Ceramics

Are you looking to try your hand at pottery? ACE’s air-conditioned clay studio features 13 wheels and 3 large kilns. Best of all, we have patient, experienced teachers to help those of any level — beginning to expert — refine their technique. Come work in our supportive environment and learn why this medium is so addicting! Learn the wheel, or 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 another class - it's great for getting in extra practice time.
Note: Kiln size determines piece size and firing schedule. Quantities at instructor discretion.

Class includes up to 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase. There is an upcharge for porcelain clay. 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.

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

Don't see the "add to cart" button? Effective Wednesday, March 29 you must be a Patron or purchase a Patron membership to register for a Spring/Summer class.

Intro to Pottery  Class already in session...it is possible that the teacher may allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.

Item: CB1003 Alexis Securo

M 3/6/2023 - 4/10/2023
NO CLASS MARCH 13. Spring Break Week.

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.

Pottery Bootcamp for Beginners  Class already in session...it is possible that the teacher may allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.

Item: CBP1003 Anja Berg Palombo

F 3/10/2023 - 4/21/2023
NO CLASS MAR 17 Spring Break Week.

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

Supply list: (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).

Topics covered:
1: Beginning throwing, trimming, altering
2: Building with slabs, using templates and simple molds
3: Surface: textures, stamps, making basic stamps and sprigs
4: Glazing

Beyond Pottery Bootcamp (not for beginners)  Class already in session...it is possible that the teacher may allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.

Item: CBPO1003 Anja Berg Palombo

F 3/10/2023 - 4/21/2023
NO CLASS MARCH 17 Spring Break Week.

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

Supply list: (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).

Ceramics Open Studio (not for beginners)  Class already in session...it is possible that the teacher may allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.

Item: COS1502 Alexis Securo

W 3/8/2023 - 4/19/2023
NO CLASS MARCH 15 Spring Break Week. *25 lbs of clay included

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

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