Fall Session
Registration for the fall class opens on July 1 at 8:00 AM. A registration link will be posted here.
The fall session will begin in early September. Classes typically run from 5:30–8:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. More details coming soon.
This 8-week course, taught by Courtney Kaczorowski and Angie Bougie, focuses on both hand-building and wheel-thrown ceramics. Our classes are geared towards small class sizes with individualized instruction. Week 7 will be dedicated to glazing, and we’ll celebrate the final kiln unload together.
Spring Pottery Classes – Full
Join us for a Spring Class! Our 8-week courses start Monday, 03/02/26, or Tuesday, 03/03/26, and meet from 5:30–8:30 PM. This 8-week course, taught by Courtney Kaczorowski, focuses on both hand-building and wheel-thrown ceramics. Classes are kept small to allow for individualized instruction. Week 7 will be dedicated to glazing, and we will celebrate the final kiln unload together on 04/28/26.
If you have any questions, please email us at firedearthpottery@gmail.com.
About the Classes
Fired Earth Pottery offers small, hands-on classes with personalized instruction from our experienced teachers, Courtney Kaczorowski and Angie Bougie.
Over eight weeks, you’ll learn:
- Hand-building techniques
- Wheel-throwing fundamentals
- Glazing and finishing processes
Beginners will get a solid introduction to pottery, while returning or advanced students will receive tailored guidance to develop their individual style.
Week 7: You’ll glaze your finished pieces
Week 8: There will be a kiln open and you’ll pick up your completed work
Open Studio
Three Saturdays during the session feature Open Studio (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM), when you can work independently at your own pace. An instructor or experienced renter will be on-site to answer questions and offer support.
Cost
$250 per 8-week session, which includes:
- One bag of clay
- Instruction and studio access
- Glazes and firings
What to Bring
- A hand towel
- A small 1-gallon pail
- A basic pottery tool set (needle tool, cut-off wire, wood rib, metal rib, sponge, trimming tool)
You can find these tools at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Jack Richeson, or online for around $10 or less.
Label all your tools and wear clothing suitable for working with clay. Please leave jewelry (rings, watches, bracelets, etc.) at home.
