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Are you looking to try your hand at pottery? ACE’s air-conditioned clay studio features 13 wheels. Best of all, we have patient, experienced instructors ready to help students of any level — beginner to advanced — refine your technique. Come work in our supportive environment and experience why this medium is so addicting! Learn the wheel, focus on handbuilding and sculpture or try a little of both. Drop-in studio times are offered several times per week for those currently registered in a ceramics class.


Unless noted, each class includes up to 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase. All clay and glazes must be provided by ACE (no outside clay or glazes allowed).

ACE is a teaching pottery studio, not a production studio. The firing schedule and quantities are controlled by the Lab Technician who manages firings for all ACE ceramics classes.
There are size limits on pieces due to kiln size.

The maximum length of a single piece is 20 inches wide and 24 inches tall.


For course description, click on the course title below. Hover on instructor name for biography.

 

 
Intro to Pottery
Item: CP1002   Instructor: Anja Berg Palombo
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 5  
Day of the Week: F  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/7/2025-4/18/2025  

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM     

Fee: $229.00 

 

8 Pcs Ceramic Clay Tools Set, Clay Wax Pottery Tool Kit Ceramics Wax Carving Sculpting Modeling Tools Ceramic & Pottery Tools Pottery Molding Tools

Supply list:  (Supplies available at craft stores: Michaels, Art & Frame  & Amazon) 

Basic Pottery Tool Kit: fettling knife, pin tool, sponge, wooden angled knife, metal rib, two various sizes ribbon trim tools. Apron, towel, plastic bags, soft hair watercolor brushes a few sizes 12, 6, 1 , hake brush 1", sumi brush, pencil, sketch note book.

                                                                        
NO CLASS MARCH 21.

 

Intro to Pottery
Item: CP1004   Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 5 STC Sarasota Bldg 5  
Day of the Week: M  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/10/2025-4/14/2025  

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     

Fee: $209.00 

 

8 Pcs Ceramic Clay Tools Set, Clay Wax Pottery Tool Kit Ceramics Wax Carving Sculpting Modeling Tools Ceramic & Pottery Tools Pottery Molding Tools

Supply list:  (Supplies available at craft stores: Michaels, Art & Frame  & Amazon) 

Basic Pottery Tool Kit: fettling knife, pin tool, sponge, wooden angled knife, metal rib, two various sizes ribbon trim tools. Apron, towel, plastic bags, soft hair watercolor brushes a few sizes 12, 6, 1 , hake brush 1", sumi brush, pencil, sketch note book.

                                                                        
NO CLASS MARCH 17.

 

Sharpen Up Your Wheel & Handbuilding Skills, Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Item: CPWH2002 Alexis Securo
Tu 3/4/2025 - 4/15/2025 

STC Sarasota Bldg 5 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM  Fee: $229.00  
NO CLASS MARCH 18.

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Next Level Pottery and Open Studio (not for beginners)
Item: CPOS1004   Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 5  
Day of the Week: W  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/5/2025-4/16/2025  

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     

Fee: $229.00 

 

Projects in this class can range from learning to center or wedge properly to throwing teapots or sculpting garden ornaments. If you are more experienced and self-sufficient in the studio, you are also welcome to use this class as an open studio to work on your own specific projects.

Class includes up to 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase. All clay and glazes must be provided by ACE (no outside clay or glazes allowed).

ACE is a teaching pottery studio, not a production studio. The firing schedule and quantities are controlled by the Lab Technician.

                                                                        
NO CLASS MARCH 19.

 

Ceramics Open Studio (not for beginners)
Item: CPOS1002   Instructor: Anja Berg Palombo
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 5  
Day of the Week: F  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/7/2025-4/18/2025  

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     

Fee: $229.00 

 

8 Pcs Ceramic Clay Tools Set, Clay Wax Pottery Tool Kit Ceramics Wax Carving Sculpting Modeling Tools Ceramic & Pottery Tools Pottery Molding Tools

Supply List: Exacto blade,  Basic pottery Kit: fettling knife, pin tool, sponge, wooden angled knife, metal rib, two various sizes ribbon trim tools.

 (Supplies available at craft stores: Michaels, Art & Frame  & Amazon) 

Apron, towel, plastic bags (soft, clear, dry cleaning type plastic bag-grocery bags are not so great).

*25 lbs of clay included

                                                                        
NO CLASS MARCH 21.

 

Intro to Pottery  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: CP1001 Anja Berg Palombo
Day of the Week: F          
Dates: 1/24/2025 - 2/28/2025 

 

8 Pcs Ceramic Clay Tools Set, Clay Wax Pottery Tool Kit Ceramics Wax Carving Sculpting Modeling Tools Ceramic & Pottery Tools Pottery Molding Tools

Supply list:  (Supplies available at craft stores: Michaels, Art & Frame  & Amazon) 

Basic Pottery Tool Kit: fettling knife, pin tool, sponge, wooden angled knife, metal rib, two various sizes ribbon trim tools. Apron, towel, plastic bags, soft hair watercolor brushes a few sizes 12, 6, 1 , hake brush 1", sumi brush, pencil, sketch note book.

 

Intro to Pottery  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: CP1003 Alexis Securo
Day of the Week: M          
Dates: 1/27/2025 - 3/3/2025 

 

8 Pcs Ceramic Clay Tools Set, Clay Wax Pottery Tool Kit Ceramics Wax Carving Sculpting Modeling Tools Ceramic & Pottery Tools Pottery Molding Tools

Supply list:  (Supplies available at craft stores: Michaels, Art & Frame  & Amazon) 

Basic Pottery Tool Kit: fettling knife, pin tool, sponge, wooden angled knife, metal rib, two various sizes ribbon trim tools. Apron, towel, plastic bags, soft hair watercolor brushes a few sizes 12, 6, 1 , hake brush 1", sumi brush, pencil, sketch note book.

NO CLASS FEB 17.
 

Sharpen Up Your Wheel & Handbuilding Skills, Advanced Beginner/Intermediate  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: CPWH2001 Alexis Securo
Day of the Week: Tu          
Dates: 1/21/2025 - 2/25/2025 
 

Next Level Pottery and Open Studio (not for beginners)  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: CPOS1003 Alexis Securo
Day of the Week: W          
Dates: 1/22/2025 - 2/26/2025 

 

Projects in this class can range from learning to center or wedge properly to throwing teapots or sculpting garden ornaments. If you are more experienced and self-sufficient in the studio, you are also welcome to use this class as an open studio to work on your own specific projects.

Class includes up to 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase. All clay and glazes must be provided by ACE (no outside clay or glazes allowed).

ACE is a teaching pottery studio, not a production studio. The firing schedule and quantities are controlled by the Lab Technician.

 

Ceramics Open Studio (not for beginners)  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: CPOS1001 Anja Berg Palombo
Day of the Week: F          
Dates: 1/24/2025 - 2/28/2025 

 

8 Pcs Ceramic Clay Tools Set, Clay Wax Pottery Tool Kit Ceramics Wax Carving Sculpting Modeling Tools Ceramic & Pottery Tools Pottery Molding Tools

Supply List: Exacto blade,  Basic pottery Kit: fettling knife, pin tool, sponge, wooden angled knife, metal rib, two various sizes ribbon trim tools.

 (Supplies available at craft stores: Michaels, Art & Frame  & Amazon) 

Apron, towel, plastic bags (soft, clear, dry cleaning type plastic bag-grocery bags are not so great).

*25 lbs of clay included

 

Register early to avoid disappointment, as classes will fill up quickly!

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