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Ceramics

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: CP1003	Alexis Securo
M 8/5/2024 - 9/16/2024	STC Sarasota Bldg 5 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Fee: $229.00
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 SEPTEMBER 2.
*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 section. Continue 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: M
Dates: 6/17/2024 - 7/29/2024
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 JULY 1.

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: CPWH2003	Alexis Securo
Day of the Week: W
Dates: 7/24/2024 - 8/28/2024

Sharpen Up Your Wheel & Handbuilding Skills, Intermediate/Advanced 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: CPWH3002	Alexis Securo
Day of the Week: Tu
Dates: 7/23/2024 - 8/27/2024

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: CPWH1003	Alexis Securo
Day of the Week: W
Dates: 7/24/2024 - 8/28/2024
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.

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