Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Wednesdays April 8-May 6, 6-8:30pm (No Class April 29, Total of 4 sessions)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Discover the exciting possibilities of working with clay using basic tools, forms, and your hands!

Learn how to safely use the slab roller to slump and drape work, carve clay, how to create texture, explore an introduction to surface design, how to glaze your work, and more! 

Materials list for Paramount Handbuilding Classes

1.) Item(s) for creating texture

2.) Clay: Your first bag of clay is included in the cost of tuition, but depending on the size and number of pieces you create you may need to purchase more. We have a variety to choose from, ranging in price from $12-$25 for a 25 pound bag.

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Tues April 21, 6am-8:30pm (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

This is the perfect class for your first time exploring the pottery wheel! Get a feel for working with clay as you create a very simple vessel, with the full guidance of your instructor every step of the way!

This sampler class will touch on several topics including centering your clay on the wheel, pulling walls, creating  simple forms, and glazing.

Students will create a small simple cylinder and will underglaze paint their own designs and colors!

All materials included to create up to two pieces

*Please note that work created in this class will need to air dry and then be fired a kiln, a process that may take three to four weeks total.

The Paramount will send an email when work is ready to be collected!