Adult * Spring Session Classes
Registration opens Feb 10th (Members Only) and Feb 17th (General Public) at noon
Bowling League w/ Travis McFlynn
Sunday Evenings
Level: Intermediate/Advanced Wheel
Bowling league focuses on advanced wheelthrowing techniques based on specific tools. Each class will begin with a demonstration centered around the mechanics of the wheel working in harmony with the tool and our bodies. The class also serves as a time to work on one’s own projects with mentorship if needed. No special bowling shoes required!
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April 5th - May 17th (7 Sessions)
@ 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Instructor: Travis McFlynn
Price: $400
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & studio access outside of class through May 29th
Glaze Week: May 22nd-May 29th
Intro to Wheel Throwing w/ Jodi Henderson
Wednesday Mornings
Level: Beginner Wheel
Are you new to world of wheel throwing? Do you love to start your day with creativity? Join us in this morning introductory course just for beginners. Instruction will focus on centering, opening, and pulling clay pieces on the potter's wheel as well as adding handles and glazing techniques. As your skills build, we will encourage you to explore your creativity and curiosity for ceramics.
April 8th - May 20th (7 Sessions)
@ 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: Jodi Henderson
Price: $400
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & studio access outside of class through May 29th
Glaze Week: May 22nd-May 29th
Intro to Wheel Throwing w/ Steven Colby
Monday Evenings
Level: Beginner Wheel
Are you new to world of wheel throwing? Join us in this introductory course designed to jumpstart your love affair with clay. Instruction will focus on centering, opening, and pulling clay pieces on the potter's wheel as well as adding handles and glazing techniques. As your skills build, we will encourage you to explore your creativity and curiosity for ceramics.
April 13th - May 18th (6 Sessions)
@ 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Instructor: Steven Colby
Price: $375
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & studio access outside of class through May 29th
Glaze Week: May 22nd-May 29th
Make It, Pair It w/ Matt Eames
Wednesday Evenings
Level: All Levels (no experience necessary)
This wheel-throwing class is designed for adults who want to create functional ceramics meant to be used, shared, and enjoyed at the table. Students will learn and refine wheel-throwing techniques while making thoughtfully designed pieces such as mugs, bowls, pitchers, teapots, and serving vessels. Emphasis is placed on form, balance, and how ceramics interact with beverages —how a mug feels in your hands, and how glaze choices enhance everyday rituals.
April 8th - May 20th (7 Sessions)
@ 6pm - 8:30PM
Instructor: Matthew Eames
Price: $400
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & studio access outside of class through May 29th
Glaze Week: May 22nd-May 29th
The Morning Pour-Over w/ Gabby Gawreluk
Tuesday Mornings
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Love pour-over coffee? So do we! Designed for experienced ceramicists, this class focuses on creating a refined, functional ceramic pour-over coffee set via wheel throwing or handbuilding techniques - your preference! Students will design and make a matching dripper and cup set with emphasis on precision, consistency, and thoughtful problem-solving for daily use.
April 7th - May 19th (7 Sessions)
@ 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: Gabby Gawreluk
Price: $400
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & studio access outside of class through May 29th
Glaze Week: May 22nd-May 29th
Handbuilt Home Improvement w/ Ticah Burrows
Tuesday Evenings
Level: Beginner/Intermediate Handbuild
Discover the art of creating beautiful, functional ceramics with your own hands—no pottery wheel required! In this beginner-friendly handbuilding class, you’ll learn traditional clay techniques such as slab building, coiling, and pinching to craft one-of-a-kind pieces you can actually use. Think mugs, bowls, trays, planters, and more—all in the name of home improvement!
April 7th - May 19th (7 Sessions)
@ 6pm - 8:30PM
Instructor: Ticah Burrows
Price: $400
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & studio access outside of class through May 29th
Glaze Week: May 22nd-May 29th
Independent Study - Spring Session
March 16 - May 29th
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Independent Study is for intermediate/advanced artists who want self-paced studio time with little to no guidance. Students get 24 hour access to reserve studio time as space allows. To qualify, you must have taken at least one intermediate/advanced class at CCC or two beginner classes.
If you have equivalent experience elsewhere, email programs@carbondaleclay.org before registering.
Independent Study requires session-by-session registration, and shelves must be cleared at the end of the session unless you plan on registering for the following session.
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Price: $375 Includes half shelf | Firing fees included | Clay not included