Hands-On Pottery Courses in Arlington
Pottery courses
- Individual guidance in groups of no more than 6 students
- 8 practical and creative classes
- Flexible scheduling and a convenient location
- Instruction from an experienced ceramic artist
- Handmade pieces you create throughout the course
- Certificate of completion
Can’t make it to a class? You can attend the missed lesson during the next course session. For example, if you miss Lesson 3 in August, you can take Lesson 3 with the September group instead.
$790 per person for the complete course
- Class 1: Getting Started with Pottery
Learn the fundamentals of working with clay, including preparation, centering, and wheel throwing. Create your first simple forms, such as bowls and cups.
- Class 2: Nerikomi & Neriage
Experiment with colored clay and pigments to create patterns, layers, and distinctive decorative effects in your ceramic pieces.
- Class 3: Hand-Building Techniques
Learn the basics of hand-building as you make bowls using pinch and coil methods.
- Class 4: Making a Mug
Throw a mug and saucer on the wheel, then shape the handle and add your own decorative details.
- Class 5: Building a Slab Vase
Work with slabs to design and build a custom vase while practicing a versatile ceramic construction technique.
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Class 6: Lidded Pottery
Practice wheel throwing by making a jar with a well-fitted lid, and explore the use of colored slips to add character to your piece.
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Class 7: Making a Teapot
Put your developing skills together in a more advanced project: designing and creating your own handmade teapot.
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Class 8: Glazing & Finishing
Learn how to apply glaze and explore different colors and surface effects to give your finished pottery its final look.
Start Your Pottery Course in Arlington
Start Your Pottery Course in Arlington
