Not ready to commit to a full course, but you want to learn the basics? Sign up for a one-time wheel or hand building intro workshop!
Intro Workshops
Valentine’s Clay Date
Saturday, February 15
Hand Building Workshop: 4–6pm
Wheel Workshop: 6–8pm
Cost: $200 per couple
Try something new with someone you love. Enjoy a two hour workshop of guided instruction in either hand building or wheel throwing. No experience necessary. We will glaze your finished work of art and it will be ready for pick-up four to six weeks later.
Wine will be available to toast your Valentine.
March–April Classes
Courses are 8 weeks long and meet once a week for 3 hours. For the beginner to the advanced, our classes are for all levels. Our faculty are accomplished ceramic artists who have a passion for sharing their knowledge and skills. View the class schedule »
Oktoberfest!
Saturday, October 26
5:30–8:30pm
La Mano Pottery + Mud Matters are bringing our annual mug party and sale back!
Purchase a handmade mug, cup, or stein made by potters at both studios, and we’ll fill it up with beer, hard cider, and root beer. It’s a great way to get a head start on your holiday shopping—everyone loves mugs!
The event will take place at La Mano. Hope to see you there!
Fall After-School Kids Classes
Wheel (ages 12+)
Learn the techniques of professional potters, including how to make functional pieces — mugs, vases, bowls, etc. The session cost include clay and glazes.
Hand Building (ages 6–12)
Pinch, roll, coil, or flatten to make functional or sculptural pieces. The children will learn the basic hand building techniques with enough guidance to inspire his or her unique creativity.
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Silver Clay Workshops!
Sun, Mar 17 12–4pm, with Amy Klein
Sun, Apr 28 12–4pm, with Amy Klein
Sun, May 12 12–4pm, with Amy Klein
Precious metal clay, or silver clay, is made of pure silver mixed with water and an organic binding agent. You can mold it into an endless number of shapes and designs.
Valentine’s Clay Date
Saturday, February 10
Hand Building Workshop: 4–6pm
Wheel Workshop: 6–8pm
Cost: $200 per couple
Try something new with someone you love. Enjoy a two hour workshop of guided instruction in either hand building or wheel throwing. No experience necessary. We will glaze your finished work of art and it will be ready for pick-up four to six weeks later.
Wine will be available to toast your Valentine.
Novemberfest!
Save the date:
Saturday, November 11
5:30–8:30pm
La Mano Pottery + Mud Matters are bringing our annual mug party and sale back!
Purchase a handmade mug, cup, or stein made by potters at both studios, and we’ll fill it up with beer, hard cider, and root beer. It’s a great way to get a head start on your holiday shopping—everyone loves mugs!
The event will take place at La Mano. Hope to see you there!
The Making of Japanese Tea Bowls
In-person workshop at Mud Matters
Monday, August 14, 1–5pm
Taught by Nessim Cohen
Please join us for an examination of the history, meaning and making of Japanese Tea Bowls (Chawans). These classic shapes are the centerpiece of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Their shape and aesthetic have accompanied the evolution of Japanese ceramics for centuries and have later had a strong impact on many American potters.
$175 (plus $20 per piece for bisque firing)
Summer Wheel + Hand Building Courses Start Next Week!
Courses meet once a week for 3 hours. For the beginner to the advanced, our classes are for all levels.
Wheel students will learn and advance their skills throwing, trimming, and glazing.
The cost for adult classes is $330 for 6 weeks. This includes clay, tools, glazes, and one free 4 hour drop in session. Additional practice sessions cost $40 per 4 hour session. Students provide their own aprons and towels. Firing fees are invoiced on a monthly basis and are 5 cents per cubic inch for each piece fired.
Full payment is required at registration. There are no make-up classes. All participants must be at least 18 years of age.
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