Ceramics

Session Dates:

Spring: March 3 - April 26 (8 weeks)
Late Spring: April 28 - May 24 (4 weeks)
Fall: October 13 - December 13 (8 weeks)
Winter: January 5 - February 28, 2026 (8 weeks)

Mondays

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  • Mondays

Days & Times:

Mondays, 1pm-4pm

Level:

Beginner to Intermediate

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio E

Instructor:

Barbara Powell View Bio

Learn a variety of handbuilding construction techniques; pinch pots, coil, and slab construction. Create decorative pieces, functional pieces, representations, or abstract sculptures. Students will finish projects using a variety of glazing methods.

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Fall: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 12/01, 12/08

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Winter: Members Only $480

Class Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 12/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18

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Days & Times:

Mondays, 9am - 12pm

Level:

Beginning to Intermediate

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio D

Instructor:

Barbara Powell View Bio

Beginner Level: Class will cover the basic skills required for wheel throwing including; wedging, centering, opening, pulling and design considerations. Beginning potters will be given significant individual attention.

Intermediate Level: Class will cover more advanced techniques including; how to throw large, adding design elements, finishing forms and altering. Students will be given sufficient guidance to explore new techniques.
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Fall: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 12/01, 12/08

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Winter: Members Only $480

Class Dates: 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18

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Days & Times:

Mondays, 6-9pm

Level:

Beginner to Intermediate

Location:

395 Seabrook Dr. Studio D

Instructor:

Ronald Shaw View Bio

This class will introduce you to the fundamental skills necessary to center clay and produce beginning to intermediate pottery forms such as cups, mugs, bowls, plates, cylinders, and vases.  Learn about the balance between aesthetic and utilitarian concerns with this in depth and fun wheel throwing class.

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Fall: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 12/01, 12/08

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Winter: Members Only $480

Class Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18

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Tuesdays

Days & Times:

Tuesdays, 1pm - 4pm

Level:

Beginner - All

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio E

Instructor:

Zoe Lowenthal View Bio
Through demonstrations and individualized instruction, students will learn the foundations of handbuilding by creating a pinch pot, a coil vase, and a slab-built vessel. Students will also learn about the stages of clay, attaching techniques, clay safety, proper storage methods, and concept development/sketching. This class will give students a comprehensive overview of the basics of sculpting with clay and the ideas central to creating compelling three-dimensional vessels and sculptures. No previous clay experience is required.
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Fall: Members Only: $265

Class Dates: 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9

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Days & Times:

Tuesdays, 6pm - 9pm

Level:

Beginning to Intermediate

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio D

Instructor:

Ronald Shaw View Bio

This class will introduce you to the fundamental skills necessary to center clay and produce beginning to intermediate pottery forms such as cups, mugs, bowls, plates, cylinders, and vases.  Learn about the balance between aesthetic and utilitarian concerns with this in-depth and fun wheel throwing class.

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Fall: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18, 12/02, 12/09

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Winter: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19

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Days & Times:

Tuesdays, 9am-12pm

Level:

Intermediate to Advanced

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio F

Instructor:

Amalia Mermingas View Bio

This class will delve into the realm of handbuilt vessels, with an emphasis on coil, slab, and surface decoration. We will build conventional forms (amphoras, moon jars, bottles) on a large scale. Decorative planters, mugs, and platters will also be covered. Students will build a personal visual vocabulary to develop works in a series. Some basic clay experience is preferred. Class provides 25lbs of clay.

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Fall: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18, 12/02, 12/09

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19

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Days & Times:

Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm

Level:

Intermediate to Advanced

Location:

395 Seabrook Rd. Studio D

Instructor:

Chad Steve View Bio

This class continues the journey into wheel-formed pottery. This hands-on class includes wheel and glaze demonstrations, critiques, kiln-loading. Types of vessel construction covered in this class include lidded forms, pouring vessels, handles, and large forms. As well as glaze application and firing techniques.

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Fall: Members Only $480

Class Dates: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18, 12/02, 12/09

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Winter: Members Only $480

Class Dates: 01/06, 01/13, 01/20, 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19

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Days & Times:

Tuesdays, 9am-12pm

Level:

Intermediate to Advanced

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio F

Instructor:

Amalia Mermingas View Bio

This class will focus on Handbuilding with an emphasis on coil building and surface decoration. The students will explore building on a larger “monumental” scale, and develop their own visual narratives in clay. Each student will learn how to embellish the surface of their sculptures with colored slips, underglazes, sgraffito, and even painting. Some basic clay experience is preferred. Class provides 25lbs of clay.

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Winter: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 01/06, 01/13, 01/20, 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24

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Wednesdays

Days & Times:

Wednesdays, 9am - 12pm

Level:

Advanced

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio D

Instructor:

Chad Steve View Bio

This hands-on class includes pottery wheel and glaze demonstrations, critiques, slip application, kiln-loading, and firing. Types of vessel construction covered in this class include platters, jars, pouring vessels, and other large forms and beyond.

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Fall: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 12/03, 12/10

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Winter: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20

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Days & Times:

Wednesdays, 6-9pm

Level:

Beginner to Intermediate

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio D

Instructor:

Ronald Shaw View Bio

This class will introduce you to the fundamental skills necessary to center clay and produce beginning to intermediate pottery forms such as cups, mugs, bowls, plates, cylinders, and vases. Learn about the balance between aesthetic and utilitarian concerns with this in depth and fun wheel throwing class.

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Fall: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 12/03, 12/10

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Winter: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20

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Days & Times:

Wednesdays, 6-9pm

Level:

Beginner to Intermediate

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio E

Instructor:

Amalia Mermingas View Bio

The clay is your oyster! In this introductory Handbuilding class, students will embrace taking risks as they bring imagination and whimsy to everyday objects such as mugs, baskets, plates, and more! Coil, slab, and pinch methods will be covered, as well as decorative surface techniques. No handbuilding experience necessary.

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Fall: Members Only $480

Class Dates: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 12/03, 12/10

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Winter: Members Only $480

Class Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20

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Thursdays

Days & Times:

Thursdays, 5pm - 8pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio D

Instructor:

Courtney Page View Bio

This course will introduce the fundamental skills necessary to explore the potter’s wheel and produce vessels such as bowls, cylinders, mugs, plates and vases. Each student will become familiar with the ceramic facility. Learn about the balance between form and function. Also, this class will cover the finishing and glazing of each piece. 25lbs of clay included.

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Winter: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21

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Days & Times:

Thursdays, 1pm-4pm

Level:

Intermediate to Advanced

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio F

Instructor:

Caroline Duran View Bio

This class will explore the process of sculpting a realistic animal portrait by utilizing reference photos. Reference photos are the responsibility of each student, either a pet or perspective animal image. The instuctor will offer an approach to animal portraiture that focuses on anatomical structure, proportion, and capturing the individuality of each animal.

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Fall: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11

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Days & Times:

Thursdays, 1-4pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio F

Instructor:

Caroline Duran View Bio

Learn how to create a sculpture that speak volumes! Sculptures may be based on people, animals, or imaginative characters. Skills that will be explored include solid/hollow building styles, modeling features, and glaze/underglaze best practices. This class is accessible for all experience levels from beginner to advanced!

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Winter, Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21

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Fridays

Days & Times:

Fridays, 1pm - 4pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio E

Instructor:

Caroline Duran View Bio
During this class, students will learn how to create functional hand-built vessels that feature your favorite furry friends! Techniques that will be explored include building with slabs, additive relief methods, and subtractive carving methods. Surfacing principles that will be discussed include functional vs. decorative surfaces, the importance of  transparency/opacity, best practices of glazing/underglazing, cone numbers and firing, and the use of oxides/stains/washes to highlight texture. Test tiles are highly encouraged for experimentation with various surface methods. Students will aim to execute 2-3 finished vessels to be fired and glazed within the session. No hand-building or sculpting experience required, all levels welcome!
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Fall: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5

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Days & Times:

Fridays, 1-4pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio F

Instructor:

Caroline Duran View Bio

Learn how to create eye-catching vessels with character and personality! Basic hand-building techniques (slab, coil, pinch) and glaze/underglaze best practices will be reviewed. Students may explore various themes such as decorative vs. functional vessels, sculptural additions, color, and pattern. This class is accessible for all experience levels from beginner to advanced!

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Winter, Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

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Days & Times:

Fridays, 1-4pm

Level:

Beginner to Intermediate

Location:

395 Seabrook Road - Studio D

Instructor:

Christopher Eliades View Bio

This hands-on class includes pottery wheel and glaze demonstrations. Types of vessel construction covered in this class include platters, jars, pouring vessels, other large forms, and beyond. Intermediate students are encouraged to push themselves by advance techniques such as darting and altering forms.

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Fall: Members Only: $480

Class Dates: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18, 12/02, 12/09

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Winter: Members Only $480

Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

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Spring: Members Only, $480

Class Dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24

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Late Spring: Members Only, $250

Class Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

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Saturdays

No classes are currently scheduled for this day.