Clay

Jul 7, 2025

Registration for fall Clay Classes will open at 9:00am for NC State students (July 14) and for the public (July 21).

Jul 2, 2025

Understanding Form: A Demonstration and Lecture

Join us for an insightful session exploring the fundamental principles of form and shape in functional pottery. The workshop will begin with a lecture and presentation on the relationship between… 

Jul 2, 2025

Introduction to the Extruder [Workshop]

Interested in learning how to work with a clay extruder? It’s a great tool to get to know and our clay studio has two! You will explore the possibilities with… 

Jul 2, 2025

Considering the Concept

An intermediate level class- basic wheel throwing experience is necessary. Considering the Concept is a class designed for students who are interested in learning how to approach their studio work… 

Mar 25, 2025

Handbuilding 1: Foundations of Clay

Handbuilding 1 is designed to teach you the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay and introduce you to working in our clay studio. You will learn basic skills including wedging, pinching,… 

Mar 25, 2025

Wheel 2: Expanding Throwing Skills

Wheel II is the next level of pottery wheel instruction. You will build on your skills through practicing throwing consistent forms and exploring surfaces. Projects will include plate forms, basic… 

Nov 11, 2024

Handbuilding 2: Expanding Techniques

Learn to take your ideas to the next level in Handbuilding 2. This class is designed for you to expand your handbuilding skills. Demonstrations will reinforce coiling and slab construction… 

Nov 11, 2024

Wheel 1: Foundations of Wheel Work

The Wheel I class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of using the potter’s wheel and introduce you to working in our clay studio. You will learn the basics… 

Nov 11, 2024

Wheel 3: Refining Technique

Wheel III is designed for intermediate to advanced level students who want to hone their throwing skills, learn a variety of creative wheel working techniques, and build on their surface…