CLAY CLASSES and WORKSHOPS

Clay Classes and Workshops are taught by local, experienced Ceramic Artists in Laumeier’s Staenberg Family Foundation Clay Lab. Small group sizes provide participants with individual attention; projects are designed to allow participants the freedom to explore their own potential and creativity. Participants work at their own level and pace with guided instruction for skill improvement. Materials are always provided!

Holiday Workshop: Ceramic Ornaments

Create ornaments from clay that will bring festive cheer to any home. Learn the basics of hand building while using shape, color and texture for a truly unique set of holiday ornaments. Registrants will receive approximately one pound of clay for their project.  

532 / All Ages/ Saturday, November 15
10 a.m.–12 p.m. / $35 

533 / All Ages/ Saturday, November 15
1–3 p.m. / $35 

Family Wheel Throwing  

Share a potter’s wheel with your family member and learn basic wheel throwing techniques working side by side! Follow a step-by-step demonstration along with other families while you work on creating a small bowl or dish. Learn how to add hand-built embellishments and collaborate on color to make your project truly special.  

Due to limited space, each registration is limited to one student and one caregiver. Leave your project with us to be kiln-fired and pick up your finished piece the following week. 

101.1 / Ages 4 to 12, with a favorite grownup / Saturday, January 17 / 10–12 p.m. / $55 

101.2 / Ages 4 to 12, with favorite grownup / Saturday, January 17 / 1– 3 p.m. / $55

Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+) 

Learn the techniques of wheel throwing and glazing to make functional clay pieces and non-functional sculptures. Designed to serve both first timers and those well-experienced in wheel throwing, this class allows for one-on-one instruction in a laid-back environment. Class may be repeated. 

401 / Ages 16 + / Wednesdays, January 21 - February 18 / 6–8:30 p.m. / $200 

Wheel Throwing (Ages 7–10) 

Learn the basics of using the potter’s wheel to make functional clay pieces and non-functional sculptures. Study the fundamental techniques of wedging, centering and raising cylindrical forms such as bowls, cups and vases. Includes an introduction to glazing. Wear old clothes, bring a towel and plan on getting messy! 

201 / Ages 7 to 10 / Saturdays, January 24 - February 21 / 9–10:30 a.m. / $120 

Wheel Throwing (Ages 11 – 15) 

Learn the basics of using the potter’s wheel to make functional clay pieces and non-functional sculptures. Study the fundamental techniques of wedging, centering and raising cylindrical forms such as bowls, cups and vases. Includes an introduction to glazing. Wear old clothes, bring a towel and plan on getting messy! 

301 / Ages 11 to 15 / Saturdays, January 24 - February 21 / 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. / $160 

Please feel free to contact sharford@laumeier.org for more information on any of the above listed programs.