CLAY STUDIO

Hand building and wheel throwing classes offer a variety of techniques to learn. Project classes let you complete fun, useful items in a short amount of time. Even if you have no experience you can build birdhouses, baking dishes, garden totems and more. Advanced classes guide you through Extreme Pots, lidded vessels, and Pots that Pour to improve skills and creativity.

 

Pre-registration is required three days before the start of class or workshop.
You are not fully registered unless paid in full.

 Material fees are included in the tuition pricing.

Need help registering? Call or email
jroux@cityofclemson.org

ADULT CLAY CLASSES

Intro to Clay 

We will explore the potters' wheel including all the basic steps to get you started. After the fundamentals, we will make cylinders, a drinking mug, a bowl, and if time permits, a vase. This class will also cover trimming, texturing, and glazing. A beginner friendly class - Come to meet new people and learn a new craft!

May

Clay 101 w/ Matt Brophy - Fridays 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 from 6-8:30pm

Clay 101 w/ Lauren Ginn - Wednesdays 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 from 6-8:30pm

June

Clay 101 w/ Matt Brophy - Fridays 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 from 6-8:30pm

July

Clay 101 w/ Matt Brophy - Fridays 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 from 6-8:30pm (*this class is $165/residents and $150/non-residents)

Clay 101 w/ Lauren Ginn - Wednesdays 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 from 6-8:30pm

August

Clay 101 w/ Matt Brophy - Fridays 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 from 6-8:30pm

Clay 101 w/ Lauren Ginn - Wednesdays 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 from 6-8:30pm

Residents $165

Non-Residents $180

 

Covid-19 Considerations:

  • Masks are required while inside The Arts Center. 

Wheel-throwing and Altered Pots 

This class is for those that have advanced beyond the beginner stage, and are intermediate to advanced potters.  Course will cover combination pots, large bowls and vases, plates and whatever else your imagination can come up with!

May

Clay 102 w/ Robert Apholz - Thursdays 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 from 6-9pm

June

Clay 102 w/ Robert Apholz - Thursdays 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 from 6-9pm

July

Clay 102 w/ Robert Apholz - Thursdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 from 6-9pm

August

Clay 102 w/ Robert Apholz - Thursdays 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 from 6-9pm

Residents $180

Non-Residents $195

 

Covid-19 Considerations:

  • Masks are required while inside The Arts Center.