Classes

Both day and evening classes are offered four times a year, and are taught by studio-certified teachers. Classes are generally geared for beginning and intermediate students. We keep our class size small with a maximum of 9 students to ensure we meet the needs of the novice potter, while also challenging the more skilled potter. Advanced potters may want to consider becoming a renter or member. (See our membership page).

Pottery Class Curriculum

Classes generally cover basic wheel throwing and glaze application for functional forms such as vases, bowls, plates, mugs, etc. Hand building and raku firing (additional fee required) may be offered at the discretion of the instructor. Classes can be tailored based on the interests of students. The class is structured so that 8 weeks of instruction are provided covering all aspects of throwing, trimming, finishing and glazing wares. Because clay melts at different temperatures, only pots made in our studio with clay purchased at Expressions Pottery Workshop may be fired in our kilns. Tools are available for purchase or you may bring your own. Glaze materials and firing (up to 25 pounds of bisque weight) are included in tuition.

Practice Time

Anyone who has spent time studying pottery knows that it requires not only excellent teaching, but lots of practice. There is no extra charge for practice time. The studio is available for students 24/6 (excluding class time and Member only day - currently Mondays)

Inclement Weather Policy

In case of inclement winter weather, we follow the East Granby public school schedule. If school is closed, classes are canceled.

Equipment available

The studio features 10 pottery wheels, a slab roller, an extruder, wedging table, spray booth for glazing, electric and gas kiln for firing as well as kilns to fire Raku and Saggar pottery. A variety of glazes are available for your use for each firing type.

Class Demo

Watch a video of member Tracy Marlor as she makes a bowl from start to finish! Click here for YouTube video