CASI Class Descriptions

We are currently offering Adult Beginner I Potter’s Wheel and Adult Beginner II Continuing Potter’s Wheel classes each month, unless the studio is full.  Class sessions are 4 weeks long.  We do not offer one day classes because you can not finish a piece in one day.

Please also read the “Class Schedule” page by clicking the tab for Class Schedule.

Here are the class descriptions:

Adult Potter’s Wheel – Beginner I 
Mondays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm or Saturdays 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
$198.00 – Includes 4 classes, each 3 hours long 1 week grace period.

This course includes studio tour, orientation and lays the foundation for development of basic skills in throwing, trimming and glaze application. Watch the instructor’s demonstrations and get hands-on practice. Glazing, kiln firings up to 2,800 cubic inches, first clay (additional clay available for purchase) and use of tool kits. First class mandatory. Recommended – Bring apron or old towel, note pad, pencil, sharpie marker. Always arrive on time.

Adult Potter’s Wheel – Beginner II Continuing
Mondays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm or Saturdays 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
$190.00 – Includes 4 classes, each 3 hours long, 1 week grace period.

This course reinforces the basic skills in throwing, trimming and glaze application, and adds pulling handles for mugs and pitchers. Includes demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Glazing, kiln firings up to 2,800 cubic inches, use of took kits also included. Clay available for purchase. Designated Open Studio time. First class mandatory. Recommended – Bring apron or old towel, note pad, pencil, sharpie marker. Always arrive on time.

Please note that it is mandatory for new students enrolled in Beginning Ceramics to attend their first day.  Class tuition is non-refundable. If you miss your first class, you will be dropped with no refund.  If you will not be able to make your first class, please give 7 days notice for studio credit toward another class.

Ceramics classes can be physically demanding and students should be able to move about comfortably and lift 25 pounds of clay. If you have any physical limitations or questions, please ask before signing up for a class.

Tuition covers classes, open studio time, glazing and firing of works made at the studio by the enrolled student.  Pieces made at home are not covered.   Works made by non-students are not allowed.  Outside firing fees are an option.  Children 16 and under are not permitted. Please do not bring your child to class or Open Studio with you. Your class enrollment is not transferable to another person. One can not join a class once it has begun. CASI is a privately owned business and reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.

Studio Memberships are available to independent artists who do not need instruction. Members have designated open studio hours for their exclusive use of CASI facilities.

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