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CAT CLAY
Our studio offers everything you need...
Community Clay Studio Pottery Wheel
Book time in the Cat Clay Studio to work on your own wheel projects on the pottery wheel! (Ages 18+) Book a 2-hour session in our Cat Clay Studio to work on projects independently, or with guidance from our clay instructors! Your reservation includes access to tools/wheels/glazes, guidance (if needed), kiln firing, and shelf space in our studio, but you are responsible for your own clay, which may be purchased from our website or in the studio ($7 for 5lbs or $22 for 25lbs plus tax). Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions. (If you want to get your hands dirty and experiment with clay, but aren't interested in using a pottery wheel, check out our "Community Clay Studio Handbuilding" offering from our "Classes" page!) Space in our clay studio is limited, and in the interest of ensuring we can accommodate everyone, pre-registration for our clay offerings is a requirement. Showing up for an offering without registering through our website does not guarantee you a spot, and means you may be turned away. If you'd like to register for this offering at a discount, check out our "Cat Clay Multipasses," available for purchase from the "Memberships & Passes" tab of our website. While multipasses are not required for you to attend this class, they can be applied to the following offerings: - Community Clay Studio - Pottery Wheel - Community Clay Studio - Handbuilding - Kids' Clay Play - Family Clay Night Please bring with you: - Clothes that can get dirty, and/or an apron **Long nails are not recommended for this activity Optional: - Water in container with spill-proof lid - Layered clothing While shelf space is included, we ask that you do not leave projects unattended in the studio for longer than 2 weeks at a time, to ensure we have enough shelf space for those who are actively working on a project. Additionally, please return to pick up finished pieces within 2 weeks of firing. All studio rules must be followed at all times for everyone's safety. Any participant who is misusing/abusing equipment, stealing or tampering with Cat Clay/other participant's items without permission will lose the privilege of using our facility without refunds. Scholarships are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend art classes, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to support (y)our commUNITY by making classes available to others, see our sponsorships page. Thank you!
Community Clay Studio Handbuilding
Independent creative time in the Cat Clay Studio to work on your hand-built projects! (Ages 18+) Book a 2-hour session in our Cat Clay Studio to work on projects independently, or with guidance from our clay instructors! Your reservation includes access to tools/wheels/glazes, guidance (if needed), kiln firing, and shelf space in our studio, but you are responsible for your own clay, which may be purchased from our website or in the studio ($7 for 5lbs or $22 for 25lbs plus tax). Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions. (If you're interested in learning how to throw on a pottery wheel, check out our "Community Clay Studio Pottery Wheel," or "Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing" offerings from our "Classes" page!) Space in our clay studio is limited, and in the interest of ensuring we can accommodate everyone, pre-registration for our clay offerings is a requirement. Showing up for an offering without registering through our website does not guarantee you a spot. If you're interested in registering for this offering at a discount, check out our "Cat Clay Multipasses," available for purchase from the "Memberships & Passes" tab of our website. While multipasses are not required for you to attend this class, they can be applied to the following offerings: - Community Clay Studio Pottery Wheel - Community Clay Studio Handbuilding - Kids' Clay Play - Family Clay Night Please bring with you: - Clothes that can get dirty, and/or an apron - Water/beverage in container with spill-proof lid - Layered clothing, as the temperatures can fluctuate in our building **Long nails are not recommended for this activity While shelf space is included in your purchase of this offering, we ask that you do not leave projects unattended in the studio for longer than 2 weeks at a time, to ensure we have enough shelf space for those who are actively working on a project. Additionally, please return to pick up finished pieces within 2 weeks of firing. Thank you! All studio rules must be followed at all times for everyone's safety. Any participant who is misusing/abusing equipment, stealing or tampering with Cat Clay/other participant's items without permission will lose the privilege of using our facility without refunds. Play nice. :)
Kids' Clay Play
Drop the kids off on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for some fun in the clay studio! (Ages 5-12) Register for a single class or save with a multi-class multipass! See "Memberships and Passes" for more info. Ceramics teach a number of a valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come and play with clay and learn how to use this fun medium to create functional and decorative pieces. We'll alternate between learning the basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing, and glazing each week, so sign your kids up for multiple sessions to give them the full experience! Each student will proudly come out of class with at least one or two ceramic pieces that they built themselves. Ceramic artists and experienced teachers, Mindy Curran & Ben Alexander, will facilitate this class. Some weeks, this offering will coincide with our ongoing Figure Painting class, meaning you'll get a sneak peek into the world of life drawing! These artists are okay with a reasonable amount of noise/disruption during class, but we ask everyone to be respectful of other classes. Figure models will be asked to wear kid-appropriate attire for these sessions. Space in our clay studio is limited, and in the interest of ensuring we can accommodate everyone, pre-registration for our clay offerings is a requirement. Showing up for an offering without registering through our website does not guarantee you a spot, and means you may be turned away. Please bring with you: - Clothes that can get dirty, and/or an apron - Water in container with spill-proof lid - Layered clothing While shelf space is included, we ask that you do not leave projects unattended in the studio for longer than 2 weeks at a time, to ensure we have enough shelf space for those who are actively working on a project. Additionally, please return to pick up finished pieces within 2 weeks of firing. Scholarships are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend art classes, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to support (y)our commUNITY by making classes available to others, see our sponsorships page. Thank you!
Family Clay Night
Ongoing: Wednesdays & Fridays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Ages 8-Adult (Parents welcome!) This ongoing class is designed for entry-level and experienced students alike, looking for more practice time on the pottery wheel. Experienced clay instructor, Casey Gurr, will offer guided, small-group instruction for anyone interested in learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. More advanced students are welcome to use this time to practice what they already know and try new tricks! After creating about 1-3 pieces, students can choose a glaze color, and we will dry and fire their pieces for them. Most pieces are ready for pickup in less than 2 weeks. Ceramics teach a number of valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come play on the clay wheel and learn how to use this fun tool to create functional and decorative pieces, or join in on the fun and make some ceramic pieces of your own! If you'd like to register for this offering at a discount, check out our "Cat Clay Multipasses," from the "Memberships & Passes" tab of our website! Please bring with you: - Clothes that can get dirty, and/or an apron **Long nails are not recommended for this activity Optional: - Water in container with spill-proof lid - Layered clothing Your reservation includes access to tools/wheels/glazes, guidance (if needed), kiln firing, and shelf space in our studio, but you are responsible for your own clay, which may be purchased from our website or in the studio ($7 for 5lbs or $22 for 25lbs plus tax). While shelf space is included, we ask that you do not leave projects unattended in the studio for longer than 2 weeks at a time, to ensure we have enough shelf space for those who are actively working on a project. Additionally, please return to pick up finished pieces within 2 weeks of firing. All studio rules must be followed at all times for everyone's safety. Any participant who is misusing/abusing equipment, stealing or tampering with Cat Clay/other participant's items without permission will lose the privilege of using our facility without refunds. Scholarships are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend art classes, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to support (y)our commUNITY by making classes available to others, see our sponsorships page. Thank you!
Special Topics
Special topic classes are available throughout the year. Click on the image/title for more details.
