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Enjoy a laid back afternoon making your own ceramic object, like a cup, bowl, tray, vase, planter, etc... The options are only limited to your imagination! Bring your own snacks, beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy while you work. You will learn slab building with clay and use those techniques to make anything you like. This could be a cup, bowl, vase, tray planter, altar shelf, etc. If you can't figure out what to make, we will show you a few basic options and lead you through the process step-by step. You will also have the choice to paint your work with underglaze. I will clear glaze your work for you and contact you when it is fired and ready for pick up. Please note, this class takes place in a non-climate-controlled detached garage, so dress accordingly.

Enjoy a laid back evening making your own ceramic creations! This is not a class, but an opportunity to for people of all levels of ceramics experience to play around and make things with clay. I will clear glaze your work for you and contact you when it is fired and ready for pick up. Please note, this class takes place in a non-climate-controlled detached garage, so dress accordingly.

Each week you will learn to make a new functional ceramic object out of clay! The final week you will glaze everything you made over the course of the month. Week 1: Slab building (choose between a tray, mug, or bowl) Week 2: Pinch & coil built vases Week 3: Glazing Please note, this class takes place in a non-climate-controlled detached garage, so dress accordingly. Join us for a fun and creative pottery course where you can get your hands dirty and create your own unique ceramic works! This in-person class will take place at Sun Parlor Studio in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced potter, this course is perfect for everyone. Your instructor will guide you through the process, from molding the clay to glazing. When your work is complete it will be kiln-fired and you will be notified when it is ready for pick up.

This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of creating hand-built pottery. This course is perfect for you if: •You are a beginner and have never touched clay before. •There is a specific project or technique you’d like to learn. •If you'd just like to spend a few hours learning something creative, being mindful, and having fun! I will help you through every step of the process, giving pointers and demonstrations as we go. During the course you will learn: Week 1 •How to prepare clay for use •How to roll a slab of clay •How to design and create a slab-built tray •Adding a foot •Clean up procedures Week 2 •How to create a pinch pot •Creating and attaching a handle •Adding a foot ring Week 3 •About glazes and what they do •How to prepare a glaze •How to glaze your piece •How to clean your piece after glazing to prevent accidents in the kiln This course is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The course includes all materials and firing of your work. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. Once you have booked your first session, I will email you to schedule your next two sessions. Please keep in mind each session should ideally be one week apart to allow for drying/firing time. (You cannot book all 3 sessions in one week.)

This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of creating hand-built pottery. This course is perfect for you if: •You are a beginner and have never touched clay before. •There is a specific project or technique you’d like to learn. •If you'd just like to spend a few hours learning something creative, being mindful, and having fun! I will help you through every step of the process, giving pointers and demonstrations as we go. During the course you will learn: Week 1 •How to prepare clay for use •How to roll a slab of clay •How to design and create a slab-built tray •Adding a foot •Clean up procedures Week 2 •How to create a pinch pot •Creating and attaching a handle •Adding a foot ring Week 3 •How to roll coils •How to create a coil built pot •Smoothing the surface to create a seamless look if desired Week 4 •About glazes and what they do •How to prepare a glaze •How to glaze your piece •How to clean your piece after glazing to prevent accidents in the kiln This course is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The course includes all materials and firing of your work. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. Once you have booked your first session, I will email you to schedule your next three sessions. Please keep in mind each session should ideally be one week apart to allow for drying/firing time. (You cannot book all 4 sessions in one week.)

This course is designed to teach you and a friend (or family member, coworker, or enemy, I won't judge) the fundamentals of creating wheel-thrown and handbuilt pottery. This course is perfect for you if: •You are a beginner and have never touched clay before. •There is a specific project or technique you’d like to learn. •If you'd just like to spend a few hours learning something creative, being mindful, and having fun! I will help you through every step of the process, giving pointers and demonstrations as we go. During the course you will learn: Week 1 •How to measure and wedge clay in preparation for throwing •How to center clay on the potters wheel •How to throw a cylinder •How to make a pinch pot •Clean up procedures Week 2 •About the stages of clay (soft, leather hard, bone dry, etc.) and when it is ready for trimming •Trimming your piece to create your desired profile •Adding a foot ring •Adding a handle •Carving leather hard clay •Recycling clay and maintaining a sustainable studio Week 3 •About glazes and what they do •How to prepare a glaze •How to glaze your piece •How to clean your piece after glazing to prevent accidents in the kiln This course is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The course includes all materials and firing of your work. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. Price includes enrollment for two students. Once you have booked your first session, I will email you to schedule your next two sessions. Please keep in mind each session should ideally be one week apart to allow for drying/firing time. (You cannot book all 3 sessions in one week.)

This beginners-friendly workshop is designed for people who want to try handbuilding at a more affordable price point, without a multi-week commitment. This workshop is perfect for you if: •You are a total beginner and have never touched clay •You have an idea of something you would like to make, but aren't sure how to execute it •You just want to come hang out and be present and enjoy the beauty of clay! You will learn: •How to prepare clay for use •How to design and build your choice of either a slab-built tray, pinch pot mug, or coil-built pot* •Clean up procedures *If time permits, you can learn multiple of these techniques This workshop is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The workshop includes all materials and firing of your work. Finished pieces will be clear glazed by me. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up.

This course is suitable for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels. It is designed to teach you in depth about creating wheel-thrown pottery, throwing altered forms, and additive and subtractive surface decoration techniques. This course is perfect for you if: •You are a beginner and have never touched clay before. •You have some experience working with clay or doing some visual art, like drawing or painting •You have experience throwing or working with clay •You would enjoy doing some meditative design •You want to dedicate some time to learning and improving your pottery skills •You have specific ideas of projects you want to make •You just want to come hang out and be present and enjoy the beauty of clay! I will help you through every step of the process, giving pointers and demonstrations as we go. During the course you will learn: Week 1 •How to measure and wedge clay in preparation for throwing •How to center clay on the potters wheel •How to throw a cylinder (you will make at least 2) •Clean up procedures Week 2 •Spend some additional time practicing throwing •Throwing altered forms Week 3 •About the stages of clay (soft, leather hard, bone dry, etc.) and when it is ready for trimming •Trimming your piece to create you desired profile •Adding a foot ring •Painting your piece with underglaze and carving high contrast designs (sgraffito) •Recycling clay and maintaining a sustainable studio Week 3 •Pulling and attaching handles •Additive decoration Week 4 •About glazes and what they do •How to prepare a glaze •How to glaze your piece •How to clean your piece after glazing to prevent accidents in the kiln This course is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The course includes all materials and firing of your work. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. Once you have booked your first session, I will email you to schedule your next four sessions. Please keep in mind each session should ideally be one week apart to allow for drying/firing time. (You cannot book all 5 sessions in one week.)

This beginners-friendly workshop is designed for people who want to try wheel throwing at a more affordable price point, without a multi-week commitment. You will learn: •How to measure and wedge clay in preparation for throwing •How to center clay on the potters wheel •How to throw a cylinder •Clean up procedures This workshop is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The workshop includes all materials and firing of your work. Finished pieces will be clear glazed by me. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. ***Please note that you will not trim or glaze your piece during this workshop as these processes require plenty of drying time and you would need to come back for extra sessions to do this. If you would like to learn trimming and glazing, I recommend taking Intro to Wheel Throwing.

This beginners-friendly workshop is designed for people who want to try pottery with a friend, without a multi-week commitment! The studio only has one wheel, so you and your friend (or family member, coworker, or enemy, I won't judge) will both have to be okay with doing some handbuilding while the other uses the wheel. It's fun, I promise. You will learn: •How to measure and wedge clay in preparation for throwing •How to center clay on the potters wheel •How to throw a cylinder •How to make a pinch pot •Clean up procedures This workshop is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The workshop includes all materials and firing of your work. Finished pieces will be clear glazed by me. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. ***Please note that you will not trim or glaze your piece during this workshop as these processes require plenty of drying time and you would need to come back for extra sessions to do this. If you would like to learn trimming and glazing, I recommend taking Intro to Wheel Throwing. Price includes enrollment for two students.

This beginners-friendly workshop is designed for people who want to try pottery with a friend, without a multi-week commitment! The studio only has one wheel, so you and your friend (or family member, coworker, or enemy, I won't judge) will both have to be okay with doing some handbuilding while the other uses the wheel. It's fun, I promise. You will learn: •How to measure and wedge clay in preparation for throwing •How to center clay on the potters wheel •How to throw a cylinder •How to make a pinch pot •Clean up procedures This workshop is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The workshop includes all materials and firing of your work. Finished pieces will be clear glazed by me. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. ***Please note that you will not trim or glaze your piece during this workshop as these processes require plenty of drying time and you would need to come back for extra sessions to do this. If you would like to learn trimming and glazing, I recommend taking Intro to Wheel Throwing. Price includes enrollment for two students.

This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of creating wheel-thrown pottery. This course is perfect for you if: •You are a beginner and have never touched clay before. •There is a specific project or technique you’d like to learn. •If you'd just like to spend a few hours learning something creative, being mindful, and having fun! I will help you through every step of the process, giving pointers and demonstrations as we go. During the course you will learn: Week 1 •How to measure and wedge clay in preparation for throwing •How to center clay on the potters wheel •How to throw a cylinder •Clean up procedures Week 2 •About the stages of clay (soft, leather hard, bone dry, etc.) and when it is ready for trimming •Trimming your piece to create you desired profile •Adding a foot ring •Adding a handle •Recycling clay and maintaining a sustainable studio Week 3 •About glazes and what they do •How to prepare a glaze •How to glaze your piece •How to clean your piece after glazing to prevent accidents in the kiln This course is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The course includes all materials and firing of your work. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. Once you have booked your first session, I will email you to schedule your next two sessions. Please keep in mind each session should ideally be one week apart to allow for drying/firing time. (You cannot book all 3 sessions in one week.)