Classes

Our fifteen-week classes start at the beginning of September (Fall Term) and in January (Winter Term).  All levels are welcome to experience the excitement of clay.  Students will learn a variety of hand-building and throwing 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
​​15 weeks of classes includes instruction, clay,  glaze materials, kiln firing space and scheduled lab hours for practice time. All levels are welcome to experience the excitement of clay. Students will learn a variety of hand-building and throwing techniques over the course of the class. ​
Classes are held on Wednesday mornings or Wednesday evenings.
​The fees for future classes are subject to change without notice.

Independent Study

$350
15 weeks of independent study for students who have taken classes at the guild and want to continue their work on their own. This class  on Tuesday night always has a guild member present but there is no instruction.  Scheduled lab hours are included for practice time.
​The fees for future classes are subject to change without notice.

Class cancellation policies:

Students who cancel:
--2 weeks before the first class begins will get a refund minus a $30.00 registration fee 
--after the first class will receive a partial refund of $290.00
--after the second class will receive a partial refund of $175.00
--after the third class will not get a refund

Wednesday AM class	Wednesday PM class	Tuesday 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

Open Labs and Summer Lab

For students taking a class there is time set aside to practice and explore.  These open lab times are on Thursday and
Saturday mornings from 9am to 1pm during the weeks that classes are running.  There is no instruction during labs but a guild member
will always be available as the monitor.  Students who have taken classes during the previous Fall or Winter are eligible to enroll in summer lab time.