New Classes: Fall Session 2025
If a class is out of stock, please contact cantonclayworks@yahoo.com to join the waitlist!
Beginner Wheel Throwing
Beginner wheel throwing classes cover everything you need to know about the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing your work. Forms like bowls, cups, mugs, and plates will be covered in detail. One 25 pound bag of clay is included in each class. Purchasing a tool kit is recommended.
Option 1:
Skill level: Beginners only
Seven Thursday evenings 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dates: Aug 21 – Sept 25
Glaze class Oct 9
Instructor: Kevin Shaw
Tuition: $385
Firing fees not included
Option 2:
Skill level: Beginners and advanced beginners
Seven Saturday mornings 9:30am - 12:00pm
Dates: Aug 23 – Sept 27
Glaze class Oct 11
Instructor: Abby Jensen
Tuition: $385
Firing fees not included
Intermediate Classes
Intermediate classes offer a variety of instruction on different construction methods. Intermediate students should have a solid understanding of basic pottery techniques, including the ability to wedge clay, center on the potter's wheel, and throw and trim simple forms like cylinders and bowls. One 25 pound bag of clay is included in each class.
Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Skill level: Advanced Beginners - Intermediate
Seven Tuesday evenings 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dates: Aug 19 – Sept 23
Glaze class Oct 7
Instructors: Tim Scull
Tuition: $385
Firing fees not included
Advancing in Clay
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced only
Seven Friday evenings 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Dates: Aug 22 – Sept 26
Glaze class Oct 10
Instructor: Maddisen Fostyni
Tuition: $385
Firing fees not included
Exploring Advanced Pottery Techniques
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced only
Seven Wednesday mornings 10:00am - 12:30pm
Dates: Aug 20 – Sept 24
Glaze class Oct 8
Instructor: Elyse Cote
Tuition: $385
Firing fees not included
This class is for intermediate students who are familiar with basic pottery techniques. The primary focus will be surface decoration and building styles that incorporate the surface decoration into the process. Both thrown and hand built pots will be discussed, as well as the possibility of combing them. The emphasis will be on picking the technique that gives the desired surface.
Hybrid Classes:
Wheel Throwing & Hand Building
Hybrid classes offer the best of both worlds by providing students an introduction to both wheel throwing and hand building basics! These classes are perfect for beginners that are looking to dip their toes into all things pottery. One 25 pound bag of clay is included in each class.
Hybrid Wheel Throwing & Hand Building
Option 1
Skill level: Beginners and advanced beginners
Seven Wednesday evenings 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Dates: Aug 20 – Sept 24
Glaze class Oct 8
Instructor: Natalie Pittman
Tuition: $385
Firing fees not included
Hybrid Wheel Throwing & Hand Building
Option 2
Skill level: Beginners and advanced beginners
Seven Thursday mornings 10:00am - 12:30pm
Dates: Aug 21 – Sept 25
Glaze class Oct 9
Instructor: Maddisen Fostyni
Tuition: $385
Firing fees not included
Student Bench Time
Students may come into the studio for practice time when classes are not in session, Tuesdays - Sundays, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. The studio is closed Mondays.
Kilns and Glazes
Students have access to an extensive selection of colorful high fire glazes and unique kilns, rarely found in a community studio setting.
Refer a Friend
Any current student who refers a friend that enrolls in a pottery class will receive a complimentary bag of clay ($35 value).
Perk for Beginners
Wheel throwing beginners new to CCW will not incur firing fees for the first ten pots made in their first class term.
Cancellation Policy:
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There will be no refunds for cancellations within 30 days of any workshop or class start date.
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Cancellations before 30 days will be refunded only by credit to another workshop or class.
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That credit needs to be redeemed within one year. $100 will be deducted for all credit refunds for administrative costs.
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Credit refund is not transferable to a third party.
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In the case that CCW cancels a workshop or class term, a full refund will be provided.