Classes

 

Generous Earth Pottery & Studio
Classes open to the public for all skill levels, with flexible studio times and pricing.

 





 

 

Open to the public 7 days a week. Please call or stop in to view our current and upcoming class schedules and sign up! 608-782-3904

 

Hours Open:

Monday to Saturday 11 am to 6 pm

Sundays 12 pm to 4 pm

Class Instruction Available:

  • All classes are conducted at our Pearl Street location on the lower level.
  • Every class includes a variety of glazes and all firings.
  • Click the + marks below to view details of each class.
Beginner Wheel Throwing


This class is for the beginner in wheel-throwing and focuses on basic methods of centering clay and throwing simple forms such as cylinders and small bowls. Students will use a variety of glazes to produce finished works of art.

  • Tuition is $210 per student.
  • Each class is 2.5 hours per week for 7 consecutive weeks.
  • Includes 25 pounds of clay.
  • Includes open-studio time.
  • 6:1 Teacher Student ratio

Beginner Class Available:

  • No scheduled classes.

Class Choices:

  • Advance Beginner Wheel Throwing


    This class reviews basic methods of wheel throwing, then expands on the techniques and skills learned in the Beginner to Wheel Throwing class. Students are introduced to new forms and techniques of wheel throwing.

    • Tuition is $210 per student.
    • Each class is 2.5 hours per week for 7 consecutive weeks.
    • Includes starter clay.
    • Includes open-studio time.


    Intermediate Wheel Throwing


    In this class, students are introduced to more advance wheel throwing techniques, such as lidded pieces, composite work, and sets.

    • Tuition is $210 per student.
    • Each class is 2.5 hours per week for 7 consecutive weeks.
    • Includes starter clay.
    • Includes open-studio time.


    Advanced Wheel Throwing


    In this class, students are introduced to more advance wheel throwing techniques, such as lidded pieces, composite work, and sets.

    • Tuition is $210 per student.
    • Each class is 2.5 hours per week for 7 consecutive weeks.
    • Includes starter clay.
    • Includes open-studio time.
      • Advanced Class Available:

        • No scheduled classes.

        • Tile Making


          This class will introduced students to making 4 inch and 6 inch square tiles. After the tiles are made, this class becomes all about the individual. Here you are free to experiment with impression stamps, engravings, and a variety of glazing techniques to personalize your work.

          • Tuition is $180 per student.
          • 3 sessions with flexible scheduling.
          • 2 hours per session.
          • Includes starter clay.
          • Includes open-studio time.


          Children Classes


          Youth Workshops, After School Program & Home School Program.
          Pre-Teen: Ages 8-12 years
          Teen: Ages 13-18 years

          • Tuition is $120 per student.
          • All Materials Included!
          • 1 day per week for 4 consecutive weeks.
          • Each class is 90 min.
          • Wednesdays 2-3:30 pm beginning June 6th to June 27th.


          Summer Classes


          Summer program available!

          • Tuition is $210 per student.
          • Each class is 2.5 hours per week for 8 consecutive weeks.
          • Includes starter clay.
          • Includes open-studio time.

          Summer Classes Available:

          • June 3rd through July 28th.

          Class Choices:
        • Tuesday, 10am-12:30pm
        • Tuesday, 6:30pm-9pm
        • Thursday, 10am-12:30pm
        • Thursday, 6:30pm-9pm

        • Private Instruction


          One on one instruction is offered as well, here at the Generous Earth Pottery Studio.

          • Tuition is $30/hour per person.
          • Includes a variety of glazes and all firings, but not the clay. Clay is $1/pound (minimum of 6.5 pound purchase is required with this instruction).


          Wheel Deal


          Just a lot of Fun! Always wanted to try your hand at pottery? Here is the perfect option to explore your curiosity. We offer a 2 hour class for up to 6 people, where you will have an instructor that will help you create one piece, and then turn you loose to make your second piece. We guarantee you will end up with two pieces. After your pieces have had their first firing (may take up to 2 weeks), you may return to finish your pieces at All Glazed Up! for an additional $5 per piece charge. Our trained staff at All Glazed Up! will help ensure your pieces end up works of art.

          • Tuition is $50 per hour per person.


          Other Services available:

          • Kiln Firings (prices vary per piece and cone)
          • Pottery Supplies
          • We SELL CLAY!!
          • Pottery Repair (stop in for pricing)

           

           

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