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New Classes: Summer Session 2025

If a class is out of stock, please contact cantonclayworks@yahoo.com to join the waitlist!

Beginner Wheel Throwing

Beginner wheel throwing classes cover everything you need to know about the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing your work. Forms like bowls, cups, mugs, and plates will be covered in detail. One 25 pound bag of clay is included in each class. Purchasing a tool kit is recommended.

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Option 1:

Skill level: Beginners only

Seven Thursday evenings 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Dates: June 12 - July 17

Glaze class July 31

Instructor: Kevin Shaw

Tuition: $385

Firing fees not included

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Option 2:

Skill level: Beginners and advanced beginners

Seven Saturday mornings 9:30am - 12:00pm

Dates: June 14 - July 19

Glaze class August 2

Instructor: Abby Jensen

Tuition: $385

Firing fees not included

Intermediate Classes

Intermediate

Intermediate classes offer a variety of instruction on different construction methods. Intermediate students should have a solid understanding of basic pottery techniques, including the ability to wedge clay, center on the potter's wheel, and throw and trim simple forms like cylinders and bowls. One 25 pound bag of clay is included in each class.

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Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Skill level: Advanced Beginners - Intermediate

Seven Tuesday evenings 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Dates: June 10 - July 15

Glaze class July 29

Instructors: Tim Scull

Tuition: $385

Firing fees not included

Advancing in Clay

Skill level: Intermediate to advanced only

Seven Friday evenings 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Dates: June 13 - July 18

Glaze class August 1

Instructor: Maddisen Fostyni

Tuition: $385

Firing fees not included

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Exploring Advanced Pottery Techniques

Skill level: Intermediate to advanced only

Seven Wednesday mornings 10:00am - 12:30pm

Dates: June 11 - July 16

Glaze class July 30

Instructor: Elyse Cote

Tuition: $385

Firing fees not included

This class is for intermediate students who are familiar with basic pottery techniques. The primary focus will be surface decoration and building styles that incorporate the surface decoration into the process.  Both thrown and hand built pots will be discussed, as well as the possibility of combing them.  The emphasis will be on picking the technique that gives the desired surface.

Hybrid Classes:
Wheel Throwing & Hand Building

Hybrid

Hybrid classes offer the best of both worlds by providing students an introduction to both wheel throwing and hand building basics! These classes are perfect for beginners that are looking to dip their toes into all things pottery. One 25 pound bag of clay is included in each class.

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Hybrid Wheel Throwing & Hand Building

Option 1

Skill level: Beginners and advanced beginners

Seven Wednesday evenings 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Dates: June 11 - July 16

Glaze class July 30

Instructor: Natalie Pittman

Tuition: $385

Firing fees not included

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Hybrid Wheel Throwing & Hand Building

Option 2

Skill level: Beginners and advanced beginners

Seven Thursday mornings 10:00am - 12:30pm 

Dates: June 12 - July 17

Glaze class July 31

Instructor: Maddisen Fostyni

Tuition: $385

Firing fees not included

Student Bench Time

Students may come into the studio for practice time when classes are not in session, Tuesdays - Sundays, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. The studio is closed Mondays.

Kilns and Glazes

Students have access to an extensive selection of colorful high fire glazes and unique kilns, rarely found in a community studio setting. 

Refer a Friend

Any current student who refers a friend that enrolls in a pottery class will receive a complimentary bag of clay ($35 value). 

Perk for Beginners

Wheel throwing beginners new to CCW will not incur firing fees for the first ten pots made in their first class term.

Cancellation Policy:

  • There will be no refunds for cancellations within 30 days of any workshop or class start date.

  • Cancellations before 30 days will be refunded only by credit to another workshop or class. 

  • That credit needs to be redeemed within one year. $100 will be deducted for all credit refunds for administrative costs.

  • Credit refund is not transferable to a third party. 

  • In the case that CCW cancels a workshop or class  term, a full refund will be provided.

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