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The Resident Artist Series in Clay is a program designed for students of all levels. Topics change monthly involving both wheel throwing and hand building techniques.Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay, Open Studio for the 2 weeks of class (excluding weekends), glazing, and firing for projects made during class. Please note: this does not apply to "All Ages" Pottery Classes. For more information, please contact Frank Vickery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

10
Aug
2026

Resident Artist Series: Slab Constructed Flower Bricks, and Single Stem Dahlia Vases

August 10, 2026 10:00 am - August 14, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Slab Constructed Flower Bricks, and Single Stem Dahlia Vases

In this 5 day class, we will use the slab roller to create Flower Bricks and Single Stem Dahlia Vases.  We will create templates, roll slabs, use texture pads, rollers, etc and then use the templates to cut the clay pieces to put together for make the shapes.  The class includes Open Studio only on the day of class.  There is no glazing component to this class.  Please see Glazing Class in the Resident Artist Schedule.

17
Aug
2026

Resident Artist Series: Wheel Throwing I

August 17, 2026 10:00 am - August 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Wheel Throwing I

In this 5 day wheel throwing class, we will cover the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. If you have never tried this before, please expect some difficulty in the initial stages. The focus will be to learn centering and then to pull shapes such as bowls (ex. berry bowls, soup bowls, colander, cereal bowls, etc) and cylinders (ex. Mugs, tumblers, sippers – based on the learning curve). This class includes Open Studio access only on the day of class. There will not be a glazing component to this class. Please see Glazing Class in the Resident Artist Series Schedule.

21
Aug
2026

Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

August 21, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
Fee: $50 – Free for students of the RAS class
Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

12
Sep
2026

All Ages Pottery: Slab Pottery Pumpkins

September 12, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Slab Pottery Pumpkins

Use the slab roller to make a clay pumpkin to keep and some tiny ones to share for our Annual Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

14
Sep
2026

Resident Artist Series: Hand Building Dinnerware and Tableware Accessories

September 14, 2026 10:00 am - September 18, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Hand Building Dinnerware and Tableware Accessories

In this 5 day hand building class, we will make objects commonly found on your dinner table using the slab roller and slabs of clay, texture pads, etc.  Objects to be made could be Plates, Bowls, Salt/Pepper Shakers, Candle Sticks, Pitcher, etc.   Templates will be provided for students to use, although students are welcome to create their own.  In an effort to get through as many projects as we can, this class is designed to make examples, not entire plate settings or dinnerware sets.  The class includes Open Studio only on the day of class.  There is no glazing component to this class.  Please see Glazing Class in the Resident Artist Schedule.

19
Sep
2026

All Ages Pottery: Pinch Pot Pottery Pumpkins

September 19, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Pinch Pot Pottery Pumpkins

 Make a clay pinch pot pumpkin to keep and some tiny ones to share for our Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

02
Oct
2026

Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

October 2, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
Fee: $50 – Free for students of the RAS class
Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

03
Oct
2026

All Ages Pottery: Ghosts

October 3, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Ghosts

Get ready for spooky season by creating ghosts using slabs and texture tools. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

12
Oct
2026

Resident Artist Series: Raku

October 12, 2026 10:00 am - October 16, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Raku

In this 5 day Raku firing class, students need to have bisque pots ready to fire.  Pots need to be made in advance so that we can spend class time glazing and firing.  Students need to think about having 10-15 small to medium size pots to fire.  No pots bigger than 12 inches in any direction.  There is no Open Studio after class.

17
Oct
2026

All Ages Pottery: Wizard Hat Luminary

October 17, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Wizard Hat Luminary

Make a wizard hat luminary using clay slabs. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6-18

02
Nov
2026

Resident Artist Series: Holiday Clay Projects

November 2, 2026 10:00 am - November 6, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Holiday Clay Projects

In this 5 day hand building class, we will create holiday themed clay projects using the slab roller.  Projects include snowmen luminaries, Christmas village luminaries, gnomes, advent wreath/Hanukkah menorah, etc.  Templates will be provided, but students are welcome to create their own.   The class includes Open Studio only on the day of class.  There is no glazing component included in the class.  Please see Glazing Class in the Resident Artist Schedule. 

07
Nov
2026

All Ages Pottery: Turkey Pinch Pot Vase

November 7, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Turkey Pinch Pot Vase

 Inspired by the classic handprint turkey, make a pinch pot turkey (with your hand as the tail) and turn it into a special holiday vase. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up 

13
Nov
2026

Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

November 13, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
Fee: $50 – Free for students of the RAS class
Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

14
Nov
2026

All Ages Pottery: Gingerbread Mug

November 14, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Gingerbread Mug

Make a special holiday mug. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class. 

Suitable for ages 6 and up.

05
Dec
2026

All Ages Pottery: Luminary Trees

December 5, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Luminary Trees

Make a luminary tree that can be used with real or electric candles. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up.

12
Dec
2026

All Ages Pottery: Ornaments

December 12, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Ornaments

Come make a variety of personalized ornaments to keep or share with family and friends. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up.

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