STARTS 3/3: 5-Week Wheel-thrown Lidded Vessels with Juan - 5:30 to 7:30pm

In this class, students will explore both the functional + creative aspects of making lidded vessels. Whether you're interested in creating beautiful storage containers, decorative jars or functional teapots, Juan will guide you through the essential techniques needed to design + craft your own lidded forms from start (throwing) to finish (glazing).

 

This class is designed for those 18+ with throwing experience.  Individuals under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian who must also enroll in class.

Registration for this course includes:

• One 25lb bag of stoneware clay (choose from 4-6 options)
• Use of community tools + bats during class sessions (full toolkits + bats available for purchase to use during Open Studio)
• Open Studio access throughout the course duration
• Glaze costs + firing fees for up to 5 pieces (can be made during class or Open Studio)
  • Additional pieces will be charged by the cubic inch for both the first (bisque) + second (glaze) firings

 

In preparation for this class, please:

• Bring an apron or wear clothes that you don't mind staining / getting dirty
• Ensure you wear short sleeves or sleeves that can easily tuck back and not get in the way
• Tie back long hair so that it does not get caught on clay or the wheel

 

Upon course completion:

• Finished pieces will be available for pick up during Open Hours 3-4 weeks from the last class and will be held for 2 weeks
• You will receive an email from the Studio Manager when pieces are ready for pick up
• Abandoned works will be discarded or donated due to limited storage space
• Open Hours:
  • Thursday: 1 - 6pm
  • Friday - Sunday: 10am - 6pm

 

All students must sign a Waiver / Code of Conduct agreement before the start of class. 

 

Please note our studio is on the 2nd floor - please email the Studio Manager (info@ashlandclayhouse.com) with questions or to coordinate assistance if needed.

We require at least 2 students to run a class; refunds will be issued if we must cancel due to low registration.

 

We cannot provide any make-up sessions for missed classes.

 

Registration fees (minus service charges) are 100% refundable if registration is canceled 10 days ahead of class start date.

• For example, if class starts on the 15th, one must cancel no later than the 5th to receive 100% refund.

 

50% refund (minus service charges) if canceled 5 days ahead of class start date.

• For example, if class starts on the 15th, one must cancel no later than the 10th to receive 50% refund.

 

Non-refundable within 5 days of class, however, registration is transferable once to another person or a later class prior to class start date. Future class must be within 60 days of original class date.

• For example, if class starts on the 15th and it's now the 12th and you can no longer attend, you may transfer your registration to another person or accept credit for a future class (must start within 60 days of original class date). Please email the Studio Manager to coordinate.