Beginner classes

We offer skill building classes for adults – no prior experience required. Each class series is 6 weeks long, (plus one make-up class) taught by a team of knowledgeable teaching members of our studio. Classes are small, (no more than 6 students) and include clay, tools, equipment, firings and glazes. Come with your own ideas or be guided by our instructors. You will bring home at least 3 finished projects each series.

HANDBUILDING

working at a table, sitting or standing, using tools and hand techniques to form the clay. You will learn all the basics of how to successfully work with clay, including pinching, coiling, slab construction, surface decoration, etc.

Fall class: (4-week mini-class for $225) Fridays 3:30-6:30pm, Nov 13th, 20th, Dec 4th, 11th

Winter class: Mondays 3-6pm, January 11th-February 15th (make-up class February 22nd)

Spring class: TBD

Summer class: TBD

text 267-650-1757 to be put on the waiting list

THROWING

making ceramic vessels using the pottery wheel. You will learn the step-by-step process of forming pots on the wheel, including trimming, surface decoration, adding handles, etc.

Winter class: Sundays 10-1pm, January 10th-February 14th (make up class February 21st)

Spring class: Sundays 10-1pm, April 4th-May 9th (make up class May 16th)

Summer class: Sundays 10-1pm, June 6th-July 18th (make up class July 25th)

text 267-650-1757 to be put on the waiting list

Payment

Full payment required before registration. One make-up date following each series. No refunds.

Payment options include cash, check, Venmo and Cash app.

Basic fee: $340

Reduced fee: $190
(for NW Philly residents who experience generational marginalization and continued financial lack)

Supporter fee: $350+
(for those who can afford to pay extra and help cover our outreach program)

For more information please text:

267-650-1757