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Individualized Pottery Wheel Class
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Individualized Pottery Wheel Class

$200

with Jan Wachowski

Cost: $200

Dates: Friday afternoons; May 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

Time: 10:00-1:00 pm

Level: Adult Intermediate 

Instructor: Jan Wachowski

Class Description:  

Students should have some experience on the potter’s wheel. Jan will meet with each student and devise a plan for individualized instruction. This could include refining throwing skills, slip trailing, tool instruction, carving and glazing techniques. 

Class Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Beginner Pottery Wheel Class

$200

with Lindsey Samotis

Calendar May 5, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Cost: $200.00

Dates: Tuesday's & Thursday's: May 5th, 7th, 12th, & 14th

Time: 6-8:30pm 

Level: Beginner Adult (no experience necessary)

Class Notes: Bring a smock or wear clothes that can get a little messy!

Instuctor: Lindsey Samotis

Class Description:

Ready to take the plunge and start your pottery wheel journey? This beginner series includes 4 instructor-led sessions and 1 independent glaze day and focuses on learning the basic techniques of working on the potter's wheel. Students can expect to leave this series feeling confident in the basic steps of wheel throwing. In this class, students will: 

- Learn Mud Room basics including emergency procedures, room rules, and clean up expectations

- Learn to prepare clay for the wheel

- Receive skill-based instruction to cone, center, open and shape a piece on the wheel

-Spend time refining basic wheel throwing skills 

-Have fun!

Registration includes all supplies and materials, wheel time, a glaze day, and two firings in the kiln. 

Class Disclaimer:

A refund minus the processing fees is issued if registration is canceled more than seven days before the class begins. No refunds after that time. Full refunds if AAV cancels the class at any time. 

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Full Course

Piggy Bank Handbuilding Class

$75

with Pam Meland

Calendar May 28, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Cost: $75

Dates: May 28th & 29th

Time: 5:00p-7:30p

Level: Adults

Instructor: Pam Meland

Class Notes: Glaze day will be determined during class hours.

Class Description: 

Join the fun of making a bank. Participants will make a slab built piggy bank using a balloon as n armiture. The class will be held two consecutive days giving students plenty of time to perfect their creation. 

Class Disclaimer: 

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

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