Classes at black hound clay south
Winter CLASS REGISTRATION
IS NOW OPEN
winter 2025 SESSION IS January 13 - March 9, 2025
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.
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.
WE OFFER PAYMENT PLANS!
Payments will be automatically deducted on the dates below from the card on file.
If you register between October 26 and November 30, 2024:
First installment payment of 33%: upon registration
Second installment payment of 33%: December 6, 2024
Third installment payment of 33%: January 3, 2025
If you register between December 1 and December 22, 2024:
First installment payment of 50%: upon registration
Second installment payment of 50%: January 3, 2025
If you register after December 22, 2024, 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!
Wheelthrowing Classes for adults
wheelthrowing 101
$450 per person
(installment payment plans available)
Black Hound Clay Studio's Wheelthrowing 101 Class is a comprehensive eight week beginner’s introduction to making objects on the potter's wheel. In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of foundational skills and then use them to create their own unique and beautiful pottery. By the end of the class, students will be well versed in the ceramic process from start to finish, from working with wet clay to trimming to decorating and glazing.
An excellent course for complete beginners as well as those with throwing experience, students can expect a small class environment with one on one attention from professional teaching artists and staff, a clean, well-stocked studio and an inclusive, friendly vibe.
AVAILABLE DAYS & TIMES:
MONDAY MORNINGS, January 13 - March 3, 10am-1pm with Lauren Rider
MONDAY MORNINGS, January 13 - March 3, 10am-1pm with Sara Gallo
MONDAY AFTERNOONS, January 13 - M arch 3, 1:30-4:30pm with Lauren Rider
TUESDAY EVENINGS, January 14 -March 4, 6-9pm WAITLIST FULL
THURSDAY EVENINGS, January 16 - March 6, 6-9pm with Veronica Mehl WAITLIST FULL
FRIDAY EVENINGS, January 17- March 7, 6-9pm with Veronica Mehl CLASS FULL, JOIN THE WAITLIST
FRIDAY EVENINGS, January 17- March 7, 6-9pm with Sara Gallo CLASS FULL, JOIN THE WAITLIST
SUNDAY MORNINGS, January 19 - March 9, 10am-1pm with Sara Gallo CLASS FULL, JOIN THE WAITLIST
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS, January 19 - March 9, 1:30-4:30pm with Sara Gallo CLASS FULL, JOIN THE WAITLIST
Wheelthrowing 102
$450 per person
(installment payment plans available)
This class is designed for the experienced beginner in mind. 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. 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.
AVAILABLE DAYS & TIMES:
MONDAY AFTERNOONS, January 13 - March 3, 1:30-4:30pm with Lisa Belsky
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, January 15 - March 5, 6-9pm with Lisa Belsky CLASS FULL, PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST
independent projects
MONDAY EVENINGS, January 13 - March 3, 6-9pm
with Lisa Belsky
$450 per person
(installment payment plans available)
This class is for intermediate and advanced level students who want to work independently while also having an instructor available. If you are looking to expand your skills or have a specific project in mind, this class will allow you to explore your ideas through individual instruction and demonstrations. All students registering for this class should have a solid foundation of throwing, trimming, glazing and be comfortable working independently.
Students should come to class with personal goals in mind for what they'd like to make or learn. Topics covered in the class will include working on a larger scale, throwing and altering processes, in-depth surface design/decoration techniques and troubleshooting common throwing issues. Students are encouraged to explore their own interests and work at their own pace.
PRINTING ON CLAY
TUESDAY EVENINGS, January 14 - March 4, 6-9pm with Isaac Scott
$470 per person
(installment payment plans available)
In this class students will be exploring various printing techniques on clay. This will include screen printing, transfer, stencils and more. Whether vessel or tile, printing is a great way to illustrate the surface of your work. This class is great for both beginners and intermediate students.
Class tuition includes a $20 per person materials fee for screens, silk screen medium and specialty underglazes.
HANDBUILDING CLASSES for adults
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Hand Building Functional Vessels: Monday Evenings
Monday Evenings January 13 - March 3,
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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functional objects and surface design: Wednesday Evenings
Wednesday Evenings January 15 - March 5,
6-9 pm (8 weeks)$450
(installment payment plans available)
Spend eight weeks exploring various hand-building techniques while making functional pieces. Dive into pinching, coiling, and slab construction to craft unique mugs, vases, bowls, and more. In addition to building your pieces, you will learn an array of decorating methods designed to enhance the visual appeal of your creations. Discover how to use the surface of your ceramics as a canvas, employing techniques such as sgraffito, carving, paper and tape resist, underglazing, and glazing.Instructor: Maria Albornoz
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Handbuilding with Ease: Thursday Evenings
Thursday Evenings January 17 - March 7,
6-9 pm (8 weeks)$450
(installment payment plans available)Learn how to perfect the basic building blocks of ceramic handbuilding in this all-level class. You will work through pinching, coiling, and slab techniques, suitable for both functional and sculptural makers. Additionally, glazing and surface design will be covered to help complete your final product.
Instructor: Gerald Brown