Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio

Private Lessons

Level up your clay skills with Individual Instruction! Work one on one with the pros at ICCGS in your personal lesson, tailored to you.

Learn from the Experts

Private Lessons Tailored to You:

Spend time with one of our instructors. Private lessons will focus on skill development and education. Learn some tips and tricks from the best that ICCGS has to offer!

The cost of private sessions for non enrolled students includes: Instruction, plus all materials and firing costs.   Projects will be available for pick up 3 weeks after your lesson.

Why Choose Private Instruction

Focused Learning: Get individualized attention and concentrate on the specific skills you want to develop.

Expert Insights: Learn valuable techniques and insider knowledge directly from our experienced instructors.

 

Flexibility Times during the weekday: let us know how we can help and what times work for you, and w

Private sessions are limited to a maximum of 2 people. Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you in 5-7 days.

Private Lesson Options:

Hand Building Private Lesson
$150 for up to 2 people - 1.5 hours

Explore the endless possibilities of hand-building, from pinch pots to intricate sculptures, with expert tips and tricks. Projects will be approximately 5” x 5” x 5” in size. Projects are created with clay and color is added with our glazes. Each piece will be fired twice in our kilns—once after drying and again with a clear glaze. Price includes all project materials and firing. Finished projects will be ready for pickup at ICCGS approximately three weeks after your lesson.

Ceramic Wheel Private Lesson
$180 for up to 2 people - 2 hours

Dive deep into wheel throwing techniques and refine your skills with focused personal instruction. Each participant will create one to two pieces on the wheel. Price includes all project materials and firing. All pieces will be processed through our kilns—once for the initial bisque firing and a second time with a glaze. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup at ICCGS approximately three weeks after your lesson.

Currently Enrolled Student Private Lesson
$50/person per hour

Need extra help outside of your regular 4-8 week class? We offer personal wheel and hand-building instruction for students to focus on a skill they wish to develop. This lesson is focused on skill development and no-project will be created. This option is only available for currently enrolled students.