2026 Schedule
Fall Session (August 18 - November 8)
Class:
Jul 6: Priority registration and lottery begins (How does the lottery work?)
Jul 10: Last day for priority registration
Jul 12: Lottery registration ends. Lottery winners will be notified and have 48 hours to pay.
Jul 18: Last Day for class registration
Independent:
Jul 6: Independent Registration begins
Jul 27: Late Fee begins
Aug 2: Last Day for Independent Registration
Aug 18 - Nov 8: Fall Class & Independent Session
Interim Session (November 9 - January 3, 2027)
Sept 21: Interim Registration begins
Oct 19: Late Fee begins
Oct 25: Last Day for Interim Registration
Nov 9 - Jan 3, 2027: Interim Session
Winter Session (January 4, 2027 to March 28, 2027)
Class:
Nov 16: Priority registration and lottery begins (How does the lottery work?)
Nov 20: Last day for priority registration
Nov 22: Lottery registration ends. Lottery winners will be notified and have 48 hours to pay.
Nov 30: Last Day for class registration
Independent:
Nov 16: Independent Registration begins
Dec 14: Late Fee begins
Dec 20: Last Day for Independent Registration
Jan 4 - Mar 28, 2027: Winter Class & Independent Session
We offer handbuilding and wheel classes to students and members of all experience levels. Each class session is 12 weeks, and classes meet once a week for three hours.
Students must attend 8 of 12 classes to be eligible for Priority Registration in the following session. Additionally, students with more than four unexcused absences will not be able to count that class towards membership eligibility.
Monday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Wheel: Jennifer Fujimoto
Join me for a journey into form and surface! This class is for students with some wheel experience who want to refine their throwing skills and explore creative ways to decorate their pots. We’ll work on clean, balanced shapes, altering forms, and surface techniques to bring each piece to life. Expect a relaxed, supportive atmosphere with plenty of room to play, experiment, and develop your own style.
Clay recommendation for beginning students: Bmix with grog
Monday
6:30pm - 9:30pm
wheel: JOEL PARK
This class is for wheel throwers of all skill levels. My objective is to build your abilities so you can create the work you want to make. Strong fundamentals are a large part of the focus for the class as well as new forms. We will be working on utilitarian pieces and decorative work. Most of all my hope is that you enjoy the work and embrace clay as a positive medium.
I suggest for the beginners soldate as a clay body to start as it is easier to throw and form. For the more advanced I suggest working with a body you are comfortable with. I am looking forward to a fun and productive class with you all.
Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:
Soldate; whatever you're comfortable with for experienced potters. Order 1 bag only to start.
Tuesday
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Wheel: Vince Hazen
For students who wish to have fun exploring their creativity through the manipulation of clay. Learn to create unique: mugs, bowls, plates, platters, vases, and lidded jars. Primarily a wheel-throwing class but the instructor has extensive handbuilding experience. Classes will begin with demonstrations, followed by individualized coaching. Self-expression, craftsmanship, design, and creativity are emphasized.
Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students: Soldate 60 or any clay with grog. Order 1 bag only to start.
Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Wheel: Mark White
Mark's class is geared toward beginner and intermediate pottery wheel students. Instruction starts with a focus on the basics of working on the wheel and builds on increasingly interrelated techniques to develop a student’s pottery skills. This includes a mid-session class on techniques for glazing pottery, followed then by a 2nd half of lessons on more advanced forms that students will find challenging and inspiring. The goal is for students to incrementally learn the skills needed to work independently on their own projects. Students should plan on practicing once a week outside of class to build proficiency and confidence. Please do not come to class with long fingernails.
Clay recommendation is based on skill level: beginners consider Recycled or B-Mix, for others, Soldate or Rods Bod clay.
Wednesday
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Wheel: daven hee
Wheel-throwing skills will be developed to create forms such as bowls, mugs, plates, bottles and vases. These skills will be further developed to create whimsical, playful, and personalized forms.
Multiple thrown pieces will be joined to create expressive functional and non-functional forms. Basic glazing techniques, kiln firing theory and group discussions will also be included. Individualized instruction will be emphasized to meet all skill levels from the beginner to the advanced wheel-thrower. Individualized instruction will be emphasized to meet intermediate and advance wheel-thrower.
Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:
Soldate 60 or any clay with grog. Order 1 bag only to start.
Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Handbuilding: Minami Cheever
This class is a handbuilding class focusing on forms and surface design found in Japan and Okinawa. The first half of the course will be centered around composing different forms inspired by the Jomon period, Shisa sculptures, and more. The second half of the course will involve learning surface techniques; mishima (also known as wax resist inlay), neri komi, and other surface design techniques. You will be working with one bag of white clay and one bag of dark clay. Suggestions would be B-mix and death valley or amador. Recycled clay is also fine if that is what you have available!
Clay recommendation: One bag of your choice to start.
Saturday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Wheel: Gerald Toyama
In this class, designed for beginner and returning students, Gerald will provide students with a solid foundation in wheel-throwing principles and techniques. With focus on basic forms such as cups, bowls and handles, this class offers a direct path to mastery of the fundamentals.
Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:
Bmix with Grog. Order 1 bag only to start.
Saturday
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Handbuilding: Karen Lucas
Karen Lucas is a renowned figure sculptor with numerous large public works across the state. In our hand-building class, sculptural techniques meet creative expression. Karen Lucas will provide a welcoming environment for all skill levels. Dive into the versatility of clay, from fun animal forms to the human figure. Learn essential techniques such as hollowing out solid forms, building from coils, slabs, and extrusions. Whether you are a beginner or looking for a new challenge, you will find inspiration and guidance every step of the way. Discover more about her work at karen-lucas.com. Occasionally, guest artists will join us in the studio to share their own particular creative spark.
Clay recommendation: 1 bag of Recycled clay to start.
