Thanks for coming to my studio for clay classes! I love teaching pottery and am excited to have you in my studio and share a creative space together. With a BFA in Ceramics and over 20 years of teaching experience, I have a passion for arts education and connecting with others through clay. Before I had my own studio, I taught in art centers, summer camps, preschools, homeschool co-ops and Sunday school and was an assistant art director in Davidson, North Carolina for two years. I've taught out of my home studio for the past three years here in Chapel Hill, and previously 2 years in KC. I thoroughly enjoy having a community of friends, neighbors & artists. I love teaching these clay classes and look forward to having you and your kids in my studio!
We'll learn the process of pottery, how to slip n'score, hand build, pottery wheel basics, and how to glaze. Kids love to stop by the kiln on the way out of class to see where our clay projects are fired!
Clay Sessions: we work with wet clay the first section and the last 1-2 weeks are saved for glazing. I always have a variety of clay projects as options.
Class fee includes the clay, tools, glazing and both kiln firings. I always offer a few choices of projects so that kids are excited for what we're building! I prefer to give options for different ages and genders and let kids choose. I give detailed instruction and then class time is open to create, take turns on the pottery wheel and I walk around and help artists individually.
I take photos throughout the class and use it for my website & instagram. I will email or text you the photos as well. Please let me know if you would not like you or child's photo taken or used on my social media. Thank you!
My studio is above the garage at 489 Beacon Ridge Blvd. We meet on the driveway a few minutes before class. If we're already upstairs, please come up.
This is my home & if that doesn't settle well for germ sharing, it might not be the class for you or your kids! In signing up for class & sending your child to my home, you agree that the responsibility of illness & germ spreading is shared. By signing up for class, you understand the risks. You release me and anyone else in class from responsibility of illness. You agree to not sue me or my family! You also agree to not send a sick child to class. My goal is to keep everyone safe, both physically & emotionally.
Because of the nature of group classes & firing schedules, I do not offer refunds or make-up classes. I'm sorry in advance! Please plan to attend the class you sign-up for. Thanks!
Thanks so much for the opportunity to teach you and your child clay. I greatly value our community and the ability to teach art to other humans! I adore clay and the creative process and look forward to sharing my studio space together!
