Pottery Classes

POTTERY CLASSES

REQUIRED: One Emergency Contact Form per participant before participating in classes and workshops.
Pottery students MUST be a SoCCA Member, pay class fee, and buy a bag of SoCCA clay.
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Monday

Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing

SoCCA’s Beginner Wheel throwing explores centering and pulling clay on the potter’s wheel making cylinders and bowls.

Instructor: Robert Riggs

November 2- December 14

9:00 am

Monday

Youth Pottery Handbuilding

Participants ages 8-11 create and decorate animals, small pots, cups, and dishes.

Instructor: Elyse Cote

November 16 – January 4 (no class Dec 28)

4:00 pm

Monday

Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing

SoCCA’s Beginner Wheel throwing explores centering and pulling clay on the potter’s wheel making cylinders and bowls.

Instructor: Elyse Cote

November 2- December 14

6:00 pm

Tuesday

Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing

SoCCA’s Beginner Wheel throwing explores centering and pulling clay on the potter’s wheel making cylinders and bowls.

Instructor: Ashley Paskov

November 3- December 15

6:00 pm

Wednesday

Teen Pottery

Participants ages 12-17 to create their own clay bowls, pots, and altered free forms.

Instructor: Rachel McNamara

October 28- December 16 (no class 11/25)

3:30 pm

Wednesday

Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing

SoCCA’s Beginner Wheel throwing explores centering and pulling clay on the potter’s wheel making cylinders and bowls.

Instructor: Rachel McNamara

October 28- December 16 (no class 11/25)

6:00 pm

Thursday

Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing

If you can center clay, pull a cylinder, and throw a bowl, but you were looking to advance your skills – this is a class for you.

Instructor: Justin Gerace

October 29- December 17 (no class 11/26)

6:00 pm

Friday

Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing

SoCCA’s Beginner Wheel throwing explores centering and pulling clay on the potter’s wheel making cylinders and bowls.

Instructor: Monica Hewryk

October 30- December 18 (no class 11/27)

6:00 pm

Friday

Beginner/Intermediate Handbuilding

SoCCA’s Handbuidling class allows participants to explore and expand their knowledge of hand-building with a variety of techniques, tips, and tricks to create treasures both large and small.

Instructor: Elyse Cote

October 30- December 18 (no class 11/27)

10:00 am

Saturday

Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing

SoCCA’s Beginner Wheel throwing explores centering and pulling clay on the potter’s wheel making cylinders and bowls.

Instructor: Robert Riggs

November 7- December 19

12:00 pm

Description
The SoCCA Ceramic Studio offers a variety of options for working in clay. Select the class type, day of the week, and time slot that fits your schedule. Refunds are available ONLY for cash payments. All others will receive credit via a gift certificate.

REQUIREMENTS:
-Membership Required for all Adult Pottery Classes. learn more

-All students are required to complete an Emergency Contact Form.

-Class fees, clay fees, and valid membership must be paid for BEFORE the first day of class. No exceptions.

FEES:
7-week Beginner /Intermediate Classes $245

7-week Open Studio
$185

Extra Time $40

2025 Schedule:
(7-week sessions)

Winter: January 7 – February 22
Early Spring: March 2 – April 19
Late Spring: April 20 – June 14 (no class on memorial day)
Summer: June 22 – August 9
Early Fall: September 2 – October 18
Late Fall: October 26 – December 13

Bundle DEAL!
Discounts apply to participants purchasing a class and an open studio.