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It's clay time! Our fun, project-oriented classes are a great introduction to working with clay. All classes will use handbuilding techniques (coil, pinch, slab), not the pottery wheel.
Let's make music! Create your very own clay shaker/rattle!
Class dates- February 18 & 25
2:00- 3:00pm
Project pick up- March 4
Suggested age 8-10
What's an animal egg cup, you ask? A fun little creature to hold your hard-boiled eggs of course!
Class dates- March 4 & 11
2:00- 3:00pm
Project pick up- March 18
Suggested age 8-10
Let's welcome back the whales and make whale mugs!
Class dates- April 15 & 22
2:00- 3:00pm
Project pick up- April 29
Age 11-13
Create a small container for precious little items!
Class dates- May 6 & 13
2:00- 3:00pm
Project pick up- May 20
Age 11-13
Welcome summer with a happy sunflower bowl.
Class dates- June 3 & 10
2:00- 3:00pm
Project pick up- June 17
Age 11-13
Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel! In our wheel classes you'll learn how to wedge clay, center, throw basic forms and glaze. Our classes are great if you're new to the pottery wheel, or if you need to keep practicing the fundamentals. Reclaim clay and community tool use included. Please wear a mask for class. Ages 14+
Learn the decorative technique of sgraffito with instructor Tricia Balok! In this class you'll make a simple clay form, paint it with colored slips and carve in decorative lines and imagery. This is a fantastic class for individuals of all skill levels!
Class dates-
January 16 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
January 18 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
January 25 from 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Learn how to monoprint on clay with instructor Tricia Balok! In this class you'll learn to transfer a flat image to your 3D clay form! It's a fun and easy class for individuals of all skill levels!
Class dates-
February 6 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
February 8 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
February 15 from 3:00pm- 5:00pm
This 6-week course will teach you the basics of handbuilding. You'll explore pinching, coiling, soft slab and hard slab construction techniques. This is a superb foundational course that is first in a series of classes designed for individuals seeking a more detailed and in-depth clay learning experience. This is a perfect class to take if you are interested in studio membership in the future!
Tuesdays, 3:00 - 6:00pm
Class dates- February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14
This 6-week course will teach you the basics of handbuilding. You'll explore pinching, coiling, soft slab and hard slab construction techniques. This is a superb foundational course that is first in a series of classes designed for individuals seeking a more detailed and in-depth clay learning experience. This is a perfect class to take if you are interested in studio membership in the future!
Thursdays, 3:00 - 6:00pm
Class dates- March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20
Create your very own slab-built planter, perfect for small house plants or flowers! Tricia Balok will guide you through creative process from start to finish. Open to students of all skill levels.
Class dates-
April 10 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
April 12 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
April 19 from 3:00pm- 5:00pm
No. All classes will use our studio reclaim (recycled) clay which is included in the cost of the class. If you prefer, new clay is available for purchase for $25/25# bag. WCC members receive a $5 discount/bag.
Our studio clay is Laguna B-Mix. It is a very smooth and plastic clay that fires to an off white color. We electric fire to cone 5.
Yes, please do! We have tool kits available for purchase, or you can bring your own tools. We always have community tools available that you may use during class for free.
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No. Currently we do not offer extra time to work outside of class.
No. Please respect the time of our instructors and do your best to finish up in the time allotted.
No. WCC is a busy place and we cannot offer make-ups.
We do not prorate class fees. Refunds will only be offered if no classes were attended. Refunds issued for classes have a $20 processing fee.
Class work will be fired promptly- usually within a week. You'll be notified when it's ready! Abandoned work will be discarded after 10 days.
No. If you are interested in firing services, studio membership is a great option!
Individual lessons are available! Learn the pottery wheel or handbuild.
$200/four (one hour) lessons
If you have clay experience and feel comfortable working on your own, membership is a great option!
Our pottery classes for kids are being sponsored by the Whidbey Island Arts Council! Check their website regularly for sign-ups.