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Wheel-Thrown Pottery                                 Tuesday Evening, 6-9 pm                            Aug 26 - Dec 9                    Instructor: Sav Conrad
Intro to Ceramics                                               Wednesday Morning, 10am-1pm         Aug 27 - Dec 10                 Instructor: Mike George
Intro to Ceramics                                                Wednesday Evening, 6-9 pm                   Aug 27 - Dec 10                 Instructor: Jon Van Eck

Intro to Ceramics

This course introduces students to both practical and expressive forms in clay through handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques. Students learn to make forms for multiple vessels (cups, mugs, bowls, etc) through wheel, slab and coil processes, surface decoration, glazing methods and more. There will be an opportunity for students to participate and try two additional firing techniques which produce unique surfaces to finished work. Students may repeat this course to develop a strong foundation in ceramics. 

Wheel-Thrown Pottery: 

​Foundations & Exploration

This course is designed for both beginners and continuing students interested in wheel-thrown pottery. We’ll start by building a strong foundation in basic techniques, then apply those skills to a variety of creative projects. Students will explore wheel throwing and learn methods for altering wheel thrown objects, with projects increasing in complexity as the course progresses. We’ll also experiment with surface decoration techniques to enhance each piece. All students are encouraged to complete projects to the best of their ability. The course will include at least two specialty firings to showcase and finish your work. 

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All classes

• Students will be expected to follow the syllabus and complete each project.  Clay, glaze and firing is included. Crystalline glazing and Raku  firing is available to all classes - scheduling subject to instructor and kiln technical lead.
• Student show will be held at the end of this session - invite your family and friends - details to be announced!
• Open studio: The Guild is open to all current students Thu & Sat 10 am - 1 pm ​during the same weeks that classes are held, plus extra open studio session November 29.
• Holiday Break: No classes Nov 16-Nov 28 
• ​All classes are open to adults (18+) only.

• Fee: $455 for 14 week session ($15 discount if registered prior to  July 28 at midnight)
• ​​​Students will be accepted in the order in which registration is received.
• VPG reserves the right to cancel classes if minimum class sizes are not met, or due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Payment must be made to Village Potters Guild to secure a spot in the class.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:
​We understand that plans can change. To offer flexibility while ensuring fairness, our refund policy is as follows:

80% Refund – Cancel 21 days or more before the scheduled start date.
50% Refund – Cancel 14 to 21 days before the scheduled start date.
25% Refund – Cancel 7 to 13 days before the scheduled start date.
No Refund – Cancel less than 7 days before the scheduled start date. 

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected].

Refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days  of receiving your request.