FRIDAYS
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

November 22 - Lisa Filer

December 6 - Raye Tobin

Come and spend a couple of hours in our pottery studio and make a fun, functional pottery piece for yourself or as a gift.

No experience necessary. All you need is the desire to have fun, try something new and get a little messy. Great fun for the whole family. Perfect for groups of friends, date night or something to try on your own.

You’ll receive instruction, materials and supplies, 1st bisque firing and 2nd glaze firing. *Please allow three weeks for the completion of your work. We will store the work for a maximum of three months.

Cost: $40 GVA Member / $46 Non-Member
No experience required. All materials included.


ADULT POTTERY HANDBUILDING - Evenings

THURSDAY - Evenings
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

New dates coming soon!

MEDIUM: Clay

INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Filer

Min: 4 - Max: 8 students

If you haven’t touched clay in a while or have never worked with clay but want to give it a try, this class is for you. Learn the basics of handbuilding in a relaxed and supportive environment.  The session will begin with a small handbuilding project that will introduce the simple rules for building a structurally sound piece and allow you to develop your artistic expression in clay.  Bring an old towel and Pottery Starter Kit like this to the first class.

Cost: $195 GVA Member / $225 Non-Member
Fee covers 6 classes. Clay is sold separately for $35 plus tax, which includes both glazing and firing.

Don't forget to add clay.  The price of clay includes glazing and firing. 

KIDS’ CLAY - HANDBUILDING Ages: 6 - 9

SATURDAYS
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

New dates to come soon!

INSTRUCTOR: Raye Tobin

MEDIUM: Clay

Kids will receive a basic understanding of clay and sound hand building techniques. Weekly projects will include coil, slab, proper joinery, shaping, texture, and surface treatments. Typically, glaze colors will be applied by the students.  Students will also be taught care of tools and work area for a safe studio experience. Bring a hand towel and prepare to get a little muddy!

No experience necessary.

COST: $165 GVA Member / $187 Non-Member (No Drop-Ins)
All materials (clay & tools) included.


KIDS’ CLAY - HANDBUILDING Ages: 10-14

SATURDAYS
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

6 Weeks: New dates coming soon!

INSTRUCTOR: Raye Tobin

MEDIUM: Clay

Kids will receive a basic understanding of clay and sound hand building techniques. Weekly projects will include coil, slab, proper joinery, shaping, texture, and surface treatments. Typically, glaze colors will be applied by the students.  Students will also be taught care of tools and work area for a safe studio experience. Bring a hand towel and prepare to get a little muddy!

No experience necessary.

COST: $165 GVA Member / $187 Non-Member (No Drop-Ins)
All materials (clay & tools) included.


CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Click here for additional class offerings that are primarily for adults.
Youth artists ages 13 and up may participate in adult classes.

Have a question or an idea for a class we don’t currently offer? Let us know here.