CLASSES
We offer a variety of classes for beginners, intermediates, and masters of their art in
pottery, hand building, sculpture, glazing, and more!
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CREATE YOUR OWN PIPE
Learn how to create smoking pipes. Pottery experience is helpful but not necessary. Students can expect to create 1-3 pipes. If you would like to attach a crystal or another small object onto the pipe(s), make sure you bring the object(s) with you the first class.
2 Time Options:
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12-2 PM (Sold Out)
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2:30-4:30PM
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Saturday, September 19- Throw pipes on wheel
Saturday, September 26- Alter by hand
Saturday, October 3- Glaze
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Limit 5 students per class
$130 included materials and firings
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CERAMIC PUMPKINS & JACK-O-LANTERNS
With Gil Travers
Tired of cleaning out pumpkins year after year? Join us for this 2 week workshop to learn how to make realistic-looking pumpkins with stems, vines, and leaves that will last for years. Students can expect to make 1 medium size pumpkin, as well as several small ones.
Limit 5 Students. $90 includes materials & firings
2 Sessions
Thursday October 15 & 22; 1-4pm
Sunday October 11 & 18 5-8pm
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*REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 1ST. WE ARE WATCHING THE COVID NUMBERS AND SCHOOL REOPENING BEFORE SCHEDULING CLASSES.
MARKETING FOR ARTISTS
Learn how to promote your craft business during this 2 day workshop. Develop a step by step plan with working artist, Hannah Powers. Learn all about the basics of Instagram, Facebook, email marketing, branding, and finding your niche. Then take it to the next step. Learn about hashtags and exactly how to use them, how to write a captivating caption, and how to plan your posts. Bring your laptops/ smart phones/ tablets & get ready to learn!
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Saturday, October 17 + 24
12:00-1:30PM
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Limit 5 students per class
$80
+Optional $15 15 min one on one session (email Hannah at to reserve)
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WHEEL THROWING FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES, DAYTIME
Students can expect to make several functional dishwater and at least one piece of bakeware during this 6 week course.
5 students max
Fridays 9AM- Noon
Oct 23-Dec 4 (no class Thanksgiving week)
​$245 includes materials and firings
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​*REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 1ST. WE ARE WATCHING THE COVID NUMBERS AND SCHOOL REOPENING BEFORE SCHEDULING CLASSES.
INTRO TO MAKING POTTERY
Learn the basics of making pottery on the wheel during the hands on, 6-week class. Start with centering and creating simple forms. Then learn to trim and glaze. students can expect to complete several functional forms.
Mondays
Oct 26- Nov 30
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OR Wednesdays
Oct 28- dec 2
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$245 includes materials and firings
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*REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 1ST. WE ARE WATCHING THE COVID NUMBERS AND SCHOOL REOPENING BEFORE SCHEDULING CLASSES.
RAKU SCULPTURE FOR BEGINNERS
With Gil Travers
Join us for a 3-week sculpture workshop where you can learn to create sculptural forms for a Raku firing. Raku is a special type of reduction firing which draws out splendid rainbow effects from glazes, and encourages spectacular crackling patterns. Students will be shown how to use slab construction to create either a house, lantern, teapot, flower, or mushroom. Great for beginner sculptors & students who want to broaden their ceramic experience!
Participation on firing day is encouraged, but not mandatory.
Limit 5 Students. $180 includes materials & firings
October/November session:
Sundays 5-8pm – Oct 25-Nov 8
​Sunday firing* ~12-5pm November 15
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*REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 1ST. WE ARE WATCHING THE COVID NUMBERS AND SCHOOL REOPENING BEFORE SCHEDULING CLASSES.
DAY OF THE DEAD SUGAR SKULL WORKSHOP
Using bright acrylic colors, students will paint a bisque fired skull in the festive style of the Isla de los muertos in Mexico. This is a one day workshop. Students can take their skulls home with them at the end of class!
Halloween Oct 31 1PM-4PM $45
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*REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 1ST. WE ARE WATCHING THE COVID NUMBERS AND SCHOOL REOPENING BEFORE
HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS
With Gil Travers
Thinking of giving out hand-made gifts this year instead of Black Friday shopping? In this workshop we will experiment with clay stamps for texture, lettering, and patterns in order to create unique gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Students can expect to create several ornaments of their choosing, and may bring textures or stamps from home.
Limit 5 Students. $90 includes materials & firings
2 Sessions
Thursday November 12 & 19; 12-3pm
Saturday November 14 & 21; 5-8pm
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*REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 1ST. WE ARE WATCHING THE COVID NUMBERS AND SCHOOL REOPENING BEFORE SCHEDULING CLASSES.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
from all different backgrounds
At Mudstone Studios, our artist instructors create a well rounded experience for students of all levels. Take a beginner class in hand-building or pottery making with Hannah Powers or Ellen Blomgren. Learn the basics or take your skill to the next level with Ian Buchbinder or Rose Esson-Dawson. Get really technical with Gil Traverse or Wayne Fuerst. Enjoy a variety of visiting artists from the region when we offer intensive workshops.
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