All clay classes are taught by

 Cathlene DeCraene 

 The studio is fully equipped with Shimpo pottery wheels, extruder, slab roller, spray booth and electric kiln.

 CLAY CLASSES FALL 08

 Clay classes require a towel, small bucket and basic supply kit (may be purchased at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc.). 
For more information, call Cathlene prior to purchasing . 
Class fees include 12 lbs. of clay, glazes and firings. 

  Handbuilding 101  

Basic instruction in handbuilding techniques: slab, coil, and pinch. Come, get your hands dirty and let your creative spirit guide you as we explore the endless possibilities of handbuilding  *6 week session*   $120.00

 Mondays 9/15-10/20     6 - 8:00 pm            age 14 & up          

 Tuesdays- 9/16-10/21         10-12:00 pm          adults                     

            -OR-                         2-4:00 pm             adults                          

 Teen Wheel Throwing                 

 No experience necessary.  We'll work on centering, pulling and finishing techniques to create unique and fabulous one-of-a-kind creations on the potters wheel. *4 week session*

 Thursday, 9/18-10/23      4:00-6:00pm           13 & up            $75

 Adult Pottery    

A combination class of handbuilding and wheel throwing.  Techniques will be demonstrated and projects determined by individual interest.  All levels welcome.*6 week session*

 Thursday, 9/18-10/23     6:00 - 9:00 pm      adults                 $125

 Saturday Clay Workshop

Complete a handbuilding project in an afternoon!
$30/session or all 3/$60.00.

Covered box                           

Saturday, 9/27  12:30-3:30         14 & up

Serving trays                          

Saturday, 10/11     12:30-3:30         14 & up

 Cups & mugs                           

Saturday, 10/25  12:30-3:30         14 & up  

 Private Pottery Instruction

 Can't fit classes into your schedule? Create your own class of one.   Clay must be purchased from instructor. Call Cathlene to schedule. High school age and up.  $20.00/hour or $90.00 for five 1-hour sessions.   Fee includes firing and glazes.          

Open Studio 

Adult clay classes include weekly open studio time equal to the class meeting time.  For example, if the class meeting time is 2 hours, you may come to 2 hours of open studio.  Time spent in the studio in excess of allotted open studio time will be charged at a rate of $12.00/hour.

No instruction is provided for open studio.  Open studio is not available during scheduled class times.  Open studio time must be used on a weekly basis and may not be accumulated.

the fine print 

    Classes will be canceled without a minimum enrollment of 3 students. 
    Please be sure to wear old clothes and plan to get messy! 
    Payment in full must be received at registration to secure your class space.
    Refunds:   Withdrawal up to one week prior to class start date: 100%.  Withdrawal up to and including first class meeting: 50%.  No refund after the first class meeting.

 Please note:  Sorry!  We cannot prorate class fees or offer makeup times for missed classes.  Please check your schedule and if you are going to miss more than one class, consider registering for a later session. 

For questions or to register, please call:

Cathlene DeCraene

815/482-7689