Pottery Classes

Holding clay—feeling its “aliveness”—centers us and grounds us to the present moment, and encourages us to sink into, and ground into the Earth.

Having our hands in clay connects us to our ancestors who have lived all over the globe, for millions of years, as well as connecting us to future generations who may unearth our works creations in a million years from now.  Clay combines the disciplines of biology, chemistry, sociology, history, archaeology, mathematics, and science.  Clay also combines the Elements of Earth, fire, water, our metal, and you!  Your Soul, your Spirit, your creativity, and you’re in charge of every fingerprint you make. Clay is alive and connecting to clay is connecting to Earth, and Earth is Sacred.

1. choose the style of class you’re interested in:

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Drop-In Class

Drop-in classes are available for groups of up to four people and will be tailored to your interests and previous experience with clay. Stop by or give me a call if you’d like to drop in for a studio experience during your visit to Cabot, Vermont.
$60/hour

6-Week Session

6 week sessions are available for groups of 4 people. Each class is 1 hour long. Please contact me to schedule and to determine the focus and level of the class.
$120 per person + $45 for 25lbs of clay (includes firing and glaze)

Private Lessons

Please contact me to schedule your private lessons.
$45/hour

2. take a look at our class options:

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A large raku bowl

Beginner 

Experience the diversity of clays, color, texture, plasticity, uses for each, and how to “manage” reconstituting clay.  Learn basic construction techniques, pinch pots, slab, coil, sculpture.  Basic firing techniques and what is a glaze, oxides, and how to make a basic glaze.

Intermediate

Explore centering and throwing on the wheel, creating a form, trimming and glazing, texture, function, and design.

Advanced

Explore throwing larger forms, adding lids, spouts, and handles and go into more depth with glaze making.

Sculpture and Altered Form

Expand the created form to create unique wall hangings, busts, or garden ornaments.

Raku

Experience the quick paced firing technique letting the fire’s flames do the creating.

Meditation Series

Clay is relaxing and reconnects us to Earth. This is an opportunity to sink into the clay and into yourself.

Check back here for unique seminars which we will post as they are scheduled.

3. connect with me to schedule your class.

You’re welcome to come alone or in a group, once or all year. Clay takes practice and if you’re stuck a quick lesson can catapult your experience. Clay is great for homeschoolers, fathers and sons, or a group night out. Classes are available in my studio in Cabot, Vermont and, when offered, at the public school.

And don’t worry if you’re not quite sure what’s the best fit for you! We can talk over all the options and figure out the perfect class together.