In order to prep supplies, PLEASE NO “SAME DAY” REGISTRATIONS! Same day registrations will automatically be moved to the next scheduled class date.

Do I need to have any experience?

Not at all. During the class, you'll receive personalized instruction tailored to your skill level. Students will be taught  fundamental techniques such as centering, pulling, and shaping clay to create your own functional pieces or artistic sculptures. If you've never touched clay before in your life, when you sign up for any of our classes, you’ll learn the basic techniques with the simple joy of building something with your own two hands. Our one-time pottery wheel session, Throw & Go, is perfect for beginners to learn the basics of throwing on the wheel. To take your skills to the next level, consider our Intro to Pottery Wheel Workshop. All tools and supplies are provided.

Pottery & Ceramics

  • Throw & Go

    Fridays, 6:00-8:00 pm
    Saturdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

    For ages 13 and up.

    $20/person

    Excited to try your hand at pottery but not sure if you're going to be good at it? Our one-time pottery wheel session is perfect for beginners. Learn the basics of throwing your own ceramic pieces and take your creations home with you.

  • Paint A Pot

    Saturdays
    3:00-4:00 pm

    For ages 8 and up.

    $25/person

    Paint hand-made pottery for personal use or give as a gift. You will have access to a variety of stencils, decals, and colored underglazes to create a unique piece of pottery. The class fee covers instruction, clay, tools, glaze and firing.

    Instructor: Kara Holland

  • Open Studio Handbuilding

    Saturdays
    3:00 - 5:00 pm

    For ages 8 and up.

    $25/person

    In these free-style classes, you can create anything from functional pieces like vases to unique sculptures. Instructor Kara Holland will be there to guide you with technique and design ideas each step of the way. Unleash your creativity and end with a beautiful and unique creation.

    Instructor: Kara Holland

  • Handbuilding Classes

    Mondays @5pm and finishes when the project is completed (lasts up to 2 hours).

    For ages 8 and up.

    $25/person

    In each class, we’re making something different - view project schedule.
    Classes will introduce the potter to the three basic techniques of handbuilding – Pinch, Coil, and Slab construction.

    Instructor: Geoff Simkins

  • Teen Wheel Throwing Camp

    June 17 - 21
    1:00 - 3:00 pm

    For ages 13 - 17

    $100/person

    In this weeklong camp for beginners to intermediate, our experienced potters take you through the entire process of learning how to make a piece of pottery, from throwing it on a wheel, designing, firing, and glazing. Learn a variety of techniques and processes such as throwing style, trimming process, glazing and electric kiln firing basics.

    Instructor: Kara Holland

  • Intro to Pottery Wheel Workshop

    Meet each Tuesday & Thursday
    6:00-8:00 pm for 8 sessions

    For ages 13 and up.

    $150/person for 8 sessions

    It’s easy to get started! In this series of 8 classes, our experienced potters take you through the entire process of learning how to make a piece of pottery, from throwing it on a wheel, designing, firing, and glazing. Learn a variety of techniques and processes such as classic throwing style, trimming process, glazing and electric kiln firing basics.

    A new workshop starts each month.

  • Clay Fusion: Crafting with Thread

    July 10, 17, 24, 31
    12:00 - 2:00 pm

    For ages 8-12

    $100/person

    Join us in a unique journey where the tactile beauty of clay meets the delicate intricacy of thread. In this innovative ceramic class, participants will explore the versatile medium of clay to create stunning pieces of art, which will then be transformed with the addition of thread into jewelry, looms, wind chimes, and more.

    Instructor: Kara Holland

  • Clay Fusion: Crafting with Thread

    July 10, 17, 24, 31
    3:00 - 5:00 pm

    For ages 13-17

    $100/person

    Join us in a unique journey where the tactile beauty of clay meets the delicate intricacy of thread. In this innovative ceramic class, participants will explore the versatile medium of clay to create stunning pieces of art, which will then be transformed with the addition of thread into jewelry, looms, wind chimes, and more.

    Instructor: Kara Holland

Instructors

  • Stephanie Payton

    Arts On Main Ceramic Studio Manager

    Bio

  • Kara Holland

    Van Buren High School Ceramics and Sculpture Classroom Teacher
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