Every artist was first an amateur
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

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, 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 NOTE :

  • All sales are final.

  • Once registered, if you request to transfer to a different class there will be a $100.00 transfer fee added to your tuition.

  • If you miss a class we may not be able to offer an opportunity to make up the hours.

  • Cancellations within one week of class commencement and/or no-shows will not receive any credit, transfer, or refund.

  • 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

January

Monday’s with Kory Sheffer
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 NOTE : All sales are final. Once registered, if you request to transfer to a different class there will be a $100.00 transfer fee added to your tuition. If you miss a class we may not be able to offer an opportunity to make up the hours. Cancellations within one week of class commencement and/or no-shows will not receive any credit, transfer, or refund. 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


Four and Eight Class Series with Amy Halko or Kory Sheffer
All Levels Wheel Throwing

Included in your CLASS Tuition:

EIGHT CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 24 hours of instruction

FOUR CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 12 hours of instruction

EIGHT CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 25lbs of Alchemy House Clay *Specialty clay can be purchased if desired*

FOUR CLASS PARTICIPANTS: 8lbs 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


FOUR CLASS SERIES

 

Mondays
Four Class

January 5th - January 26th
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
$275.00

Register

Tuesdays
Four Class

January 13 - February 3
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
$275.00

Register

Wednesdays
Four Class

January 14th - February 4th
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
$275.00

Register

Thursdays
Four Class

January 15 - February 5
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
$255.00

Register
 

EIGHT CLASS SERIES

 

Mondays
EIGHT Class

January 5th - February 23rd
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
$480.00

Register

Tuesdays
EIGHT Class

January 13th - March 3rd
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
$480.00

Register

Wednesdays
EIGHT Class

January 14th - March 4th
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
$480.00

Register

Thursdays
EIGHT Class

January 15th - March 5th
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing
$460.00

Register

Beginners Classes

Beginners Classes

Beginners Pottery Classes

with Alchemy Studio Founder, Kory Sheffer

Are you ready to begin your journey into the world of clay? Welcome to our flexible “Class Pass” option, which allows you to attend classes as your schedule permits.

Learn more

Additional Alchemy Pottery Studio Opportunities…

  • 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!

  • 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!