Single Day Classes
Play with Clay
Saturdays 1:00-2:00pm or 2:30-3:30 $30/person.
Learn a hand-building technique while being led step by step through a ceramics project. “Play with Clay” projects are designed to leave room for your creative spirit so you can have fun and create something you love! A wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Grab a friend and come on in! Families welcome.
Return a few weeks later to glaze your piece!
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Take a Spin
Saturdays 12:30-1:30, 2:00-3:00 & 3:30-4:30
$40/person.
Have you always wanted to try throwing on the wheel? Well, here is your chance! This new mini workshop is designed for beginners just like you who want to “Take A Spin” on the pottery wheel. Ages 13 and up.
Return a few weeks later to glaze your piece!
*Evening Take a Spin requires a reservation and is only open to students 18 and older.
12:30-1:30 2:00-3:00 3:30-4:30
Pottery Painting
Stop in during our open studio hours: 12-5pm
Come choose from our selection of unique bisqueware and have fun glazing it. You choose the colors and design. Examples will be available to help ignite your imagination and a Clay Studio Attendant to help with questions. All levels and ages are welcome!
Friday Night out
Pottery Date Night
2nd & 4th Fridays 6-7:30pm
$60/per couple
Join us for a tandem wheel experience a-la the movie “Ghost.” Couples will be instructed on the basics of wheel throwing and then will take a spin on the wheel together. This a unique and fun date idea for any couple!
If a successful piece is thrown by the end of the session students may return during open studio hours (12-5pm on Saturdays) to glaze their piece together.
NEW AT THE MUSE!
Venture Clay Punch Card
4-punch card/$190 8-punch card/$350
Venture Clay is set up so that students are able to try wheel throwing on their own schedule. Purchase a four or eight-punch card and choose from our four beginning wheel throwing classes (listed below) to attend. You may join in with the lesson of the day or be lightly instructed to gain throwing skills.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Join at any time!
Monday Night 6-8pm – Instructor Alex Ayres
Wednesday Night 6-8pm – Instructor Julienne “Puka” Pin
Thursday Night 6:30-8:30pm – Instructor Julienne “Puka” Pin
Friday Afternoon 1-3pm – Instructor Alex Ayres
$150/monthly or $270/semester (save 10%)
Learn to throw cups, bowls, and vases in this introductory class. Basic low-fire glazing techniques will be taught to produce beautiful finished ceramic pieces.
These classes are ongoing. Wheel throwing, like any art form, takes lots of practice! If you would like to only join us for a month please call the gallery and ask about our Venture Clay punch cards.
NEW AT THE MUSE!
Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Tuesdays 6-8pm
Instructor - Julienne "Puka" Pin
$175/monthly
Those who have achieved throwing competency are welcome in this class. Students will learn more advanced throwing techniques such as throwing lidded vessels, altering wheel-thrown pieces, constructing multi-part pieces such as teapots, and more. More complex glazing and mid-range firing will be available.
Clay Explorations Weekly
Saturdays 10am-12N
Instructor – Brie Wolf
$240/monthly or $432/semester (save 10%!!)
This class is for everyone! Enjoy an open-ended, fluid experience that allows you to use the materials provided (texture tools, slab-rolling equipment, pottery wheel, and more!) to create functional pieces of pottery and beautiful works of art based on your individual artistic goals. A great choice for beginners, or intermediate to advanced students. All materials provided.
Painting Explorations
Mondays 6-8pm
Instructor – Karina Andrino
$200/monthly or $360/semester (save 10%!!)
Explore a variety of materials and artistic processes in this painting class. With a focus on the process, this class allows you to find your own unique creative spirit as you explore exciting new techniques!