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LESSONS

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I offer personalized private lessons for up to two at a time. Lesson cost includes tool use, instructor demonstrations, pottery wheel use, clay materials, glazes, and firing costs. Proper storage and clean-up procedures will be demonstrated.
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This is an adult studio for ages 18+. See pricing and scheduling options below.
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​These sessions are designed to be fun and informational while giving guidance in a variety of building techniques. Each lesson is fully suited to the needs and skill level-from beginner to novice. Experience the benefit of individualized attention in lessons of small groups or one-on-one.

DURING THESE SESSIONS, YOU CAN LEARN:

  • The basics of the pottery wheel
  • The procedures of various hand-building techniques including carving, coiling, slab, and pinch construction 
  • ​How to make your own vases, bowls, mugs, sculptures, and whatever else you can imagine
  • To design and experiment with the building of your uniquely designed pottery forms
  • To tryout investigational glazing design and applications 

LESSON OPTIONS & WHAT TO EXPECT:

Demonstrations, tool use, clay, glaze, and firing costs included in all pricing
  • ​Two 2-Hour Lessons (4 hours total / consecutive weeks): $100 for one person/private lessons ($50 per lesson)
    • First lesson: 2-hour session: Design and build your clay work(s) 
    • I will trim and foot your work
    • Second lesson: 2-hour session: Glaze your bisque fired clay work(s)​
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  • Four 2-Hour Lessons (8 hours total / consecutive weeks): $175 for one person/private lessons  ($43.75 per lesson)
    • First & Second ​Lessons: 2-hour sessions each: Design and build your clay works   
    • Third Lesson: 2-hour session: Trim and foot clay works from previous lessons​
    • Fourth Lesson: 2-hour session: Glaze your bisque fired clay work(s)
 
  • ​Bring-A-Friend: ​Two 2-Hour Lessons (4 hours total / consecutive weeks for two people): $95 / per person ($47.50 per lesson / per person)
    • ​Same lesson details as above​
 
  • ​Bring-A-Friend: ​Four 2-Hour Lessons (8 hours total / consecutive weeks for two people): $170 / per person ($42.50 per lesson / per person)
    • ​Same lesson details as above​​   ​​
 
  • Extra time for glazing may be purchased at an hourly rate of $20 / per person.​​
  • ​​Gift Certificates available! 

STUDIO HOURS:

PAYMENT:

Monday thru Thursday: 9am — 6pm
Payment is due in full prior to lesson start with a completed registration form.
Lesson purchases are non-refundable.

The studio is open by appointment only

Please contact me at [email protected] or call (860) 539-2923
​with any questions, to schedule, or just to visit!


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