Want to elevate the surface of your pots? In this 8-week wheel-throwing class, you'll explore how surface design can deepen the visual and narrative impact of your ceramic work. We'll dive into techniques like sgraffito, mishima, underglaze painting, and more to approach the pot as both functional object and storytelling canvas. This class is beginner-friendly and includes instruction in the core skills of wheel throwing with projects focused on creating cups, bowls, and plates. For returning students, it's a perfect opportunity to strengthen your throwing ability while pushing your creative boundaries through surface experimentation! Whether you're new to clay or looking to add depth and meaning to your forms, come ready to get messy, get thoughtful, and give your pots a voice!

Embark on an exciting journey through art history! Each week, our youngest time travelers will explore the unique styles of iconic artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Frida Kahlo. Through hands-on projects, students will learn art basics—color, shape, line, and texture—while discovering different ways to express themselves. By the end of the course, they’ll have their own collection of colorful, imaginative artworks inspired by these art legends.

There will be no class Jan 19th or Feb 16th

This 8 week guided advanced course is designed for students that are looking to dive deeper in their ceramic knowledge. Wherever your creativity leads you, there is something for everyone in this class. Whether you want to create large-scale work, make a teapot, or try something you have never tried before, instructor-led demonstrations will explore these projects and more! Prior experience required. Aprons are highly recommended.

This is for a Handbuilding space. There will be no class held Feb 17

This 8 week guided advanced course is designed for students that are looking to dive deeper in their ceramic knowledge. Wherever your creativity leads you, there is something for everyone in this class. Whether you want to create large-scale work, make a teapot, or try something you have never tried before, instructor-led demonstrations will explore these projects and more! Prior experience required. Aprons are highly recommended.

This is for a WHEEL space. There will be no class held Feb 17

Wheel-y fun is a 8 week class that will teach you the basics of pottery including centering the clay, opening, pulling up walls, trimming, firing, and glazing.

There will be no Class on Feb 17

Whether you are new to the wheel or experienced in clay, this 2 hr long class will give you the space an guidance you need to explore shape, design, glaze, and function on the wheel. Come with ideas of your own or follow along in an instructor led project. New students will learn to wedge, center, throw, trim, and glaze. Experienced students will be encouraged to explore challenging and fulfilling projects with support and guidance.

Teacher planned projects will be spring themed this session and include vases and planters as well as a few quirky spring surprises!

This course lasts 8 weeks and will meet Tuesdays 3-5pm, January 6th through March 3rd. No class the week of Cherokee County break, February 17th. March 10th will be used as a make-up day for class if needed.

Please be sure to bring an outfit you don't mind getting muddy and a passion for happy accidents. Clay is a practice and will require that you bring patience, flexibility, and a little muscle:)

Whether you are new to the wheel or experienced in clay, this 1.5 hr long class will give you the space an guidance you need to explore shape, design, glaze, and function on the wheel. Come with ideas of your own or follow along in an instructor led project. New students will learn to wedge, center, throw, trim, and glaze. Experienced students will be encouraged to explore challenging and fulfilling projects with support and guidance.

Teacher planned projects will be spring themed this session and include vases and planters as well as a few quirky spring surprises!

This course lasts 8 weeks and will meet Tuesdays 5:15- 6;45pm, January 6th through March 3rd. No class the week of Cherokee County break, February 17th. March 10th will be used as a make-up day for class if needed.

Please be sure to bring an outfit you don't mind getting muddy and a passion for happy accidents. Clay is a practice and will require that you bring patience, flexibility, and a little muscle:)

In this class, we will continue our study of Copperplate, which was popular in the early 1900’s. This classic form of lettering brings an unlimited amount of possibility and beauty to writing. We will use both pencil and pointed pen with dip ink. Students will further their practice of this classic script and pointed pen. We will practice upper case letter forms and use the script in a variety of applications such as gift tags and envelopes. The book, Copperplate Calligraphy Practice Book, by Christen Allocco Turney, is the textbook for this class and is a requirement. We will be using this book in each class (see supply list in class resources.) Six, 90-minute sessions will be included in this introductory course. 

Supplies to Order:

(johnnealbooks.com)

*Copperplate Calligraphy Practice Book $16.95

*Moon Palace Sumi Ink, 2 oz. SKU #170-2oz $6.15

*Manuscript Wooden Holder SKU #H112 $2.70

*Zebra G Nib SKU #N118 $1.95 (each)

*Silicone Dinky Dip SKU #S1064 $2.00

Other Supplies:

ruler, water dish, paperclips, paper towels, mechanical pencil & eraser, 32 lb. paper or higher