This class introduces students to all the basic methods of working with clay. From Handbuilding Techniques (like Pinch Pots, Coil Pots, & Slab construction) to Throwing on the Pottery Wheel, we will discuss personal goals and provide more advanced demos as student progress. Students of all skill levels are welcome to participate. *NEW STUDENTS ONLY will receive one 25 lb. bag of clay that will last the entire first session. Clay will be available for sale to other students.

Typical Schedule for *New Student* 8 Week Session: Day 1: Intro to Clay/Hand-building Techniques (Slab, Coil, Pinch), Day 2: Intro to Pottery Wheel, Day 3: Intro to Glazing/Surface Decoration, Day 4, 5 & 6: Studio Work Days (Demos of Bowls, Vases, Altered Thrown Pieces), Day 7: Concentrate on Glazing, Day 8: Last Day to Finish up works

*Note for more Advanced students: Once you have taken 2 Sessions of Pottery Classes (8 weeks), you may opt to become a Leaping Dog Pottery “Member” and enroll at a slightly reduced rate. Please ask about this by email (leapingdogartstudios@gmail.com) or telephone (609-400-5623)