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Clay Workshop: Independent Projects (6 weeks)

with Erin Hoekzema

November 2nd to December 7th, 2026

$300 More Info

6 Mondays: November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th and December 7th

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Have a clay idea you’ve been wanting to try or a project you’d like help completing? This class provides relaxed, instructor-supported studio time with demonstrations, troubleshooting, and individualized guidance in wheel throwing, handbuilding, and surface design.

Students will pursue projects of their own choosing while receiving help with planning, technique, and problem-solving along the way. This class is best suited for students with basic clay experience who are comfortable working independently.

25lbs of clay included. Addional clay available to purchase. Open studio time included.

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Carving Clay Pumpkins

with Erin Hoekzema

October 7th, 2026

$75 More Info

Wednesday October 7th * 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Skip the messy pumpkin guts and carve one that will last year after year! In this hands-on class, you will choose a pre-thrown hollow clay form and transform it into your own one-of-a-kind ceramic jack-o’-lantern. You’ll decorate your pumpkin, add a stem and other details, and carve or paint a face or design to give it plenty of personality.

You will have the opportunity to add colored clay slips to paint your pumpkins before they are fired and finished with a clear glaze or you can choose a glaze color that will be  finished for you. Pieces will be picked up the following week. No experience necessary. 

 

 

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Intermediate Wheel Throwing: Beyond the Basics (6 weeks)

with Erin Hoekzema

September 21st to October 26th, 2026

$300 More Info

6 Mondays: September 21st & 28th and October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Ready to move beyond the basics? Returning students will strengthen their wheel-throwing skills while learning to throw larger, alter forms, and tackle more advanced projects such as lidded vessels, pitchers, matching sets, and individually chosen work. Prior wheel-throwing experience is required.

25lbs of clay included. Addional clay available for purchase. Open studio time included.

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Vintage Ceramic Christmas Trees – Cast, Create & Glaze (2 sessions)

with Erin Hoekzema

November 11th to 18th, 2026

$85 More Info

2 Wednesdays: November 11th 6:00pm - 8:00pm and November 18th 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Bring back the magic of the classic ceramic Christmas tree and make yours from the mold up! In this two-session workshop, you’ll learn the slip-casting process while creating your own vintage ceramic Christmas tree plus 3–4 miniature trees.

During the first session, you’ll cast your trees, clean up the seams, and create the holes for the colorful lights. During the second session, you’ll decorate your trees with glaze and learn how the light kit is installed.

Your tree includes a light kit and colorful plastic bulbs. After glazing you’ll be able to choose your bulbs and complete the final assembly at home. No clay experience necessary.

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Patriotic Christmas Tree

with Jim Anderson

November 15th, 2026

$40 More Info

Sunday November 15 * 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Patriotic Christmas Tree with Jim and Amy Anderson Every year we have a different tree for students to make and add to their Holiday collection. This years Christmas Tree will commemorate 250 years of our wonderful USA, in colors of red, white, and blue. Students will start by making a coil tree and adding clay balls and topped with a star using a slip and score method of attachment. The clay balls and star will be painted with red and blue colored slips. The tree will be slow dried and bisque fired, then glazed fired in white with the colors popping through. The trees will be ready to pick up in 2 - 3 weeks and ready for the Christmas Holiday!

Adults and Youth 6 - 14

Please note the youth studio is in a historic building with stairs.