Ceramics Classes
Upcoming Session
Fall Session Begins September 15, 2025
Member Registration Opens August 18, 2025 at Noon
General Registration Opens August 25, 2025 at Noon
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Adult Ceramics,
Beginning to Intermediate
Age Group: Adult (18 and up)
Duration: 8 weeks
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Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Start Date: September 17, 2025
End Date: November 5, 2025
Instructor: Mary Brown
Price: $240
Member Price: $190
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Start Date: September 16, 2025
End Date: November 4, 2025
Instructor: Mary Brown
Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is low.
No refunds after first class.
Description: This class is a beginning to intermediate class. Beginners will initially receive more structured instruction, especially in the first few classes. The instructor will be available to consult, answer questions, and provide demonstrations for more intermediate students as well. Instruction will cover basic hand-building techniques and basic wheel throwing. You will learn traditional methods of forming, joining, and constructing your pots. The instructor has many years of experience and class demos will vary depending on what students want to learn and practice.
Supplies: Cone 10 clay (available for purchase at MAC), a basic ceramics tool kit (wire cutter, needle tool, wooden knife, wooden rib, metal rib, and two trimming tools available for purchase at MAC), and a towel. We recommend you wear clothes that can get dirty. Many students also choose to wear an apron.
Adult Ceramics,
Intermediate to Advanced
Age Group: Adult (18 and up)
Duration: 8 weeks
Price: $240
Member Price: $190
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Start Date: September 18, 2025 End Date: November 6, 2025
Instructor: Ray Yocum
Fridays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Start Date: September 19, 2025
End Date: November 7, 2025
Instructor: Ray Yocum
Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Start Date: September 20, 2025
End Date: November 8, 2025 Instructor: Ray Yocum
Saturdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Start Date: September 20, 2025
End Date: November 8, 2025 Instructor: Ray Yocum
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Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is low. No refunds after first class.
Description: Intermediate to advanced class is an open studio style class with our experienced instructor available for instruction and demonstrations as needed and as requested by students. The instructor is available to instruct in a variety of forming techniques, wheel throwing, the production of functional pottery, hand building, and surface design techniques like stamping, carving, and slip decoration.
Supplies: Cone 10 clay (available for purchase at MAC), a basic ceramics tool kit (wire cutter, needle tool, wooden knife, wooden rib, metal rib, and two trimming tools available for purchase at MAC), and a towel. We recommend you wear clothes that can get dirty. Many students also choose to wear an apron.
Description: A four-week course designed for those who have always wanted to explore the art of pottery and learn the basics of creating ceramic pieces using a potter's wheel. This class will provide a supportive and creative environment to get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity. Class size is limited to 8 students.
Supplies: Cone 10 clay (available for purchase at MAC), a basic ceramics tool kit (wire cutter, needle tool, wooden knife, wooden rib, metal rib, and two trimming tools available for purchase at MAC), and a towel. We recommend you wear clothes that can get dirty. Many students also choose to wear an apron.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
New!
Age Group: Adult (18 and up)
Mondays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Start Date: September 15, 2025
End Date: November 4, 2025
Instructor: Mary Brown
Price: $145
Member Price: $120
Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is low. No refunds after first class.
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Supplies: All clay, glazes and tools will be provided by McGroarty *Basic toolkits are available for purchase in our office if you prefer your child to have their own toolkit
Youth Ceramics
Age Group: 8 - 12
Duration: 8 weeks
Price: $135
Member Price: $110
Wednesdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Start Date: September 17, 2025
End Date: November 5, 2025
Instructor: Mary Brown
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Description: This class is an introduction to basic hand-building techniques and processes. Children will learn traditional methods of forming, joining, and constructing of their pots and sculptures. Learn to design and analyze functional and nonfunctional objects..
Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is low. No refunds after first class.
Teen Ceramics
Age Group: Teens (13 - 19)
Duration: 8 weeks
Mondays, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Start Date: September 15, 2025
End Date: November 3, 2025
Instructor: Mary Brown
Description: This class is an introduction to basic wheel throwing and hand-building techniques and processes. You will learn traditional methods of forming, joining, and constructing your pots. Learn to design and analyze functional and nonfunctional objects.
Supplies: All clay, glazes and tools will be provided.
*Basic tool kits are available for purchase in our office if teens prefer to have their own tools.
Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is low.
No refunds after first class.
Price: $175.00 Member Price: $145.00
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