Pottery Classes 
8 week course description
These classes offer an introduction to the pottery studio: equipment, tools, procedures, clay properties, forming skills and techniques for the beginner. It also offers instruction and continued practice for the returning student. You can take this class multiple sessions, building your knowledge and skills each week. We will choose one hand built form, projects vary: whistle, mug, 3 legged bowl, or lidded box, the 1st class. At the 2nd meeting we will begin the potters wheel. A short cylinder is the first form (cat dish). In the 3rd class we will trim and decorate using the Japanese scraffito technique. In classes 4-7, more throwing and trimming. If you find the wheel isn’t to your liking, you can return to hand building. Glazing and different decoration techniques are taught during the session and during the final class. Art Alley Studio will fire your work in an oxidation kiln to 2232F (^6).
Please read the student guidelines before attending the first class.
Includes Clay for class projects, Glazing, and Firing (3/4 kiln shelf)
$320 fee for 8 week session ($40) per class
$25 Tool package required for new students. You have the option to bring your own tools.
Registration: scroll to the bottom of the page to register by paying with a credit card
Schedule of Classes: (classes are limited to 8 students)
Sunday Afternoon Beginner Pottery 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Instructor: Mary Evrard
Session: March 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10 ($320) RegisterBelow
Tuesday Evening Beginner / Intermediate Pottery 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Instructor: Allison LeBaron
Session: Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 (4 weeks only) ($160) Register Below
Thursday Morning Beginner / Intermediate Pottery 11:00am – 1:15pm
Instructor: Allison LeBaron
Session: March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23 (One more spot)
Session: Apr 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun 4, 11, 18 ($320) RegisterBelow
Thursday Evening Beginner Pottery 5:30 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Eric Lewis
Session: March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23 ($320) RegisterBelow
2 week course description
A focused introduction to ceramics designed for those curious about the craft. These 2-session courses offer hands-on experience with core techniques in our small- class size, supportive studio environment, perfect for students who want a thoughtful first exposure without a long- term commitment.
Introduction to Wheel throwing (classes are limited to 4 students)
The first class we will throw on the potters wheel, practice and finish with one pot to keep. Caroline will take care of the pots through the leather hard stage, bone dry and bisque firing. You will be back in 2 weeks to glaze and finish your pot. It will be fired again and you can pick it up at an arranged time.
Instructor: Caroline Emmerich
Includes tools, clay, glazing and firing
Session: 2 Saturdays– March 21st (4:30pm -7:00) and April 4th (4:30pm – 5:15) $80
Session: 2 Saturdays– March 28th (4:30pm -7:00) and April 11th (4:30pm – 5:15) $80
Kids pottery Class
(classes are limited to 8 students)
2 original projects- includes tools, clay, glazing, and firing
1 Hand building class- patchwork flower vase and 1 wheel throwing class – bowl making
Monday Afternoon Kids Pottery 4:30pm – 5:45pm
Instructor: Lali Pereya
Session: March 2, 9, 16, 23 ($175)
Session: April 6, 13, 20, 27 ($175)
INSTRUCTORS:
Allison LeBaron- Master of Art Education – UF, Bachelor of Art – Ceramics –
Penn State University. Teaching painting and pottery locally since 1986. Studio Owner
Eric Lewis- Bachelor of Fine Arts – Ceramics UF. Eric has been teaching since 2006
Mary Evrard- Has practiced many years in many schools of Pottery.
Caroline Emmerich- Bachelors of Art – UF, Local Artist 5 years. TeaCo Shop
Lali Pereya -Teaching kids at Art Alley since 2023
Available for purchase at the studio:
Pottery tool pack $25
More tools sold individually in our tool box store.
Handmade aprons by Sue Larson $35
Brown Stoneware ^6 or White Clay ^6 – ($45.00 – 25lbs) / ($25.00 – 1/2 bag – 12.5 lbs.)
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