Beginning Wheel 1.0 Cups & Cylinders–7 weeks Introduction to working with clay on the pottery wheel. Each student will have their own wheel to work with. You will learn various throwing techniques and explore the cup and cylinder. We encourage students to take this class 1-3 times. Ages 18+. This class is for individuals with […]
This is a 2 hour wheel throwing workshop. In this class, we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with in-depth demonstrations. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. Ages 9+
Beginning Wheel 2.0: Trimming & Bowls–7 weeks The next step in Beginning Wheel. This class will provide an introduction to basic trimming technique and exploration of creating a bowl shape on the wheel. Ages 18+. For the most success in this class, students should have taken Beginning Wheel 1.0. Date: Sunday, May 14th-July 2nd (no […]
Our popular monthly series for six years running! Come in after a long work week and be creative. BYOB. This workshop is for ages 21 and over only.
This is a 2 hour wheel throwing workshop. In this class, we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with in-depth demonstrations. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. Ages 9+
Saturday Workshop: Garden Gnome - SOLD OUT! A favorite workshop every year! Using various hand building techniques, participants will create a decorative Garden Gnome. Create and add all the details and then glaze (paint) with colors to bring it to life. Projects will then be dried on our shelves and fired in the kiln, then […]
This is a 2 hour wheel throwing workshop. In this class, we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with in-depth demonstrations. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. Ages 9+
Private tour of the University of Iowa's Stanley Art Museum
All Open Studio Members must be a 2023 Friend of the Center to be in Open Studio. For more detailed information about the benefits to becoming a member at the center, please click here. 4-week Open Studio: June 6th--July 2nd Cost: $75.00/ month Open Studio: Open Studio Sessions is for artists 18 years and older, […]
All Open Studio Members must be a 2023 Friend of the Center to be in Open Studio. For more detailed information about the benefits to becoming a member at the center, please click here.4-week Open Studio: June 6th--July 2ndCost: $75.00/month Open Studio Glass is available to patrons 18 and older who have completed a class at […]
Advanced Glass Study
Storybook Clay for ages 5-8! Spend 3 days with us in the studio creating projects based on storybooks. Tuition is $75/person.
Beginners Glass Class
Pinch Pots: Throwing without a Wheel–4 weeksBill Ball will teach the ins and outs of pinch pots and manipulating clay in multiple ways, without the use of a wheel. Bill will share over 50 years of experience to teach students how to use forms, handmade tools to create unique pots, bowls and vessels. Ages 18+. […]
