Classes
We are building a variety of offerings in ceramics with group sessions for wheel-throwing, hand-building and topical workshops. These will be geared towards a myriad of levels and experiences. Instruction in other media is also coming soon. Please continue to follow as we grow!
Thank you for your interest in joining us!
Please note
*current classes are for those aged 18+ years.
* We offer assistance and scholarships to people who either: reside in the Union Heights/Windsor Place neighborhood, are P.O.C. or are working artists who find it difficult to attend classes due to financial constraints. Indicate your needs below. While spots are limited, we are dedicated to making our space accessible and welcoming to all.
Messy Mixer
Do you want to try wheel-throwing?
Here is a chance to get your hands dirty and see what it’s about. These monthly held sessions will serve as an introduction to those interested in learning to throw as well as people who might want to continue their skills without the commitment of a full class session. Bring a friend or a date and we’ll make it a fun way to spend an evening.
Instructors Joanna Merry and Karen Casteel rotate several Fridays each month.
All levels welcome. Price is $75/student which includes clay and firing. Maximum 8.
*FEE IS DUE AND NON-REFUNDABLE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION
***2026 DATES ANNOUNCED SOON!
MIXED LEVEL WHEEL-THROWING
W/ KAREN CASTEEL
Monday, MORNINGS, January 12 - February 16
9:30am - 12pm
Students will learn and continue developing wheel-throwing skills through teacher lead demos and individual guidance. Basic forms and independent studies will be explored while further pursuing better craft in application. Surface techniques in glazing will finish the session. Those with wheel-throwing experience are welcome(completion of six week beginner class).
Some experience required. Tuition $350 per student. Includes clay, kiln firing. 8 MAXIMUM.
*Please note payments are final. Cancellations will only be refunded in case of illness or family emergency.
MIXED LEVEL/INTERMEDIATE WHEEL-THROWING W/ SUSAN GREGORY
Monday, EVENINGS, January 12-February 16
6:00 - 8:30pm
Find your Line: Creating a Cohesive Body of Work
Are you ready to have more consistency in your pots? This six-week class is designed for students with wheel-throwing experience. Susan will guide students through a design process using inspiration from images, writings and ceramic history to find the unique voice in their work. Examples of this can be a place setting of relating forms, a family of vases in multiple sizes that share similar curves, a series of mugs with compatible surface design. We will start with cultivating consistency in singular pieces and then build forward with our projects.
Tuition $350 per student. 8 MAXIMUM.
*Please note payments are final. Cancellations will only be refunded in case of illness or family emergency.
BEGINNER/MIXED LEVEL HAND-BUILDING
W/ NADIA STIEGLITZ
Tuesday, EVENINGS January 13 - February 10 5:45 - 8:15 pm
Discover the joy of working with clay in this playful and creative handbuilding class! You'll learn or revisit fundamental techniques including pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction. Creativity will be encouraged at every step, inviting you to let your imagination flow and allow the clay to guide your hands.
This class welcomes both beginners and intermediate students. If you’ve taken a handbuilding class before, this is a chance to re-explore core techniques while pushing your work further—whether through more complex forms or advanced surface decoration. Nadia will offer guidance tailored to your level to help you grow your skills and expand your ceramic vocabulary. New to clay? This class is perfect for first-timers and curious creatives. You’ll receive clear, supportive instruction in a relaxed setting, learning by doing and having fun along the way.
We'll also dive into basic surface decoration techniques, adding texture and personality to your pieces.
No experience required. Tuition $350 per student. Includes clay, kiln firing.(8 MAXIMUM).
*Please note payments are final. Cancellations will only be refunded in case of illness or family emergency.
BEGINNING WHEEL-THROWING
W/ JOANNA MERRY
Wednesday, EVENINGS, January 14- February 18 6pm - 8:30pm
Join instructor Jo Merry as she lead a introductory class at the wheel. Students will develop wheel-throwing skills through teacher lead demos and individual guidance. This class will cover centering, pulling walls and developing forms of cylinders, cups and bowls in functional pottery. Surface techniques in glazing will finish the session. While it is geared towards beginning levels, those with some clay experience are also welcome.
No experience required. THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE: JOINING MIXED LEVELS OR INTERMEDIATE IS ENCOURAGED.
Tuition $350 per student. Includes clay, kiln firing. 8 MAXIMUM.
*Please note payments are final. Cancellations will only be refunded in case of illness or family emergency.
BEGINNER WHEEL-THROWING
W/ JOANNA MERRY
Thursday, EVENINGS, January 15-February 19 6pm - 8:30pm
Join instructor Jo Merry as she lead a introductory class at the wheel. Students will develop wheel-throwing skills through teacher lead demos and individual guidance. This class will cover centering, pulling walls and developing forms of cylinders, cups and bowls in functional pottery. Surface techniques in glazing will finish the session. While it is geared towards beginning levels, those with some clay experience are also welcome.
No experience required. THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE: JOINING MIXED LEVELS OR INTERMEDIATE IS ENCOURAGED.
*Please note payments are final. Cancellations will only be refunded in case of illness or family emergency.
MIXED LEVELS OIL PAINTING
W/ BETH NORTHCUT WILLIAMS
MONDAY, EVENINGS, February 23-March 30 6pm - 8:30pm
This six-week class is designed for students with any level of painting experience. Beth provides a nurturing environment for sharing material techniques and design principles. Students will practice painting from life as well as using their own photos for source material.
No experience required. Supply list provided. Students should provide their own materials, however, Beth can provide a small selection of paint colors and brushes for students with limited supplies.
*Please note payments are final. Cancellations will only be refunded in case of illness or family emergency.