Pottery Classes
Pottery lessons in my home in downtown Huntsville
Wheel Throwing (Beginner / Intermediate)
Over six weeks, learn the basics of throwing on the wheel or develop your skill: mugs, bowls, small vases—and more. Classes are not project based; each student is free to make what they wish/are capable of making. No experience necessary. I teach the skills and then coach each participant according to their needs. Students with more experience will be encouraged to try out new forms, improve their technique, make larger pieces, and explore different decorating techniques.
Semi-private: only 3 students per session.
Duration: Six weeks
2027 Winter/Spring sessions:
Thursdays, January 7 to February 11 — 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm or 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Thursdays, February 25 to April 8 (no class March 11) — 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm or 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Thursdays, April 22 to June 3 (no class May 13) — 1:00 to 4:00 pm or 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Registration fee: $475 + 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. Scroll down for registration information.
Minimum age: 12 years. Youth aged 12–18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Returning students are always welcome.
You must read the NEED TO KNOW page before registering.
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 textured 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.
After the course: 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 spots 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. — all year.
More details will be provided to students during class.
To register
Registration opens Tuesday November 17 at 9:00 for Winter 2027. A button linking to registration will appear here at that time. Remember to refresh the web page if you are waiting for it to appear.
Hand building workshops
I offer hand building workshops for small groups of four people—that’s all that fits in my studio!
All materials and tools provided. No experience necessary.
Make a Mug
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10 am - 12 noon
Friday, January 29, 2027, 7 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, January 30, 2027, 10 am - 12 noon
Using soft slabs of clay, you will make a mug, decorating it with stamps, rollers or other texturing objects. In this two-hour workshop I will guide you step-by-step through making something special. Choose your glaze and you’re done. I will glaze and fire the piece for you and you can pick up your masterpiece two to three weeks later.
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Please take a moment to read though this important information about my classes before you register.
