Ceramics Classes
Upcoming Session
Spring Classes: March 24, 2025 - May 17, 2025
Member Registration Begins on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Noon.
General Registration Begins on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Noon.
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Adult Ceramics,
Beginning to Intermediate
Age Group: Adult (18 and up)
Duration: 8 weeks
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
March 26 - May 14
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Mary Brown
Price: $210
Member Price: $160
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
March 25 - May 13
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Mary Brown
Description: This class is a beginning to intermediate class. Beginners will initially receive more structured instruction, especially in the first few classes. The instructor will be available to consult, answer questions, and provide demonstrations for more intermediate students as well. Instruction will cover basic hand-building techniques and basic wheel throwing. You will learn traditional methods of forming, joining, and constructing your pots. The instructor has many years of experience and class demos will vary depending on what students want to learn and practice.
Supplies: Cone 10 clay (available for purchase at MAC), a basic ceramics tool kit (wire cutter, needle tool, wooden knife, wooden rib, metal rib, and two trimming tools available for purchase at MAC), and a towel. We recommend you wear clothes that can get dirty. Many students also choose to wear an apron.
Adult Ceramics,
Intermediate to Advanced
Age Group: Adult (18 and up)
Duration: 8 weeks
General Registration Price: $210
Member Price: $160
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
March 27 to May 15
Instructor: Ray Yocum
Fridays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
March 28 to May 16
Instructor: Ray Yocum
Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm
March 29 to May 17
Instructor: Ray Yocum
Saturdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
March 29 to May 17
Instructor: Ray Yocum
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Description: Intermediate to advanced class is an open studio style class with our experienced instructor available for instruction and demonstrations as needed and as requested by students. The instructor is available to instruct in a variety of forming techniques, wheel throwing, the production of functional pottery, hand building, and surface design techniques like stamping, carving, and slip decoration.
Supplies: Cone 10 clay (available for purchase at MAC), a basic ceramics tool kit (wire cutter, needle tool, wooden knife, wooden rib, metal rib, and two trimming tools available for purchase at MAC), and a towel. We recommend you wear clothes that can get dirty. Many students also choose to wear an apron.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
New!
Description: A four-week course designed for those who have always wanted to explore the art of pottery and learn the basics of creating ceramic pieces using a potter's wheel. This class will provide a supportive and creative environment to get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity.
Class size is limited to 8 students. Glazes included; clay and personal tools are available for sale in the office or on our website.
Age Group: Adult (18 and up)
4 Weeks: Mondays, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
April 7 to May 5
Cost: $115.00
Instructor: Mary Brown
Youth Ceramics
Age Group: 8 - 12
Duration: 8 weeks
Price: $125
Member Price: $100
Wednesday, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
March 26 to May 14
Instructor: Mary Brown
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Description: This class is an introduction to basic hand-building techniques and processes. Children will learn traditional methods of forming, joining, and constructing of their pots and sculptures. Learn to design and analyze functional and nonfunctional objects.
Supplies: All clay, glazes and tools will be provided by McGroarty *Basic toolkits are available for purchase in our office if you prefer your child to have their own toolkit.