back list. openartsstudio@openartsstudio.com
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Give it a Spin! - One Time Pottery Class - $75 GIVE IT A SPIN DATES: 12/2 at 6-8:30pm (Friday) 12/4 at 5-7:30pm (Sunday) 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 5 students. |
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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
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
