Adult Pottery Classes
All class fees include a 25lb. bag of clay, tools, glazes, and firing. Classes are limited to eight (8) students for individualized instruction. Extra clay can be purchased at Murray Hill Pottery Works. Additional studio time to practice is available to all students.
SUMMER! 2010 Schedule:
*Classes are filling up quick! Reserve your spot today!
BEGINNING WHEEL
Always wanted to play with clay? This class will allow you to learn the fundamental techniques of creating utilitarian vessels on the potter’s wheel. Emphasis will be on cylindrical forms such as mugs, pitchers, jars, and vases.
5 Week Classes
Mondays May 17-June 21 (No class May 31), 6:30-9pm $160
Wednesdays May 26 – June 23, 6:30-9pm $160
July 21-August 18, 6:30-9pm $160
Saturdays May 29-June 26 (No class June 5), 9am-11:30 $160
7 Week Classes
Mondays July12-August 23, 6:30-9pm $175
BEYOND BEGINNING
Students with some experience explore covered jars, bowls, and plates. More advance students are welcome in this class as we learn to refine forms. Surface decoration, glaze techniques, and primitive firing will also be explored.
5 Week Classes
Thursdays May 20-June 17, 6:30pm-9pm $160
7 Week Classes
Thursdays July 8– August 19, 6:30-9pm $175
ONGOING WHEEL
Refine everything! Rims, feet, texture, slip, glaze. This class is for the more experienced. Learn new techniques in handling and shaping the clay.
7 Week Classes
Tuesdays May 18– June 29, 9:30am-12pm $175
May 18-June 29, 6:30-9pm $175
5 Week Classes
Tuesdays July 27-August 24, 9:30am-12pm $160
July 27-August 24, 6:30-9pm $160
DINNER TIME
Add flair to the dinner table by creating your very own personalized place setting. Make a bowl, plate, and cup using traditional hand building techniques. This two-session workshop is for any level student, from the beginner to the accomplished.
COUNTERTOP COMPOST
There are many benefits to composting! Start composting your kitchen scraps in your own handmade countertop compost container. During this one night workshop you will use basic slab building techniques to form and decorate a composting bin you will be proud to show and use in your kitchen. No clay experience necessary.
ONE NIGHT STAND
Friday June 4, 7-9pm $25
Friday June 25, 7-9pm $25
Tuesday July 13, 7-9pm $25
REGISTRATION
Advanced registration is required for all classes. Classes are limited to 8 students for individualized instruction. Please call 414-332-8828 or e-mail murrayhillpottery@gmail.com to reserve space.
**!! Class fees paid 5 days prior to beginning of class receive $10 discount!!**
MEMBERSHIPS
Persons with experience may purchase access to the studio during open hours. The cost is $200 to be used over 3 months. Clay must be purchased from MHPW.
Refund Policy
Places in class will be held only upon receipt of entire class fee. Fees are refundable minus $10 processing fee up to seven days before class begins. Cancellation of class between 6 and 3 days before class begins are subject to a $25 processing fee. Class fees are nonrefundable after that time unless class is canceled by Murray Hill Pottery.
