14320 NE 21st Street #20, Bellevue, Washington 98007
Summer 2026 Schedule:
LAMPMAKING WORKSHOP
THROWN AND ALTERED FORMS
THROWN AND ALTERED FORMS
MONDAYS, 6:00-9:00PM
AUGUST 10-31
- Instructor: Rupa Palasamudram
- Level: Intermediate
- 4 Weeks: $240 + tax
This is an Intermediate level throwing workshop in four sessions. Students will throw two different lamp bases, glaze them, and assemble them with lamp kits.
NOTE: do not purchase any lamp kits until after the first class discussion about the right kind of kit.
This class will meet for 4 sessions, and students will have studio access through 9/3 to glaze their work.
REGISTER NOW - $240 + tax
4/12 remaining
THROWN AND ALTERED FORMS
THROWN AND ALTERED FORMS
THROWN AND ALTERED FORMS
TUESDAYS, 10:00AM-1:00PM
JUNE 30 - AUGUST 18
- Instructor: Pat Colyar
- Level: Intermediate
- 8 Weeks: $415 + tax
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one beginner-level ceramics course is required to enroll.
This class is for Intermediate students who would like to learn techniques for altering thrown pieces to make them more interesting.
We'll cover shaping during and after throwing, and at the leather-hard stage. Pieces can be stretched, faceted, paddled, then cut and pierced. We'll explore combining thrown and slab parts, and adding handles for functionality and decoration.
REGISTER NOW - $415 + tax
10/12 remaining
INTRO TO CLAY I
THROWN AND ALTERED FORMS
ADVENTURES IN SURFACE DESIGN
TUESDAYS, 6:00-9:00PM
JUNE 23 - AUGUST 25
- Instructor: Matt Scroggins
- Level: Beginner
- 10 Weeks: $510 + tax
Prerequisite: None
This 10-week beginner class will give students a foundation for working with clay. The first several sessions of the class will cover hand building techniques including pinching, coiling and slab construction. In the remaining sessions, students will learn to throw on the wheel. Glazing is also covered. This course is a pre-requisite for "Intro to Clay II", which expands upon the same techniques with an increased level of complexity.
JOIN WAITLIST- $510 + tax
Full
ADVENTURES IN SURFACE DESIGN
ADVENTURES IN SURFACE DESIGN
WEDNESDAYS, 10:00AM-1:00PM
JUNE 24 - JULY 29
- Instructor: Vicky Hattori
- Level: Bridge
- 6 Weeks: $350 + tax
Prerequisite: Intro to Clay I or equivalent hand building experience.
Students will learn a variety of methods such as bubble glazing, stamp making, slip and underglaze transfer techniques, cuerda seca, and feather combing. We'll try these out on soft, leather hard, or bisqued slabs. This class won't cover construction of actual pieces but students are encouraged to try out the techniques on their own pots.
The class fee includes a $30 materials fee to cover the cost of supplies provided.
REGISTER NOW - $350 + tax
3/12 remaining
WHEEL COACH FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS
WEDNESDAYS, 6:00-9:00PM
AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 26
- Instructor: Tim Hoffman
- Level: Bridge
- 4 Classes: $240 + tax
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one beginner-level ceramics course is required to enroll.
This throwing class is ideal for continuing students who want to improve their wheel skills. Specific aspects will be taught each week, such as throwing taller and making pots lighter. Students will also receive pointers tailored to their ability and aimed at helping achieve breakthroughs to the next level.
This class will meet for 4 sessions, and students will have studio access through 9/3 to glaze their work.
JOIN WAITLIST - $240 + tax
Full
CREATIVE WHEEL
THURSDAYS, 10:00AM-1:00PM
JULY 16 - AUGUST 27
- Instructor: Heather Fitzgerald
- Level: Intermediate
- 7 Weeks: $365 + tax
Prerequisite: Completion of at least two wheel-throwing courses is required to enroll.
This class is for intermediate students who have taken more than one previous wheel course to practice throwing skills while working on instructor-led projects. Each class will include warm-up drills followed by weekly demonstrations of guided projects, as well as support for refining wheel techniques. We will work on a variety of projects that will build skills and develop creativity. Students will learn to plan projects with consideration for surface treatments and glaze choices to achieve their vision.
Projects will include:
- Planters with attached saucers
- A set of textured plates
- Wind chimes
- A wave bowl
- A joined-piece cocoon sculpture
- A large, decorated plate
REGISTER NOW - $365 + tax
2/10 remaining
BUILDING VASES WITH TAR PAPER
BUILDING VASES WITH TAR PAPER
BUILDING VASES WITH TAR PAPER
FRIDAYS, 10:00AM-2:00PM
AUGUST 14-28
- Instructor: Rupa Palasamudram
- Level: Intermediate
- 3 Weeks: $240 + tax
This is an Intermediate level hand-building workshop in three sessions. Each class is four hours long. Students will design and make tar paper templates, then roll out slabs and assemble two different vases. Glazing will also be covered
This class will meet for 3 sessions, and students will have studio access through 9/3 to glaze their work.
REGISTER NOW - $240 + tax
7/12 remaining
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.
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 your hands
A smock or apron
A notebook or sketch book and pencil/pen