Fall 2025 Class Schedule & Details

Fall Session 2025 is August 18th to November 9th

  • Priority Registration: 6/30/25 - 7/6/25 *(current students only; see email) *
  • Class Lottery: 6/30/25 - 7/6/25
  • Initial Lottery Selection Starts: 7/7 (How does the lottery work?)
  • Independent Registration: 6/30-8/3 (members only)
  • Registrations paid from 7/28 - 8/3 will include a $25 late fee
  • Independent Registration Closes: 8/3

We offer handbuilding and wheel classes to students and members of all experience levels. Each class session is 12 weeks, and classes meet once a week for three hours.

Students must attend 8 of 12 classes to be eligible for Priority Registration in the following session. Additionally, students with more than four unexcused absences will not be able to count that class towards membership eligibility.

 
 

Monday
9:00am - 12:00pm

Wheel: bob mcwilliams

For beginning and moderate skilled students, Bob will help you to develop your technique and comfort on the wheel. For advanced students, Bob will help you to get where you would like to go in developing your style or technique. This class will explore different ways to begin a shape on the wheel and then cut, add, subtract, turn inside out and then put things back together to achieve a certain shape or form. We’lll also explore decorative and glaze techniques.

Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:
Soldate, Rod’s Bod, or Recycled. Order 1 bag only to start.

Monday
6:30pm - 9:30pm

wheel: JOEL PARK

This class is for wheel throwers of all skill levels. My objective is to build your abilities so you can create the work you want to make. Strong fundamentals are a large part of the focus for the class as well as new forms. We will be working on utilitarian pieces and decorative work. Most of all my hope is that you enjoy the work and embrace clay as a positive medium.

I suggest for the beginners soldate as a clay body to start as it is easier to throw and form. For the more advanced I suggest working with a body you are comfortable with. I am looking forward to a fun and productive class with you all.

Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:
Soldate; whatever you're comfortable with for experienced potters. Order 1 bag only to start.

 

Tuesday
6:30pm - 9:30pm

Wheel: Makana Wong

This class will cover a variety of wheel throwing techniques ranging from beginner to advanced. Beginning students will be introduced to kneading, centering, and the creation of simple forms, such as bowls, cups, plates, and mugs. Makana will also explore other techniques such as surface decorations, vases, vessels, throwing off the mound, mini pottery, and more. The goal is for students to find joy and excitement in pottery while creating something they are proud to take home.

Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:  Recycled, Soldate or Rod’s Bod. Order 1 bag only to start.

Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm

Wheel: gerald toyama

This wheel throwing class is for all levels. Beginning students will learn basic wheel throwing skills and techniques to create a variety of shapes and forms. Advance students will learn different techniques and design skills to improve their throwing skills as well as thinking about the aesthetics and feel of their artwork. 

Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:
Soldate 60. Order 1 bag only to start.

 

Wednesday
6:30pm - 9:30pm

Wheel: daven hee

This class is open to all levels from the beginner to the advanced. Emphasis will be on functional forms but with a personal flair. Classes will start with demonstrations followed by questions and answers. During class discussions, the class will decide on what they want to make/learn next. Glaze demonstrations and kiln theory will be discussed.

Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:
Soldate 60 or any clay with grog. Order 1 bag only to start.

Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm

Handbuilding: dee oliva

I see clay as a blank canvas with endless possibilities. In this class, hand building basics shall be applied to the functional and non-functional side of ceramics. Each week we’ll explore pinch pots, hollow forms, coiling, and various slab building methods. Surface design techniques using glaze, underglaze, stencils, wax resist, textures, clay tools, and organic impressions will be covered. Refine your own style or experiment in your own clay projects. Open to all skill levels, feel free to bring in your own ideas and designs.

Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:
Soldate 60 or Bmix with grog. Order 1 bag only to start.

 

Saturday
9:00am - 12:00pm

Handbuilding: Rayna Galati

In this class we’ll explore clay surface treatments: nerikomi and inlaid colored porcelain, underglaze transfers, silkscreens, gelli plate printing, stencils, botanical imprinting, and molds while making decorative and functional ware. Students may work on independent projects if desired. 

Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:  BMix; order 1 bag to start.

Saturday
9:00am - 12pm

Wheel: KEN KANG

The class is open to all levels covering a variety of thrown forms. I’m open to questions, requests for demonstrations and individual help during the class. The last class will be at my home with students participating in a raku firing.

Clay Recommendation for Beginning Students:
Rods Bod or any clay with grog. Order 1 bag only to start.

 

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