Classes

Our studio class philosophy

Classes are structured to blend new and experienced students into studio experiences and accommodate multiple learning styles into playing in the mud. Each class will contain demonstrations and instructions in both hand building and wheel throwing techniques designed to help individuals or groups in a class to continue on their clay journeys. We encourage you to come with ideas about the directions you want to take in clay. In short, we try to maintain a very flexible curriculum that meets a wide variety of expectations and abilities. We ask that you bring an open mind, ideas on what you are interested in learning and a notebook to keep track of your progress.

All class charges include 25 lbs. clay, firing costs and access to one open studio period per week. Firing costs are included in clay costs.

Winter and Spring Schedule 2026

Winter Term 2026

Eight Weeks includes Class, Saturday Open Studio and 25lbs of clay

Cost:$600
Dates: January 5^ththru March 7^th 2026 (9 weeks with added extra week)
Tuesday Morning, 9AM to Noon
Beginner’s Class
January 6^th thru March 7^th
Wednesday Morning, 9AM to Noon
Potter’s Wheel Class January 7^th thru March 7^th
Wednesday Evening, 6PM to 9PM
Ceramics Class January 7^th thru March 7^th
Thursday Morning, 9AM to Noon
Hand Building and Sculpture Class January 8^th thru March 7^th

Spring Term 2026

Ten Weeks includes Class, Saturday Open Studio and 25lbs of class

Cost: $750
Dates: March 23^rd thru June 6^th 2026 (Eleven weeks with added extra week)
Tuesday Morning, 9AM to Noon
Beginner’s Class March 24^th thru June 6^th
Wednesday Morning, 9AM to Noon
Potter’s Wheel Class March 25^th thru June 6^th
Wednesday Evening, 6PM to 9PM
Ceramics Class March 25^th thru June 6^th
Thursday Morning, 9AM to Noon
Hand Building and Sculpture Class March 26^th thru June 6^th

Class Descriptions

Beginner's Class with Lloyd Hamovit
Tuesday Mornings 9 A.M. to Noon

This course is for both those just starting and those returning to the studio with experience. Jo Alice will work through basic wheel and hand building projects while also helping those self directed in their own projects. There will also be opportunities to participate in group outdoor Raku firing, introduction to Soda and Reduction kiln firing.

Potter's Wheel Class with Lloyd Hamovit
Wednesday Mornings 9 A.M. to Noon

This class will be filled with demonstrations and technical information for the intermediate to advanced students working on self directed projects and developing specific clay directions. Advanced wheel and hand building techniques, learning to fire kilns of various types and glaze chemistry will be introduced into daily studio activities. Projects accessing our different firing techniques will be included. This is a class for those interested in pursuing new information in the clay studio.

Ceramics Class with Lloyd Hamovit
Wednesday Evenings 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.

A class for those looking to get their hands dirty and relax in the mud. For beginners to advanced students either looking to pursue individual self directed projects to or for those just wanting time on the potter’s wheel. A wide variety of demonstrations for both hand building and the wheel will be part of instruction, while access to weekend Raku firings are also included.

Handbuilding and Sculpture Class with Lloyd
Thursday Mornings 9 A.M to Noon

Come try your hand working with clay! Under Lloyd’s guidance, beginners and intermediate students are invited to come explore the wonderful possibilities clay. Interested in finding creative expression, relaxation and fun? You will learn basic hand building techniques. Glazing and surface design and basic firing techniques will also be explored as Lloyd guides you through clay-ful experience.