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Ceramics Workshops and Intensives

Discover our upcoming ceramics workshops and Intensives

Adults Ages 14+ | Prerequisites May Apply

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Specialty ceramics workshops, such as raku firings, intensive boot camps, and specialized glazing sessions, are offered periodically throughout the year. These workshops provide participants with unique, hands-on experiences that enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of advanced ceramic techniques.

Upcoming Ceramics Workshops & Intensives

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Upcoming Classes Calendar

Craft + Conversation: British Pottery Revival Movement

October 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$5

Instructors:
Ann Hobart,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Ann Hobart will share stories—and pots—from the leading figures of the British Pottery Revival Movement that surged after World War II. In the late 1940s, […]
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Raku Workshop (Ages 14+)

November 1, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$115

Instructors:
Ann Hobart, Janet Greer,

Venue:
Outside VisArts on Gibbs Street

There’s nothing quite like the drama of Raku! This workshop brings the high-heat action outdoors on Gibbs Street, giving you the chance to create one-of-a-kind, […]
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Sculpture for Potters: Gary Chung

November 6 - December 18, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 2

This class is designed for students who are ready to take their ceramic work to the next level. Whether you’re a handbuilder or a wheel […]
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Golden Lusters and Overglaze Decals

November 9, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$65

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Studio 100

This class is for both beginners and experienced ceramists! Learn how to use metallic gold lusters, luster decals, and overglaze decals in the 3 week workshop! […]
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Golder Lusters and Overglaze Decals

December 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$65

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Studio 100

This class is for both beginners and experienced ceramists! Learn how to use metallic gold lusters, luster decals, and overglaze decals in the 3 week workshop! […]
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Introduction to Cold Finishing

January 07, 2026 - January 28, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$180

Instructors:
Shana Kohnstamm,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This class is for anyone who loathes glazing (and maybe even for those who love it.) We will be using cold finishes to treat the […]
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Sculpture for Potters: Gary Chung

January 08, 2026 - February 19, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$393.75

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 2

This class is designed for students who are ready to take their ceramic work to the next level. Whether you’re a handbuilder or a wheel […]
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