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Class Full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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Fee: $210.00
Instructor: Annie Perillo
Student Age: 6-9
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 8
Seats Available: -4
Dates: 1/25/2025 - 3/1/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa Sessions: 6
This fun ceramics course introduces youth ages 6-9 to the many possibilities of clay. The instructor will demonstrate different techniques while allowing students time to explore and play with clay.
Students will progress through learning and practicing forming techniques such as pinch pots, coiling, and wheel throwing. They will learn about attachments, textures, and painting with underglaze. An example project for each technique will be provided, but students are encouraged to follow their interests and designs. Throughout the class, students will work on their observation and problem-solving skills while having fun and building friendships.
No prior clay experience is necessary. All materials and tools will be provided, and the course includes bisque and glaze firings. Students should wear clothes that can get dirty. You may also bring an apron. Guardians, please plan to arrive 5-10 mins before each class to sign your student(s) in. Students also need to be signed out before leaving.
Youth Scholarships are made possible by funding from the PARC Foundation. Apply here!
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Fee: $210.00
Instructor: Dannielle Swan
Student Age: 10-13
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 3
Dates: 1/25/2025 - 3/1/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Sa Sessions: 6
 This fun and personalized beginner's wheel throwing and handbuilding course is designed for youth of all skill levels. Students brand new to the craft as well as those who have taken previous classes in ceramics are all welcome to join, and will receive individualized support in this small class setting. Students will learn by doing, and follow their individual interests to develop and create ceramic artwork.
The instructor will demonstrate wheel throwing, sculptural handbuilding, and slab building. Students will practice, and be encouraged to use these techniques to create at least three pieces, then be guided in glazing their work to achieve desired colors.
All materials and tools will be provided, and the course includes bisque and glaze firings. Students should wear clothes that can get dirty, or bring an apron. Parents, please plan to arrive 5-10 mins before each class to sign your student(s) in. Students also need to be signed out before leaving.
Youth Scholarships are made possible by funding from the PARC Foundation. Apply here!
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Class Full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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Fee: $60.00
Instructor: Elizabeth Mauro (they/them)
Student Age: 18+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 12
Seats Available: -1
Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/7/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: F Sessions: 1
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February Clay Night - Soap Dishes
Community Clay Night is a time to relax and enjoy some creative time in the studio with a guided project.
In our February Community Clay Night, we will create slab built soap dishes! We will make a clay slab, apply texture, and use underglaze to make a soap dish for your kitchen or bathroom! Participants will be provided with an assortment of texture tools to customize and decorate their dishes. To finish their pieces, participants can choose to glaze bisqued wares by coming into an Open Studio session OR choose a glaze color for their finished pots to be applied by the instructor. Students may make up to 3 dishes.
Please bring a water bottle and towel, and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. This class is open to everyone. No ceramics experience is required.
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Fee: $395.00
Instructor: Jane Stone (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 11
Seats Available: 4
Dates: 3/4/2025 - 4/22/2025
Times: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu Sessions: 8
This course is suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced students who would like to have access to an experienced instructor to further their skills. Everyone learns at their own pace and the instructor will meet the individual needs of each student. Being in an environment with multiple levels and layers of learning can create a richer experience for everyone.
Beginners will learn all the foundational skills of wheel throwing including how to center clay and to produce the basic cylinder and other functional forms, followed by trimming, adding attachments like handles, as well as learn about surface treatments and the glazing process. Non beginners will work to improve and solidify their skills and practice more advanced techniques like creating larger forms or making lids, as well as exploring and developing their personal style. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. The course includes bisque and glaze firings.
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Fee: $60.00
Instructor: Elizabeth Mauro (they/them)
Student Age: 18+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 4
Dates: 3/7/2025 - 3/7/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: F Sessions: 1
March Clay Night - Pins and Pendants
Community Clay Night is a time to relax and enjoy some creative time in the studio with a guided project.
In our March Community Clay Night, we will make ceramic pins and pendants. Each student will make 10 pendants or pins with customized shapes, messages, colors, and more! After class, instructors will dip pieces in transparent glaze and attach the pin backs or necklace cord to student pieces!
Please bring a water bottle and towel, and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. This class is open to everyone. No ceramics experience is required.
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Class Full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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Fee: $160.00
Instructor: Alan Perillo, Annie Perillo
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: -1
Dates: 3/8/2025 - 3/8/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Days: Sa Sessions: 1
 This workshop is a one-day intensive teaching students to increase the size of their work using the sectional throwing technique. Generally, it is intended for intermediate/advanced students who are comfortable throwing 4 lbs of clay or more. However, students can scale this technique to use an amount of clay that they find challenging but doable.
The first half of the day will be devoted to clay preparation and an instructional/hands-on demonstration. The second half will give students time to throw and practice the technique of attaching two thrown sections to create one piece. Everyone will have time to make at least one large pot. Participants are welcome to simply use the opportunity for practice, or to keep what they make. Because the workshop is one day only, students are responsible for finishing anything they make during other studio time.
Please wear closed toed shoes and brings any preferred throwing tools. Students should pack lunch/snacks/water or plan to buy from nearby food trucks/establishments on our lunch break.
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Fee: $210.00
Instructor: Mariella Luz
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 8
Seats Available: 3
Dates: 3/9/2025 - 3/30/2025
Times: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: Su Sessions: 4
 This course is designed to provide an artistic and creative space for community members who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color to make connections and explore clay together. The course is suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced students who would like to have access to an experienced instructor to further their skills.
Beginners will learn all the foundational skills of wheel throwing including how to center clay and to produce the basic cylinder and other functional forms, followed by trimming, adding attachments like handles, as well as learn about surface treatments and the glazing process.
Non beginners will work to improve and solidify their skills and practice more advanced techniques like creating larger forms or making lids, as well as exploring and developing their personal style. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. The course includes bisque and glaze firings.
Sliding scale payment options are made possible in part by public funding through Inspire Olympia. There are 3 payment options available: $210, $130, $70. If you would like to select $130 or $70, please create a student account here (if you haven't already), and then email us at info@arbutusfolkschool.org so we can provide assistance with registration.
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Fee: $395.00
Instructor: Joelle Montez
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 10
Dates: 3/10/2025 - 4/28/2025
Times: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: M Sessions: 8
This course is an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of wheel throwing and suitable for students with little or no experience.
You will be taught the techniques of wheel throwing including how to center, open, pull, and shape a lump of clay to produce the basic cylinder form. You will then learn how to alter the cylinder form to create other functional forms. Over the weeks you will be shown how to refine your work by trimming and adding attachments like handles. Finally, you will learn about surface treatments and the glazing process.
All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. The course includes bisque and glaze firings.
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Fee: $395.00
Instructor: Joelle Montez
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 2
Dates: 3/13/2025 - 5/1/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th Sessions: 8
Figurative sculpture has the ability to tell stories and express emotions more powerfully than words! This course is a focused study of the human body. We will go over anatomy and visualize proportion while learning to sculpt a realistic human form in clay, telling a story through pose and gesture. Each student will choose a pose to work from using reference photos and handouts, and create an approximately 12" tall full figure, as well as a number of detailed maquettes for focal points of study (e.g. eyes, ears, feet).
We begin by constructing armatures, which allow us to sculpt solid, and move through the process of hollowing and firing our sculptures. We will complete the course with mixed media surfacing techniques to create a variety of finishes. This class is structured so that students gain a lot of technical skills while keeping space for individual artistic expression.
All levels are welcome as previous experience with clay is not required for this course. There is much for everyone to learn, whether beginner or growing artist, and those who are more advanced can incorporate more detail. All materials, tools, and equipment are provided, and bisque and glaze firings are included.
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Class Full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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Fee: $140.00
Instructor: Dannielle Swan
Student Age: 6-9
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 8
Seats Available: 0
Dates: 3/15/2025 - 4/5/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa Sessions: 4
This fun ceramics course introduces youth ages 6-9 to the many possibilities of clay. The instructor will demonstrate different techniques while allowing students time to explore and play with clay.
Students will progress through learning and practicing forming techniques such as pinch pots, coiling, and wheel throwing. They will learn about attachments, textures, and painting with underglaze. An example project for each technique will be provided, but students are encouraged to follow their interests and designs. Throughout the class, students will work on their observation and problem-solving skills while having fun and building friendships.
No prior clay experience is necessary. All materials and tools will be provided, and the course includes bisque and glaze firings. Students should wear clothes that can get dirty. You may also bring an apron. Guardians, please plan to arrive 5-10 mins before each class to sign your student(s) in. Students also need to be signed out before leaving.
Youth Scholarships are made possible by funding from the PARC Foundation. Apply here!
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Fee: $395.00
Instructor: Lori Yankovitz (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 10
Dates: 3/18/2025 - 5/6/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Tu Sessions: 8
This course is an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of wheel throwing and suitable for students with little or no experience.
You will be taught the techniques of wheel throwing including how to center, open, pull, and shape a lump of clay to produce the basic cylinder form. You will then learn how to alter the cylinder form to create other functional forms. Over the weeks you will be shown how to refine your work by trimming and adding attachments like handles. Finally, you will learn about surface treatments and the glazing process. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. The course includes bisque and glaze firings.
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Fee: $395.00
Instructor: Lori Yankovitz (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 4
Dates: 3/22/2025 - 5/10/2025
Times: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: Sa Sessions: 8
This course is suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced students who would like to have access to an experienced instructor to further their skills. Everyone learns at their own pace and the instructor will meet the individual needs of each student. Being in an environment with multiple levels and layers of learning can create a richer experience for everyone.
Beginners will learn all the foundational skills of wheel throwing including how to center clay and to produce the basic cylinder and other functional forms, followed by trimming, adding attachments like handles, as well as learn about surface treatments and the glazing process. Non beginners will work to improve and solidify their skills and practice more advanced techniques like creating larger forms or making lids, as well as exploring and developing their personal style. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. The course includes bisque and glaze firings.
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