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Wheel 1 

Date and Time:                  April 1, 3, 9 and 10, 2026 - 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Number of sessions:        Four 3-hour sessions
Course Fee:                       $65.00

Description:

This course will provide hands on instruction for students who wish to learn how to create pottery using the wheel. Instruction will focus on the following skills and the end product will be throwing a 3" - 4" cylinder.  

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing: 
  • Learn the mechanics of centering, opening, pulling.
  • Cutting off a wheel or bat. 
  • Cutting of an uneven top.
  • Finishing bottom. 
  • Wedging.
  • Learn the hand and body positions needed in throwing.
  • Learn to throw cylinders.
  • Learn to trim pieces after they reach leather hard.
  • Reclaiming clay.
  • Learn other skills as determined by the instructor.

Materials:
The instructor will provide a recommended list of tools/clay which may include but is not limited to the following:
Small sponge, wood or rubber rib, cutting wire, needle tool, trimming tools, container for water, and clay.

Class Information:    
  • Skill Level - Beginner 
  • Number of Students:  Minimums and maximums below 6 students determined by instructor. 

more info...		4/9/20263:00pm to 6:00pmDiane Niehof

Wheel 1 

Date and Time:                  April 1, 3, 9 and 10, 2026 - 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Number of sessions:        Four 3-hour sessions
Course Fee:                       $65.00

Description:

This course will provide hands on instruction for students who wish to learn how to create pottery using the wheel. Instruction will focus on the following skills and the end product will be throwing a 3" - 4" cylinder.  

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing: 
  • Learn the mechanics of centering, opening, pulling.
  • Cutting off a wheel or bat. 
  • Cutting of an uneven top.
  • Finishing bottom. 
  • Wedging.
  • Learn the hand and body positions needed in throwing.
  • Learn to throw cylinders.
  • Learn to trim pieces after they reach leather hard.
  • Reclaiming clay.
  • Learn other skills as determined by the instructor.

Materials:
The instructor will provide a recommended list of tools/clay which may include but is not limited to the following:
Small sponge, wood or rubber rib, cutting wire, needle tool, trimming tools, container for water, and clay.

Class Information:    
  • Skill Level - Beginner 
  • Number of Students:  Minimums and maximums below 6 students determined by instructor. 

more info...		4/10/20263:00pm to 6:00pmDiane Niehof

Number of Sessions:  Three sessions; 
 Course Fee:                 $100
Date and Time:             March 28 and 29 from 1:00- 5:00 and April 11 from 1:00-5:00

REGISTRATION by March 1

Description: 
Guest artist David Bradley will teach a process for making portraits in clay. Involves special preparation of clay, transfer of picture, design and development of portrait and acrylic painting to finish.

Class 1 and 2:  
- make your mask

between class 2 and 3, fire piece 

Class 3:  Finish your piece with acrylic painting 

Participants will learn:
- techniques for clay preparation 
- transfer process
- design and sculpting techniques
- finishing process 






Materials:
  • Clay 
  • Basic Clay tools
  • Acrylic paints 
Class information:
Skill level, pre-requisites:  Beginner 
Minimum/ maximum:   Minimum = 8

 
more info...		4/11/20261:00pm to 5:00pmCindy Wright

Raku/Horsehair Firing

Class Fee:    $20.00
Date and Time: April 12, 2026.  7:00 AM- 10:00 AM

PLEASE NOTE: Potential to cancel if weather is too hot! 

Participants will experience firing their own pieces using the reduction process of raku with the assistance of the instructor. Bring up to 3 items to raku fire made from WS 5, WSO, Soldate 60 or other grogged, white clay body, hand built or wheel thrown,  which has been bisqued and glazed with raku glazes found in glaze room.   They can be flat items rather than three dimensional.  Weld any seams thoroughly to avoid cracking.  Kiln space is limited, so avoid wide items or limit yourself to one.
Safety requirements will be reviewed at each firing.  Bold beginners are welcome.  Proper dress required:  long sleeves, long pants (all natural fiber), closed toe shoes, hat or scarf over hair.

 


more info...		4/12/20267:00am to 10:00amDiane Niehof

Basic Clay

Dates and Times:  April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Number of sessions:  Four sessions. The first session is 1.5 hours, the remaining three sessions are 3 hours each



Course Fee:  $60


Description:
This course provides hands on experience working with clay.  These classes will teach you the fundamental elements of the oldest form of clay work. You will learn the basics of working with clay and gain an understanding of how and why clay works.  Participants will learn to use slabs to construct platters and cylinders which  they will then glaze. The end product is 1-2 completed pieces. 

This class is for new members who may register after they receive an invitation.  If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and request an invitation.  Existing members who want to take Basic Clay as a refresher must contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and ask to be invited.  Once you receive an invitation, you may register.

The very first class will cover basic etiquette in the clay club, review of equipment, and monitoring. Bring your login and password for the Grand Clay Arts website, along with your door code to the studio, and a credit card to purchase your beginning clay kit and clay.

Participants will learn:
Studio protocols                                                                                                   

- Tour studio, available supplies, forms, texture tools, molds, slips, cooking spray, etc
- Understand process for drying project, firing (bisque and glaze)
- Understand all clean up expectations (studio, glaze room, sinks)
- Understand proper use and maintenance of molds. (Use of pin tools vs wood tools, spray vs powder, clean up)
- Understand marking pieces throughout process (while drying, directly on piece, etc)

Use of studio equipment:                     

1.        Learn to use slab roller                                                                  
2.        Learn to compress clay, and why                                                    
3.        Learn to wedge clay, condense clay        

Construct simple hand built pieces:                                                                                                                                       
- Make a hump and/or slump piece                                                           
- Make a cylinder piece                                                                      
- Learn tips for smooth edges, removing  shards, and wet sanding techniques for greater success                                                          
- Learn managing when to take piece off hump/ slump mold
- Learn to apply texture
-Learn to bind and bevel seams
- Glaze using studio glaze           

Hands on sessions:                                                          
1: Make a simple, small hump or slump piece  
2: Make a simple cylinder piece                                                
3: Glaze 1-2 pieces with studio glaze                 



Materials:  
All necessary tools should be available from the Grand Clay Arts supply room. During first class you will purchase (bring credit card):
  • 25# bag of clay (B-Mix with grog or Speckled Buff)
  • Beginner's Tool Kit 
Additional supplies you may want to bring:
  • Small tool box or tote box or Rubbermaid container
  • Apron
  • Flexible ruler
  • Post It Notes
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Pencil
  • 4x6 Spiral Notebook
  • Small paint brush to apply magic water or slip
Mark your last name with permanent marker on all tools and clay.  

Class Information: 
  •     Skill Level - Beginner
  •     Number of Students - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor. 




 
more info...		4/13/20263:00pm to 6:00pmPat O’Brien


Date and Time: April 13 2026;  4:30-7:30 
Number of sessions:  1
Course fee:  $35.00

Description:
One time event!

Work with David Bradley one on one and learn to use his tool. Participants will work on the wheel using his tool. He will guide you, share across all participants and demo as necessary. 

Class size is limited. 

Materials: 
Participants must have a full block of clay (clay body of your choice).
Must have a David Bradley tool 

​Class Information:
Skill level:  All skill levels on the wheel. Must have completed at least wheel 1.
Minimum 6.  Mazimum 10
more info...		4/13/20264:30pm to 7:30pmCindy Wright

Date and Time:                 April 14 and 16, 2026
Number of Sessions:        Two three-hour sessions
Course Fee:                     $40.00. 

Description:
Finish your piece using transfers and an Ombré color technique.  Participants will transfer an image onto a panel, 3 dimensional surface or a form. Images should be no larger than hand sized. Participants will apply blended underglazecolors, called ombré for the finished look. 

Participants will learn:
- How to transfer images
- Use underglaze to create an Ombré look





Materials:
  • One to three images, about the size of of your hand, (image will be used for transfer). Ideal images are simple. Birds are a good option. 
    One or more leather-hard pieces that have a smooth surface
  • Underglazes (some will be supplied by instructor)
  • Small carving tool ( optional)
  • Soft fan brush, small pointed brush
  • Red rubber rib 
  • Sponge

Class Information:
  • Skill Level/Pre-requisites:  Basic Clay Class
  • Minimum participants: 3.   Maximum Students:  8

more info...		4/14/20263:00pm to 6:00pmDiane Niehof

Number of Sessions:     Two 3-hour sessions
Course Fee:                    $40.00
Dates and Time:             April 8 and 15, 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Description:
Create a fun, textural critter with various parts including body, tail, legs bc wings) and head along with spines and even feet!  Focus will be on construction.

Participants will learn:
- challenging construction technique






Materials:
- Clay of choice (must be strong and stable, i.e. WS-5, B-Mix with grog)
- Spray water bottle
- Drinking straw
- Traditional clay tools
- Reference photos (some will be on hand from instructor)

Class Information:
- Skill Level/Pre-requisites:  Intermediate or bold beginners
- Minimum/Maximum Students:  3 Minimum, 8 Maximum
more info...		4/15/20263:00 - 6:00 PMDiane Niehof

Date and Time:                 April 14 and 16, 2026
Number of Sessions:        Two three-hour sessions
Course Fee:                     $40.00. 

Description:
Finish your piece using transfers and an Ombré color technique.  Participants will transfer an image onto a panel, 3 dimensional surface or a form. Images should be no larger than hand sized. Participants will apply blended underglazecolors, called ombré for the finished look. 

Participants will learn:
- How to transfer images
- Use underglaze to create an Ombré look





Materials:
  • One to three images, about the size of of your hand, (image will be used for transfer). Ideal images are simple. Birds are a good option. 
    One or more leather-hard pieces that have a smooth surface
  • Underglazes (some will be supplied by instructor)
  • Small carving tool ( optional)
  • Soft fan brush, small pointed brush
  • Red rubber rib 
  • Sponge

Class Information:
  • Skill Level/Pre-requisites:  Basic Clay Class
  • Minimum participants: 3.   Maximum Students:  8

more info...		4/16/20263:00pm to 6:00pmDiane Niehof

Raku/Horsehair Firing

Class Fee:    $20.00
Date and Time: April 19, 2026.  7:00-10:00 AM 

PLEASE NOTE NOTE: Potential to cancel if weather too hot! 

Participants will experience firing their own pieces using the reduction process of raku with the assistance of the instructor. Bring up to 3 items to raku fire made from WS 5, WSO, Soldate 60 or other grogged, white clay body, hand built or wheel thrown,  which has been bisqued and glazed with raku glazes found in glaze room.   They can be flat items rather than three dimensional.  Weld any seams thoroughly to avoid cracking.  Kiln space is limited, so avoid wide items or limit yourself to one.
Safety requirements will be reviewed at each firing.  Bold beginners are welcome.  Proper dress required:  long sleeves, long pants (all natural fiber), closed toe shoes, hat or scarf over hair.

 


more info...		4/19/20267:00am to 10:00amDiane Niehof

Basic Clay

Dates and Times:  April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Number of sessions:  Four sessions. The first session is 1.5 hours, the remaining three sessions are 3 hours each



Course Fee:  $60


Description:
This course provides hands on experience working with clay.  These classes will teach you the fundamental elements of the oldest form of clay work. You will learn the basics of working with clay and gain an understanding of how and why clay works.  Participants will learn to use slabs to construct platters and cylinders which  they will then glaze. The end product is 1-2 completed pieces. 

This class is for new members who may register after they receive an invitation.  If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and request an invitation.  Existing members who want to take Basic Clay as a refresher must contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and ask to be invited.  Once you receive an invitation, you may register.

The very first class will cover basic etiquette in the clay club, review of equipment, and monitoring. Bring your login and password for the Grand Clay Arts website, along with your door code to the studio, and a credit card to purchase your beginning clay kit and clay.

Participants will learn:
Studio protocols                                                                                                   

- Tour studio, available supplies, forms, texture tools, molds, slips, cooking spray, etc
- Understand process for drying project, firing (bisque and glaze)
- Understand all clean up expectations (studio, glaze room, sinks)
- Understand proper use and maintenance of molds. (Use of pin tools vs wood tools, spray vs powder, clean up)
- Understand marking pieces throughout process (while drying, directly on piece, etc)

Use of studio equipment:                     

1.        Learn to use slab roller                                                                  
2.        Learn to compress clay, and why                                                    
3.        Learn to wedge clay, condense clay        

Construct simple hand built pieces:                                                                                                                                       
- Make a hump and/or slump piece                                                           
- Make a cylinder piece                                                                      
- Learn tips for smooth edges, removing  shards, and wet sanding techniques for greater success                                                          
- Learn managing when to take piece off hump/ slump mold
- Learn to apply texture
-Learn to bind and bevel seams
- Glaze using studio glaze           

Hands on sessions:                                                          
1: Make a simple, small hump or slump piece  
2: Make a simple cylinder piece                                                
3: Glaze 1-2 pieces with studio glaze                 



Materials:  
All necessary tools should be available from the Grand Clay Arts supply room. During first class you will purchase (bring credit card):
  • 25# bag of clay (B-Mix with grog or Speckled Buff)
  • Beginner's Tool Kit 
Additional supplies you may want to bring:
  • Small tool box or tote box or Rubbermaid container
  • Apron
  • Flexible ruler
  • Post It Notes
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Pencil
  • 4x6 Spiral Notebook
  • Small paint brush to apply magic water or slip
Mark your last name with permanent marker on all tools and clay.  

Class Information: 
  •     Skill Level - Beginner
  •     Number of Students - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor. 




 
more info...		4/20/20263:00pm to 6:00pmPat O’Brien

Abstract Faces Wallhanging 

Date and Times:                 April 7 and 21, 2026 - 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Number of Sessions:         Two - 3 Hour Sessions
Course Fee:                         $40

Description:
Participants create a wall hanging of connected, abstract faces. The faces are constructed from a slab and features are created either by adding textures , elements of clay or subtracting clay from the slab. You can't do it wrong. You make the faces however you want-- just have FUN.



Materials:
Templates for the initial shape, rings to hang it when it's completed and use of texturing tools will be provided. Molds from the club can be used if the participant wants to bend the shape of the face.

Participants provide:
- Clay, either B-mix or Speckled Buff
- Underglazes, 5 colors is optimal
- Brushes for painting
- Clay tools 

Class Information:
  • Skill level - Beginners
  • Number of Students - Minimum 3 Maximum 8

more info...		4/21/20263:00pm to 6:00pmPat O'Brien



Date and Time: April 22 ,2026;  4:30-7:30 
Number of sessions:  1
Course fee:  $35.00

Description:
Are you struggling with techniques on the wheel? Do you abandon pieces? 

This class will work one on one with you to overcome struggles. And you'll learn from others. 

This is a very unique opportunity to work with a pottery master!

Class size is limited. 

Materials: 
Participants must have a full block of clay (clay body of your choice).
Must have a David Bradley rib

​Class Information:
Skill level:  All skill levels on the wheel. Must have completed at least wheel 1.
Minimum 6.  Mazimum 10
 
more info...		4/22/20264:30pm to 7:30pmCindy Wright

Date and Time:               April 23 and 24, 2026
Number of Sessions:    Two, three-hour sessions
Course Fee:                    $40.00

Description:
Participants will learn how to trace, transfer and carve a clay panel.  Options for stain, glaze and color will be discussed. 
​Pre-requisite:
Before class, participants should plan to roll out a slab of clay about 8" by 10"  and 3/8" thick.   Compress the slab on both sides, then wrap tightly with Saran Wrap or several layers of plastic

Participants will learn:
- tips for managing flat slabs to prevent warping
- carving techniques for creating dimension 


Materials:
  • Clay of choice
  • Tiny loop tool or a set of Kemper carving tools
  • Old toothbrush
  • Assorted paintbrushes
  • Rubber-tipped smoothing tool
  • Rubber rib
  • Small tip black watercolor marker (usually available at Walgreens)
  • Recommended: Bring pictures, examples of Southwest images you'd like to create
Class Information:
  • Skill Level/Pre-requisites:  Beginner
  • Minimum number of participants:  3;   Maximum number of participants:  8

more info...		4/23/20263:00pm to 6:00pmDiane Niehof

Date and Time:               April 23 and 24, 2026
Number of Sessions:    Two, three-hour sessions
Course Fee:                    $40.00

Description:
Participants will learn how to trace, transfer and carve a clay panel.  Options for stain, glaze and color will be discussed. 
​Pre-requisite:
Before class, participants should plan to roll out a slab of clay about 8" by 10"  and 3/8" thick.   Compress the slab on both sides, then wrap tightly with Saran Wrap or several layers of plastic

Participants will learn:
- tips for managing flat slabs to prevent warping
- carving techniques for creating dimension 


Materials:
  • Clay of choice
  • Tiny loop tool or a set of Kemper carving tools
  • Old toothbrush
  • Assorted paintbrushes
  • Rubber-tipped smoothing tool
  • Rubber rib
  • Small tip black watercolor marker (usually available at Walgreens)
  • Recommended: Bring pictures, examples of Southwest images you'd like to create
Class Information:
  • Skill Level/Pre-requisites:  Beginner
  • Minimum number of participants:  3;   Maximum number of participants:  8

more info...		4/24/20263:00pm to 6:00pmDiane Niehof

Basic Clay

Dates and Times:  April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Number of sessions:  Four sessions. The first session is 1.5 hours, the remaining three sessions are 3 hours each



Course Fee:  $60


Description:
This course provides hands on experience working with clay.  These classes will teach you the fundamental elements of the oldest form of clay work. You will learn the basics of working with clay and gain an understanding of how and why clay works.  Participants will learn to use slabs to construct platters and cylinders which  they will then glaze. The end product is 1-2 completed pieces. 

This class is for new members who may register after they receive an invitation.  If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and request an invitation.  Existing members who want to take Basic Clay as a refresher must contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and ask to be invited.  Once you receive an invitation, you may register.

The very first class will cover basic etiquette in the clay club, review of equipment, and monitoring. Bring your login and password for the Grand Clay Arts website, along with your door code to the studio, and a credit card to purchase your beginning clay kit and clay.

Participants will learn:
Studio protocols                                                                                                   

- Tour studio, available supplies, forms, texture tools, molds, slips, cooking spray, etc
- Understand process for drying project, firing (bisque and glaze)
- Understand all clean up expectations (studio, glaze room, sinks)
- Understand proper use and maintenance of molds. (Use of pin tools vs wood tools, spray vs powder, clean up)
- Understand marking pieces throughout process (while drying, directly on piece, etc)

Use of studio equipment:                     

1.        Learn to use slab roller                                                                  
2.        Learn to compress clay, and why                                                    
3.        Learn to wedge clay, condense clay        

Construct simple hand built pieces:                                                                                                                                       
- Make a hump and/or slump piece                                                           
- Make a cylinder piece                                                                      
- Learn tips for smooth edges, removing  shards, and wet sanding techniques for greater success                                                          
- Learn managing when to take piece off hump/ slump mold
- Learn to apply texture
-Learn to bind and bevel seams
- Glaze using studio glaze           

Hands on sessions:                                                          
1: Make a simple, small hump or slump piece  
2: Make a simple cylinder piece                                                
3: Glaze 1-2 pieces with studio glaze                 



Materials:  
All necessary tools should be available from the Grand Clay Arts supply room. During first class you will purchase (bring credit card):
  • 25# bag of clay (B-Mix with grog or Speckled Buff)
  • Beginner's Tool Kit 
Additional supplies you may want to bring:
  • Small tool box or tote box or Rubbermaid container
  • Apron
  • Flexible ruler
  • Post It Notes
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Pencil
  • 4x6 Spiral Notebook
  • Small paint brush to apply magic water or slip
Mark your last name with permanent marker on all tools and clay.  

Class Information: 
  •     Skill Level - Beginner
  •     Number of Students - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor. 




 
more info...		4/27/20263:00pm to 6:00pmPat O’Brien

Basic Clay

Dates and Times:  May 4, 11 and 18, 2026. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Number of sessions:  Three 3 hour sessions. The first session is 1.5 hours orientation followed by hands on clay work.  the remaining two sessions are 3 hours each



Course Fee:  $60


Description:
This course provides hands on experience working with clay.  These classes will teach you the fundamental elements of the oldest form of clay work. You will learn the basics of working with clay and gain an understanding of how and why clay works.  Participants will learn to use slabs to construct platters and cylinders which  they will then glaze. The end product is 1-2 completed pieces. 

This class is for new members who may register after they receive an invitation.  If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and request an invitation.  Existing members who want to take Basic Clay as a refresher must contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and ask to be invited.  Once you receive an invitation, you may register.

The very first class will cover basic etiquette in the clay club, review of equipment, and monitoring. Bring your login and password for the Grand Clay Arts website, along with your door code to the studio, and a credit card to purchase your beginning clay kit and clay.

Participants will learn:
Studio protocols                                                                                                   

- Tour studio, available supplies, forms, texture tools, molds, slips, cooking spray, etc
- Understand process for drying project, firing (bisque and glaze)
- Understand all clean up expectations (studio, glaze room, sinks)
- Understand proper use and maintenance of molds. (Use of pin tools vs wood tools, spray vs powder, clean up)
- Understand marking pieces throughout process (while drying, directly on piece, etc)

Use of studio equipment:                     

1.        Learn to use slab roller                                                                  
2.        Learn to compress clay, and why                                                    
3.        Learn to wedge clay, condense clay        

Construct simple hand built pieces:                                                                                                                                       
- Make a hump and/or slump piece                                                           
- Make a cylinder piece                                                                      
- Learn tips for smooth edges, removing  shards, and wet sanding techniques for greater success                                                          
- Learn managing when to take piece off hump/ slump mold
- Learn to apply texture
-Learn to bind and bevel seams
- Glaze using studio glaze           

Hands on sessions:                                                          
1: Make a simple, small hump or slump piece  
2: Make a simple cylinder piece                                                
3: Glaze 1-2 pieces with studio glaze                 



Materials:  
All necessary tools should be available from the Grand Clay Arts supply room. During first class you will purchase (bring credit card):
  • 25# bag of clay (B-Mix with grog or Speckled Buff)
  • Beginner's Tool Kit 
Additional supplies you may want to bring:
  • Small tool box or tote box or Rubbermaid container
  • Apron
  • Flexible ruler
  • Post It Notes
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Pencil
  • 4x6 Spiral Notebook
  • Small paint brush to apply magic water or slip
Mark your last name with permanent marker on all tools and clay.  

Class Information: 
  •     Skill Level - Beginner
  •     Number of Students - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor. 




 
more info...		5/4/20263:00pm to 6:00pmJudy Tilton

Basic Clay

Dates and Times:  May 4, 11 and 18, 2026. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Number of sessions:  Three 3 hour sessions. The first session is 1.5 hours orientation followed by hands on clay work.  the remaining two sessions are 3 hours each



Course Fee:  $60


Description:
This course provides hands on experience working with clay.  These classes will teach you the fundamental elements of the oldest form of clay work. You will learn the basics of working with clay and gain an understanding of how and why clay works.  Participants will learn to use slabs to construct platters and cylinders which  they will then glaze. The end product is 1-2 completed pieces. 

This class is for new members who may register after they receive an invitation.  If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and request an invitation.  Existing members who want to take Basic Clay as a refresher must contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and ask to be invited.  Once you receive an invitation, you may register.

The very first class will cover basic etiquette in the clay club, review of equipment, and monitoring. Bring your login and password for the Grand Clay Arts website, along with your door code to the studio, and a credit card to purchase your beginning clay kit and clay.

Participants will learn:
Studio protocols                                                                                                   

- Tour studio, available supplies, forms, texture tools, molds, slips, cooking spray, etc
- Understand process for drying project, firing (bisque and glaze)
- Understand all clean up expectations (studio, glaze room, sinks)
- Understand proper use and maintenance of molds. (Use of pin tools vs wood tools, spray vs powder, clean up)
- Understand marking pieces throughout process (while drying, directly on piece, etc)

Use of studio equipment:                     

1.        Learn to use slab roller                                                                  
2.        Learn to compress clay, and why                                                    
3.        Learn to wedge clay, condense clay        

Construct simple hand built pieces:                                                                                                                                       
- Make a hump and/or slump piece                                                           
- Make a cylinder piece                                                                      
- Learn tips for smooth edges, removing  shards, and wet sanding techniques for greater success                                                          
- Learn managing when to take piece off hump/ slump mold
- Learn to apply texture
-Learn to bind and bevel seams
- Glaze using studio glaze           

Hands on sessions:                                                          
1: Make a simple, small hump or slump piece  
2: Make a simple cylinder piece                                                
3: Glaze 1-2 pieces with studio glaze                 



Materials:  
All necessary tools should be available from the Grand Clay Arts supply room. During first class you will purchase (bring credit card):
  • 25# bag of clay (B-Mix with grog or Speckled Buff)
  • Beginner's Tool Kit 
Additional supplies you may want to bring:
  • Small tool box or tote box or Rubbermaid container
  • Apron
  • Flexible ruler
  • Post It Notes
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Pencil
  • 4x6 Spiral Notebook
  • Small paint brush to apply magic water or slip
Mark your last name with permanent marker on all tools and clay.  

Class Information: 
  •     Skill Level - Beginner
  •     Number of Students - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor. 




 
more info...		5/11/20263:00pm to 6:00pmJudy Tilton

Basic Clay

Dates and Times:  May 4, 11 and 18, 2026. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Number of sessions:  Three 3 hour sessions. The first session is 1.5 hours orientation followed by hands on clay work.  the remaining two sessions are 3 hours each



Course Fee:  $60


Description:
This course provides hands on experience working with clay.  These classes will teach you the fundamental elements of the oldest form of clay work. You will learn the basics of working with clay and gain an understanding of how and why clay works.  Participants will learn to use slabs to construct platters and cylinders which  they will then glaze. The end product is 1-2 completed pieces. 

This class is for new members who may register after they receive an invitation.  If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and request an invitation.  Existing members who want to take Basic Clay as a refresher must contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and ask to be invited.  Once you receive an invitation, you may register.

The very first class will cover basic etiquette in the clay club, review of equipment, and monitoring. Bring your login and password for the Grand Clay Arts website, along with your door code to the studio, and a credit card to purchase your beginning clay kit and clay.

Participants will learn:
Studio protocols                                                                                                   

- Tour studio, available supplies, forms, texture tools, molds, slips, cooking spray, etc
- Understand process for drying project, firing (bisque and glaze)
- Understand all clean up expectations (studio, glaze room, sinks)
- Understand proper use and maintenance of molds. (Use of pin tools vs wood tools, spray vs powder, clean up)
- Understand marking pieces throughout process (while drying, directly on piece, etc)

Use of studio equipment:                     

1.        Learn to use slab roller                                                                  
2.        Learn to compress clay, and why                                                    
3.        Learn to wedge clay, condense clay        

Construct simple hand built pieces:                                                                                                                                       
- Make a hump and/or slump piece                                                           
- Make a cylinder piece                                                                      
- Learn tips for smooth edges, removing  shards, and wet sanding techniques for greater success                                                          
- Learn managing when to take piece off hump/ slump mold
- Learn to apply texture
-Learn to bind and bevel seams
- Glaze using studio glaze           

Hands on sessions:                                                          
1: Make a simple, small hump or slump piece  
2: Make a simple cylinder piece                                                
3: Glaze 1-2 pieces with studio glaze                 



Materials:  
All necessary tools should be available from the Grand Clay Arts supply room. During first class you will purchase (bring credit card):
  • 25# bag of clay (B-Mix with grog or Speckled Buff)
  • Beginner's Tool Kit 
Additional supplies you may want to bring:
  • Small tool box or tote box or Rubbermaid container
  • Apron
  • Flexible ruler
  • Post It Notes
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Pencil
  • 4x6 Spiral Notebook
  • Small paint brush to apply magic water or slip
Mark your last name with permanent marker on all tools and clay.  

Class Information: 
  •     Skill Level - Beginner
  •     Number of Students - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor. 




 
more info...		5/18/20263:00pm to 6:00pmJudy Tilton

Basic Clay

Dates and Times:  June 1, 9 and 16, 2026. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Number of sessions:  Three 3 hour sessions. The first session is 1.5 hours orientation followed by hands on clay work. the remaining two sessions are 3 hours each



Course Fee:  $60


Description:
This course provides hands on experience working with clay.  These classes will teach you the fundamental elements of the oldest form of clay work. You will learn the basics of working with clay and gain an understanding of how and why clay works.  Participants will learn to use slabs to construct platters and cylinders which  they will then glaze. The end product is 1-2 completed pieces. 

This class is for new members who may register after they receive an invitation.  If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and request an invitation.  Existing members who want to take Basic Clay as a refresher must contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and ask to be invited.  Once you receive an invitation, you may register.

The very first class will cover basic etiquette in the clay club, review of equipment, and monitoring. Bring your login and password for the Grand Clay Arts website, along with your door code to the studio, and a credit card to purchase your beginning clay kit and clay.

Participants will learn:
Studio protocols                                                                                                   

- Tour studio, available supplies, forms, texture tools, molds, slips, cooking spray, etc
- Understand process for drying project, firing (bisque and glaze)
- Understand all clean up expectations (studio, glaze room, sinks)
- Understand proper use and maintenance of molds. (Use of pin tools vs wood tools, spray vs powder, clean up)
- Understand marking pieces throughout process (while drying, directly on piece, etc)

Use of studio equipment:                     

1.        Learn to use slab roller                                                                  
2.        Learn to compress clay, and why                                                    
3.        Learn to wedge clay, condense clay        

Construct simple hand built pieces:                                                                                                                                       
- Make a hump and/or slump piece                                                           
- Make a cylinder piece                                                                      
- Learn tips for smooth edges, removing  shards, and wet sanding techniques for greater success                                                          
- Learn managing when to take piece off hump/ slump mold
- Learn to apply texture
-Learn to bind and bevel seams
- Glaze using studio glaze           

Hands on sessions:                                                          
1: Make a simple, small hump or slump piece  
2: Make a simple cylinder piece                                                
3: Glaze 1-2 pieces with studio glaze                 



Materials:  
All necessary tools should be available from the Grand Clay Arts supply room. During first class you will purchase (bring credit card):
  • 25# bag of clay (B-Mix with grog or Speckled Buff)
  • Beginner's Tool Kit 
Additional supplies you may want to bring:
  • Small tool box or tote box or Rubbermaid container
  • Apron
  • Flexible ruler
  • Post It Notes
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Pencil
  • 4x6 Spiral Notebook
  • Small paint brush to apply magic water or slip
Mark your last name with permanent marker on all tools and clay.  

Class Information: 
  •     Skill Level - Beginner
  •     Number of Students - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor. 




 
more info...		6/1/20263:00pm to 6:00pmJoan Rumback

Basic Clay

Dates and Times:  June 1, 9 and 16, 2026. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Number of sessions:  Three 3 hour sessions. The first session is 1.5 hours orientation followed by hands on clay work. the remaining two sessions are 3 hours each



Course Fee:  $60


Description:
This course provides hands on experience working with clay.  These classes will teach you the fundamental elements of the oldest form of clay work. You will learn the basics of working with clay and gain an understanding of how and why clay works.  Participants will learn to use slabs to construct platters and cylinders which  they will then glaze. The end product is 1-2 completed pieces. 

This class is for new members who may register after they receive an invitation.  If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and request an invitation.  Existing members who want to take Basic Clay as a refresher must contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and ask to be invited.  Once you receive an invitation, you may register.

The very first class will cover basic etiquette in the clay club, review of equipment, and monitoring. Bring your login and password for the Grand Clay Arts website, along with your door code to the studio, and a credit card to purchase your beginning clay kit and clay.

Participants will learn:
Studio protocols                                                                                                   

- Tour studio, available supplies, forms, texture tools, molds, slips, cooking spray, etc
- Understand process for drying project, firing (bisque and glaze)
- Understand all clean up expectations (studio, glaze room, sinks)
- Understand proper use and maintenance of molds. (Use of pin tools vs wood tools, spray vs powder, clean up)
- Understand marking pieces throughout process (while drying, directly on piece, etc)

Use of studio equipment:                     

1.        Learn to use slab roller                                                                  
2.        Learn to compress clay, and why                                                    
3.        Learn to wedge clay, condense clay        

Construct simple hand built pieces:                                                                                                                                       
- Make a hump and/or slump piece                                                           
- Make a cylinder piece                                                                      
- Learn tips for smooth edges, removing  shards, and wet sanding techniques for greater success                                                          
- Learn managing when to take piece off hump/ slump mold
- Learn to apply texture
-Learn to bind and bevel seams
- Glaze using studio glaze           

Hands on sessions:                                                          
1: Make a simple, small hump or slump piece  
2: Make a simple cylinder piece                                                
3: Glaze 1-2 pieces with studio glaze                 



Materials:  
All necessary tools should be available from the Grand Clay Arts supply room. During first class you will purchase (bring credit card):
  • 25# bag of clay (B-Mix with grog or Speckled Buff)
  • Beginner's Tool Kit 
Additional supplies you may want to bring:
  • Small tool box or tote box or Rubbermaid container
  • Apron
  • Flexible ruler
  • Post It Notes
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Pencil
  • 4x6 Spiral Notebook
  • Small paint brush to apply magic water or slip
Mark your last name with permanent marker on all tools and clay.  

Class Information: 
  •     Skill Level - Beginner
  •     Number of Students - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor. 




 
more info...		6/9/20263:00pm to 6:00pmJoan Rumback

Basic Clay

Dates and Times:  June 1, 9 and 16, 2026. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Number of sessions:  Three 3 hour sessions. The first session is 1.5 hours orientation followed by hands on clay work. the remaining two sessions are 3 hours each



Course Fee:  $60


Description:
This course provides hands on experience working with clay.  These classes will teach you the fundamental elements of the oldest form of clay work. You will learn the basics of working with clay and gain an understanding of how and why clay works.  Participants will learn to use slabs to construct platters and cylinders which  they will then glaze. The end product is 1-2 completed pieces. 

This class is for new members who may register after they receive an invitation.  If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and request an invitation.  Existing members who want to take Basic Clay as a refresher must contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and ask to be invited.  Once you receive an invitation, you may register.

The very first class will cover basic etiquette in the clay club, review of equipment, and monitoring. Bring your login and password for the Grand Clay Arts website, along with your door code to the studio, and a credit card to purchase your beginning clay kit and clay.

Participants will learn:
Studio protocols                                                                                                   

- Tour studio, available supplies, forms, texture tools, molds, slips, cooking spray, etc
- Understand process for drying project, firing (bisque and glaze)
- Understand all clean up expectations (studio, glaze room, sinks)
- Understand proper use and maintenance of molds. (Use of pin tools vs wood tools, spray vs powder, clean up)
- Understand marking pieces throughout process (while drying, directly on piece, etc)

Use of studio equipment:                     

1.        Learn to use slab roller                                                                  
2.        Learn to compress clay, and why                                                    
3.        Learn to wedge clay, condense clay        

Construct simple hand built pieces:                                                                                                                                       
- Make a hump and/or slump piece                                                           
- Make a cylinder piece                                                                      
- Learn tips for smooth edges, removing  shards, and wet sanding techniques for greater success                                                          
- Learn managing when to take piece off hump/ slump mold
- Learn to apply texture
-Learn to bind and bevel seams
- Glaze using studio glaze           

Hands on sessions:                                                          
1: Make a simple, small hump or slump piece  
2: Make a simple cylinder piece                                                
3: Glaze 1-2 pieces with studio glaze                 



Materials:  
All necessary tools should be available from the Grand Clay Arts supply room. During first class you will purchase (bring credit card):
  • 25# bag of clay (B-Mix with grog or Speckled Buff)
  • Beginner's Tool Kit 
Additional supplies you may want to bring:
  • Small tool box or tote box or Rubbermaid container
  • Apron
  • Flexible ruler
  • Post It Notes
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Pencil
  • 4x6 Spiral Notebook
  • Small paint brush to apply magic water or slip
Mark your last name with permanent marker on all tools and clay.  

Class Information: 
  •     Skill Level - Beginner
  •     Number of Students - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor. 




 
more info...		6/16/20263:00pm to 6:00pmJoan Rumback

Basic Clay

Dates and Times:  August 4, 11 and 18, 2026. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
Number of sessions:  Three 3 hour sessions. The first session is 1.5 hours orientation followed by hands on clay work. the remaining two sessions are 3 hours each



Course Fee:  $60


Description:
This course provides hands on experience working with clay.  These classes will teach you the fundamental elements of the oldest form of clay work. You will learn the basics of working with clay and gain an understanding of how and why clay works.  Participants will learn to use slabs to construct platters and cylinders which  they will then glaze. The end product is 1-2 completed pieces. 

This class is for new members who may register after they receive an invitation.  If you think you should have received an invitation but have not, please contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and request an invitation.  Existing members who want to take Basic Clay as a refresher must contact educoord@grandclayarts.com and ask to be invited.  Once you receive an invitation, you may register.

The very first class will cover basic etiquette in the clay club, review of equipment, and monitoring. Bring your login and password for the Grand Clay Arts website, along with your door code to the studio, and a credit card to purchase your beginning clay kit and clay.

Participants will learn:
Studio protocols                                                                                                   

- Tour studio, available supplies, forms, texture tools, molds, slips, cooking spray, etc
- Understand process for drying project, firing (bisque and glaze)
- Understand all clean up expectations (studio, glaze room, sinks)
- Understand proper use and maintenance of molds. (Use of pin tools vs wood tools, spray vs powder, clean up)
- Understand marking pieces throughout process (while drying, directly on piece, etc)

Use of studio equipment:                     

1.        Learn to use slab roller                                                                  
2.        Learn to compress clay, and why                                                    
3.        Learn to wedge clay, condense clay        

Construct simple hand built pieces:                                                                                                                                       
- Make a hump and/or slump piece                                                           
- Make a cylinder piece                                                                      
- Learn tips for smooth edges, removing  shards, and wet sanding techniques for greater success                                                          
- Learn managing when to take piece off hump/ slump mold
- Learn to apply texture
-Learn to bind and bevel seams
- Glaze using studio glaze           

Hands on sessions:                                                          
1: Make a simple, small hump or slump piece  
2: Make a simple cylinder piece                                                
3: Glaze 1-2 pieces with studio glaze                 



Materials:  
All necessary tools should be available from the Grand Clay Arts supply room. During first class you will purchase (bring credit card):
  • 25# bag of clay (B-Mix with grog or Speckled Buff)
  • Beginner's Tool Kit 
Additional supplies you may want to bring:
  • Small tool box or tote box or Rubbermaid container
  • Apron
  • Flexible ruler
  • Post It Notes
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Pencil
  • 4x6 Spiral Notebook
  • Small paint brush to apply magic water or slip
Mark your last name with permanent marker on all tools and clay.  

Class Information: 
  •     Skill Level - Beginner
  •     Number of Students - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor. 




 
more info...		8/4/20263:00pm to 6:00pmJudy Tilton

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