Ceramics
NO WHEEL REQUIRED – Intro to clay hand-building
Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this beginner-friendly clay hand-building class! Whether you’re new to clay or looking to refine your skills, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of coil building.
Expect to play, experiment, and embrace the beauty of imperfections as you explore the meditative and rewarding process of working with clay. By the end of these classes, you’ll walk away with handmade ceramics and a newfound appreciation for the art form.
No experience is needed, just bring your imagination!
March 25, 27, April 1, 3 (REGISTER)
Guild Clay Studio
$95 for four classes
Instructor: Theo Mattson
Kids Clay Class
Grades K-5 Kids Clay Class
Start the year off right with messy hands and lots of creative imagination! You will be guided to create whatever you can dream up using slab and coil hand-building techniques. Whether it is making a present for a parent or friend, or making decorations for your room, you will be free to explore your creativity. Register for one session or for all sessions to keep up the fun! Grades K to 5.
Session 2: Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 | 5-6:15 pm (REGISTER)
Guild Clay Studio
$139
Instructor: Melissa Henning
Grades 6-12 Kids Clay Class
Get to know the ins and outs of the ceramic world. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of creating pottery through a blend of guided projects and individual work time. Learn basic wheel throwing techniques, the pulling of handles, decorating, and glazing. Understand the processes involved in turning a simple lump of clay into a piece of unique, functional art! Grades 6 to 8.
Session 2: Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 | 6:15-7:30 pm (REGISTER)
Guild Clay Studio
$139
Instructor: Melissa Henning
Introduction to Handbuilding
Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this beginner-friendly clay hand building class! Whether you’re new to clay or looking to refine your skills, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of coil building.
Expect to play, experiment, and embrace the beauty of imperfections as you explore the meditative and rewarding process of working with clay. By the end of these classes, you’ll walk away with handmade ceramics and a newfound appreciation for the art form.
No experience needed, just bring your imagination!
March 25, 27, April 1, 3 (3:30 – 5:00 pm) (REGISTER)
$95
Instructor: Theo Mattson
Wheel Throwing for Adults
The focus of this class is to introduce, practice, and develop the basics of wheel-throwing, including but not limited to: throwing cylinders, bowls and plates, trimming, and adding handles. Plus, you’ll learn about glazes and glazing. 6 weeks. Ages 14+
Session 1: Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 7 | 9-11am (REGISTER)
Session 2: Saturdays, February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 | 9-11am (REGISTER)
Session 3: Saturdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 | 9-11am
Guild Clay Studio (REGISTER)
$190
Class Leader/Facilitator: Rafael Estrella
Private Clay Lessons with Rafael Estrella
Take five lessons on a schedule that you create with our fabulous ceramics instructor!—Contact info@northfieldartsguild.org to register. Ages 14+.
Clay Studio
$144
Class Leader/Facilitator: Rafael Estrella
Open Clay Studio – Click Here
Our clay studio is open! This open studio is for experienced ceramic artists to come in and work. There is no instructor or studio monitor present, and strict safety and cleaning procedures will be in place.
Nuestro estudio de arcilla está abierto! Este estudio abierto es para que artistas ceramistas experimentados entren y trabajen. No hay ningún instructor o monitor de estudio presente, y se implementarán estrictos procedimientos de seguridad y limpieza.
