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Advanced Beginner through Intermediate Classes

Discover our upcoming mixed level wheel classes

Adults Ages 14+ | Prerequisite Required*

Take it to the Next Level

Our advanced beginner through intermediate handbuilding and wheel classes are for students with some clay experience.

*Required Prerequisite: Introduction to Wheel Throwing, Beginner’s Wheel, or Beginner’s Handbuilding.

If experience isn’t at VisArts, students must contact Lisa Gallant, Education Director.

Upcoming Advanced Beginner Through Intermediate Classes

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Upcoming Classes Calendar

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Moomau

May 3 - June 7, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$237.50

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

May 3 - June 14, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$285 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

May 5 - June 16, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$285

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Ann Hobart

May 5 - June 16, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Ann Hobart,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  Prerequisite Must be […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Ann Hobart

May 5 - June 16, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Ann Hobart,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  Prerequisite Must be […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Jenny Beech

May 5 - June 16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Jenny Beech,

Venue:
Classroom 5

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Hand-Making Flowers

May 6 - June 10, 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$285

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Classroom 5

In this four-week class students will learn how to hand-make flowers for decorating functional pottery.  Flowers can be combined as part of a larger sculptural […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

May 6 - June 17, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$332.50

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Classroom 5

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Handbuilding (Prerequisite Required): Kim Swanner

May 7 - June 11, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Ceramics 2

This handbuilding class is perfect for advanced beginner and Intermediate students. Through demonstrations and individual guidance students will learn how to use slab construction techniques […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

May 7 - June 11, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$285

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

May 8 - June 19, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$332.50

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

May 8 - June 19, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$266

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  Prerequisite Must be […]
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Surface Decoration

May 8 - June 19, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$266

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

In this series students will address post-firing surface decoration techniques such as lusters, decals, acid etching and other finishes. Prerequisite Must be comfortable throwing more […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

May 8 - June 19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$266

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  Prerequisite Must be […]
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Advanced Beginning Through Intermediate Wheel: Kim Swanner

May 9 - June 20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$266

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students will focus on creating beautiful, functional ceramic forms. Students comfortable with the basics will refine their skills and throw larger, more consistent forms. Students […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

June 23 - July 28, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

June 24 - July 29, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

June 24 - July 29, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Teapots Boot Camp

June 25 - July 11, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$540.00

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Classroom 5

Discover the art of teapot making in this special ceramics boot camp led by master ceramicist, Mr. Xiaosheng Bi. This hands-on session is designed for […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

June 26 - July 31, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  Prerequisite Must be […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

June 26 - July 31, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  Prerequisite Must be […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Sculpture: Gary Chung

June 26 - July 24, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$281.50

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Classroom 2

For both handbuilders and wheel throwers, this course is designed to help you push your ceramic skills further and create more unique, intentional work. Learn […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

June 26 - July 31, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  Prerequisite Must be […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

June 27 - July 25, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

June 27 - July 25, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$180

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

June 28 - July 26, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$281.50

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Classroom 5

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

June 28 - August 2, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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Ceramic Fountain Boot Camp

July 16 - August 1, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$607.50

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Classroom 5

Immerse yourself in the art of ceramic water features in this exclusive workshop led by master ceramicist Mr. Xiaosheng Bi. Designed for adults of all […]
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Two-Week Ceramics Boot Camp

August 4 - August 15, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$650

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Ceramic Boot Camp is a 30-hour wheel intensive focusing on plates, platters, and large bowls. Students will learn techniques that address trouble areas for these […]
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Two-Week Mug Intensive Boot Camp – Gary Chung

August 4 - August 15, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$650

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Classroom 5

If you’re a beginner potter still figuring things out, or a more advanced one trying to find your signature style, we will cover topics on […]
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Two-Week Ceramics Boot Camp

August 4 - August 15, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$650 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Ceramic Boot Camp is a 30-hour wheel intensive focusing on plates, platters, and large bowls. Students will learn techniques that address trouble areas for these […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

August 9 - August 30, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
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