Private Lessons
Have you been wanting to play with clay, make some custom functional pieces, and relax into a flow state in a calm, supportive environment? Or are you an intermediate potter looking to hone your throwing skills and looking for some personalized instruction? Well then I’ve got just the ticket! I offer private lessons tailored to your interest and experience level, with a maximum of two students per class.
You are welcome to bring ideas and inspiration with you, or I can offer direction through guided projects. You will have the opportunity to work on wheel throwing and/or hand building. I also offer lessons on how to use the Strong Arm tool, which is excellent for 1)reducing repetitive motion strain, 2)learning to throw big, and 3)is an adaptive tool which can make wheel work possible for people with arthritis, etc.
We'll work in my cozy studio located in the Piedmont neighborhood of north Portland. Please note my studio is not ADA accessible.
I offer three class session options:
One-off sessions: Ideal for beginner students dipping their toes into ceramics for the first time, you will have two hours of customized class time to work on a project of your choosing. All materials are included including glazes and firing. Student choose one pieces to fire and glaze. Finishing additional pieces is welcome for a fee of $10 per piece. Rate: $100 per person, maximum of two people.
Make & Glaze: This option builds on the one-time class, with the addition of a 1-hr glazing session for students to glaze their own piece(s) in the glaze and design of their choosing. Students choose two pieces to fire and glaze; finishing additional pieces is welcome for a fee of $10 per piece. Rate: $130 per person, maximum of two people.
One-month weekly sessions: Two hours a week of customized class time to work on a project of your choosing, from start to finish. Students in 4-week class sessions can purchase clay for $1/lb. All other tools and materials are provided, including glazes and firing service. Students typically create around 6 finished pieces. Rate: $360 per person per month.
Please fill out the form below and I will reach out to you to schedule your class.
Payment
Once the class time has been confirmed by me via email, you can pay for your spot here:
One-off sessions: Ideal for beginner students dipping their toes into ceramics for the first time, you will have two hours of customized class time to work on a project of your choosing. All materials are included including glazes and firing. Student choose one pieces to fire and glaze. Finishing additional pieces is welcome for a fee of $10 per piece. Rate: $100 per person, maximum of two people.
Make & Glaze: This class builds on the one-time class session, with the addition of a 1-hr glazing session for students to glaze their own piece(s) in the glazes and designs of their choosing. Rate: $130 per person, maximum of two people. Each student can choose two pieces to fire and glaze; finishing additional pieces is welcome for a fee of $10 per piece.
One-month weekly sessions: Two hours a week of customized class time to work on a project of your choosing, from start to finish. Students in 4-week class sessions can purchase clay for $1/lb. All other tools and materials are provided, including glazes and firing service. Students typically create around 6 finished pieces. Rate: $360 per person per month.