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Handbuilding and Sculpture Techniques

$560

with Ada Pilar Cruz

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 16, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 10 weeks

Explore creating dynamic clay sculptures in this advanced hand-building class with teaching artist and sculptor Ada Pilar Cruz. This class is open to both sculptors as well as potters working in a sculptural way.  Class runs for 10 weeks and includes 6 hours a week of open studio time. Materials and firing fees are not included.

This is a mixed-level class, which may include beginners, intermediate, and advanced-level students. We find having students of varied skill levels can create an enriched learning experience for all participants.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. 

Children's Pottery

$265

with Renee Curci Ivanoff

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 16, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Sep 17, 2026

Ages: 7 - 12

Two different days are available.

Our teaching artist, Renee Curci Ivanoff, will guide young artists through the techniques of working with clay: pinch, slab, coil, and wheel. Students will be introduced to both hand-building and the pottery wheel. Continuing students will develop and push their skills in all ways with adaptive projects that will meet everyone at their own level. This class is for students ages 7-12 of all skill levels.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. 

Pottery for Teens

$340

with Renee Curci Ivanoff

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 18, 2026 at 3:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Sep 19, 2026

Ages: 13 - 19

Two different days are now available!

No Friday classes on October 2 and 23.

No Saturday classes on October 3, 10, 24, and November 28.

We are pleased to offer a pottery class just for teens!

This class will provide a break from the stress of middle and high school and serve as an excellent place to nurture their inner selves while learning all aspects of ceramics. Students will focus on developing skills in wheel throwing, hand building, surface design, and glazing.

No experience required! Teenagers at all levels of experience can be accommodated in our small classes. For teens ages 13 and up.

Firing fees and material costs are the responsibility of each student.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Family Clay Studio

$280

with Renee Curci Ivanoff

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 19, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

No classes on October 3, 10, 24, and November 28.

For kids from 7 to 17 plus you, their family member! Set a date with your child, niece, nephew, or friend, and join us on Saturday mornings. Have fun creating, exploring, and working with clay together. Family Clay Studio is a wonderful way to share and create with clay. You’ll work together learning how to hand-build, throw on the wheel, glaze, and learn a bit about the kiln. Your glazed and fired pieces will be your clay treasures to take home.  Class runs for 3 weeks and includes materials and firing fees.

This class is for families ONLY, not for individuals. Price is by the individual, please purchase a spot for each family member. 

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. 





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