The pottery studio will be open all day Friday for students currently enrolled in pottery or ceramics class. All clay must be purchased from the Venice Art Center. Please remember to clean up the room when you leave. Pre- register as space is limited.

Friday from 9:30am–4:00pm

Fee: $15/Members, $20/Nonmembers

Mondays or Wednesdays (Six weeks)
Monday 9:30am-12pm (Six weeks) June 21-July 26
Wednesday 6:00-8:30pm ( Six weeks) June 23-July 28

Instructor: Julie Baxter

This class is for students of all skill levels from beginners to those with advanced skills. We will work on the basics in clay, hand building, “throwing” a pot on the wheel, and continue according to each student’s abilities. Because the class is limited in size, you will receive a lot of individual attention.

Fee: $170/Members $205/Nonmembers

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing: Beginners and Experienced

Thursday (Six weeks)

All levels: Tuesday 6:30-9:00pm (Six weeks) June 29-August 3
Beginners: Thursday 9:30am-12pm July 1-August 5
Experienced students: Thursday 1:00-3:30pm or 6:00-8:30pm July 1-August 5

Instructor: Walter Yovaish

Beginning students will start with various hand building techniques- coil, pinch and slab methods incorporating textural elements to enhance the piece. A glazing lecture will follow explaining the many techniques available. When the first pieces are completed a wheel throwing demonstration will be given for those who wish to learn that aspect of ceramics. This is a more challenging atmosphere and a chance for intermediate and advanced students to explore various forms, shapes and design in clay plus experiment with various glazing techniques and applications.

Fee: $170/Members $205/Nonmembers

Hand Building

Wednesday 9:30am-12:00pm (Six weeks) July 7-August 11

Instructor: Pat Kelly

All levels of ability are welcome. This class will satisfy that urge to successfully work in clay. Whether it is functional or not, traditional or avant-garde, hand building techniques allow the beginner and the advanced student to develop and accomplish finished ceramic creations without the frustration of learning the wheel. You can be successful from day one. Introductions to a variety of decorative elements and simple glaze techniques will be covered. Small classes allow for individual attention.

Fee: $170/Members $205/Nonmembers

Raku and Pit Firing Class

Monday 5:30-8:00pm (Eight Weeks) June 7-July 26

Instructor: Amy Webber

Beginners and advanced potters are welcome to this class. This class offers different finishing procedures and “alternative firing” processes will be our focus. You will be encouraged to try all the finishing techniques. We will experience the ancient Japanese art of the “Raku” firing processes, develop glazing techniques, try southwest Indian ways of “Pit” firing, and experiment with American alternative firing. Techniques include naked raku, sagger firing, and horse hair. A schedule will be provided. This class will be fun for all and you will walk away with new ideas and beautiful art pieces.

Fee: $280/Members $330/Nonmembers
Daily rate: $35/Members $40/Nonmembers