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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. 

Don't see the "Add to Cart" button for Spring & Summer classes? Effective March 31-April 5, you must be an existing Patron and be signed in with your log-in credentials or have a Patron membership in your cart. The "Add to Cart" button will then appear. 

Intro to Pottery
Item: CP1000      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
M 4/27/2026 - 6/8/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $249.00            NO CLASS MAY 25.         

 

 

Students must bring their own tools. 

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

Basic Pottery Tool Kit 

 

 

Intro to Pottery
Item: CP1001      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
W 4/29/2026 - 6/3/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM     
Fee: $249.00                    

 

 

Students must bring their own tools. 

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

Basic Pottery Tool Kit 

 

 

Intro to Pottery
Item: CP1002      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
W 6/10/2026 - 7/22/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM     
Fee: $249.00            NO CLASS JULY 8.         

 

 

Students must bring their own tools. 

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

Basic Pottery Tool Kit 

 

 

Intro to Pottery
Item: CP1003      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
M 6/15/2026 - 7/27/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $249.00            NO CLASS JULY 6.         

 

 

Students must bring their own tools. 

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

Basic Pottery Tool Kit 

 

 

Intro to Pottery
Item: CP1004      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
W 7/29/2026 - 9/2/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM     
Fee: $249.00                    

 

 

Students must bring their own tools. 

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

Basic Pottery Tool Kit 

 

 

Intro to Pottery
Item: CP1005      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
M 8/3/2026 - 9/14/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $249.00            NO CLASS SEPT 7.         

 

 

Students must bring their own tools. 

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

Basic Pottery Tool Kit  

 

 

Next Level Pottery, Advanced Beginning/Intermediate
Item: CP2001      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
Tu 4/28/2026 - 6/2/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM     
Fee: $249.00                    

Students should bring their own tools. 

 

 

Next Level Pottery, Advanced Beginning/Intermediate
Item: CP2002      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
Tu 6/9/2026 - 7/21/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM     
Fee: $249.00            NO CLASS JULY 7.         

Students should bring their own tools. 

 

 

Next Level Pottery, Advanced Beginning/Intermediate
Item: CP2003      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
Tu 7/28/2026 - 9/1/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM     
Fee: $249.00                    

Students should bring their own tools. 

 

 

Ceramics Open Studio (not for beginners)
Item: CPOS1000      Instructor: Anja Berg Palombo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
W 4/29/2026 - 6/3/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM     
Fee: $249.00                    

 

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

 

 

Next Level Pottery and Open Studio (not for beginners)
Item: CPOS1001      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
W 4/29/2026 - 6/3/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $249.00                    

 

 

Students should bring their own tools. 

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.

 

 

Next Level Pottery and Open Studio (not for beginners)
Item: CPOS1002      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
W 6/10/2026 - 7/22/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $249.00            NO CLASS JULY 8.         

 

 

Students should bring their own tools. 

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.

 

 

Next Level Pottery and Open Studio (not for beginners)
Item: CPOS1003      Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
W 7/29/2026 - 9/2/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $249.00                    

 

 

Students should bring their own tools. 

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.

 

 

Intro to Pottery
Item: CP1004 Instructor: Alexis Securo
3/23/2026 - 4/20/2026 STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-107
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $219.00 

 

   Dates have changed from originally advertised.  New class dates are 3/23-4/20.
Students must bring their own toolsSupply list:  (Supplies available at craft stores: Michaels, Art & Frame  & Amazon) 

Basic Pottery Tool Kit 

 

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.          

 

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: CP1002 Alexis Securo
Day of the Week: W          
Dates: 3/4/2026 - 4/15/2026 

 

 

Students must bring their own tools. 

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

Basic Pottery Tool Kit 

NO CLASS MARCH 18.
 

Next Level Pottery, Advanced Beginning/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: CP2002 Alexis Securo
Day of the Week: Tu          
Dates: 3/3/2026 - 4/14/2026 
NO CLASS MARCH 17.
 

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: CPOS1002 Anja Berg Palombo
Day of the Week: W          
Dates: 3/4/2026 - 4/15/2026 

 

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 18.
 

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: CPOS1004 Alexis Securo
Day of the Week: W          
Dates: 3/4/2026 - 4/15/2026 

 

 

Students should bring their own tools. 

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 18.
 

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

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