This pottery class is for all levels. Because we maintain a small class size, students will be given the individual attention they need to excel in this class regardless of their experience. There are no prerequisites to this class. During Spring and Summer Terms, all pottery classes may involve a few days of Raku style pottery making.

Beginners. Students taking pottery for the first time will learn the basic techniques to creating beautiful pieces on the potter's wheel. Basic forms will be studied to create and glaze place settings - plates, bowls, and mugs. These are the fundamental shapes from which all wheel-thrown pots are formed.

Intermediate. Once the instructor feels that the student has understood how to create basic forms, students will move onto bolder techniques such as:

- "Throwing Off a Mound",
- Altering forms
- Oval Casseroles
- Narrow-neck bottles
- Closed Forms
- Pots with Covers.

Advanced. Once the student has mastered the techniques listed above, the student will be ready to move onto more advanced pottery forms such as large vessels, and advanced glazing techniques.

Raku Pottery. Raku style of creating pottery will be offered by both Peggy and Gina during certain scheduled class times when weather permits in the Spring and Summer terms. Please contact our Pottery Department Head, Peggy Simmons for Raku class times and dates.