Winter Pottery Classes
Classes are full!
Our 8-week Winter courses will begin Monday, 1/4/27 or Tuesday, 1/5/27
This 8-week course, taught by Courtney Kaczorowski, will focus on both hand-building and wheel-thrown ceramics. Classes are kept small to allow for individualized instruction and plenty of hands-on guidance. Week 7 will focus on glazing, and we’ll celebrate together with our final kiln unload!
Registration opens November 1 at 8:00 AM. Click here to register for Fired Earth Pottery Winter Class Registration
If you have any questions, please email us at firedearthpottery@gmail.com.
Spring 2027 Pottery Classes
Registration opens for Spring pottery classes February 1st at 8:00 am!
Our 8-week Spring courses will begin Monday, 3/1/27 or Tuesday, 3/2/27
This 8-week course, taught by Courtney Kaczorowski, will focus on both hand-building and wheel-thrown ceramics. We keep classes small to allow individualized instruction and plenty of hands-on guidance. Week 7 will focus on glazing, and we’ll celebrate together with our final kiln unload!
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.
