Winter Term Weekly Clay Classes starting January 11

Registration is Open for Clay Art Center’s Winter Term Classes running January 11 – April 25. 

Whether you are new to clay or an experienced potter, they have handbuilding, wheel throwing and special topic classes designed just for you.

There are an array of in-person adult and youth multi-week and one-time classes to choose from along with a few virtual classes so you can continue your learning from home.

Class sizes are reduced to allow for social distancing along with strict studio protocols to ensure everyone’s safety.

Registration is open on their website at https://www.clayartcenter.org/winter-2021

Adult Classes

Clay Art Center will be offering a selection of multi-week classes for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Whether you are new to clay or an experienced potter, they have handbuilding, wheel throwing and special topic classes designed for you. View their Winter Course Preview: https://www.clayartcenter.org/winter-2021-preview

Their 5 week introductory classes are designed for new students to explore all clay has to offer. Classes include Intro to Handbuilding, Intro to Wheel Throwing and Pottery for Beginners. These classes are offered nights and weekends. No experience necessary. Their intermediate and advanced classes will allow students to explore new techniques and forms.

Virtual Adult Classes including Intermediate Wheel Throwing and Exploration in Handbuilding are designed for you to learn new clay skills and techniques from the comfort of your home.

For a fun Friday night out with friends or a date sign up for Maker Date. Get messy as they walk you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from their studio selection. Pieces will be fired and available for pick up at a later date. Best of Westchester 2020 Winner “Best Artsy Night Out”. First Maker Date is Friday, January 15th. Special Valentine’s Day Maker Dates will take place on February 12th & 13th.

Youth Classes (Ages 10 – 16) & Family Classes (Ages 6+)

Have your kids unplug with mud at their award-winning multi-week youth classes starting January 17^th. Their popular tween wheel (ages 10 – 12) and teen wheel (Ages 13 – 16) are fun and creative opportunities to explore a variety of functional pottery forms, wheel techniques and glazing. No experience necessary.

For a fun Saturday out with the whole family sign up for a one-time family class, Saturday Clay. Adults & children will explore their inner artists in this 2-hour introduction to clay. Professional ceramic artists will guide themed weekly hand-building projects including a special Easter Workshop on April 3^rd. For ages 6 – 99. No experience necessary. First class is January 16^th.

Family Wheel Night is a one-time class for parents, kids, tweens or teens (Ages 9+) interested in learning to use the potter’s wheel. Have fun and bond with your family while receiving a lesson from experienced and dedicated ceramic artists. Beginners are welcome and no previous experience is necessary! First class is January 16^th.