Classes at
black hound clay south
winter class preview is now open from October 19-23.
Registration opens on Saturday October 24 at 10am!
Winter 2027 SESSION IS January 11 - MARCH 7, 2027
PLEASE READ OUR REGISTRATION POLICIES BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR A CLASS
Wheelthrowing Classes for adults
wheelthrowing 101
A comprehensive 8 week beginner’s introduction to making objects on the potter's wheel.
$460 per person
+ TOTAL BEGINNER +
days & Times
MONDAY EVENINGS
January 11 - March 1, 6-9pm
with August Mendez
TUESDAY EVENINGS
January 12 - March 2, 6-9pm
with Drew Schenck
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
January 13 - March 3, 9am-12pm
with Sara Gallo
THURSDAY EVENINGS
January 14 - March 4, 6-9pm
with Veronica Mehl
FRIDAY EVENINGS
January 15 - March 5, 6-9pm
with Sara Gallo
SUNDAY EVENINGS
January 17 - March 7, 6-9pm
with Isaac Scott
Wheelthrowing 102
$460 per person
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.
+ EXPERIENCED BEGINNER +
days & Times
MONDAY AFTERNOONS
January 11 - March 1, 1:30-4:30 pm
with Lauren Rider
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
January 13 - March 3, 6-9 pm
with Marley Parsons
HANDBUILDING CLASSES for adults
Handbuilding 102: Diving deeper into SLABS
MONDAY EVENINGS
January 11 - March 1, 6-9 pm
with Maddie Rothman
$460 per person
This intermediate level class will explore the many uses and possiblities of building with slabs. Students will expand on existing skills and building methods through a structured, project based curriculum.
+ INTERMEDIATE +
Intro to HandbuildinG: Creating a Tablescape
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
January 13 - March 3, 6-9 pm
with Maddie Rothman
$460 per person
In this class you will learn hand building techniques that will allow you to create pieces to build a beautiful tablescape. Students will learn to make varying objects to elevate any dinner table; from plates, bowls, candlesticks, jars, cups, bud vases and more!
+ BEGINNER +
Funky Forms & Playful Surfaces
THURSDAY EVENINGS
January 14 - March 4, 6-9 pm
with Maria Albornoz
$460 per person
Spend eight weeks exploring a variety of beginner friendly handbuilding and surface decoration techniques while creating fun vessels full of personality. Dive into pinching, coiling, and slab construction to create unique functional and sculptural forms.
+ BEGINNER +
Special topics classes
Working with Porcelain
MONDAY MORNINGS
January 11 - March 1, 10am-1pm
with Lauren Rider
$485 per person
If you're curious about using porcelain but unsure of where to start, this class is for you! Working mostly on the wheel, students will be introduced to porcelain through guided demos and projects. Students will develop an understanding of porcelain, its specific characteristics and what sets it apart from other types of clays.
+ INTERMEDIATE +
Exploring Surface Design
TUESDAY EVENINGS
January 12 - March 2, 6-9 pm
with Marley Parsons
$460 per person
Spend eight weeks diving deep into various ways to decorate the surface of clay through texture, carving, resist, trailing, layering and painting. Each week students will be introduced to new techniques and will be working towards creating a complete set of test tiles to reference for future use. Open to both wheel and handbuilding students.
+ INTERMEDIATE +
Clay Combo:
Hand & Wheel
SUNDAY EVENINGS
January 17 - March 7, 6-9 pm
with Veronica Mehl
$460 per person
This class will focus on combining the techniques of wheel throwing and hand building to create larger scale projects. Turn ordinary pots into works of art using techniques like coil building on the wheel, darting and altering forms and slab building on top of wheel thrown pieces.
+ EXPERIENCED BEGINNER +
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN EVERY BLACK HOUND CLASS:
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.
WE OFFER PAYMENT PLANS!
Payments will be automatically deducted on the dates below from the card on file.
If you register between October 24 and November 20, 2026:
First installment payment of 33%:
upon registration
Second installment payment of 33%:
December 4, 2026
Third installment payment of 33%:
January 4, 2027
If you register between November 21 and December 19, 2026:
First installment payment of 50%:
upon registration
Second installment payment of 50%:
January 4, 2027
If you register on or after December 20, 2026, 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 South@blackhoundclay.com with any questions!