Check back regularly for new workshop & class offerings! Click the links in the calendar below to register or scroll down for details about each class. All classes taught by Joshua Freeman unless otherwise noted.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
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| SPECIAL EVENTS (Book Here) Field Trips, Family Gatherings, Business Team Building, 9-10:30am | SPECIAL EVENTS (Book Here) Field Trips, Family Gatherings, Business Team Building, Start time 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30, or 11am | SPECIAL EVENTS (Book Here) Field Trips, Family Gatherings, Business Team Building, 9-10:30am |
| SUMMER CAMPS – REGISTER HERE! | SUMMER CAMPS – REGISTER HERE! | SUMMER CAMPS – REGISTER HERE! |
| Beginning & Intermediate Wheel Class 6pm-7:30pm (ages 10+) 8 weeks, $400 July-Aug register here | Handbuilding Class 6-8pm (slab, sculpting, pinch, coil) 8 weeks, $400 Instructor: Kris Erickson July-Aug register here | Beginning & Intermediate Wheel Class 6pm-7:30pm (ages 10+) 8 weeks, $400 Instructor: Kris Erickson July-Aug register here |
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| SPECIAL EVENTS (Book Here) Field Trips, Family Gatherings, Business Team Building, Start time 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30, or 11am | SPECIAL EVENTS (Book Here) Field Trips, Birthdays, Family Gatherings, Business Team Building: we can accommodate most preferred start times on Fridays! | SPECIAL EVENTS (Book Here) Birthdays, Family Groups, Staff Appreciation, Girls Night, Bachelorette Parties: we can accommodate most preferred start times on Saturdays! |
| SUMMER CAMPS – REGISTER HERE! | SUMMER CAMPS – REGISTER HERE! | SPECIAL 1-TIME WORKSHOPS: More coming soon, stay tuned! |
| Beginning & Intermediate Wheel Class 6pm-7:30pm 8 weeks, $400 4-week session 6/4-6/25 1 spot left July-Aug register here | FRIDAY FLINGS 6-8pm $89.99/person Wheel-Throwing for total beginners Instructor(s): Ava Arteaga, Joshua Freeman **SMALL classes up to 8 participants** Perfect for DATE NIGHT or FRIEND GROUPS: Click Here for May-June Dates Click Here for July-Aug Dates | SATURDAY SPINS 5-7pm $89.99/person Wheel-Throwing for total beginners Instructor(s): Ava Arteaga, Joshua Freeman **SMALL classes up to 8 participants** Perfect for DATE NIGHT or FRIEND GROUPS: Click Here for May-June Dates Click Here for July-Aug Dates |
| Sunday |
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| [closed except for Special Events & Workshops below] |
Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing
This is a casual, introductory wheel-throwing class for beginners or those with limited experience. Intermediate and Advanced classes require this as a prerequisite.
You will be provided expert instruction to learn the formative techniques to create cylinders that you can turn into mugs, bowls, cups and small vases. This is achieved through various techniques including centering, opening, and pulling. We will also cover the basics of trimming and glazing your piece(s) for the final firing. Pieces are ready for pickup after 2 weeks from when they are completed.
Clay & glazing is included in the tuition. No outside clay is permitted. Communal tools are provided or you may bring your own tools if desired. Studio expectations include cleanup of potter’s wheel, bucket and tools at the end of each class. Sign all work or it will be recycled.
If you are trying to use charter school funds for this course, please contact wildclayhomeschool@gmail.com for more information.
Photo Credit: Val Glidden
One-Time Wheel Throwing
FRIDAY FLINGS & SATURDAY SPINS $89.99
Our One-Time Wheel Throwing classes are a great way to start your adventure in clay! Perfect for a date night idea or a family group (min age 8 yrs old). Classes last 2 hours and you will receive instruction and assistance throughout. Register multiple people and receive a discount at checkout (use above links).
Learn the basics of the pottery wheel in a supportive learning environment taught by a professional artist with decades of experience. This class is meant to introduce you to wheel-throwing technique. If you enjoy this experience, we recommend that you move into a one of our beginning wheel-throwing class for several weeks to continue to practice and grow as a budding artist. Ages 8+. Contact us directly if you would like to book for a big group or entire family!
Beginning & Intermediate Handbuilding
Grades 1st-12th
Beginning Handbuilding teaches foundational skills for forming ceramic objects using pinch, coil and slab techniques. Students will receive instruction, construction time, glazing time and expert assistance. Projects vary in both functional and sculptural works with an emphasis on student creativity (project guidelines allow for students to challenge themselves as they are able). All clay, glazes and shared tools are included.
If you are trying to use charter school funds for this course, please contact wildclayhomeschool@gmail.com for more information.
Photo Credit: Val Glidden
Pokémon Figure Sculpting (Age 8 to Adults)
Put down the cards and forget the video games, come “catch” your very OWN favorite Pokémon as you gain basic handbuilding and sculpting techniques! This is a great option for families and groups of friends who also love Pokémon or learn to sculpt in 3D other fun animals like Hello Kitty, Bluey, bunnies, dogs, dinos and more!
Participants will form their creature from scratch (approx 3″-5″ tall) with guided instruction and hands-on assistance if needed, however students are expected to do most of the work themselves. Once fired to bisque stage, you will return to glaze it yourself, ready in about 2 weeks.
Tuition is all-inclusive. If this class does not fill to our minimum, we will reschedule or refund the tuition.
Bring photos of whichever Pokemon you hope to sculpt or use your phone as reference during the process.
Recommended beginner Pokémon for this session include:
Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Pikachu, Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Mew, Psyduck, Poliwag, Slowpoke, Eevee, Dratini, Gloom, Fuecoco, Smolive, & more! (Simple, round-shaped Pokémon are ideal for this beginner session). However, if you are up for a greater challenge, you may attempt a more complex creature of your choice. Bring photos of whichever Pokemon you hope to sculpt or use your phone as reference during the process.
