Mary Jane Ceramics Classes

I regularly teach weekly ceramics hand-building classes throughout the Fall/Winter/Spring months. Each session is 6 to 8 weeks long and is available to beginning as well as advanced students. The classes are small, no more than 6 students, and meet once a week for 2 1/2 hours. During this time I instruct beginning students in pinching, coiling and slab building techniques, the three foundations of hand-building. More experienced students come with their own agendas as to what they would like to create and I am happy to engage with them about their methods of production as well as trouble shoot with them when necessary. I supply all the tools and materials that are needed and the bisque and glaze firings are also included in the cost of the classes.

During the Summer months I provide workshops for practicing various skills and the making of more specific objects. These are usually two days in length and are accessible for visitors and locals alike.

It’s always a joy for me to see what people decide to create, and probably the best part for me is all I learn from working with my students. I love to see the new ways my students uncover for approaching the clay in front of them and creating something new, personal and innovative.

For more information about coming classes in 2022 please email Mary Jane Elgin at maryjaneceramics@gmail.com

Member since 2019

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