Mini Lessons

Mini-Lessons (Private Lessons)

All Mini-Lessons are done by appointment. Please call the studio if you are interested in scheduling a date/time. (408) 370-5002

Private Handbuilding Lesson

Choose one clay piece to create: plate, mug, bowl, animal bank, etc. The Private Lesson includes two visits; the first visit is for creating the project, and the second visit is for glazing your project (allow two weeks for drying and firing). Included in the mini-lesson is the instruction, clay, glaze, and the firing fees. Each visit is roughly an hour long.

Includes: 3 lbs. clay
1st visit: 1-1/2 hours of instruction and creating
2nd visit: 1 hour to glaze
1 person: $45
2 people: $30 per person
3 or more people: $25 per person
Each person can keep up to 2 pieces. Any additional pieces are $3 each. Any additional time is $10 per hour.

Private Handbuilding with Colored Clay Lesson

Includes: 3 lbs. clay
1 visit: 1-1/2 hours of instruction and creating
Each piece will be fired with a clear glossy glaze.
1 person: $45
2 people: $30 per person
3 or more people: $25 per person
Each person can keep up to 2 pieces. Any additional pieces are $1-$2 each. Any additional time is $10 per hour.

Potter's Wheel Mini-Lesson

Our potter's wheel lesson is a great way to explore clay and gain knowledge about different techniques. The lesson includes two studio visits, detailed instruction, the use of our glazes, and also two firings. The first visit is for throwing pots on the wheel and the second visit is for glazing. Allow up to two weeks for drying and firing. Mini lesson participants must be at least 10 years of age. Up to six people may participate in the potter's wheel mini-lesson. Due to the nature of the potter's wheel, the number of pieces will vary.

Due to the nature of the potter's wheel, the number of pieces will vary.

Includes: 5 lbs. clay
1st Visit: 2 hours of instruction and creating
2nd Visit: 1 hour to glaze
Private Lesson: $85. One person max.
Semi-Private: $70 per person. 2 person max.
Group: $55 per person. 3 person minimum, 6 person max.
Additional time is $30 per hour/per person.