Focused Independent Study in Clay
This class is designed for students with some clay experience and have taken at least 2 classes with me, who are ready to spend intentional, focused time developing a piece they’ve been wanting to make.
Whether you’re drawn to the wheel or hand-building, you’ll be supported in exploring a form that feels both challenging and personally meaningful. This is a space to deepen your voice and refine your skills.
Students work at their own pace while:
Projects might include strengthening coil construction, developing tiles or sculptural forms, throwing jars or vessels, or simply giving yourself the space to follow a curiosity with thoughtful guidance along the way.
Registration includes:
One 1-hour private session per week (4 weeks total)
During this time we will:
Do demonstrations as needed
Discuss your ideas and overall body of work
Troubleshoot technical challenges
Refine form and surface decisions
Access to open studio during regular open hours
This gives you additional time to work, experiment, and deepen your process between sessions.
Studio Firing Policy
Work placed on the bisque or glaze shelves will be fired when kiln shelves are full. Firing is included during your month of enrollment.
Any work that is on the firing shelves before the end of your enrollment period will be included, even if it has not yet been fired.
Work left unfinished or not placed on the shelves before your enrollment ends will not be fired and will require an additional firing fee if you would like it completed. Students are responsible for finishing and preparing their work for firing within their enrollment period.
Kiln Cost for additional work:
On average, I do 2-3 bisque firings a month and 2-3 glaze firings.
The average height of work is about 5.5” tall for work
A kiln shelf is 26”x13”
Per firing:
½ shelf : $40
Full Shelf (2 ½ shelves): $70
Full Kiln: $150
This includes the loading and unloading, firing time, electricity and wear and tear on the kiln and shelves.
Make sure your clay is the appropriate clay (mid-fire cone 5-6)
Make sure your glazes are ¼” up from the foot.
Make sure your bottoms are wiped clean.
Make sure you put your work on a cookie.
Studio Details
One designated personal shelf space
One 23” x 13” x approximately 5” tall shelf for bisque
One 23” x 13” x approximately 5” tall shelf for glaze
You will need to provide your own clay, which you can purchase through the studio or needs to be compatible with our firings
Use of studio glazes within the shelf limits described above
Work left on bisque or glaze shelves will be fired once shelves are full
We meet once a week for 1 hour at an agreed-upon time
You may begin at any time; your 4-week session starts when you do
Your 4 weeks need to be consecutive
If you’re unsure whether this class is the right fit or have any questions, please reach out — I’m happy to talk it through with you.
Open Hours for Studio (Subject to Change):
Monday 9am-1pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10-2 and 4-7
Friday 10am-2pm
Saturday Open Studio 9:30am-2pm and Class from 10-12:30 (you are welcome to come in if there is a wheel available, however there is table space)
Sunday 10-2 (there is a class from 10-1, they will primarily be working on the table).
• CANCELLATION POLICY •
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least 7 days before your class or workshop begins.
We are unable to offer refunds, transfers, or exchanges within 7 days of the start date for any reason.
Any refunds issued are subject to a 10% processing fee.
If I need to miss a class due to illness, I will schedule a make-up session.
If you need to miss a class, you are welcome to attend open studio hours for additional practice. Open studio is uninstructed time where you can continue working on what you’ve learned.
Please try not to miss the first class. It covers essential information, studio policies, and demonstrations that are foundational for your success.
16 and over
Focused Independent Study in Clay
This class is designed for students with some clay experience and have taken at least 2 classes with me, who are ready to spend intentional, focused time developing a piece they’ve been wanting to make.
Whether you’re drawn to the wheel or hand-building, you’ll be supported in exploring a form that feels both challenging and personally meaningful. This is a space to deepen your voice and refine your skills.
Students work at their own pace while:
Projects might include strengthening coil construction, developing tiles or sculptural forms, throwing jars or vessels, or simply giving yourself the space to follow a curiosity with thoughtful guidance along the way.
Registration includes:
One 1-hour private session per week (4 weeks total)
During this time we will:
Do demonstrations as needed
Discuss your ideas and overall body of work
Troubleshoot technical challenges
Refine form and surface decisions
Access to open studio during regular open hours
This gives you additional time to work, experiment, and deepen your process between sessions.
Studio Firing Policy
Work placed on the bisque or glaze shelves will be fired when kiln shelves are full. Firing is included during your month of enrollment.
Any work that is on the firing shelves before the end of your enrollment period will be included, even if it has not yet been fired.
Work left unfinished or not placed on the shelves before your enrollment ends will not be fired and will require an additional firing fee if you would like it completed. Students are responsible for finishing and preparing their work for firing within their enrollment period.
Kiln Cost for additional work:
On average, I do 2-3 bisque firings a month and 2-3 glaze firings.
The average height of work is about 5.5” tall for work
A kiln shelf is 26”x13”
Per firing:
½ shelf : $40
Full Shelf (2 ½ shelves): $70
Full Kiln: $150
This includes the loading and unloading, firing time, electricity and wear and tear on the kiln and shelves.
Make sure your clay is the appropriate clay (mid-fire cone 5-6)
Make sure your glazes are ¼” up from the foot.
Make sure your bottoms are wiped clean.
Make sure you put your work on a cookie.
Studio Details
One designated personal shelf space
One 23” x 13” x approximately 5” tall shelf for bisque
One 23” x 13” x approximately 5” tall shelf for glaze
You will need to provide your own clay, which you can purchase through the studio or needs to be compatible with our firings
Use of studio glazes within the shelf limits described above
Work left on bisque or glaze shelves will be fired once shelves are full
We meet once a week for 1 hour at an agreed-upon time
You may begin at any time; your 4-week session starts when you do
Your 4 weeks need to be consecutive
If you’re unsure whether this class is the right fit or have any questions, please reach out — I’m happy to talk it through with you.
Open Hours for Studio (Subject to Change):
Monday 9am-1pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10-2 and 4-7
Friday 10am-2pm
Saturday Open Studio 9:30am-2pm and Class from 10-12:30 (you are welcome to come in if there is a wheel available, however there is table space)
Sunday 10-2 (there is a class from 10-1, they will primarily be working on the table).
• CANCELLATION POLICY •
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least 7 days before your class or workshop begins.
We are unable to offer refunds, transfers, or exchanges within 7 days of the start date for any reason.
Any refunds issued are subject to a 10% processing fee.
If I need to miss a class due to illness, I will schedule a make-up session.
If you need to miss a class, you are welcome to attend open studio hours for additional practice. Open studio is uninstructed time where you can continue working on what you’ve learned.
Please try not to miss the first class. It covers essential information, studio policies, and demonstrations that are foundational for your success.
16 and over
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