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Throw it AND Glaze it (2 sessions)

with Pi Benio

July 15th to 22nd, 2026

$65 More Info

Throw it AND Glaze it with Pi Benio & Deb Allen

Wednesday July 15th & July 22nd * 6:00pm - 8:00pm

In two, two hour sessions, learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming at least one bowl and then glazing it. The first class will be for throwing. In the second class, you will learn about the mysteries of glaze and firing, where art, chemistry and physics intersect. You will chose the glazes of your choice for your fully functional, food, dishwasher and microwave safe bowls. Throughout, our experienced instructors will provide the support and advice you need to be successful.Clay, tools, and glaze firing all provided. Your bowls will ready for pickup at a later date to show off your new artistic skills to all.

$15 material fee included in price of class

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Clay Camp Kids (10+) SOLD OUT

with Erin Hoekzema

August 10th to 14th, 2026

$160 More Info

Clay Camp Kids (10+) with Erin Hoekzema

Monday August 10th to Friday August 14th * 1:30pm-4:00pm

 

Make, play, explore.

This camp introduces older students to both handbuilding and wheel throwing, giving them the chance to explore multiple ways of working with clay. Students will learn the basics of the pottery wheel while also creating handbuilt pieces, with plenty of room for creativity and experimentation.

We’ll balance time in the studio with outdoor breaks around campus, using nature as inspiration and giving students space to reset and recharge throughout the day.

This class is perfect for beginners as well as returning students. Come ready to try something new, get your hands dirty, and have fun making!

Waiting list available
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Build It and Glaze It: Tumblers (2 sessions)

with Laura VanCamp

August 9th to 23rd, 2026

$55 More Info

Build It and Glaze It: Tumblers with Laura VanCamp

Sunday, August 9th & 23rd * 2:00 - 4:30pm

In part one of this class we will be creating 2 tumbers out of slabs. In part two we will go out to the glaze lab and explore surface design with glazes. Make the design your own!

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Kids Clay Camp SOLD OUT

with Erin Hoekzema

August 10th to 14th, 2026

$160 More Info

 Kids Clay Camp (Ages 6-10) with Erin Hoekzema

Monday August 10th to Friday August 14th * 10:00am-12:30pm

 

Make, play, explore.

This fun and creative clay camp is perfect for younger artists who love to build, imagine, and get a little messy. Using handbuilding techniques, students will create a variety of projects like animals, creatures, functional pieces, and imaginative sculptures.

Each day includes time in the studio as well as outdoor breaks to explore the campus, gather inspiration from nature, and recharge. Projects are designed to encourage creativity, confidence, and hands-on learning in a relaxed, supportive environment.

No experience needed—just come ready to play with clay and have fun!

Waiting list available
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Three or Four Legged Coffee Cup Class

with Julia Tomaro

July 22nd, 2026

$30 More Info

Three or Four Legged Coffee Cup Class with Julia Tomaro

Wednesday, July 22nd * 6:00pm - 8:00pm

In this two and a half hour class students will learn how to create a coffee cup using slab construction to create a unique design. After the cup is made, participants will choose a glaze of their choice. When they come to pick up the mug weeks later, it will be ready to go!