Classes at black hound clay west
SPRING 2025 CLASS preview
is now open!
spring 2025 SESSION IS MARCH 24 - MAY 18, 2025
All instruction, tools, glazes. firing and 25 pounds of clay are included in the price of tuition. Additional clay can be purchased on our website. One free open studio is included with every class.
BEFORE REGISTERING FOR A CLASS, PLEASE READ OVER OUR REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICIES
Wondering what level of wheelthrowing class is appropriate for your current skill levels?
Check out this guide.
WE OFFER PAYMENT PLANS!
Payments will be automatically deducted on the dates below from the card on file.
If you register between January 18 and January 31, 2025:
First installment payment of 33%: upon registration
Second installment payment of 33%: February 14, 2025
Third installment payment of 33%: March 14, 2025
If you register between February 1 and February 28, 2025:
First installment payment of 50%: upon registration
Second installment payment of 50%: March 14, 2025
If you register after March 1, 2025, you must pay in full.
class waitlist Policy
Once a class is full, the class listing will be converted to a waitlist sign up. Signing up for the waitlist is free. Joining the waitlist for a particular class does not guarantee you a spot in that class, and it does not obligate you to sign up should space come available.
Please feel free to email us at West@blackhoundclay.com with any questions!
Wheelthrowing Classes
wheelthrowing 101 at Black Hound
$435 per person
(installment payment plans available)
Black Hound Clay Studio's Wheelthrowing 101 Class is a comprehensive eight week beginner’s introduction to making objects on the potter's wheel. In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of foundational skills and then use them to create their own unique and beautiful pottery. By the end of the class, students will be well versed in the ceramic process from start to finish, from working with wet clay to trimming to decorating and glazing.
An excellent course for complete beginners as well as those with throwing experience, students can expect a small class environment with one on one attention from professional teaching artists and staff, a clean, well-stocked studio and an inclusive, friendly vibe.
AVAILABLE DAYS & TIMES:
MONDAY EVENINGS, March 24 - May 12, 6-9pm
with Isaac Scott
TUESDAY EVENINGS, March 25 - May 13, 6-9pm
with Lauren Delk
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS, March 26 - May 14, 1:30-4:30pm
with Akiko Jackson
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, March 26 - May 14, 6-9pm
with Lauren Delk
FRIDAY EVENINGS, March 28 - May 16, 6-9pm
with Frankie Iadarola
wheelthrowing 102 at Black Hound
$435 per person
(installment payment plans available)
This class is designed for the experienced beginner in mind. If you have some have previous wheel throwing experience and are looking to push your skills to the next level, this class is for you. Students will be led through warm-up throwing exercises and activities to help improve technical ability and troubleshoot problem areas. We will focus on lifting taller, thinner and more consistent walls, shaping, trimming, surface design and attachments. Students will be encouraged to work towards developing a matching set such as cups, mugs, bowls or vases as a way to sharpen skills.
HANDBUILDING CLASSES
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Handbuilding for the Garden
Monday Evenings March 24 - May 12,
6-9pm (8 weeks)$435
(installment payment plans available)Create a variety of planters using handbuilding techniques, including coil, pinch and slab. The course will cover wall planters, stand-alone planters, hanging planters and more. Get creative and build funky planters for your home! This class is open to all levels. No previous clay experience necessary.
Instructor: Miranda Blas
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Beginning Tableware
Tuesday Evenings March 25 - May 13, 6-9pm (8 weeks)
$435
(installment payment plans available)This beginner friendly handbuilding class will focus on making objects intended for everyday use in your home. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills including coiling, pinching and slabs techniques. We will explore making cups, mugs, bowls, plates, vases and more! Students are encouraged to develop their own style and voice through surface decoration and glazing.
Instructor: Miranda Blas
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Beginning handbuilding for sculpture
Wednesday Evenings March 26 - May 14,
6-9 pm (8 weeks)$435
(installment payment plans available)This class’s projects will be inspired by decorative household objects, like planters, pet portraits, antique figurines, and other sculptural items for the tabletop or wall. We will cover coil building open and closed forms; solid sculpting and hollowing; and developing rich, dimensional surfaces. Dig into working with clay for the first time, or build some new skills as we test what clay can do beyond the vessel.
Instructor: Caroline Hayes-Charuk
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Deeper than the Surface: Intermediate Ceramics
Thursday Evenings March 27 - May 15,
6-9 pm (8 weeks)$435
(installment payment plans available)This class will be dedicated to exploring a variety of techniques to develop complex surfaces on hand built forms. Whether you work with vessels or sculpture, finding ways to make the surface of your work come alive can be a challenge. Students will be introduced to methods of applying image, texture, color, and composition to make a more dynamic and interesting surface to their work. These methods will be useful to intermediate and advanced students.
Instructor: Isaac Scott
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Ceramic Table Lamps
Sunday Evenings March 30 - May 18,
6-9 pm (8 weeks)$435
(installment payment plans available)In this class students will build unique, handbuilt ceramic table lamps—mixing artistry with functionality. Through this process you will learn techniques for coiling, slab building, and various forms of surface decoration. You'll explore both small and large lamp designs, working through challenges of clay shrinkage, and wiring while ensuring functionality. Weekly demos will cover topics like glazing, and building large-scale, while one-on-one guidance helps bring your designs to life!
Instructor: Claire Engelhardt