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Classes & Workshops

Handbuilding

Ceramics 101

A foundation course designed to carry you on to a life full of ceramics.

  • Fill up your ceramic’s learners permit in this fun 6-week class. Each class is once a week for 2 hours, and then you’ll return after the class to pick up everything you made.

    The first 4 days we will build our projects. That will include introducing all three projects, plus a day to work a little more, or fix anything that broke.

    The 5th day we will cover glaze and colorants.

    The 6th day we will try out the wheel just enough for you to know if you want to move on with learning how to throw.

    *All basic tools and clay provided. However, if you have any cool toys for playing with clay feel free to bring them.

  • This class is for those who want to try out everything ceramic.

    This class is for those who want a solid foundation in ceramics science and techniques to move forward independently with confidence.

  • This course is the only one to include a technical mini lesson at the beginning of each session. This sweet little lesson will help you fill up your ceramics learner’s permit so you can move forward with the right vocabulary and basic concepts to build your future as a ceramic artist and maker.

    You’ll learn all the basic hand building building techniques (slab, coil, pinch pot), how to put it all together with slip & score, a bunch of vocabulary, and the foundation technical processes that turn clay into ceramic. You’ll get a 1-day exposure to the wheel, and leave with an understanding of how to move forward as a ceramic artist.

    Expect to walk away with an understanding of the stages of clay, and an understanding of how to build almost anything.

  • You’ll make 3 different items that cover the breadth of what can be done with clay. Expect to build something sculptural, something functional, and something utilitarian. For example, a sculptural mushroom, a decorative bowl, and a slab mug.

    See the course registration details for more!

Click the photo to register for this one-time class!

KID’S ONLY! POTTERY CLASS

This 5-day class is for kids from 8 to 12 years old.

Drop your kids off, and go grab a cup of coffee while they get hands-on experience with a qualified teacher in the basics of building with clay. Students will learn how to build with coils, the slab, and make pinch pots with they construct 4 different objects, each with about 1 pound of clay. Kids are welcome to come with ideas, or fully follow instruction. All building will happen across the first 4 days, with the 5th class day reserved for adding color with underglaze.

Class starts with instruction, followed by making time, and the last 15 minutes will be devoted to clean-up. Adults should pick up their kids at the end of class, and ensure they have cleaned up their tools and space before leaving.

In the weeks that follow class, all student's work will be bisque fired, a clear glaze applied, and fired to full temp. This process will take about a month. When all projects are ready to pick-up, each registered email will be sent a notification with pick-up days.

MOM AND ME MAKER'S DAY

Grab your mom, your kid, or your grand kid and come make stuff together!

This one-time class provides you a pound of clay and instruction to make an object. Don't need another mug? You can also make a flower pot, bowl, or small item of choice. This class is a 2 hour session where you will get instruction to build a single-serving sized item using the pinch pot technique. Over the next 3 weeks, we will let it dry and the staff will bisque, glaze, and fire it for you. Then you'll get an email later on to come grab your finished, fired and glazed piece.

Don't want the staff to choose the color for you? At your Maker's Day you will have the option to sign up for an additional class, focused only on glazing. This optional class will cover the many specialized colors available at the Flipped Pot, along with instruction on how to use, mix, and apply dipping glaze.

No experience or tools required. Everything (including instruction) is provided for you!

*Note: You will enter your contact information before selecting your class. Be sure your contact information matches your billing information. You may also set up an account to save all your information by clicking “forgot password”. Don’t forget to download our app!

If you have a discount code or gift certificate please contact the Flipped Pot team at info@flippedpot.com before paying.

*All courses have full descriptions, prices, schedules, and any necessary specific details in the registration.

Throwing Classes

Beginners Throwing

Unleash your inner artist and learn the art of pottery throwing! This 8-week beginner's course will guide you through the fundamentals of wheel throwing, from centering clay to shaping mugs, bowls, and vases. In a supportive and hands-on environment, you'll gain the skills to transform a lump of clay into beautiful functional pottery. Sign up today and discover the satisfaction of creating with clay!

Who this class is for:

No experience required!

This beginner’s class is for everyone of all levels, but mostly for those with no experience on the wheel. You are still learning to pull a cylinder, and are working on basic forms such as a mug, bowl or vase.

Growing Your Throwing

Take your pottery throwing to the next level! This 8-week growth class will refine your skills and introduce you to more techniques. Improve your throwing ability to pull more clay off the bottom, get individualized assistance on personal goals, or experiment with new-to-you throwing techniques. Expect to be challenged and inspired as you push your creativity and develop skill over the clay in a supportive environment. This course is perfect for potters eager to elevate their craft.

Who this class is for:

Growing your Throwing is for potters who already have experience on the wheel. You can already pull a cylinder and make various basic forms, such as a mug, bowl or vase.

Class Structure:

Both classes will take place once a week on the same day and time. Eight classes are included, over a nine week period with a week off for drying and firing before glazing. Each class will run 2.5 hours long to include all set up and clean up.

Please bring:

*First bag of clay included for all students!

1) Personal set of basic tools to include; wire cutter, wooden rib with a 90 degree angle, pin tool, small sponge, wooden knife, pear trimming tool, small trimming tool with triangle end and small loop. Metal rib optional.

2) Apron optional, but you will want it. 😉 A bath towel may also be preferred.

3) Plastic bag (kitchen 10 gallon or similar) may be needed to cover work.

4) Additional bags of clay may be purchased as needed. Available at the studio.

No, you don’t have to take a class to join! Practice is what every potter needs. Learn how to throw on your own time by becoming a member first.

Find out more by scheduling a tour today!

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