Pottery Classes
Keep A Bowl Give A Bowl
Pottery Class
In Support of the Empty Bowls Project
February 12 & February 26, 2022
Noon - 3:00 pm
Class Fee: $45.00
Supply Fees Included
Instructor: Terry Buffington
Max Students: 10
This special 2-week class is offered to allow non-potters to help support a good cause by making 2 bowls, 1 to keep, and 1 to donate to the Empty Bowls Project on March 21, 2022. No experience is necessary, all supplies and tools will be provided. Come learn something new and donate a bowl to a good cause to help feed the hungry in White County.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
POTTERY CLASSES
Wednesdays, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, unless it falls on a holiday, if it does class will be cancelled for that day.
There will be NO Pottery Class on:
12/1
12/8
Thursday pottery classes will restart on 12/15.
Per Class Fee: $35.00
Five Block Fee: $150.00
Clay Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Suzanne Reese Johnston
Come join us on any Wednesday Evening, unless it falls on a holiday. All levels are welcome. This is a project specific class. You will join fellow students in following instructions to make specific items selected by your teacher, Suzanne Reese Johnston. These projects are guaranteed to advance your skills in both hand building and pottery in general.
The single session is great if you are unsure clay is for you but you have always wanted to try it.
Please note: You will not be able to create a completed project during 1 session, it takes at least 2 sessions to create, dry, fire, glaze and fire again.
Visitors to our area:
*Single class reservations are available to local students only. Single classes are to see if someone likes pottery before buying a 5 block of lessons. Single lessons are also meant if a local potter needs help with a special project or technique so they don't have to purchase 5 lessons. It takes several sessions to create and complete a piece. If you are visiting our area you are welcome to take a single class but we are NOT able ship finished pieces they must be picked up.
You must purchase your 5-block of classes for the class you want they are not interchangeable between classes. Purchase Wednesday for Wednesday classes, Thursday for Thursday and Friday for Friday. The classes are not taught by the same instructor and teaching fees are linked to each class and instructor. The 5-block of lessons can be used during any Friday Pottery Class. The 5 lesson option need not be used on consecutive weeks, use them as you have the time to do so, every other week, once a month, etc. This option gives you plenty of flexibility to match your pottery classes to your schedule.
You have a choice of either a brown or a white 25lb bag of clay. The clay fee covers the clay, glazes, and firing of your pieces.
THURSDAY POTTERY CLASSES
Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, unless it falls on a holiday, if it does class will be canceled for that day.
Per Class Fee: $35.00
Five Block Fee: $150.00
Clay Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Terry Buffington
Come join us on any Thursday, unless otherwise specified above, for an exciting time creating with clay and socializing with friends. HAHC Pottery Studio welcomes pottery students of all experience levels and all ages to come and enjoy individual lessons within a group setting. Explore hand-building as well as wheel throwing and extruding, you decide the area of interest you want to study and teacher Terry Buffington will be there to help guide you on your clay journey.
The single session is great if you are unsure clay is for you but you have always wanted to try it.
Please note: You will not be able to create a completed project during 1 session, it takes at least 2 sessions to create, dry, fire, glaze, and fire again.
Visitors to our area:
*Single class reservations are available with the understanding you will not complete your project in one session. You will be asked to choose a glaze color for any pieces created during your session and I will glaze, fire, then place items in a box and set them aside for you to pick up at some point in the future when you come back again this way, we do NOT ship, they must be picked up.
The five-block of lessons can be used during any Thursday Pottery Class. The 5 lesson option need not be used on consecutive weeks, use them as you have the time to do so, every other week, once a month, etc. This option gives you plenty of flexibility to match your pottery classes to your schedule.
You have a choice of either a brown or a white 25lb bag of clay. The clay fee covers the clay, glazes, and firing of your pieces.
FRIDAY POTTERY CLASSES
Fridays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, unless it falls on a holiday, if it does class will be canceled for that day.
There will be NO Pottery Class on:
11/26
12/3
12/10
Thursday pottery classes will restart on 12/17.
Per Class Fee: $35.00
Five Block Fee: $150.00
Clay Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Suzanne Reese Johnston
Come join us on any Friday, unless it falls on a holiday. All levels are welcome. This is a project specific class. You will join fellow students in following instructions to make specific items selected by your teacher, Suzanne Reese Johnston. These projects are guaranteed to advance your skills in both hand building and pottery in general.
Week 1 of the month: Enhanced Pinched Pot Techniques
Week 2: Next Level Slab Building
Week 3: Embellish - Roses, flowers, bugs, butterflies, toolong and stamps.
Week 4: Underglaze/glazing and continued projects with pinch pots and slabs.
The single session is great if you are unsure clay is for you but you have always wanted to try it.
Please note: You will not be able to create a completed project during 1 session, it takes at least 2 sessions to create, dry, fire, glaze and fire again.
Visitors to our area:
*Single class reservations are available to local students only. Single classes are to see if someone likes pottery before buying a 5 block of lessons. Single lessons are also meant if a local potter needs help with a special project or technique so they don't have to purchase 5 lessons. It takes several sessions to create and complete a piece. If you are visiting our area you are welcome to take a single class but we are NOT able ship finished pieces they must be picked up.
You must purchase your 5-block of classes for the class you want they are not interchangeable between classes. Purchase Wednesday for Wednesday classes, Thursday for Thursday and Friday for Friday. The classes are not taught by the same instructor and teaching fees are linked to each class and instructor. The 5-block of lessons can be used during any Friday Pottery Class. The 5 lesson option need not be used on consecutive weeks, use them as you have the time to do so, every other week, once a month, etc. This option gives you plenty of flexibility to match your pottery classes to your schedule.
You have a choice of either a brown or a white 25lb bag of clay. The clay fee covers the clay, glazes, and firing of your pieces.
PRIVATE POTTERY LESSONS
Available by Reservation Only
Reservations must be made at least one week in advance
Instructor: Terry Buffington
Lesson Fee: $75/person
Supply Fee: A small number of supplies are included in your class fee. If you desire a larger quantity of materials you may use your own or purchase additional from the Arts Center.
During this time, we know there are concerns over social distancing and protecting ourselves from COVID-19. We also know that life does not stop and the creative inspiration in all of us has not been silenced. In an effort to give you a safe space to explore your creative muse, we are offering Private Pottery Lessons. You will receive one-on-one tutelage from Terry Buffington, Pottery Studio Director & Teacher.
Private lessons are designed for anyone wishing to explore clay outside of a group setting. If you are visiting the area and wish to explore pottery, you may sign up, but please be aware that pottery takes several weeks to complete a finished product from scratch. *Single private class reservations are available with the understanding you will not complete your project in one session. You will be asked to choose a glaze color for any pieces created during your session and I will glaze, fire, then place items in a box and set them aside for you to pick up at some point in the future when you come back again this way, we do NOT ship, they must be picked up.
During your private 3-hour class, you may focus on any area of pottery you choose, including:
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Throwing on the Wheel
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Ceramic Jewelry Design
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Glazing Technique
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Building with Clay Slabs
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Making Dinnerware
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Mold and Pattern Making
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Pinch Pots
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Glaze Making
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Learning Kiln Control
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Creating with Coils
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Using Colored Slips
POTTERY PAINTING PARTY
Please contact us to set up a Pottery Party.
Class Fee: $20/person
A 20% discount is available for a single reservation of six participants.
Enjoy painting your choice of a variety of premade bisque ware pottery forms (spoon rests, mugs, bowls, etc) at an additional cost of $8 to $30. Price of the form to paint varies depending on size and shape you choose. Many vibrant glaze colors are available and a we offer a quick turn-around on completion of projects! The price includes studio time, instructor fee, tools, glazes, and kiln firings.
This is a fun group activity for birthdays, showers, weddings, reunions, etc! If you need another day and time please contact, the instructor Terry Buffington for availability at: pugs@pugaboo.com
Class size is limited to comply with the Center's safety measures in place for social distancing. Masks are required during the class.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
A full refund of class/workshop fees will be made if HAHC cancels the scheduled class or workshop.
Cancellations by the participant must be received at least 2 days prior to the date of the class or workshop in order to receive a full refund of the class fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than 2 days prior to the date of the class.
Supply/Clay Fees are not eligible for refund.
Refunds will be made by check and will be mailed to the participant at the address provided during registration for the class/workshop.