Winter Session – in session
This 8-week course, taught by Courtney Kaczorowski and Angie Bougie, will focus 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 in 02/25/26.
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. Registration for Spring Pottery Classes opens at 8:00 AM on Sunday, February 1st.
The Spring class is currently full. If you would like to be on the Spring Class waitlist, you can click here. Our next class will be held in the fall, with registration opening in early July. More details will be available soon.
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.
