Paintworks Design

Class Descriptions

Class sessions are planned for a specific length of time, and vary between 4 and 8 weeks in length depending on the season. Please refer to our Class Schedule page to determine current session length. Materials included in clay packages vary due to the nature of the class. Below are typical fees:

8 week sessions: $215/$235 + $37 materials = $252/$272

7 week sessions: $185 + $37 materials = $222

6 week sessions: $160 + $37 materials = $197

CLAY PACKAGES: Porcelain classes: $37 includes 12.5 lbs porcelain clay, all glazes & firings. All other classes: $37 includes 25 lbs G-Mix or Willamette Yellow stoneware clay, all glazes & firings.

Note: All classes listed may not be offered at this time.

Please refer to our class schedule page for detail on classes offered in the current session.

Most classes are for ages 16 and on. Ceramics classes include unlimited studio use during regular Clay Space hours.

Go to Current Class Schedule page

Sundays with Porcelain (Beginning)

Katie Swenson

Sunday afternoons, 1pm–4pm
Class Fee: $235 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Our Sunday porcelain handbuilding class is specifically formatted as an introduction to hand building and the basics required for blending color to Porcelain and working with this clay. Katie teaches her methods of hand building with slabs, and pinch pots so students can successfully implement the techniques while trying color combinations. Beginners will marble, layer and blend colors to explore a wide variety of applications. As the course progresses familiarity will build for techniques and combinations of methods to create interesting forms. Unique ideas are encouraged. If a student has a desire to troubleshoot some hand building with porcelain this class might allow for more individual guidance than the Monday class allows. Some students who enroll in Sunday's class have previously taken Katie's class. Their experience contributes enthusiasm and knowledge. We welcome any level of student to this special class and will blend the exciting variety of experience while focusing on the basic skills for success.

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 12.5 lbs. of porcelain clay, glazes and firing

Mondays with Porcelain (Experienced)

Katie Swenson

Monday afternoons, 12pm–3pm
Class Fee: $225 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Monday is magical because of the spirit of adventure and wonder that students carry in this class. We continue to offer our Monday Porcelain class and are still discovering new ways to use the colored porcelain. Many students have become familiar with how fine porcelain is. The introductory level class is strongly encouraged before taking this class because we will not spend a lot of time explaining what we use to color the clay. Variables of how to use the color can be done in infinite ways. We will continue this practice and Katie promises to keep bringing new methods while addressing combinations of hand building techniques. We strongly encourage Monday students to seek out interesting subjects and sharing all of them is embraced. This class is what it is because of the sharing with beauty of porcelain

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 12.5 lbs. of porcelain clay, glazes and firing

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel

Tabitha Buzby

Monday Evenings, 7pm–9pm

Class fee: $215 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Would you like to further develop your throwing skills? Once you have a good grasp of the basics on the potters wheel, move forward with an intermediate to advanced level wheel class. Develop your skill and techniques by learning to work the clay with increased confidence. Explore new and more complex forms. This class will be full of good information and directed towards the needs of students in the class.

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

Intermediate Wheel Throwing — AM

Lee Dwyer

Tuesday mornings, 11am–1pm

Class fee: $215 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Are you feeling pretty good about your throwing skills? Ready for the next push? This class is designed for intermediate to advanced students. More complex ideas and techniques will be covered throughout the 8 weeks of this class. Students are encouraged to discuss the skills they’d like to develop with the instructor.

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

Evening Handbuilding: Vessels at Your Service!

Jason Solomon

Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm–8:30pm

Class fee: $215 Clay packages are purchased separately*

A hand building overview for all skill levels and interests, with an emphasis on purpose-built serving vessels. We will be discussing and practicing a variety of construction methods and techniques for decorative embellishment to create beautiful and functional items that can enhance the experience of serving and enjoying food! Fun, project-based instruction and student driven inquiry will provide a solid ceramic foundation and a deeper look into the ways we work with and share this exciting medium. Students with their own project orientation are welcome to work independently and use the instructor's knowledge as a resource. Beginning and advanced students are all welcome.

a solid ceramic foundation and a deeper look into the ways we work with and share this exciting medium. Students with their own project orientation are welcome to work independently and

use the instructor's knowledge as a resource. Beginning and advanced students are all welcome.

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

Beginning Wheel Throwing — AM

Jason Solomon
Wednesday mornings, 12pm–2pm

Class fee: $215 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Interested in trying out the potter's wheel? Discover the secrets of making pots. Learn and develop the basic skills of wedging, centering, and creating forms on the wheel. You'll learn techniques for throwing basic forms such as bowls, cups and vases. Those who come with experience will have help further developing their skills in throwing. Come to learn, create and have fun!

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing — PM

Mariah Williams
Wednesday evenings, 7pm–9pm
Class fee: $215 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Discover the intricacies of working on the potter’s wheel. Learn and develop the basics of wedging, centering, and creating forms on the wheel. This class is open to new and experienced individuals who wish to generate more ability for creating wheel thrown functional forms. It will be jam-packed with tips and tricks for beginners. Those who come with experience will have help fine-tuning the nuances of throwing. This class will provide substantial individual attention to beginners and will enable students to evolve and improve their pottery making skills. Come to discover, develop, and create!

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

Morning Handbuilding: Patterns & Textures

Alissa Clark

Thursday Mornings, 11am–1pm

Class fee: $215 Clay packages are purchased separately*

This class will work with basic handbuilding concepts to create functional forms with embellishments. Hand building is a broad term that refers to a wide range of forms and techniques. Experience a variety of approaches to hand building, getting a chance to try different techniques and effects. Glaze techniques will be covered as the class progresses. All levels of experience and interest are welcome. No experience required!

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

Beginning Wheel — Saturdays

Meadow Scott
Saturday mornings, 11:30am–1:30pm
Class fee: $215 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Whether you are embarking on a serious study of ceramics, or just looking to unwind and have fun with clay, this class is for you! We will focus on building foundational skills like wedging and centering to maximize your success on the wheel, then we’ll explore simple forms such as mugs, vases and bowls as well as basic decorating techniques. Students with a bit of experience will be challenged to hone their skills and work with larger pieces of clay and more complex forms. Whatever your goals are, come join the fun!

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

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PAST CLASSES

HORIZONTALLY LAYERED COLORED CLAY

Allan Kluber

Wednesday, January 8 - February 5 | Noon to 3:00pm

Class meets for 3 hours each week. Students, plan on 5 additional hours of work time during the week.

Join us for a special 2nd offering of this workshop on working with horizontally layered colored clay. This is a technique Allan has been exploring in recent years as he renewed his interest in clay and color bands — and their relationship to landscape forms and metaphorical possibilities. This workshop meets over 4 weeks; includes independent studio work that will need to be accomplished during these 4 weeks; and concludes with a 5th and final meeting time. This final meeting time will include class discussion followed by a photo shoot with a professional studio photographer. Participants need to be able to attend all 5 class sessions. Instructor will be available outside of class during several planned “studio hours”. Open to all levels; some experience necessary. Limited to 12 participants. Class materials will be based on working with a white cone 5 clay.

For additional informational on Allan’s journey through the ceramic landscape, refer to the article in the March issue of Ceramics Monthly: In, Out, and Back Into Clay

For additional detail on this workshop,

please download our Workshop Description Flyer

Workshop Fee: $265 plus $60 materials fee (includes 25lbs main white clay body, brown clay body and coloring for white clay body; cloth covered working board; and studio access during three-week workshop)

Surface Decoration

Mariah Williams

Monday Evenings, 7pm–9pm

Class fee: $215 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Create a set of your own ceramic test tiles using the extruder & gain a basic understanding of the extruder as another tool and means for creating. Learn how to make and work with colored decorative slip. Expand your abilities to apply glazes with more confidence. Gain more knowledge of the application process, and the overall do’s and don'ts to create successful finished work. You will be creating your own pieces outside of class time to be applying these techniques to. Come develop your abilities to add more layered decoration to your work, and refine your glazing knowledge!

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

Raku & Related Low Fire Techniques

Karen Perkins

Thursday evenings, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

October 24, November 7, 14, 21

Class Fee: $165 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Intermediate-Advanced (some clay forming experience needed)

Here's a chance to experience immediacy in the firing process through use of a raku kiln. We will explore different ways to create forms that work well in the extreme heating and cooling environment of the raku process. Students will have a chance to work with 2 different kiln designs and processes involving glaze, naked raku, masking, and methods for controlling carbonization.

This will be a high energy class, with the need to jump in and get your forms created early. Whether you are a wheel thrower or a hand builder, you will find instruction in techniques that you may adapt as your own.

Come prepared to get dirty, wear cotton or wool and work safely with a very fun and consuming process.

(5 weeks with 4 weeks of instruction) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $37 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes & firing

Super Sunday Porcelain

Katie Swenson

Sunday afternoons, 1pm–4pm
Class fee: $185 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Has Sunday opened up for you with an opportunity to explore something new? Katie will again make a Porcelain hand building class available on the weekend. This class is open to any level of student. Similar to the Monday class it will have mixed abilities and all are welcome. We will share the colored clay batches that we mix in class and lessons in construction will be done with use of the colors included. Translucency and fineness are two outstanding qualities of this clay. Within the open and warm space there is possibility we can let Sunday Porcelain be a charmed chunk of the weekend just for you.

(7 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $35 includes 12.5 lbs. of porcelain clay, glazes and firing

Slip Decoration & Glaze Foundations

Mariah Williams
Monday evenings, 7pm–9pm
Class fee: $185 Clay packages are purchased separately*

In this class you will create a set of your own ceramic test tiles using the extruder, gaining a basic understanding of the extruder as another tool and means for creating. You will also learn how to work with colored decorative slip. Colored slips provide the opportunity to add layers of decoration to your piece prior to being fired. There are a multitude of methods utilizing colored slips to add more dynamic surface to your work and additionally expand your abilities to apply glazes with confidence. This class will provide further insight into the foundations of the glazing processes. Gain more knowledge of the application process, and the overall do’s and don’ts to create successful finished work. You will be creating your own pieces outside of class time to be applying these techniques to. Come develop your abilities to add more layered decoration to your work and refine your glazing knowledge and experience!

(7 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $35 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

Handbuilding: Thursday Afternoons!

Joe Davis & Dave Winget

Thursday afternoons, 11am–1pm

Class fee: $185 Clay packages are purchased separately*

This class will focus on pots made using key hand building techniques — pinch, coil, and slab construction. We’ll also cover some techniques of surface decoration, glazing, and firing. Class demonstrations will revolve around construction of pottery and handbuilt forms. Students interested in sculptural ceramics will also glean much information in this class. I will provide individual guidance for all levels of experience with special attention to newcomers. Intermediate and advanced students can work on their independent projects and take advantage of more individualized consultation with the instructor.

(7 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $35 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

Glaze Foundations & Surface Decoration

Mariah Williams
Monday evenings, 7pm–9pm
Class fee: $210 Clay packages are purchased separately*

Develop your ability to apply glazes with confidence and more consistency. This class will be a thorough look into the foundations of the glazing process. Whether or not you already have a basic understanding of glazing or you are just starting out with clay, this class is designed to build your abilities to glaze with more ease and precision on many levels. Gain knowledge and insight into the application process and the overall do’s & don’ts to create successful finished work. In addition to glazing, this class will showcase some of the core surface decorating techniques from a variety of slip applications to stamping and carving. Making a form out of clay is just the beginning; applying, texture, pattern, and color to the surface is where all the fun begins! Open to wheel throwers and hand builders with minimal to advanced experience. Come discover the ways to execute your clay visions with more precision.

(8 weeks) Includes a locker & unlimited studio use during open hours

*Clay package: $35 includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, glazes and firing

Celebrating Porcelain

Katie Swenson

• Monday afternoons, 12pm–3pm
• Class Fee (6 weeks): $185, includes 12.5 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Join us for an afternoon class of hand building with Porcelain. As autumn is in full swing and we head toward winter, we can find a new inspiration. Porcelain embraces light and lets it shine through with a glow that is intriguing and delightful. This property of translucency becomes evident after the work completes in the final fire. With use of our colored porcelain clay, we will marble, inlay and combine patterns that show off this white clay body and its unique properties. Katie loves to share her methods and has worked with Porcelain for all of her career. Any questions or design issues will be addressed with an enthusiasm for discovery and meeting a challenge. Often the students continuing are an added source of inspiration and guidance. Open to all levels of ability.

Handbuilding: Two Classes!

Clara Lanyi

• Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm–8:30pm

• Thursday afternoons, 12:00pm–2:00pm
• Class fee (6 weeks): $185, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Access your unique creativity and learn something new in this handbuilding class for all levels! Techniques covered for beginners will include pinch, coil, and slab constructing which are the basics for building both functional and sculptural work in clay. Intermediate and advanced students will also be presented with demos and support to take their work to the next level. Basic and more advanced surface decoration and glazing techniques will be presented toward the end of the session. Throughout this class, we will discuss developing and expressing your own creative vision through the ceramic process.

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing

Mariah Williams
• Monday evenings, 7pm–9pm

• Class fee (6 weeks): $185, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Would you like to hone your wheel throwing skills? Do you have an interest in throwing multi-part forms? Have you ever wanted to create the perfect teapot? This class is open to intermediate/advanced level throwing enthusiasts who are interested in developing their techniques and creating multi-part forms with depth and decoration. Learn how to throw many different lidded forms, make a functioning teapot, and master that pesky bottle neck. Jam-packed with multilevel demonstrations on precision throwing and connecting forms, as well as a brief look into decorating the surface of pottery. Full of insightful information and geared toward student needs in the advancement of creating technical forms.

Celebrating with Porcelain on Sundays!

Katie Swenson

• Sunday afternoons, 2pm–5pm
• Class fee (7 weeks): $210, includes 12.5 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Considering porcelain or handbuilding but can’t make a weekday class? Come and spend Sunday afternoons learning about Porcelain. This clay is the white, fine and translucent material that exhibits color and detail better than any other clay. Katie teaches basic hand building methods and her own special techniques developed over the years. There will be tubs of colored clay to use. You will get an opportunity to mix some colors, develop your designs and use this special clay to actualize creative energy.

Beginning Wheel Throwing — Afternoons

David Winget
• Wednesday afternoons, 11am–1pm

• Class fee (6 weeks): $185, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Interested in trying out the potter's wheel? Discover the secrets of making pots as you learn and develop the basic skills of wedging, centering, and creating forms on the wheel. You'll learn techniques for throwing basic forms such as bowls, cups and vases. Those who come with experience will have help further developing their skills in throwing. Come to learn, create and have fun!

Getting Creative with Clay!

Emily Bellehumeur
• Wednesday afternoons, 1pm–4pm
• Class fee (4 weeks): $135, includes 12.5 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Fire up your muse! Test the waters! Have fun, meet new friends and play with clay. This four week handbuilding class is perfect for everyone interested in taking a “clay break” and learning a bit about clay. Make a mug, cup or vase and a bowl all without a potters wheel. Learn some decorative techniques. All skill levels are welcome – especially beginners! Enrolled students have unlimited use of Clay Space during open hours to make additional pieces if they desire.

Off the Center: Integrating Wheel & Hand Building

Karen Perkins

• Thursday evenings, 6:30pm–8:30pm
• Class fee (6 weeks): $185, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Are you looking for a new creative push to your wheel work? Are you a hand builder, looking for some of that organic curvature so readily available to wheel throwers? In this class we will approach form, starting from your preferred techniques. We will explore ways to push our work to another level. Project ideas will be shared that provide multiple techniques for creating similar forms. A multi-level teaching approach will be provided for students with some ongoing experience with clay. No one will be left in the dust.

For the hand builder: Explore simple wheel thrown additions and approaches that do not require hours of practice acquiring competent centering skills.

For the wheel thrower: Pushing forms off center, and freeing ourselves to enhance form with techniques common to hand builders.

Porcelain on Saturdays!

Katie Swenson

• Saturday mornings, 10am–1pm
• Class fee (6 weeks): $185, includes 12.5 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Happy New Year and what to do?! Consider a resolution to let yourself play with clay and spend Saturday morning learning about Porcelain. This clay is the white, fine and translucent material that exhibits color and detail better than any other clay. Katie teaches basic hand building methods and her own special techniques developed over the years. There will be tubs of colored clay to use. You will get an opportunity to mix some colors, develop your designs and use this special clay to actualize creative energy.

Specially for Seniors & Others

Ellen Davidson

• Tuesday afternoons, 1pm–4pm
• Class fee (4 weeks): $125, includes 12.5 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Fire up your muse! Have fun, meet new friends and play with clay. This four week handbuilding class is perfect for making a mug, cup or vase and a bowl all without a potters wheel. Learn some decorative techniques. Firing will be completed before Christmas. All skill levels welcome – especially beginners! Enrolled students have unlimited use of Clay Space during open hours to make additional pieces if they desire.

Handbuilding with Low-fire White Earthenware Clay

Pam Horn

• Tuesday evenings, 6pm–9pm
• Class fee (8 weeks): $235, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

In this session we are going to explore what kind of results can be achieved using low-fire white earthenware. There are so many possibilities when using white earthenware clay. Learn how to make tiles flat and transfer images onto them. How about making a colorful miniature house, or a tabletop fountain? We will be using underglazes to create bold, bright, colorful surfaces. This technique allows for fun color possibilities, and the ability to create intricate details. This class is for those who have experience with handbuilding forms. We will be focusing on new ideas and processes possible using Wonder White clay.

Beg/Intermediate Wheel Thrown Pottery

Mariah Williams
• Tuesday evenings, 7pm–9pm
• Class fee (8 weeks): $235, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Discover the intricacies of working on the potter’s wheel. Learn and develop the basics of wedging, centering, and creating forms on the wheel. This class is open to new and intermediate level individuals who wish to generate more ability for creating wheel thrown functional forms. It will be jam-packed with tips and tricks for beginners. Those who come with experience will have help fine-tuning the nuances of throwing. This class will provide substantial individual attention to beginners and will enable students to evolve and improve their pottery making skills. Come to discover, develop, and create!

Raku and Related Low Fire Techniques:

Karen Perkins
• Monday evenings, 6pm–8pm

• Class fee (4 weeks): $155, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Intermediate-Advanced (some clay forming experience needed)

Here's a chance to experience immediacy in the firing process through use of a raku kiln. We will explore different ways to create forms that work well in the extreme heating and cooling environment of the raku process.

Raku is largely known for effects of raku glaze with crackled glaze and dramatic effects of oxidation and reduction from copper. In this class we will explore this and more. Subtle effects (burnishing and surface treatments) that can then be illuminated through the atmosphere of the fire will be addressed. Students will have a chance to work with different kiln designs and processes such as horse hair firing, naked raku, masking, and methods for controlling carbonization.

This will be a high energy class, with the need to jump in and get your forms created early. Whether you are a wheel thrower or a hand builder, you will find instruction in techniques that you may adapt as your own. Come prepared to get dirty and work safely with a very fun and consuming process.

Whimsical Wind Chimes:

Tanna Kronemann
• Thursday evenings, 6pm–8pm

• Class fee (4 weeks): $155, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

The wind chime is a wonderful accent to any home or garden, creating musical tones that bring a happy and peaceful feeling to any environment. In this special four-week class you will design and create your own ceramic wind chime. Instruction on making two different kinds of wind chimes will be provided, and they will be assembled from handbuilt ceramic forms and any extras of your own that you would like to incorporate. A beautiful ceramic addition to your home or garden!

Open Studio
Bob Richardson
• Saturday mornings, 10am-12pm
• Class Fee (4 weeks): $145, includes 25lbs of clay, glazes, firing, and unlimited studio use.

Do you have a clay idea that you would like help with? Whether you need instruction and inspiration in starting a new idea, or help moving forward with an ongoing project, Bob will be here to answer your technical questions and help you successfully execute your clay ideas. Open studio time is a chance for students to work on projects with instruction available as needed. Bring your ideas and we’ll work on them together!
All skill levels are welcome.

Hand Building with Clay

Pam Horn
• Tuesday evenings, 6pm–9pm
• Class fee (8 weeks): $235, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Make almost anything you can imagine! Discover ways to form and texture your pieces. Learn the techniques of glaze application and slip decoration. These techniques add graphic and textural interest to your work. Students of all skill levels are welcome, as well as those who work on the wheel and are interested in graphics and decoration techniques with slips and glazes.

Hand Building with Clay
Margie Templeton
• Thursday mornings, 10am–12pm
• Class fee (8 weeks): $235, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Make almost anything you can imagine! Discover ways to form and texture your pieces. Learn the techniques of glaze application and slip decoration. These techniques add graphic and textural interest to your work. Students of all skill levels are welcome, as well as those who work on the wheel and are interested in graphics and decoration techniques with slips and glazes.

Essence in Porcelain/Beginning

Katie Swenson

• Monday evenings, 6pm–8:45pm
• Class fee (8 weeks): $235, includes 12.5 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Join Katie Swenson as she leads students through an exploration of the essential qualities of porcelain. Students will learn about the nuances of hand building and learn about coloring techniques with porcelain — the most sensitive and translucent of clay bodies. Katie helps students manifest in their own projects those qualities that are inherent to porcelain: delicacy, fineness, and elegance. With colors added to its body, students will also learn how to marble, stretch, inlay, and stain porcelain to get the effects they want. Students of all experience levels are welcome.

Essence in Porcelain/Intermediate

Katie Swenson

• Monday mornings, 10am–1pm
• Class fee (8 weeks): $235, includes 12.5 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

In this intermediate porcelain hand building class, distinct results are obtained through an exploration of the essential qualities of porcelain. Students continue to expand on their techniques and use a variety of original methods to hand build sculptural forms both delicate and intriguing. The class will incorporate color into the clay body in addition to using the stains in other stages of the process. Katie helps students manifest in their own projects those qualities that are inherent to porcelain: delicacy, fineness, and elegance. With colors added to its body, students learn how to marble, stretch, inlay, and stain porcelain to get the effects they want. Students who have a basic knowledge of hand building and/or a familiarity with porcelain are welcome to join this class.

Surface Decoration
Mariah Williams
• Monday evenings, 7pm–9pm
• Class fee (8 weeks): $235, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

This class will be an exploration of surface decoration through the use of multiple techniques. The techniques learned could be combined with multiple design approaches to create varied and layered surface treatments, creating depth and generating interesting aesthetics for functional forms. This class is open to intermediate and advanced level ceramic enthusiasts who are interested in developing their own style and voice within the medium, or simply interested in playing with the development of decoration and design. Techniques being taught for this course consist of slip decoration, mishima (slip inlay), sgraffito, stamp making and use of stamps, as well as stencil making and the many uses of stencils. The treatment of a surface opens up many avenues for decorating ceramic vessels. Students will develop a basic understanding of decorating forms, at just the right stage of dryness via multiple decoration techniques for treating the surface of clay.

Raku & Related Low Fire Techniques: Intermediate/Advanced students (some clay forming experience needed)
Karen Perkins
• Wednesday evenings, 6pm-8pm
• Class Fee (6 weeks): $185, includes 25 lbs of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Here's a chance to experience immediacy in the firing process through use of a raku kiln. We will explore different ways to create forms that work well in the extreme heating and cooling environment of the raku process. Raku is largely known for effects of raku glaze with crackled glaze and dramatic effects of oxidation and reduction from copper. In this class we will explore this, and more. Creating subtle effects through burnishing and surface treatment will be addressed. Students will have a chance to work with different kiln designs and processes such as horse hair firing, masking, and methods for controlling carbonization.
This will be a high energy class, with the need to jump in and get your forms created early. Whether you are a wheel thrower or a hand builder, you will find instruction in techniques that you may adapt as your own. Come prepared to get dirty and work safely with a very fun and consuming process.

Accent Colors
Bob Richardson
• Wednesday mornings, 10am-12pm
• Wednesday evenings, 6pm-8pm
• Class Fee (4 weeks): $125, includes start-up materials. Additional clay and glazes can be purchased after the start of the class.

Do you love vivid colors and intricate glaze patterns? Join Bob Richardson's class and learn how to achieve these beautiful ranges of color with glaze. Instruction will cover tile-making and hand-built forms, types of low-fire glazes, and glaze application techniques.

Beg/Intermediate Wheel Thrown Pottery
Terri May
• Wednesday evenings, 6pm–8pm
• Class fee (7 weeks): $210, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Open your mind to the possibilities of wheel-thrown pottery! Whether you are an experienced potter looking for new projects, or a beginning potter looking for basic throwing tips and tricks, this class can be your guide to the world of the wheel. Each student gets focused instruction at their own skill level, and helpful direction on creative projects. Take your pottery ideas from start to finish in this fun, interactive class!

Glaze and Surface Decoration Fundamentals
Terri May
• Tuesday evenings 6pm-8pm
• Class fee (4 weeks): $145, includes all materials, glazes, firing and unlimited studio use

Have no fear and embrace the Glaze! Make your pottery surfaces beautiful to behold — by choice rather than by accident. Learn the mysteries behind the glazes provided at Clay Space, and the techniques needed to make the most of your new knowledge. In this teacher directed project-oriented class, you will follow step-by-step to create your own physical reference library. Every student will produce 14small functional tumblers uniquely displaying each individual surface technique.
Drink in the knowledge and have fun!!

A Show of Hands
Jon Burns
• Wednesday mornings, 10am-1pm
• Class Fee (4 weeks): $155, includes 25 lbs of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

A “Show of Hands” is a sculpture class that will focus on the anatomy of the hand in a variety of poses. We will break the hand down into basic shapes and then build up the supporting elements to complete a more sophisticated composition. In-class demonstrations and one-on-one time will help you trouble shoot and overcome many obstacles. Add these skills and new knowledge to your artistic repertoire!

Capturing Your Likeness
Jon Burns

• Monday evenings, 6pm-8:45pm
• Class Fee (8 weeks): $235, includes 25 lbs of clay, glazes, firing & unlimited studio use

Have you ever wanted to capture someone's likeness in 3D? Maybe even your own? This is your opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sculpting the face. We will examine how facial features are incorporated into the face and not just simply attached. You will learn how to build an armature for the head, build up the anatomy of the face, and refine and apply textures to the surface. In-class demonstrations and one-on-one time will help you troubleshoot and overcome many obstacles. Add these skills and new knowledge to your artistic repertoire!

Low-Fire Wall Vases, Sconces, & Lamps
Bob Richardson
• Thursday evenings, 6pm-8pm
• Class Fee (8 weeks) : $220, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing. Low-fire glazes in the colors of your choice can be purchased after the start of the class.

Celebrate spring by making decorative rolled clay slab wall vases, sconces, and table lamps! Join Bob Richardson to learn how to create these beautiful and functional home decor pieces with an array of vivid colors and intricate glaze patterns. Explore the world of texture and design as you shape and decorate your creations. Instruction will cover types of low-fire glazes, glaze application techniques, and creative ways to make these hand-built forms. Students of all skill levels are welcome!

Tile–Making with Graphic Designs

Bob Richardson

• Thursday evenings, 6pm–8pm

• Class Fee (8 weeks) : $235, includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing. Low-fire glazes in the colors of your choice can be purchased after the start of the class.

Do you love vivid colors and intricate glaze patterns? Join Bob Richardson's class and learn how to achieve beautiful ranges of color with glaze. Instruction will cover types of low-fire glazes, glaze application techniques, and creative ways to make and design tiles and hand-built forms. Students of all skill levels are welcome!

Collaboration in Clay
Karen Perkins & Lynn Pedersen
• Wednesday evening, 6pm–8pm

Karen & Lynn collaborate to create a class that encompasses the needs and interests of beginning through experienced students. Use a variety of wheel throwing and hand building techniques to solve design problems in clay. A light-hearted approach to instruction is designed to address student interest, skill levels and creative whims within the group. Bring in your own ideas or respond to project ideas designed to spark inspiration and broaden options for working with form.

A class designed for beginners and those with some previous experience. Explore and refine the skills of working on a potter’s wheel. Create basic functional forms (cylinders, cups, bowls) as you learn about ceramic materials and different techniques. Gain a greater understanding of what this material is and how
to work with it. You’ll be working with high temperature clays and glazes.
Hands-on instruction in centering, trimming, finishing and glazing!
Accent Colors
Bob Richardson

• Class Fee: $125 (Fee includes start-up materials. Additional clay and glazes can be purchased after the start of the class.)

to work with it. You’ll be working with high temperature clays and glazes.

Hands-on instruction in centering, trimming, finishing and glazin.

Accent Color II

Bob Richardson

• Class Fee: $200, includes all materials

This class will undertake a group project to design and install tiles to enhance the entrance to Clay Space. The class will cover all aspects of this architectural project, including sketching ideas for a design, making and glazing the tiles, and finally setting the finished tiles. During this process you will learn creative ways to make and design tiles, as well as decorate them with a vivid palette of glaze colors. Materials will be provided by Clay Space. All skill levels welcome.

Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Jesse Jones

This class will focus on developing technique and skills from previous wheel throwing experiences. The class will involve demonstrations, presentations, experimentation and discussion. Through these activities, students will expand and develop their ability to utilize new techniques and see possibilities

to further their own investigation and hone their skills. The primary focus of the class will be geared towards generating pottery forms (cups, bowls, jars and other vessels) and developing techniques to investigate a range of possibilities within these formats.

This class will focus on developing technique and skills from previous wheel throwing experiences. The class will include demonstrations, presentations, experimentation and discussion. Through these activities, students will expand and develop their ability to utilize new techniques and see possibilities to further their own investigation and hone their skills. The primary focus of the class will be geared towards generating pottery forms (cups, bowls, jars and other vessels) and developing techniques to investigate a range of possibilities within these formats. Altering and combining forms and surface development will be addressed along with contemporary and traditional approaches to making.

Students will develop facility with throwing skills and different altering techniques. Students will also be exposed to a visual dissection of form visually, tacitly, and abstractly to engage with the functional content of pottery form.

Syllabus (class topics are geared around techniques and forms)

Each class will begin with a 20-30 minute image presentation/discussion and demo/recap and will end with discussion.

Week 1 Darts, Dents, Cuts, and Bumps (Cup/ bowl basics and intro to techniques/tools)

Week 2 Multiples (practice of previous week with handles)

Week 3 Lidded forms (jar and teapot)

Week 4 Stacking, trimming tricks, fit and finishing

Week 5 Plates and sets

Week 6 Round up and glaze

Basics of Beading
Shannon Hardin
• Class Fee: $85 plus materials list

In this class students learn the technique of basic wire wrapping and simple jewelry design using readily available materials and tools. My goal is to help all students (new and experienced) gain confidence in their design ability and wire wrapping skills. I hope to give students an opportunity to relax and have fun during the class.

As an instructor, I give lots of one on one if needed and plenty of class time to work on projects. After four weeks of instruction, students will have learned how to design and create their own jewelry including earrings, bracelets and necklaces using basic wire wrapping and stringing.

At the beginning of each class, we'll go over the weekly project and talk about materials needed for the next class. I stress the importance of practicing the wire wrapping everyday, even when we are not meeting as a group. It is a technique that our brains can't make sense of at first. I will also talk about where and how to look for materials used in the weekly projects and encourage students to observe jewelry when they are out and about. I have found that a personal sense of stye and design is developed with time and practice.

Material Supply List:
Craft wire - 20, 22 gauge any color. Does not need to be precious metal wire!
Stringing wire - 7 strand, .015", 30 feet nylon coated steel or other sturdy stringing wire, but not silk or cotton.
Head pins - 2" or shorter, base metal, silver or other metal
Crimp tubes - #2 or other size
Clasps - Toggles or lobster claw
Assortment of beads - can be glass, metal, stone, wood, etc.
Optional: pewter or silver spacer beads, charms

Needle nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Small wire snips
Flat nose pliers

12" ruler
Cloth napkin, placemat or piece of cloth

(Do Not buy a crimping tool. It is not needed for the projects.)

Private Lessons
Fee: $45 per hour
Private lessons are available by appointment.