Adult Early Fall 8 Week Class Schedule

HANDBUILDING

We are no longer able to accommodate large tile projects by advanced students.

In handbuilding, you will be introduced to several methods of constructing with clay. Instructors will show you projects involving slabs, coils, and extruded shapes (think big Play-Doh Fun Factory). You'll learn how to glaze your pots as well. Beginning students may use a low-fire white or terra cotta clay body only. As an intermediate/advanced (I/A) student, you will move on to more intricate projects—the sky's the limit! Intermediate/advanced students may use either low-fire or high-fire clay bodies.

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WHEEL THROWING 8 weeks

Beginners will learn basic wheel skills: centering, opening, pulling, shaping, trimming and finishing, as well as glazing. As a beginner, you will be making variations on the basic cylinder, such as mugs, vases, and bowls. We suggest taking at least 4 sessions before moving up to an intermediate/advanced wheel throwing class. Your instructor will help you assess your skill level. Before registering for an intermediate class, you need to master the basic throwing skills. The intermediate/ advanced students will be learning more advanced functional and decorative projects such as dinnerware, lidded jars and casseroles, goblets, two-piece vases, lamps, etc. Only cone 10 clay bodies may be used in wheel classes.  Your class fee includes glazing and firing.

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8-WEEK SESSION OPEN STUDIO

The ClayWays student who has taken several classes already, knows the system, and simply wishes to make pottery a hobby, may take Open Studio instead of another class. You must have Kit’s okay to take open studio. You must have taken at least four 8 to 10-week sessions to qualify to take Open Studio. This class is strictly for hobbyist potters, and not for production. You need to understand that even though there is no supervision, you must follow all studio rules. Your fee includes glazing and firing.

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3-WEEK SHORT TERM WHEEL THROWING

Gather some friends and try this together- we think you’ll like it! ClayWays is offering a shorter class for those people who have always wanted to try the potter's wheel but didn't want to make an 8 or 10 week commitment until they were sure they liked it. People who have never worked in clay are most welcome. You will learn the basics of wheel throwing and how to underglaze your pieces. The class fee includes instruction, clay, glazing, and firing. Tools will be provided. This class does not have open studio time.

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POT SHOTS

With Pot Shots, here’s your opportunity to PLAY and get a taste of the pottery experience. You can try a one time reasonably priced pot making play time without the commitment or price of a full 8 week session of classes. Take a Pot Shot with your Honey or a few friends then go have dinner at one of the many great restaurants along the Burnet Rd. corridor. Instruction, clay and firing included in the fee.

Wheel Pot Shots

Pot Shot Wheel: This class is perfect for those interested in trying the pottery wheel but only wanting to commit to a one time class. Learn the basics of wheel throwing and then underglaze (paint) your pieces. Adults only, please. 2 1/2 hour session, $32/per person.

Handbuilding Pot Shots – Pot Shot Trays:

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Other Good Stuff

Kiln Firings: We no longer offer firing services of any kind.

Early Fall ClayWays Studio Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00pm

Summer ClayWays Studio Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:30 pm
Friday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: noon – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
& by appointment
Call Clayways 512-459-6445
(closed Sunday & Monday)