Have you ever wanted to try your hand at clay? Or maybe you have some experience but are looking to expand upon your skill set? If this sounds like you, then a Private Ceramics Class may be perfect for you. 

One-on-one or small group classes are available. Pick a time slot, wear some old clothes and we will provide a knowledgeable instructor who will guide you through the process of either hand building or the potter’s wheel.

Project Choices

  • Hand Building
  • Wheel Throwing
  • Sculptural Animal Totems

Tuition

  • Ages 4 and Under: $55 / student / 1 hour
  • Ages 5 - 20: $70 / student / 1.5 hours
  • Ages 21 and Above: $80 / student / 1.5 hours
  • Private One-on-One Class: $110 / student/ 1.5 hours

Other Choices

  • Raku: $85 per piece, includes glazing and firing.  Students pick a piece and apply glaze. One hour firing time. (Must reserve 2 weeks prior to session)
  • Open Studio Raku: $100 per hour and a half, 3-4 pieces per firing segment (requires Bascom membership)
  • Face Jugs: 3lb jugs made to order.  $85 per piece. Students learn how to apply the face. (Must reserve 2 weeks prior)  
  • Event Rental: $85 per person, includes one of the project choices, 2 hour class, $250 venue rental private event (not discounted), closed to the public

Terms & Conditions

A credit card reserves your spot.  No shows are charged the appointment fees.  Cancellations the week of are charged 50% of the appointment fees.  $10 packing and handling fee for all appointments shipped, separate from shipping charges.

Pieces will be ready 3 weeks after date of appointment. Included in the cost is up to 6lbs of clay, instruction, glazing, and firing. Extra clay be purchased for $3 per lb, which includes firing and glazing. A credit card reserves your spot. No shows are charged the appointment fees. Cancellations the week of are charged 50% of the appointment fees.

To Schedule

To schedule a time, please complete the form below. Someone from our Ceramics department will be in touch with you soon to confirm.

 

Scheduling Request: Private Clay/Ceramics Lessons

Student Information

The following questions pertain to the student(s) for whom you are requesting a private lesson or art by appointment. 

Please indicate who this scheduling request is for before continuing.

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Please note: Youth under 18 years old must provide a parent or guardian's contact info. Tution fees are based on the student's age as shown above.

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Please note: this should be the email address of the primary contact person. If you are requesting a time for a child (18 years or under), this should be the email address of the person requesting the lesson/class time, or that of a responsible parent or guardian.

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Class Interests

Please complete the following questions so that we may determine what times, teachers and availabililty will suit you best.

Please select a project before continuing.

Please indicate what project or area of focus you're requesting a lesson for. Multiple lessons or projects will be discussed during a follow-up conversation with the Director of Ceramics.

Please select an skill level before continuing

Please choose the skill level you feel best describes where you or the intended student are in your chosen project.

Please select your preferred days

Please select your preferred day(s) of the week for your lesson. We make every attempt to match your scheduled lesson(s) with your first-choice preferences. However, this may not always be possible due to scheduled workshops or other times when the studio is in use.

Please select your preferred time of day for your lesson

Private ceramic lessons are offered during the times shown above. If none of these times work for you, you may discuss other options with the instructor when they contact you following your request.

Please indicate the number of days for your class before continuing.

Please enter the total number of private lessons are you interested in scheduling at this time. Please enter whole numbers only.

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