We can build little slab mugs and big face mugs in classes. 

Introduction to the beginning pottery classes

All classes are Hand Building, Not the Wheel. If you want to learn to

throw on a wheel, someone at the factory outlets
has classes through the city and the college has classes. It takes a lot of time, clay,
practice, commitment. Michael may consider it, if these other options don't work for you.

We do hand building classes because they are fun and rewarding. We
teach the basics of coil, pinch and slab construction. We have the
kilns and do all the firing at our studio. All clay, glazes, and time in the studio are included in the price.


I have too many ideas for classes for this year: heart wall hangings, crosses, face mugs, animals, coasters, game sets, woven and coil baskets, little cream and pitcher sets, wall hangings with imprints you design, box building.


In the Two Day Class we create the project, then bisque fire the
item. Two weeks later we glaze the project, then we fire it again,
and it will be ready for pick up. Glazes in this class are mixable,
which means you can experiment to find what colors you like. (Most
glazes are not mixable this way.)

Our studio holds 4 to 6 students easily. More, if necessary.
Class cost $10 to $15 per student, for the completed class. (Meaning
either the One Day Class or the Two Session Class.) There will be
size restrictions on the project, for obvious reasons.

More 2009

2009 classes

More of Brother's Class 09

New One Sitting Create and Paint

New One Sitting Method

Create the project, let it dry a bit, paint it,
we dip it in clear glaze later and fire it once.

Try it!

July 09 Classes

Summer Classes

The D's Class

Girl Scouts Glazing

Pedestal dishes and stuff Mike and I have made this year, I think.

The Girl Scouts Finished Art Work

Nice Job Girls!!!

Biscotti Recipe

Biscotti

To 4 eggs beaten golden, add 1 cup brown or white sugar and 2 tsp. almond extract.

Add dry ingredients which have been stirred gently together in a separate bowl.
1 cup unbleached flour
1 cup assorted flours (I use rice, oats, split pea flour, tapioca, or barley)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup cocoa powder
dash of cinnamon and nutmeg if you desire
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Spread in a greased 9/13 glass pan.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until cooked through. Of course you can eat it now since it's cooked through. It just wouldn't be twice baked which is what biscotti means.

Remove from oven, let cool. Slice 1/2 inch wide and place these on a hot pizza stone to toast in the oven at 375 for a few minutes. Watch carefully. Take out, cool, and eat.

Dunk in strong coffee served in one of our mugs.
Serve and store in pretty pieces you have made yourself in one of our classes!!

All recipes in my kitchen are subject to change.

Girl Scouts Earn Pottery Badge!

Brother's Classes

Student Projects May 2009

Nice job on the pinch and coil pieces.




One of those items is a cave for a lizard.

June Class Info Soon

All of these projects may be done in either the beginner class or the slab class.
With a bit of practice, you can do a lot of things with clay.

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Slab constructed purse necklace.




Slab constructed small mug with texture.


Slab constructed dish resting over a mold.



A slab.


Pinch pot by Matthew.

May 2009 Pottery Class

Glazing Only Class (Students glaze our stuff in a one hour class)

Stuff at CA Tile Supply on 10th West.

I just had to share the amazing cake my sister brought from the big city. Oh My!!!
Mirangue frosting, with tons of fruit.
It may inspire some sort of pottery, right?




















This shows CA Tile Supply's display with a few of our pieces.

May Classes