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 private wheel lesson is a great way to explore clay and gain knowledge about different techniques. Includes instruction, two studio visits, glaze, and firing. 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. All of our private lessons are "one-on-one" and start at 10 years. old.
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
1 person: $100
2 people: $80 per person
3 or more people: $65 per person
Additional time is $10 per hour