Registration for Winter Session Classes is now open! (scroll down for adult classes)
WINTER • KID CLASSES
Kids’ Intro to Wheel I
Thursday Afternoons
Join us in this 5 week course designed just for kids. Instruction will focus on creating and finishing pieces on the wheel while also learning how to glaze. Come play with clay and create something new and unique. We look forward to seeing you!
January 15th - Feb 12th (5 Thursdays) @4:00-5:30PM Ages 10+ Instructor: Ticah Burrows Price: $175/student
Kids’ Intro to Wheel II
Thursday Afternoons
Join us in this 4 session course designed just for kids. Instruction will focus on creating and finishing pieces on the wheel while also learning how to glaze. Come play with clay and create something new and unique. We look forward to seeing you! —
February 19th - March 12th (4 Thursdays)
@ 4:00 - 5:30PM
Ages 10+
Instructor: Ticah Burrows
Price: $140/ student
Magic and Mystery Kids’ Handbuilding Class
Monday Afternoons Let your child’s creativity take shape in our fun and engaging clay handbuilding class about all things magical! Kids will explore basic techniques to sculpt their own imaginative creations, and expeirence the joy of working with clay.
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Jan 12th - Feb 9th (5 Mondays)
@ 4:00 - 5:30PM
Ages 5+
Instructor: Ticah Burrows
Price: $175/ student
Clay Around the World Kids’ Handbuilding Class
Tuesday Afternoons
Kids will learn basic pottery techniques from different countries (like wabi sabi Japanese bowls and South African coil pots), while also learning about the ceramic culture of that country. These classes inspire young artists to discover the joy of working with clay with a global mindset.
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January 13th - February 10th (5 Tuesdays)
@ 4:00 - 5:30PM
Ages 5+
Instructor: Katy Clark
Price: $175 / student
Animal Kingdom Kids’ Handbuilding Class
Tuesday Afternoons
Your child will explore their creativity by shaping and molding clay animals with their hands. During these classes, kids learn basic pottery techniques and learn to decorate their own unique sculptures, ornaments, or functional items. —
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February 17th - March 10th (4 Tuesdays)
@ 4:00 - 5:30PM
Ages 5+
Instructor: Ticah Burrows
Price: $140 / student
WINTER • ADULT CLASSES
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Thursday Evenings
Are you a beginner in the world of wheel throwing? Join us in this introductory 7 week 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 finishing techniques. As your skills build, we will encourage you to explore your creativity as well. We'll even include demonstrations on how to use glazes so you can add your own touch of personality to your pieces.
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January 15th - March 5th (7 Thursdays)
No class Thursday, February 12th
@ 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Instructor: Ticah Burrows
Level: Beginner
Price: $375
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & studio time outside of class
Glaze Week: March 6th - 13th
Surface Dreams
Thursday Mornings
This course explores the creative possibilities of surface design to enhance wheel-thrown or handbuilt pottery. Demonstrations and hands-on projects will cover methods such as slip application, carving, sgraffito, inlay/mishima, wax resist techniques, and glazing strategies. Participants will leave with a range of finished pieces and a deeper understanding of how surface design can elevate thrown work.
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January 15th - March 5th (7 Thursdays)
No class Thursday, Feb 12th
@ 9:30AM - Noon
Instructor: Sara Ramirez-Lopez (se habla español)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate (students must have basic wheel or handbuilding skills)
Price: $375
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & studio time outside of class
Glaze Week: March 6th - 13th
Dirty Noods
Tuesday Evenings
Love Ramen? Who doesn't! Get your hands dirty creating custom ceramic bowls perfect for noodles, soups, or everyday meals. You’ll explore wheel-throwing and handbuilding methods, refining form, trimming, and finishing to achieve balance, comfort, and style. Instruction will also cover glazing and surface decoration techniques (and a special surprise with another local artist). Whether you’re new to clay or building on previous experience, this class offers a fun, creative way to combine craftsmanship and culinary culture.
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January 13th - March 3rd (7 Tuesdays)
No class Tuesday, February 17th @ 6:00 - 8:30PM
Instructor: Matt Eames
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Price: $400
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & studio time outside of class
Glaze Week: March 6th - 13th
Narratives in Clay
Monday & Wednesday Evenings
Let Clay be your Canvas - Building on one's existing foundational ceramic wheel throwing and/or handbuilding techniques, this course lets participants explore the use of clay as a medium for storytelling and personal expression. Students will investigate how techniques and composition can communicate narrative ideas—whether literal, symbolic, or abstract. Using surfaces as a canvas for design and imagery, participants will develop a body of work that reflects their unique voice and conceptual intent. THIS CLASS MEETS TWICE A WEEK ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS.
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January 14th - February 4th - (4 Weeks then Independent Study after)
@ 6:00 - 8:30PM
Instructor: Matt Johnson
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Price: $400
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & independent studio time from Dec16th - March 13th
Glaze Week: March 6th - 13th
Ceramic Jewelry Making - Teens and Adults Wednesday Evenings
From clay to wearable art! Learn basic clay techniques, glazing, and jewelry assembly. By the end of the course, each student will have created a small collection of ceramic jewelry pieces such as pendants, earrings, or beads for gifts or to add to your own personal style statment (the Carbondale Fashion Show is right after this class ends, just sayin’).
February 11th - March 11th
@ 6:00 - 8:30PM
Instructor: Ticah Burrows
Level: All Levels
Price: $200
Get A Grip
Wednesday Mornings
Sometimes life gives us what we can handle, and sometimes it doesn't. We're here to help - at least by helping you handle your mugs. Whether you are new to clay or have experience, this class is for those who love mugs and no longer want the handle to be an afterthought. The first sessions will focus on wheel and handbuilding techniques to build up one's body of work. We will then move into the technical skills and considerations for building and attaching beautiful custom handles. Whether, it's for individual mugs, for sets, or for whatever else you dream up, we'll help you get a grip.
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Jan 14th - March 4th
No class February 18th
@ 9:30-12:00PM
Instructor: Jodi Henderson
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Price: $375
* Includes one 25lb bag of clay, 1/2 shelf, instruction & studio time outside of class
Glaze Week: March 6th - 13th
Independent Study - Winter Session
December 16th - March 13th
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 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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December 16th - March 13th Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Price: $350 Includes half shelf | Firing fees included | Clay not included
ENROLLMENT POLICY
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. A student will only be registered for a class upon receipt of tuition payment in full. We cannot guarantee placement into a class until payment is received. Firing fees are included in the tuition.
CANCELLATION POLICY
To cancel a registration and receive a refund, you must notify the CCC at least 7 days before the start date of your class. We will refund your payment minus a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 7 days before the start date of the class. In the event that the Clay Center is forced to cancel a class, a full refund will be issued.