Discover the art of handbuilding in clay in this interactive, step-by-step class with John Reinking. You’ll learn to create three-dimensional forms while exploring how to add texture, surface design, and glaze to make your pieces come alive. Weekly demonstrations guide beginners through techniques, while more experienced students are introduced to advanced methods to enhance their skills. This class fosters individual expression, creativity, and success with each project.

Tuition includes the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations.

Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Non-member price: $460

Member price: $435

Explore the full range of clay techniques with John Reinking in this hands-on class. Learn both wheel throwing and handbuilding step by step, while experimenting with surface design, texture, and glazes. Weekly demonstrations guide beginners, and more experienced students are introduced to advanced techniques to expand their skills. This class encourages individual expression, creativity, and the joy of bringing your ideas to life in clay. 

Tuition is all-inclusive and covers the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations.

Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Non Member Price: $460

Member Price: $435

Students will explore a variety of techniques and concepts in ceramic sculpture, including reductive carving, relief carving, coil building, and slab building. We’ll work with both representational subjects—such as the figure and the natural world—and abstract approaches that encourage personal expression. Throughout the class, students will have the opportunity to experiment with different finishing methods, including oxidation and reduction firing, as well as cold finishing techniques, giving each piece its own unique character. This is a hands-on, creative environment where exploration and individual artistic growth are encouraged.

Tuition includes the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations.

Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Non-member price: $460

Member price: $435

Students will learn the history, contemporary aspects, and influences of Raku. They will utilize basic hand-building and throwing to create work that will then be fired in our Raku kiln. This hands-on firing technique, in which ceramic pieces are taken out of the kiln, glowing hot, and placed into an oxygen-reduced atmosphere, is one way to achieve vibrant, sparkling colors in raku ware.

Please note: Classes are held at The Center on Wednesdays. Firing will occur in collaboration with The Kiln Yard.

Tuition includes the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations.

Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Non-member price: $465

Member price: $440

This beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to dive into the world of clay. Students will start with basic throwing techniques and progress at their own pace. Students will work with stoneware and fire their creations in an electric kiln to cone 6, making them microwave and dishwasher-safe. With demonstrations, hands-on support, and plenty of encouragement, each session is a chance to experiment, play, and discover the joy of pottery.

Tuition includes the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations.

Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Non-member price: $460

Member price: $435

Get ready to get a little messy in the ceramics studio! Join Kaileen Campbell for an evening of creating in the pottery studio. She will guide you through the handbuilding process and offer options for decorating your piece.

Participants will choose their glaze, and we will handle the firing and finishing for you. Finished pieces can be picked up approximately two weeks after the event. Light refreshments will be available.

Remember to wear or change into clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Adults only, 18+.

Non member tuition: $95

Member tuition: $70