14320 NE 21st Street #20, Bellevue, Washington 98007
Registration for Winter 2025 is now open
Beginning Wheel-Throwing
Intro to Clay I: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing For Beginners
Intro to Clay I: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing For Beginners
WEDNESDAYS, 6:00 - 9:00PM
JANUARY 8-MARCH 19
Beginners will focus on learning wheel-throwing from the basics of wedging, centering clay and pulling cylinders, to creating various functional forms. Instructor demos and individual instruction will guide students. Students will also learn the basics of glazing.
- Level: Beginner
- Instructor: Tim Hoffman
0 Spaces Available
$495
10 Weeks
Intro to Clay I: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing For Beginners
Intro to Clay I: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing For Beginners
Intro to Clay I: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing For Beginners
THURSDAYS, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
JANUARY 9-MARCH 20
This class will start with learning the art of hand-building using the techniques of pinch pots, then coil pots and finally slab construction to establish a foundation of clay knowledge and skills. The second half of the course will cover wheel-throwing, and along the way students will also learn about surface decoration techniques and glazing.
- Level: Beginner
- Instructor: Trevor Johnson
0 Spaces Available
$495
10 Weeks
Intro to Clay I: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing For Beginners
Continuing Clay: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing for Intermediates and above
Start with a beginner level course if you haven't taken a pottery course before, or need a refresher.
Beginner classes are designed for students who have never worked with clay before or have minimal experience.
ONE-TIME CLASSES AND BOOTCAMPS ARE NOT ENOUGH EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY FOR A BRIDGE OR INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL COURSE.
Continuing Clay: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing for Intermediates and above
Continuing Clay: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing for Intermediates and above
Continuing Clay: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing for Intermediates and above
MONDAYS, 6:00-9:00PM
JANUARY 6-MARCH 17
Build upon previously learned techniques, and delve deeper into wheel-throwing and hand-building methods. Through weekly demos and personalized guidance, the focus will be on learning to make functional wares. Students will hone existing skills while acquiring new ones. Topics covered include decorating techniques and glazing processes. Whether you are throwing on the wheel or hand-building unique pieces, this class offers a creative journey to enhance your ceramic artistry. This class is appropriate for all levels beyond beginners
- Level: Intermediate
- Instructor: Rupa Palasamudram
Prerequisite: a previous series of hand-building or wheel-throwing classes *One-day intensives and boot-camp classes do not qualify.
1 Space Available
$495
10 weeks
Continuing Wheel for Intermediates
Continuing Clay: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing for Intermediates and above
Thrown and Altered Forms + Sculpture
TUESDAYS, 6:00-9:00PM
JANUARY 7-MARCH 18
For students with previous throwing experience who can already center clay and consistently throw even cylinders and basic forms. More experienced students will also refresh their creativity, hone skills, and explore various surface decorating techniques to make their vision come alive.
- Level: Intermediate
- Instructor: Pat Colyar
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: a previous series of wheel-throwing classes at a pottery studio. *One-day intensives and bootcamp classes don't qualify.
7 Spaces Available
$495
10 weeks
Thrown and Altered Forms + Sculpture
Continuing Clay: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing for Intermediates and above
Thrown and Altered Forms + Sculpture
SATURDAYS, 1:00-4:00PM
JANUARY 11-MARCH 22
Alter wheel-thrown pieces to make oval bowls, rectangular baking dishes, and darted cylinders. Draw on all your throwing and hand building skills to make a sculpture you can treasure. Attach thrown pieces to make fruit bowls and cake stands and embellish them with piercing. Create some fun ceramic sets.
- Level: intermediate to Advanced
- Instructor: Vicky Hattori
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: a previous series of wheel-throwing classes at a pottery studio. *One-day intensives and bootcamp classes don't qualify.
5 Spaces Available
$495
10 weeks
Class Level Guide
BEGINNER
Beginner classes are designed for people who have never worked with clay before, or who want a refresher of the basics. Instructors will assume that participants have no clay knowledge.
BRIDGE
Bridge classes are aimed at those who have taken a beginner course, yet don't feel ready to jump into an intermediate or advanced class. Students will strengthen their basic skills and go a little further in their practice with more challenging projects than in the beginner classes.
INTERMEDIATE
Intermediate classes are for experienced practitioners who have a firm grasp of the basics of clay and can keep up in a class that is more fast-paced. Students should expect challenges and the development of specific skills.
ADVANCED
Advanced classes assume students have a high level of proficiency. They are designed to challenge students to reach new levels in their knowledge and abilities.
ALL LEVELS
All Levels classes are designed for all ability levels. They help newer students build skills, as well as challenge more seasoned students to grow in their practice.
RETURNING
Returning classes are for intermediate clay artists returning to the medium after a long break, not for novices. Previous ceramics experience should include several semester- or quarter-long classes and students should be able to keep up with a fast pace and brief instruction.
SUPPLY LIST FOR MULTI-WEEK CLASSES
Supplies to bring to class
A set of pottery tools:
- a potter's rib
- steel scraper
- wood modeling tool
- needle tool
- ribbon tool
- loop tool
- sponge
- wire clay cutter
- Any other ceramics tools you already own
Tool kits are available for purchase at KCS for $20 + tax. Please arrive early to the first class if you wish to purchase a kit.
A box for storing tools
A towel for wiping you hands
A smock or apron
A notebook or sketch book and pencil/pen
Private Wheel Lessons
Individual lessons for ages 16 and older.
INTRODUCTORY LESSON
New students begin with a 90-minute session to learn the basics of centering clay on the wheel and are guided through the steps of making a small cylinder or bowl. This is a private version of our Test-drive mini-class where you will work one-on-one with the instructor and receive individual instruction. We will provide plenty of clay for you to use during the lesson, and at the end you will choose your 2 best pieces for us to fire and glaze.
$100; Clay, firing fees, glazing, and use of studio tools included in the lesson price.
You may add one person to your private lesson for an additional fee of $80. (Please email us after you register if you'd would like to add someone to your lesson. *We cannot accommodate children age 15 and younger in our studio*)
CONTINUING LESSON: Take additional private lessons after the introductory lesson These lessons are 2 hours long and include 1 hour of instruction and 1 hour of free time to practice and build skills. You will be able to keep up to 4 pieces per lesson to trim and finish at future lessons or to have us glaze and fire for you. if you have previously attended at Test Drive, you are ready for a continuing lesson.
$75; Clay, firing fees, glazing, and use of studio tools included in the lesson price.
(Private students do not have access to open studio hours)
Test-drive Mini Classes
Mini classes are designed to give you a chance to try working with clay in a one-time 90-minute session.
How to register for a mini-class:
Once you click on "Register Now"
- Click on the drop-down menu;
- Click on the class you want;
- If you haven't taken a class with us before, be sure to choose the "Non-Member" option;
- Fill our the info fields and:
- click "Book Now" to go to the next screen.
Wheel-throwing Test Drive
$85
FRIDAY EVENINGS
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Semi-Private Class
Interested in trying your hand at throwing pots? Join us for a 90-minute session to take a pottery wheel for a spin and learn the basics. We'll guide you through the steps of making small cylinders, and fire and glaze your favorite pot for you. (Additional pieces can be fired and glazed for $15 each.)
Limited to 6 participants.
Age 16+
NO TEST DRIVES REMAINING IN 2024
Wheel-throwing Test Drive
$85
SATURDAY MORNINGS
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Semi-Private Class
Interested in trying your hand at throwing pots? Join us for a 90-minute session to take a pottery wheel for a spin and learn the basics. We'll guide you through the steps of making small cylinders, and fire and glaze your favorite pot for you. (Additional pieces can be fired and glazed for $15 each.)
Limited to 6 participants.
Age 16+
NO TEST DRIVES REMAINING IN 2024