Ceramics Classes
Fall Session Begins September 14
Member registration opens August 24 at NOON
Non-Member registration opens August 31 at NOON
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Adult Ceramics,
Beginning to Intermediate
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Start Date: September 16, 2026 End Date: November 4, 2026
Instructor: Mary Brown
Price: $260
Member Price: $210
Age Group: Adult (18 and up)
Duration: 8 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Start Date: September 15, 2026 End Date: November 3, 2026
Instructor: Mary Brown
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
Price: $260
Member Price: $210
Age Group: Adult (18 and up)
Duration: 8 weeks
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Start Date: September 17, 2026 End Date: November 5, 2026
Instructor: Ray Yocum
Fridays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Start Date: September 18, 2026 End Date: November 6, 2026
Instructor: Ray Yocum
Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Start Date: September 19, 2026 End Date: November 7, 2026 Instructor: Ray Yocum
Saturdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Start Date: September 19, 2026 End Date: November 7, 2026 Instructor: Ray Yocum
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.
Intro to Handbuilding
Price: $260
Member Price: $210
Age Group: Adults
Duration: 8 weeks
Mondays, 10:00 - 1:00pm
Start Date: September 21, 2026
End Date: November 9, 2026
Instructor: Gisella Ramirez
Description: New to clay? In this project based class you’ll learn the fundamental techniques: pinching, joining, coiling, soft and leather hard slab construction. You’ll also receive instruction in high and low fire glazing. Students will complete 6 to 8 individual projects.
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.
Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is low.
No refunds after first class.
Description: New to clay? In this project based class you’ll learn the fundamental techniques: pinching, joining, coiling, soft and leather hard slab construction. You’ll also receive instruction in high and low fire glazing. Students will complete 6 to 8 individual projects
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 Wheelthrowing
Price: $260
Member Price: $210
Age Group: Adults
Duration: 8 weeks
Mondays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Start Date: September 14, 2026 End Date: November 2, 2026
Instructor: Mary Brown
Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is low. No refunds after first class.
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
Price: $145
Member Price: $120
Age Group: 8 - 12
Duration: 8 weeks
Tuesdays 4:00 pm to 5:30pm
Start Date: September 22, 2026 End Date: November 10, 2026
Instructor: Gisela Ramirez
Wednesdays 4:00 pm to 5:30pm
Start Date: September 23, 2026 End Date: November 11, 2026
Instructor: Gisela Ramirez
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
Price: $185
Member Price: $155
Age Group: Teens (13 - 19)
Duration: 8 weeks
Mondays, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Start Date: September 21, 2026
End Date: November 9, 2026
Instructor: Gisella Ramirez
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.