Adult Ceramics
Six Week Sessions
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 supportive and 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!
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Open Studio
Open Studio hours are available to all adult students enrolled in the current Session. Students are allowed unlimited open studio when we are open. Hours will be updated as we move through the session. Studio Hours are to be scheduled in person at the front desk while you are here, or you may call in to be put on the Open Studio schedule. You may show up without notice and if there is a class happening you can do open studio downstairs. We have 25 wheels between the adult studio space and the members space so if you are enrolled in a class you should always have open studio space.
Current Open Studio Hours: Sunday: 11:00AM-3:30PM
Monday: 11:00AM-9:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM-9:00PM
Wednesday: 11:00AM-9:00PM
Thursday: 11:00AM-9:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM-8:30PM
Saturday: 9:30Am-2PM
Give it a Spin! - One time Classes
GIVE IT A SPIN DAYS: Saturdays 4:00-6:00 (click below to see available 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 at the pottery wheel and some hand-building techniques. Your instructor will trim and glaze your work with a color of your choice, and we will finish off your pottery with firing and glazing. You will be notified when your work is ready to be picked up (approximately three weeks). All materials (clay, tools, glazes, and firings) are provided and included in the price, $85.00. 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.