Class Information & Schedule

The Pot Shop offers wheel throw pottery classes for beginners, intermediate, & advanced students.

CLASS DATES & EXPECTATIONS

Adult pottery class fees include everything you'll need to turn lumps of clay into finished pieces:

• Wheel instruction

• 25 pounds of clay (additional clay can be purchased at The Pot Shop)

• Glazes and firing

• Storage for your tools and materials

• Free makeup classes

ADULT BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE I CLASSES

• Tuesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Beginner & Intermediate I)

• Wednesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Beginner only)

• Wednesday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Beginner & Intermediate I)

• Thursday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Beginner & Intermediate I)

• Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Beginner & Intermediate I)

Demonstrations and discussions include clays and their classifications, basic firing and glazing techniques, and some aesthetics of form and design. Students will learn fundamental skills and become proficient in executing basic shapes such as cylinders, mugs, pitchers, and covered jars.

Early intermediate students may also incorporate plates, larger bottles, vases, and bowls. If there’s something else you’d like to learn to make, just ask Dominic! Tools can be purchased at the first class. 

ADULT INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSES

• Monday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Advanced)

• Tuesday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Intermediate II)

• Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Advanced and Intermediate II)

Demonstrations and discussions include further exploration of form, design, and decorating techniques as well as glaze formulation and production pottery techniques. Students have the opportunity to experiment with new surface treatments such as underglazes, stains, and slips.

Increased skill level allows students to create more advanced shapes such as platters, teapots, and casseroles. Shapes are geared toward individual style, with an emphasis on originality. Personalized instruction enhances creativity. 

The registration deadline is 10 days before the first day of class. Please call Dominic at 847-864-7778 to inquire about class availability. 

General Information
Adult classes run for 8 weeks and meet once a week for 3 hours. Class size is limited so that each student has use of a wheel for the entire class period.

Missed Sessions
Students are encouraged to attend every class during the 8-week course. A missed class may be made up by attending one of the other classes in session, as long as a wheel is available. 

Studio Hours
Students have use of the studio during the following times (outside of class times).
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday and Sunday: No Open Studio

Class Policies
Due to space limitations in the studio, all supplies must be removed from bins at the end of the class session. All pots must be removed from the studio within 30 days of the end of the session.