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Independently owned and operated by studio potter Tracie Koeplin, Clay Dreaming offers pottery classes for children and adults of all skill levels, in a supportive communal environment. Come and join our adventures in clay—reserve your spot today via e-mail or phone. |
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ADULT PROGRAMS
INTRODUCTION TO CLAY: $250 7-week course Includes open studio time to work outside of class.
Work side by side in an atmosphere of individualized direction and encouragement. This course will introduce a variety of clay techniques using the traditional potter’s wheel, as well as handbuilding methods including slab, pinch and coil. Students will form both functional and sculptural pots. Surface decoration and glaze techniques are also taught.
Materials fee: Glazing and firing fees are included in cost of purchased clay, $30 per 25lbs.
Mondays, 6:30pm — 8:30pm Session 1: May 3 — June 21 (no class, 5/31) Session 2: July 12 — August 23
Wednesdays, 9:30am — 11:30 am Session 1: May 5 — June 16 Session 2: July 14 — August 25
Thursdays, 9:30am— 11:30pm Session 1: May 6 — June 17 Session 2: July 15 — August 26
INTERMEDIATE WHEELTHROWING: $250 7-week course Includes open studio time to work outside of class.
Ready to take your passion to the next level? Students who wish to explore more sophisticated wheel throwing techniques will get the opportunity. Examine how form relates to function, implemented through lids, spouts and handles. Challenge yourself to throw larger, complex vessels such as casseroles, platters, teapots and bottleneck forms. Investigate the usage of more surface decoration with slip, stain and glaze.
Materials fee: Glazing and firing fees are included in cost of purchased clay, $30 per 25lbs.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm — 8:30pm Session 1: May 4 — June 15 Session 2: July 13 — August 24
Fridays, 9:30am — 11:30 am Session 1: May 7 — June 18 Session 2: July 16 — August 27
TILE MAKING: $250 7-week course Includes open studio time to work outside of class.
Tiles enable you to translate your paintings onto a durable surface, relief sculpture, or work in monumental size using elements that are intimate in scale. Students in this course will learn how to make handmade sculptures using slab and press-mold methods.
Materials fee: Glazing and firing fees are included in cost of purchased clay, $30 per 25lbs.
Optional: Students may purchase a small wrought-iron table for an additional fee.
Wednesdays, 6:30pm — 8:30pm Session 1: May 5 — June 16 Session 2: July 14 — August 25
HANDBUILDER’S DELIGHT: $250 7-week course Includes open studio time to work outside of class.
Think big or small, but definitely think outside of the box! Join other handbuilding enthusiasts and discover the endless possibilities of clay expression, as both a sculptural and functional medium. Students explore the use of texture, hump and slump molds and are allowed the opportunities for larger scale projects.
Materials fee: Glazing and firing fees are included in cost of purchased clay, $30 per 25lbs.
Thursdays, 6:30pm — 8:30pm Session 1: May 6 — June 17 Session 2: July 15 — August 26
INDEPENDENT STUDY: $275 10-week commitment
Experienced potters can work independently, while still enjoying the benefits of a communal atmosphere. Take advantage of unlimited studio access in our fully equipped studio.
Materials Fee: Glazing and firing fees are included in cost of purchased clay, $30 per 25lbs.
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CHILD PROGRAMS
Check back for information on our summer program, “Little Fingers” ...coming soon!
ADULT/CHILD CLAY: $235 ($70 per additional sibling) 7-week course. Ages 5+
This creative class is designed for children and adults to explore the exciting world of clay together. Students choose from an array of fun projects that teach wheelthrowing and handbuilding techniques such as slab, pinch, and coil. Take advantage of this unique time to reconnect with your child.
Materials included.
Note: All projects will be glazed during the last two classes of each session.
Saturdays, 9:00 — 10:30pm Session 1: May 8 — June 26 (no class, 5/29) Session 2: July 17 — August 28
Saturdays, 11:00-12:30pm Session 1: May 8 — June 26 (no class, 5/29) Session 2: July 17 — August 28
AFTERSCHOOL TEEN WHEEL: $195 7-week course. Ages 12—17
Give your teenager a positive, rewarding alternative to the mall. Students will focus on wheel-thrown objects, and will be encouraged to create personal expression through altering, carving, and faceting. Students will also be led through the glazing process, learning various surface decorating techniques. All levels of experience are welcome.
Materials included.
Mondays, 3:30pm-5:00pm Session 1: May 3 — June 21 (no class, 5/31)
LITTLE FINGERS IN CLAY: $130 5-week course. Ages 5— 7; 8—11
This class promises to exercise your child’s imagination. Each week students will be given a theme to work with while learning new skills in clay formation. We will discover new animals and their habitats; journey back into medieval times; and even recreate the dinner table scene in a fun new way.
Materials included.
Ages 5-7 Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5:00pm Session 1: May 5 — June 2
Ages 8-11 Thursdays, 3:30pm-5:00pm Session 1: May 6 — June 3
HOMESCHOOL CLAY: $200 7-week course.
Created for homeschooled children and their parents to come and enjoy class together. Students will be guided through methods of wheelthrowing and handbuilding, as well as glazing techniques.
Materials included.
Mondays, 1:30pm — 3:00pm Session 1: May 3 — June 21 (no class, 5/31)
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