Classes

Our fifteen-week classes start at the beginning of September (Fall Session) and in January (Winter Session).  All levels are welcome to experience the excitement of clay.  Students will learn a variety of throwing and hand-building techniques over the course of the class. ​ Occasional workshops with visiting artists or VPG members are open to members, students and the public---depending on space.​​

​​Ceramics Classes

​$350
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​​15 weeks of classes includes instruction, clay,  glaze materials, kiln firing space and scheduled lab hours for practice time.  Students will complete projects as they learn from their teacher and improve techniques.  Classes are held on Wednesday mornings or Wednesday evenings.  

2020 Schedule
Tue:  Jan 7 - Apr 14   |   Wed: Jan 8 - Apr 15
Tue: Sep 8 - Dec 15    |   Wed: Sep 9 - Dec 16

Independent Study
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$350
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15 weeks of independent study is offered to students who have taken classes at the guild and want to continue clay work on their own.  I.S. on Tuesday night always has a guild member present but there is no instruction.  Students are to specify in writing what they would like to study in depth during the session.​ 

Lab hours (for both Wednesday Classes and Tuesday Independent Study) are times for students to practice.  A VPG member will be available but no instructor.  Labs are held Thursday and Saturday 9-1. 

​Enrolling in any VPG classes, Independent Study, Summer Lab, workshops and events is an agreement that all art work created is for personal use only and not for sale (private or public) or for self-promotion.  VPG reserves the right to photograph classes, labs, workshops & events for publication online or in print.  The fees and policies for future classes are subject to change without notice.

Wednesday Morning Class	Wednesday Evening Class	Tuesday Evening - Independent Study
3 Hours	3 Hours	3 Hours
10:00 am to 1:00 pm	6:30 pm to 9:30 pm	6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Summer Lab

Students who have taken classes during the previous Fall Session or Winter Session are eligible to enroll in Summer Lab.  Dates for Summer Lab vary.