Classes at black hound clay south
SUMMER CLASS registration IS NOW OPEN!
Black Hound Clay Studio SOUTH seeks to create an inclusive, fun, creative learning environment for every student that walks through our doors. We promise attentive and approachable staff and teachers, accommodation for various learning styles and a positive and inspirational vibe.
Summer 2024 SESSION IS June 24 - August 22, 2024
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.
PAYMENT PLAN TERMS:
If you select an installment payment plan when checking out, you will pay a 1/3 deposit upon registration for class. The 2nd payment will be deducted using your credit card on file on Friday, May 24 and your third payment will be deducted on Friday, June 21. Class must be paid in full to attend.
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.
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 South@blackhoundclay.com with any questions!
Wheelthrowing Classes for adults
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Beginning Wheelthrowing: Monday Mornings
Monday Mornings June 24 - August 12, 10am-1pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)In this fun, informal class, students will explore techniques for creating beautiful ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel. Form, function, and various surface treatments will be presented. Classes are tailored to individual students’ interests and abilities. This course is designed for total beginners to clay, however, all levels of experience are welcome.
Instructor: Sara Gallo
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Wheelthrowing 102: Monday Afternoons
Monday Afternoons June 24 - August 12, 1:30-4:30pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)This class is designed for the experienced beginner in mind. If you have some 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.
Instructor: Lisa Belsky
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Beginning Wheelthrowing: Monday Evenings
Monday Evenings June 24 - August 12, 6-9pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)In this fun, informal class, students will explore techniques for creating beautiful ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel. Form, function, and various surface treatments will be presented. Classes are tailored to individual students’ interests and abilities. This course is designed for total beginners to clay, however, all levels of experience are welcome.
Instructor: Lisa Belsky
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Beginning wheelthrowing: Tuesday mornings
Tuesday Mornings June 25 - August 13, 10am-1pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)In this fun, informal class, students will explore techniques for creating beautiful ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel. Form, function, and various surface treatments will be presented. Classes are tailored to individual students’ interests and abilities. This course is designed for total beginners to clay, however, all levels of experience are welcome.
Instructor: Sara Gallo
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beginning wheelthrowing: Tuesday afternoons
Tuesday Afternoon June 25 - August 13, 1:30-4:30pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)In this fun, informal class, students will explore techniques for creating beautiful ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel. Form, function, and various surface treatments will be presented. Classes are tailored to individual students’ interests and abilities. This course is designed for total beginners to clay, however, all levels of experience are welcome.
Instructor: Lisa Belsky
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WHEELTHROWING 102: TUESDAY EVENINGS
Tuesday Evenings June 25 - August 13, 6-9 pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)This class is designed for the experienced beginner in mind. If you have some 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.
Instructor: Lisa Belsky
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Beginning Wheelthrowing: Wednesday Evenings
Wednesday Evenings June 26 - August 14, 6-9 pm
(8 weeks)$450
(installment payment plans available)In this fun, informal class, students will explore techniques for creating beautiful ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel. Form, function, and various surface treatments will be presented. Classes are tailored to individual students’ interests and abilities. This course is designed for total beginners to clay, however, all levels of experience are welcome.
Instructor: Lauren Rider
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Beginning Wheelthrowing: Thursday Evenings
Thursday Evenings June 27 - August 22 6-9pm (8 weeks) (No July 4)
$450
(installment payment plans available)In this fun, informal class, students will explore techniques for creating beautiful ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel. Form, function, and various surface treatments will be presented. Classes are tailored to individual students’ interests and abilities. This course is designed for total beginners to clay, however, all levels of experience are welcome.
Instructor: Sara Gallo
HANDBUILDING CLASSES for adults
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Monday Night Mugs & More
Monday Evenings June 24 - August 12, 6-9 pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)In this 8 week long course we will use various hand building techniques to create fun funky or fancy functional vessels. This class will explore coil and slab building methods in addition to adding your own personal touch with surface design and decoration. Build your very own tableware set or individual cups, bowls, plates etc with no prior experience needed.
Instructor: Veronica Mehl
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Beginning Handbuilding: Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Evenings June 25 - August 13, 6-9 pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)
In this class students will be introduced to the fundamentals of handbuilding. Students will learn how to achieve a variety of forms through pinching, coiling, and slab building techniques. Also, this class will cover slip trailing, scraffito, and glazing techniques to make the surface of students' work come to life. This class is perfect for anyone who has little to no experience with clay.Instructor: Isaac Scott
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Hand Building Functional Vessels: Wednesday Evenings
Wednesdays Evenings June 26 - August 14, 6-9 pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)In this beginning class you will learn how to create forms for everyday use; from cups, bowls, planters, vases and more! Using a range of slab, coil, and pinching techniques students will learn how to design pots based on form, surface decoration and functionality.
Instructor: Maddie Rothman
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Beginning Handbuilding: Thursday Evenings
Thursday Evenings June 27 - August 22, 6-9 pm (no July 4) (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)In this 8 week class, we will be learning the basics of handbuilding to create functional and sculptural ceramics. Each week, we will walk through a different clay building technique or design method that you will use to create your own unique vases, mugs, sculptures, etc.
Instructor: Veronica Mehl