14320 NE 21st Street #20, Bellevue, Washington 98007
Summer 2023 Class Schedule
Our Summer Quarter has a variety of classes and timelines to fit summer schedules. We are offering an afternoon class for teens , as well as classes for adults. Our wheel classes will give new students a strong foundation of clay knowledge and pottery skills and help continuing students to develop their practice. Classes meet once or twice a week for 3 hours. All students receive a free 25 lb. bag of clay and generous open studio time is included.
All-Levels Wheel
$475
MONDAYS and THURSDAYS 6:00PM-9:00PM 5 weeks: July 10 - August 10, 2023
Instructor: Sudhi Tirnahalli
Meets twice a week for 5 weeks. This wheel-throwing class will cover the basics of centering and various functional forms for beginners, and build on those skills for intermediate and advanced students. Glazing and surface design will also be covered.
Open studio time during regular business hours is included, and each student will receive one 25lb. bag of clay.
8/12 spaces open
Teen Wheel
$360
TUESDAYS 2:30PM-5:30PM
6 weeks: July 11 - August 15, 2023
Instructor: Vicky Hattori
This 6-week class for teens is appropriate for beginners and those with previous throwing experience. We will focus on wheel-throwing from the basics of centering to various functional forms, as well as surface decoration and glazing.
Open studio time during regular business hours is included and each student will receive one 25lb. bag of clay,
10/12 spaces open
Continuing Wheel
$380
TUESDAYS 6:00PM-9:00PM
8 weeks: July 11 - August 29, 2023
Instructor: Pat Colyar
For newer students who already know how to center, and throw cylinders and basic forms, as well as experienced students who want to refresh their creativity, hone skills, and explore surface decorating techniques to make their vision come alive.
Open studio time during regular business hours is included and each student will receive one 25lb. bag of clay,
1/12 spaces open
Colorful Clay
$200
WEDNESDAYS 10:00AM-1:00PM
4 weeks: August 2 - 23, 2023
Instructor: Rupa Palasamudram
Attending the first class is mandatory
Learn to mix colored clays using the layering, marbling, and inlay techniques of Nerikomi, This class employs hand-building techniques and may be adapted to wheel techniques only for those with prior wheel experience.
Open studio time during regular business hours is included, and 12lbs of clay will be provided to each student.
10/12 spaces open
Supply List
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 smock or apron
A notebook or sketch book and pencil/pen
See our currently weekly calendar here
- Intro to Clay - Monday 6-9PM
- Beginning Wheel - Wednesday 6-9PM
- Continuing Wheel -Thursday 6-9PM
- Continuing Clay - Friday 10AM-1PM
- Intro to Clay - Saturday 2-5PM
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
$75
FRIDAY EVENING
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 a small cylinder, and fire and glaze it for you.
Limited to 6 participants.
Age 16+
REGISTER NOW: AVAILABLE TIMES
Wheel-throwing Test Drive
$75
SATURDAY MORNING
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 a small cylinder, and fire and glaze it for you.
Limited to 6 participants.
Age 16+
REGISTER NOW: AVAILABLE TIMES
Private Wheel Lessons
Individual lessons for beginning students
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)
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)