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. Students with more experience will be encouraged to try out new forms and explore different decorating techniques. Low ratio: only 3 students per session.
Duration: Six weeks
Next sessions:
Thursdays, March 5 to April 9 1:00-4:00 pm or 6:30-9:30 pm (full)
Thursdays, April 23 to May 28 1:00-4:00 pm or 6:30-9:30 pm
Registration fee: $450 + tax - includes a 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.
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: Throw a bowl; time to throw and/or trim; optional trimming refresher.
Week 4: Last wet week (Last week to throw new work)
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. During the transition phase I will honour all existing wait list requests received before March 1 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 (Beginner)
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 2: Decorate and glaze your work (Pick up 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.
