CLAY CLASSES
Enter through the clay studio entrance at the back of the building. Walk down the mural alleyway and then turn right
All clay pieces will be held for 30 days after the class date. After 30 days, they will be disposed of to make room for new projects.
We appreciate you being timely about picking up your creations!
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SINGLE DAY CLASSES
Play with Clay
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. Drop-ins are welcome but pre-registration is encouraged to save your spot!
$
30
DROP-IN
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Instructor: Emma Lowe
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Times vary, please see below for more info
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August - December
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Ages 5-18+
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Please arrive 5 minutes before class time to allow time to sign in and make it upstairs to our clay studio.
Saturdays
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturdays
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Take a Spin
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. Each student gets their own wheel with pre-centered clay, so all you need to do is create your vessel. All items are fired, finished, and ready to glaze or pick up within 2-3 weeks. Students can return during our open studio hours (Saturdays 12-5pm) to glaze their pieces. Looking for more formal instruction? Check out our weekly Beginning Wheel Throwing classes listed below. You can credit your “Take a Spin” payment toward your class!
$
40
DROP-IN
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Instructor: Emma Lowe
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Times vary, please see below for more info
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August - December
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Ages 13-18+
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Please arrive 5 minutes before class time to allow time to sign in and make it upstairs to our clay studio.
Saturdays
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Saturdays
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Pottery Painting
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!
$
20
A PIECE
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Please call the gallery to reserve a table
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Payment must be made inside the gallery upon arrival
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Stop in during studio hours: Saturdays 12:00 - 5:00 pm
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Last admittance is at 4 pm
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All ages welcome
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Glazing usually takes about 1 hour to complete. Doors close at 4pm to ensure participants have enough time to glaze
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Pottery Date Night
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
$
50
DROP-IN
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1st & 3rd Fridays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
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Please register as a couple (only register once for the both of you)
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Instructor: Emma Lowe
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August - December
Popular
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Teen Pottery
7th-12th GradeTeen Pottery is a fun and fully hands-on clay foundation course for throwing on the wheel. Students will be guided in a step-by-step process of learning how to center, pull, and trim a pot. Students will learn to throw various forms, leading to successful bowls, cups, vases, and more. Tools, clay, and firing are included in the cost of this class.
$
150
MONTHLY
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Semester (September - December ): $540
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Days vary - please see below for more info
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Ages 13-18
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 pm
Instructor: Lori
Marklund
Fridays 4:00-5:30 pm
Instructor: Emma Lowe
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INTERMEDIATE TEEN POTTERY
Intermediate Teen Pottery brings experienced teen potters to the next level of throwing; introducing more complicated vessels such as lidded jars, tea pots and multi-parted wheel thrown projects. Potters will also be introduced to more complex and higher firing glazes!
$
200
MONTHLY
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Semester (September - December ): $720
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Instructor: Lori Marklund
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Mondays 4:00- 5:30 pm
WEEKLY ADULT CLASSES
Beginning Wheel Throwing
You’ve seen it in the movies, now learn how to do it yourself! In this introductory class, learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more. Wedging, centering, pulling, lifting and trimming are demonstrated, and basic surface decoration techniques are also explored. This class is designed for students with little or no experience on the potter’s wheel!
$
150
MONTHLY
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Semester (September - December ): $540
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First-time students are required to purchase a clay tool kit for $20
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All students are required to purchase a bag of clay for $35
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Please arrive 15 minutes before your first class to purchase your clay from the Muse Gallery
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Please note that wheel throwing is a physically demanding art form. If you have any physical limitations give us a call and we can help you decide if another class may be a better fit for you
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Beginning wheel students may rent a locker at a discounted rate of $50/month
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Days & times vary, please see below for more info
Mondays
Instructor: Lori Marklund
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursdays
Instructor: Lori Marklund
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesdays
Instructor: Lori Marklund
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fridays
Instructor: Emma Lowe
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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Intermediate Wheel Throwing
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 tea pots, and more. More complex and mid-range firing will be available!
$
200
MONTHLY
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Semester (September - December ): $720
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Instructor: Lori Marklund
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Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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First-time students are required to purchase a clay tool kit for $20
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All students are required to purchase a bag of clay for $35
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Please arrive 15 minutes before your first class to purchase your clay from the Muse Gallery
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Please note that wheel throwing is a physically demanding art form. If you have any physical limitations give us a call and we can help you decide if another class may be a better fit for you
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Intermediate wheel students recieve a complimentary locker to store their clay and tools
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CLAY EXPLORATIONS WEEKLY
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 function pieces of pottery and beautiful works of art based on your individual artistic goals. All materials provided!
$
200
MONTHLY
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Semester (September - December ): $720
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Instructor: Emma Lowe
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Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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VISIT OUR OPEN STUDIO!
The Clay Studio at the Chartreuse Muse is a fully equipped ceramics studio that is open to anyone interested in hand-building or wheel-throwing clay. Classes in all clay techniques are offered. Take a class and then come back and enjoy your time in our Open Studio. Visit our clay studio during hours to experiment with clay, spend extra time on your class project, or sustain your art practice!-
$25 for one hour of studio use and 1lb of clay OR 1oz of glaze
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$35 for one hour using the pottery wheel
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Open Studio Hours: Saturdays 12-5 pm
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No entry after 4 pm for glazing, or 3 pm for wheel use
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Reservations are recommended to ensure access to a wheel during open studio hours. To make a reservation please call the gallery the week of the open studio session you wish to attend: (209) 522-0935
Interested in Open Studio, but don't know where to start? Check out our single-day classes "Play with Clay" and "Take a Spin."
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STUDIO MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Unsupervised, unlimited access to our fully stocked clay studio during Gallery hours (except Wednesdays). Clay and glazes available for purchase onsite provide a seamless working environment!-
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday : 11 am – 5 pm Saturdays : 12 pm – 5 pm
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We also will provide you with a 24x24x24” lockable storage cabinet
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Members are encouraged to show their completed works in our Gallery
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Call our gallery at 209-522-0935 for more information or an application