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

July / August

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with Amy Halko
(See All class days and times below)

Learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel with us this summer! 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 Class Series with Amy Halko
All Levels Wheel Throwing

Included in your FOUR-CLASS Tuition:

12 hours of instruction with master instructor, Amy Halko

12lbs 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


Wednesdays
four class

July 30 - August 20
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing

$225.00

 

September / October

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 this summer! 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


Eight Class Series with Amy Halko
All Levels Wheel Throwing

Included in your EIGHT-CLASS Tuition:

24 hours of instruction with master instructor, Amy Halko
* Thursday morning class is only 2.5 hours, totalling 20 hours *

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


Tuesdays
Eight Class

September 2 - October 21
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing

$425.00 Early Bird through August 15

$475.00 after August 15

Wednesdays
Eight Class

September 3 - October 22
6:00 - 9:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing

$425.00 Early Bird through August 15

$475.00 after August 15

Wednesdays
Eight Class

September 3 - October 22
12:00 - 3:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing

$425.00 Early Bird through August 15

$475.00 after August 15

Thursdays
Eight Class

September 4 - October 23
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing

$400.00 Early Bird through August 15

$450.00 after August 15

Wednesdays
Eight Class

September 3 - October 22
3:00 - 6:00 PM
All levels Wheel-throwing

$425.00 Early Bird through August 15

$475.00 after August 15

 

Beginners Classes

Beginners Classes

Beginners Pottery Series

with Alchemy Studio Founder, Kory Sheffer

Are you ready to begin your journey into the world of clay? Welcome to our four-week course designed for beginners!

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!