Pottery Classes

Where clay absorbs your attention and provides a structure for your creativity, students shape and transform raw earth into expressive art through exploration at the wheel and hand-building tables. This is a challenging process that requires patience, practice through repetition, and a willingness to learn a new process with the beginner’s mind. Working with clay becomes a conversation – listening, responding, and allowing the material to reveal itself, then learning to accept, refine, and cultivate rather than becoming disappointed by unexpected results. Guided by the spirit of the armadillo, this studio invites grounding, reflection, and a balance of community connection with parallel play. Bring your patience and your strength and your imagination to class.

8 Week Full Studio Immersion

$320

Instructors:  Allison LeBaron and Mary Evrard

An in-depth ceramics experience designed for growth and creative development. Students build confidence across hand building and wheel throwing while progressing through multi-stage projects from raw clay to finished, glazed works. Leave with opportunities to refine your skills and grow your portfolio through a diverse collection of pottery pieces created throughout the course. Clay and firing are included. You have the option to bring your own tools or purchase them on your first day for $25. Click on the “Enroll Now” button to view dates.

Thursdays at 11:00AM – 1:15PM

Sundays at 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Sundays at 1:30PM – 4:00PM

7 Week Beginners Pottery

$280

Instructor: Lynda Cross

A slightly condensed version of the full pottery curriculum, focused on core wheel-throwing skills and finishing techniques. Students’ progress through hands-on weekly practice with instructor guidance, developing control and consistency at the wheel. You have the option to bring your own tools or purchase them on your first day for $25. Click on the “Enroll Now” button to view dates.

Saturdays 1:00PM – 3:30PM

5 Week Pottery Essentials

$200

Instructor: Allison LeBaron

Tuesdays 11:00AM – 1:15PM

Thursdays 5:30PM – 8:00PM

A shorter, skill-focused course that introduces essential wheel-throwing techniques in a faster format. Ideal for beginners or returning students looking to strengthen fundamentals without a long-term commitment. You have the option to bring your own tools or purchase them on your first day for $25. Click on the “Enroll Now” button to view dates.

1 Week Wheel Throwing Introductory

$81

Instructor: Kaleb Clyett

A fun, one-time hands-on introduction to the pottery wheel. Experience the basics of centering and pulling clay in a dynamic studio setting and complete a simple piece in a single session. For first-time makers or anyone curious about clay. Tools will be available for your use, and your piece will be glazed by the instructor for later pick up. Click on the “Enroll Now” button to view dates.

Saturdays 5:00PM – 7:30PM

Private 1-1 Pottery Instruction

$150 for 1.5 hours

Instructor: Allison LeBaron

Email to reserve a session: artalley717@gmail.com

Personalized instruction for all skills levels. Whether you’re new to clay or more advance, receive guidance that supports your growth and builds your skills. Tools will be available for your use, and your single pottery piece will be glazed by the instructor for later pick up.

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