Pottery Classes
Pottery lessons in my home in downtown Huntsville
Wheel Throwing (Beginner / Intermediate)
Learn the basics of throwing on the wheel and develop your skill: mugs, bowls and small vases. I teach the basic skills and then coach each participant according to their needs. Students with more experience will be encouraged to try out new forms, larger pieces, and explore different decorating techniques.
Low ratio: only 3 students per session.
Duration: Six weeks
Next sessions: I do not teach in the summer, since it is a busy selling/making season.
Stay tuned for fall session dates
Registration fee: $450 + tax - includes a 10kg bag of clay, glazes and firings
Beginner tool kit: Extra ($37.17+tax=$42) buy when you pay for the session or at the first class.
Fees subject to change.
Minimum age: 12 years. Youth aged 12–18 must be accompanied by an adult.
You must read the NEED TO KNOW page before registering.
Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing Course Outline
Week 1: Studio orientation; introduction to clay; throwing a cylinder
Week 2: Trimming; throwing refresher; time to throw and/or trim; making and adding handles
Week 3: Time to throw and/or trim; optional trimming refresher.
Week 4: Last wet week (Last week to throw new work on the wheel)
Week 5: Final trimming and prep before glazing; if time permits, students will be able to use their leftover clay to make a limited number of soft slab trays or dishes.
Week 6: Glazing your work. (Underglazes are available for more advanced students) Finished work will be ready for pick up 1-2 weeks later.
Open Studio
Past students also have access to Open Studio: Work along side me as I do my own work. These are not classes and I will not be teaching, but I am happy to offer suggestions or ideas as we work together. Maximum two wheel spots and one non-wheel spot (e.g. glazing) per 3-hour block. Open Studio is for past students only who have participated in a 6-week class. Open Studio is offered Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 9:30p.m. — September to June.
More details will be provided to students during class.
To register
Starting in the fall 2026, I am returning to online registration after trying a wait list system. During the transition back to online registration, I will honour all existing wait list requests received between January 1 and March 1, 2026 and will offer these people first chance at a spot. Spots not filled from the wait list will be offered through online registration. To find out when online registration opens, subscribe to my email list or follow me on Instagram.
Returning students are always welcome.
Hand building workshops
Two-week workshops based on a theme project. No experience necessary. I guide you through the steps, but you are encouraged to add your own personal flare!
Class 1: Build your project with clay. Class duration 2.5 hours
Class 2: Glaze your work. Class duration 1 to 1.5 hours (Pick up completed work 1-2 weeks later)
Maximum 4 students per session.
Price includes clay, glazes, firings, and the use of my tools
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Please take a moment to read though this important information about my classes before you register.
