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Session II Pottery Classes

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<p class="font_8">Monday | 6 – 8pm&nbsp;</p>
<p class="font_8"><strong>Fall I:</strong> September 11 - October 16</p>

Wheel Throwing Basics

Instructor: Noah Faler

Age: 18+

$116/members, $136/non-members

Monday | 6 – 8pm 

Fall II: October 30 - December 4

For those who are new to the pottery wheel or just haven’t done it in a while! Begin by centering clay on the pottery wheel and then learn to create basic pottery forms. Explore glazing and decorating techniques to apply to finished work. Advanced students also are welcome.

Registration Opens August 14, 2023

Supply Information:

All adult students must purchase clay. Beginning students will be advised on what type to purchase during the first class.


Only artwork created at the Fitton Center with clay purchased through the Fitton Center may be fired in the facility’s kilns.


  • Standard clay - $24.00 for 25 lbs.

  • Specialty clay - $29.00 for 25 lbs.

  • Clay Sample Pack - $28.00 for 25lbs of 5 different clays, 5lbs each. 

  • Packs ready for pick up in the clay room. Other clays can be included in sample pack upon request (students should contact Amanda Joy at amandajoy@fittoncenter.org)

  • Rehydrated clay - $20 for 25. lbs. (types and availability may vary)

Glazing & firing included in the cost for all clay types listed above.

<p class="font_8">Tuesday | 6 - 7:30pm</p>
<p class="font_8"><strong>&nbsp;Fall I:</strong> September 12 - October 17</p>

Youth Pottery

Instructor: Abigail Martin

Age: 6 - 9

$79/members, $99/non-members

Tuesday | 6 - 7:30pm  

Fall II: November 7 - December 12 | Late Start

Students in this class will explore the endless possibilities of clay while developing their artistic abilities. Discover hand-building techniques like coiling and slab building. Create original tiles, sculptures, pinch pots, and other useful decorative items. Learn how to finish projects with underglazes and glazes, and take home completed works of art!

Registration Opens August 14, 2023

Supply Information:

Clay is provided for all youth and teen classes.

<p class="font_8">Tuesday | 6 – 8pm</p>
<p class="font_8"><strong>&nbsp;Fall I:</strong> September 19 - October 24 | Starts Late</p>

Functional Pottery

Instructor: Linda Hanson

Age: 18+

$116/members, $136/non-members

Tuesday | 6 – 8pm 

Fall II: November 7 - December 12 | Late Start

Students can take their skills to the next level by creating beautiful utilitarian pottery using the slab hand-building method and tons of pattern and texture! Projects will be students’ choice and individual innovations are highly encouraged. Explore glaze and underglaze techniques, altering, stamping, and sgraffito. Students will be challenged to expand their pottery expertise while enjoying an evening with fellow clay lovers.

Registration Opens August 14, 2023

Supply Information:

All adult students must purchase clay. Beginning students will be advised on what type to purchase during the first class.


Only artwork created at the Fitton Center with clay purchased through the Fitton Center may be fired in the facility’s kilns.


  • Standard clay - $24.00 for 25 lbs.

  • Specialty clay - $29.00 for 25 lbs.

  • Clay Sample Pack - $28.00 for 25lbs of 5 different clays, 5lbs each. 

  • Packs ready for pick up in the clay room. Other clays can be included in sample pack upon request (students should contact Amanda Joy at amandajoy@fittoncenter.org)

  • Rehydrated clay - $20 for 25. lbs. (types and availability may vary)

Glazing & firing included in the cost for all clay types listed above.

<p class="font_8">Tuesday | Noon – 2pm</p>
<p class="font_8"><strong>&nbsp;Fall I:</strong> September 12 - October 17</p>

Afternoon Pottery Studio

Instructor: Haruko Mizoguchi

Age: 18+

$116/members, $136/non-members

Tuesday | Noon – 2pm 

Fall II: November 7 - December 12 | Late Start

Enjoy spending an afternoon in the pottery studio. Both beginners and experienced clay artists are welcome. Everyone is encouraged to bring the ideas of what they would like to create and receive guidance on how to make their ideas come alive. Instructions will be customized to each student. A variety of techniques to build clay forms (e.g., slab work, wheel throwing), create surface treatments (e.g., texture and painting), and glaze will be offered. Students new to wheel throwing who wish to use this technique, are advised to take the Wheel Throwing Basics class prior to attending this class.

Registration Opens August 14, 2023

Supply Information:

All adult students must purchase clay. Beginning students will be advised on what type to purchase during the first class.


Only artwork created at the Fitton Center with clay purchased through the Fitton Center may be fired in the facility’s kilns.


  • Standard clay - $24.00 for 25 lbs.

  • Specialty clay - $29.00 for 25 lbs.

  • Clay Sample Pack - $28.00 for 25lbs of 5 different clays, 5lbs each. 

  • Packs ready for pick up in the clay room. Other clays can be included in sample pack upon request (students should contact Amanda Joy at amandajoy@fittoncenter.org)

  • Rehydrated clay - $20 for 25. lbs. (types and availability may vary)

Glazing & firing included in the cost for all clay types listed above.

<p class="font_8">Wednesday | 6 – 8pm&nbsp;</p>
<p class="font_8"><strong>Fall I:</strong> September 13 - October 18</p>

Teen Pottery

Instructor: Abigail Martin

Age: 13 - 17

$95/members, $115/non-members

Wednesday | 6 – 8pm 

Fall II: November 1 - December 13 | No class 11/22

Students in this class will plan their own unique clay projects and then learn the pottery techniques needed to make them real! Emphasis will be on the individual experience, with personalized guidance from the instructor. Strategies like coiling, slab work, sculpture, and basic pottery wheel skills will be used to bring the students’ visions to life.

Registration Opens August 14, 2023

Supply Information:

Clay is provided for all youth and teen classes.

<p class="font_8">Thursday | 6 – 8pm</p>
<p class="font_8"><strong>&nbsp;Fall I:</strong> September 14 - October 19</p>

Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Rebecca Rohr

Age: 18+

$116/members, $136/non-members

Thursday | 6 – 8pm 

 Fall II: November 2 - December 14 | No class 11/23

For those who have taken a beginning class and want to learn new techniques. Students should be able to center 2-4 pounds of clay and have a good grasp on beginning pottery techniques for throwing cylinders, bowls, and trimming. This class will focus on creating functional pots with various techniques for throwing larger or more complex forms.

Registration Opens August 14, 2023

Supply Information:

All adult students must purchase clay. Beginning students will be advised on what type to purchase during the first class.


Only artwork created at the Fitton Center with clay purchased through the Fitton Center may be fired in the facility’s kilns.


  • Standard clay - $24.00 for 25 lbs.

  • Specialty clay - $29.00 for 25 lbs.

  • Clay Sample Pack - $28.00 for 25lbs of 5 different clays, 5lbs each. 

  • Packs ready for pick up in the clay room. Other clays can be included in sample pack upon request (students should contact Amanda Joy at amandajoy@fittoncenter.org)

  • Rehydrated clay - $20 for 25. lbs. (types and availability may vary)

Glazing & firing included in the cost for all clay types listed above.

<p class="font_8">Thursday | 6 – 7:30pm&nbsp;</p>
<p class="font_8"><strong>Fall I:</strong> September 14 - October 19</p>

Pre-Teen Pottery

Instructor: Abbie Webster

Age: 10 - 13

$79/members, $99/non-members

Thursday | 6 – 7:30pm 

Fall II: November 2 - December 14 | No class 11/23

Dig into clay and learn hand-building techniques such as slab building, coiling, and pinch pots. Create sculptures, tiles, vessels, and free-choice projects. Students will have a chance to try the pottery wheel with help from the instructor. Painting and glazing techniques also will be covered.

Registration Opens August 14, 2023

Supply Information:

Clay is provided for all youth and teen classes.

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