Classes and Workshops
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To register for a class please send me a message, or a text (515-357-1051). Each class is limited to 6 participants. Payments accepted: PayPal, Venmo, Cash |
Current Classes
Beginner 2 - Wheel Throwing
Ages 16+, 4 weeks, $185/student
Wednesdays 6:00-8:30pm
October 25, 2023 - November 15, 2023
Class Description
Further develop your skills on the potter’s wheel!! We will continue to work on the basic skills (wedging, centering, pulling walls, and shaping). Further skills introduced will be trimming, glazing, handles, and spouts. There will be two hours for learning and a half hour for cleaning up.
If you are more advanced you are welcome to register and work more independently.
Requirements
Previous experience on the potter's wheel. Students should know how to wedge clay, center clay, open and pull clay.
Classes Coming Soon (Jan 2024)
Beginner 1 - Wheel Throwing
Intermediate 1 - Wheel Throwing
Wood Kiln Firings
Over the next year, I will be building a wood kiln that I very much want to share with the community. If you would like to be involved in building the kiln and or in the firings, please contact me and let me know!
Terrific Tuesdays
Since 2022, I've been offering "Terrific Tuesdays". This is a time where anyone can come visit my studio. During this time you can try your hand at the potter's wheel or hand-building. If you just want to play around with the clay, without keeping any creations, then there is no fee!! You only need to pay if you intend to keep your creation. The fee is $10/lb of wet clay (includes firing). Visitors can use colored slips to decorate and I will finish the piece with clear glaze.
This is not a class! I will provide an introduction to get you started. This is a great time for play and self direction.
If you would like to be notified on the next Terrific Tuesday, please send me a message to be added to the Terrific Tuesday List. I send out a message to everyone with the date and timeframe. Hope you can join us.
Class Descriptions
Beginner 1 - Wheel Throwing
Learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel!! You will learn basic techniques (throwing, trimming, and decorating). Beginners are welcome, no experience is needed. There will be two hours for learning and a half hour for cleaning up.
No previous experience needed!!
Beginner 2 - Wheel Throwing
Further develop your skills on the potter’s wheel!! We will continue to work on the basic skills (wedging, centering, pulling walls, and shaping). Further skills introduced will be trimming, glazing, handles, and spouts. There will be two hours for learning and a half hour for cleaning up. Students may take this class multiple times until they are comfortable moving on to the Intermediate 1 class.
Requirements
Previous experience on the potter's wheel. Students should know how to wedge clay, center clay, open and pull clay.
Intermediate 1 - Wheel Throwing
Once you are comfortable with the basic skill of wheel throwing, it is time to learn some advanced skills. This class will focus on throwing consistent and matching cylinders, jars with lids, and lids with knobs (both hand-built and thrown). There will be two hours for learning and a half hour for cleaning up.
Requirements
Students must be comfortable with the skills taught in Beginner 1 and 2 classes.
Kids Beginner 1 - Wheel Throwing
Same as the Adult Wheel Throwing class but for Kids. Parents are welcome to sign up also. Great experience to share with your child. Parents do not need to stay if they are not enrolled but they will need to leave a contact number in case of emergency.
This class is shorter. There will be a one hour learning time and a half hour for cleaning up.
Class FAQs
- Registration: To register for a class please send me a message, or a text (515-357-1051).
- Class sizes: Each class is limited to 6 participants.
- Payments accepted: PayPal, Venmo, Cash (no checks)
- Location: Classes held at Hardie Clay Studios (5847 Arrasmith Trail, Ames, IA). The studio is located in the shop behind the house.
- Parking: Parking is available in the driveway and along the street.
Class Policies
Cancellations and Refunds
- If Hardie Clay Studio cancels a class:
Hardie Clay Studio reserves the right to cancel a class at least 3 days prior to the start date if the minimum enrollment is not met. If we cancel a class you will receive a full refund.*
- If you cancel enrollment:
7 or more days prior to the start date, you will receive a full refund of class cost. No refund will be given for cancellation less than 7 days before the start of any class.
*Credit card processing fees will not be refunded*
Pandemic related cancellations + refunds
Hardie Clay Studio reserves the right to adjust classes in adherence with health and safety guidelines. Refunds and/or class credit will be provided if Hardie Clay Studio makes the decision to modify or cancel a class. All efforts will be made to maintain the current schedule of classes.
*Credit card processing fees will not be refunded*