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Mixed Level Handbuilding
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Mixed Level Handbuilding

$475

with Willow Stein

Calendar Aug 6, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

If you have never touched clay, please check out our "Beginner Handbuilding" course in order to get an understanding of this medium. This course will continue exploration in the extruder, slab roller and the processes of our studio.

This course takes place in our bright, sunny pottery studio, which has been loved for decades by our community. This class comes with ample open studio time where you can work on improving your skills at your own pace. These hours will be announced via email prior to the start of your class.

One bag of clay is provided in the cost of the course.

Beginner Mixed Throwing
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Beginner Mixed Throwing

$475

with Claire Graybuck

Calendar Aug 6, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Learn the basics of throwing or increase your skill--this 8 week course is the bedrock of our pottery community. Instructors will demostrate different forms and help students through the process of creating work, firing and glazing. Additionally, we work with students to learn and improve handbuilding skills. We are a rare student-centered studio that focuses on cone 9-10 firings.

This course takes place in our bright, sunny pottery studio, which has been loved for decades by our community. This class comes with ample open studio time where you can work on improving your skills at your own pace. These hours will be announced via email prior to the start of your class.

One bag of clay is provided in the cost of the course.

Pinhole Camera
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Pinhole Camera

$150

with Colin Graybuck

Calendar Aug 6, 2026 at 6 pm

Take a photo with trash! Learn the ins and outs of pinhole photography by making pinhole cameras out of everyday items, using them and developing the images in our darkroom. In this 4 week class we will explore a variety of DIY pinhole cameras, and using them to make images on film and paper. materials will be provided by the Craft School, but students are also invited to bring vessels to turn into pinhole cameras.

Beginner Handbuilding
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Beginner Handbuilding

$475

with Willow Stein

Calendar Aug 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

Learn the basics of creating beautiful ceramics without the use of the wheel. This course will explore the extruder, slab roller and the processes of our studio

This course takes place in our bright, sunny pottery studio, which has been loved for decades by our community. This class comes with ample open studio time where you can work on improving your skills at your own pace. These hours will be announced via email prior to the start of your class.

One bag of clay is provided in the cost of the course.

Intermediate/Advanced Throwing
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Intermediate/Advanced Throwing

$475

with Sarah Wilson

Calendar Aug 8, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 8 weeks

In order to be elligible for this course a student must have taken a Beginner/Mixed Level Course at least once (or something comparable at another studio).

This course will allow you to build on your skills as a potter in form, size and glaze. 

This course takes place in our bright, sunny pottery studio, which has been loved for decades by our community. This class comes with ample open studio time where you can work on improving your skills at your own pace. These hours will be announced via email prior to the start of your class.

One bag of clay is provided in the cost of the course.

Stained Glass Introduction
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Stained Glass Introduction

$265

with Emily Delano

Calendar Aug 8, 2026 at 10 am

During this engaging one day course, students will learn the basics of lead free stained glass craft. Students will select a design from several pre made patterns, and will leave class at the end of the day with a finished 8”x8” window panel mounted in a wooden frame. 

Lead free solder is better for your health and the environment but takes a little practice to get into the flow (pun intended).

Stained Glass Plant with Snail
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Stained Glass Plant with Snail

$285

with Emily Delano

Calendar Aug 9, 2026 at 10 am

This course will teach the basics of glass cutting and grinding along with the use of copper foil and soldering. Students will learn to create a stained glass plant accompanied by a cunning snail friend. At the end of the class, students will “plant” their projects into pots to take home and enjoy. No experience in stained glass needed.

Beginner Mixed Throwing
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Beginner Mixed Throwing

$475

with Catharina Sikkes

Calendar Aug 9, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Learn the basics of throwing or increase your skill--this 8 week course is the bedrock of our pottery community. Instructors will demostrate different forms and help students through the process of creating work, firing and glazing. Additionally, we work with students to learn and improve handbuilding skills. We are a rare student-centered studio that focuses on cone 9-10 firings.

This course takes place in our bright, sunny pottery studio, which has been loved for decades by our community. This class comes with ample open studio time where you can work on improving your skills at your own pace. These hours will be announced via email prior to the start of your class.

One bag of clay is provided in the cost of the course.





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