This class is meant for both the absolute beginner as well as the seasoned veteran of pottery classes. Emphasis is placed on individual expression and exploration. Skills ranging from basic pinch pots and coil vessels to advanced wheel and decoration techniques will be shown. Beginners happily welcomed as well as advanced students looking for guidance and new inspiration. All steps of the ceramics process will be studied in this class, including building your piece, multiple kiln firings, and glazing.

A student can expect to finish a stage of the ceramics process every class, whether it be throwing/fabricating a new piece, trimming, carving, decorating, or glazing. Many students have multiple pieces in multiple stages of development in this lively class. Pieces/projects are assigned both based on the overall classes interests as well as on an individual basis. Beginner students can expect to have one to three small completed pieces at the end of their first multi-week session, but should be prepared that sometimes your first pieces have flaws and are all part of the learning process.

Students in this class converse frequently about what they're working on and offer guidance to one another based on their own experiences in the ceramics studio. The instructor will lead class discussions and perform demos of all techniques covered, as well as offer plenty of one on one instruction time to suit individual students needs. All levels and all questions are welcome in this encouraging class.