“Every artist was first an amateur”
Alchemy Pottery Classes - Important Information
Learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel or handbuild unique creations! Beginners will learn to make basic forms like cylinders, bowls, and mugs on the wheel or if you’re handbuilding you’ll learn to coil build a bowl, slab build a mug, explore function, texture and color. Using colored slips and glaze, inlay, texture, and carving you will learn various ways to finish your work. Students with experience will get one-on-one instruction and help in developing their own personal projects.
Included in tuition: Hands on instruction from Amy Halko or Kory Sheffer, clay, use of studio materials and glazes, personal shelf space, bisque and glaze firings, all of the pots you make, invite to our end of semester pick up party.
All levels are welcome in these classes including kiddos 11 years and up.
Not included in tuition: Basic potters tool kit. You can find these online, at an art store, or purchase one through us.
Class size is limited to seven students.
** IMPORTANT !! PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING :
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. If, for any reason, you need to cancel your registration prior to class commencement, your tuition will be kept on file for use in a future class.
Cancellations within one week of class commencement, no shows, or mid-session cancellations/absences will not receive any credit, transfer options, or refund.
Once registered, if you request to transfer to a different class, there will be a $100.00 transfer fee added to your tuition. Transfer requests are subject to approval based on availability and must be made more than one week in advance of class commencement.
MISSED CLASSES / MAKE UP: Due to the high volume of students and members at our studio, we are not able to provide automatic make-up sessions for any class or time that is missed. If you would like to add or make up a missed class, there will be a $35.00 fee per class, and scheduling will be subject to availability. If you know you will be missing classes during your scheduled series, please consider registering for a different series or our flexible class passes.
Students should feel comfortable lifting a 25lb bag of clay, working with their hands, and sitting at the potters wheel for extended periods of time.
Please email us with questions: connect@alchemystudiocle.com
The final Summer 3 Class Series!
Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s & Thursday’s with Amy Halko
(See All class days and times below)
Learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel with us! Beginners will make basic forms like cylinders, bowls, and mugs on the wheel. Using colored slips and glaze, inlay, texture, and carving, you will learn various ways to finish your work. Students with experience will get one-on-one instruction and help developing their own personal projects.
** IMPORTANT !! PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING :
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. If, for any reason, you need to cancel your registration prior to class commencement, your tuition will be kept on file for use in a future class.
Cancellations within one week of class commencement and/or no-shows will not receive any credit, transfer options, or refund.
Once registered, if you request to transfer to a different class, there will be a $100.00 transfer fee added to your tuition. Transfer requests are subject to approval based on availability and must be made more than one week in advance of class commencement.
MISSED CLASSES / MAKE UP: Due to the high volume of students and members at our studio, we are not able to provide automatic make-up sessions for any class or time that is missed. If you would like to add or make up a missed class, there will be a $35.00 fee per class, and scheduling will be subject to availability. If you know you will be missing classes during your scheduled series, please consider registering for a different series or our flexible class passes.
Students should feel comfortable lifting a 25lb bag of clay, working with their hands, and sitting at the potters wheel for extended periods of time.
Please email us with questions: connect@alchemystudiocle.com
August
Three Class Series with Amy Halko
All Levels Wheel Throwing
Included in your CLASS Tuition:
THREE CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 9 hours of instruction
SIX CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 18 hours of instruction
THREE CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 8lbs of Alchemy House Clay *Specialty clay can be purchased if desired*
SIX CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 25lbs of Alchemy House Clay *Specialty clay can be purchased if desired*
Use of over 30 glazes
All firings (Bisque & Glaze)
All of the pots you create
NOT INCLUDED in your tuition:
Potters Basic tool kit. Can be purchased from us for $20.00 + tax or through an outside source
AUGUST TUESDAYS
Three Class
See dates below
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
with Amy Halko
$225.00
August Three Class Tuesdays
AUGUST WEDNESDAYS
Three Class
See dates below
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
with Amy Halko
$225.00
August Three Class Wednesdays
AUGUST THURSDAYS
Three Class
See dates below
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
with Amy Halko
$225.00
August Three Class Thursdays
Fall Pottery Classes
Choose from a four or eight week experience…
Learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel with us! In our four or eight week courses you’ll be guided through all steps of the pottery process from creating to firing. Beginners will make basic forms like cylinders, bowls, and mugs on the wheel. Using colored slips and glaze, inlay, texture, and carving, you will learn various ways to finish your work. Students with experience will get one-on-one instruction and help developing their own personal projects.
Included in your CLASS Tuition:
FOUR CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 12 hours of instruction
EIGHT CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 24 hours of instruction
FOUR CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 8lbs of Alchemy House Clay *Specialty clay can be purchased if desired*
EIGHT CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 25lbs of Alchemy House Clay *Specialty clay can be purchased if desired*
Use of over 30 glazes
All firings (Bisque & Glaze)
All of the pots you create
NOT INCLUDED in your tuition:
Potters Basic tool kit. Can be purchased from us for $20.00 + tax or through an outside source
** IMPORTANT !! PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING :
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. If, for any reason, you need to cancel your registration prior to class commencement, your tuition will be kept on file for use in a future class.
Cancellations within one week of class commencement, no shows, or mid-session cancellations/absences will not receive any credit, transfer options, or refund.
Once registered, if you request to transfer to a different class, there will be a $100.00 transfer fee added to your tuition. Transfer requests are subject to approval based on availability and must be made more than one week in advance of class commencement.
MISSED CLASSES / MAKE UP: Due to the high volume of students and members at our studio, we are not able to provide automatic make-up sessions for any class or time that is missed. If you would like to add or make up a missed class, there will be a $35.00 fee per class, and scheduling will be subject to availability. If you know you will be missing classes during your scheduled series, please consider registering for a different series or our flexible class passes.
Students should feel comfortable lifting a 25lb bag of clay, working with their hands, and sitting at the potters wheel for extended periods of time.
Please email us with questions: connect@alchemystudiocle.com
Monday Evenings with Kory Sheffer
September 14th - October 5th (Four Class)
September 14th - November 2nd (Eight Class)
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Early Bird Pricing: $225.00 (Four Class) through August 20th. Regular price :$275.00
Early Bird Pricing: $360.00 (Eight Class) through August 20th. Regular price: $410.00
Tuesday Evenings with Amy Halko
September 1st - 22nd (Four Class)
September 1st - October 20th (Eight Class)
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Early Bird Pricing: $225.00 (Four Class) through August 20th. Regular price :$275.00
Early Bird Pricing: $360.00 (Eight Class) through August 20th. Regular price: $410.00
Thursday Morning & Afternoon with Amy Halko
September 3rd - 24th (Four Class)
September 3rd - October 22nd (Eight Class)
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Early Bird Pricing: $225.00 (Four Class) through August 20th. Regular price :$275.00
Early Bird Pricing: $360.00 (Eight Class) through August 20th. Regular price: $410.00
Flexible Class Passes
Flexible Class Passes
Beginners & All Levels Pottery Classes with a Flexible Schedule
with Alchemy Studio Founder, Kory Sheffer
Are you ready to begin or continue your journey into the world of clay? Welcome to our flexible “Class Pass” option, which allows you to attend classes as your schedule permits.
Additional Alchemy Pottery Studio Opportunities…
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Pottery Workshops
If you’re interested in broadening your horizons and improving your technique as a potter look no further. Our master ceramics instructors, Amy Halko and Duncan MacKinnon, have created some unique opportunities to dive deeper into the world of clay!
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Open Studio
During our Open Studio hours, experienced potters have full access to work on personal projects. Our incredible 10,360 square foot studio in The Maker building is home to a welcoming community of artists, yoga practitioners, and interesting people. Come explore your creativity with us!