Pottery Classes in Washington, DC

This class Frenchy will show how to make small and larger pinch pot bowls. Using things around the house. Students will create textures on their decorative bowls. Participants receive 5 lbs of clay, which they can pick up from GnarWare by coordinating with Liz McCarthy. You will only need a fork and a bowl of water for tools. Once you sign up, you...

In this five-week virtual pottery course, students will deepen their understanding of handbuilding with clay and decorating the surface of their ceramic forms. Students will explore a variety of techniques, focusing primarily on carving from a solid block of clay to produce functional tableware and decorative art objects. Through demonstrations, students...

Understanding Glazes Online consists of 14 on-demand video lectures presented over three months. The on-demand format is designed for the educational needs of the ceramicist. Students are able to watch lectures as often as they like, providing them with the ability to absorb and engage with the information like never before. Students also can engage...

Missing time in the studio? Using different textures at home can be a great way to explore clay. Start with something as simple as a ceramic spoon or tile and expand to something larger. We’ll review the fundamentals of ceramics including pinch, coil, and slab. If you are a more advanced student and want to continue working from home your participation...

Learn new techniques to use in your home kiln! Start with the basics of sifting enamels and utilizing your own enamels fire new pieces learning sgraffito, Limoges, graphite pencil techniques and more. Demonstrations and individualized attention will be given. Some previous kiln experience required. Important notes: This interactive online class...

Spring is here! Invite the birds! This is a two hour workshop exploring building your own bird house or feeder. This class will cover basic hand building techniques with clay to achieve your form. Participants receive 5 lbs of clay, which they can pick up from GnarWare by coordinating with Liz McCarthy. You will only need a fork and a bowl of water...

This is a two hour class that explores creating a hand built mug, and using fabric and things at your home to create textures on the surface. Participants receive 5 lbs of clay, which they can pick up from GnarWare by coordinating with Liz McCarthy. Frenchy will send you info on what you should gather at home for tools. Once you sign up, you will receive...

This is an alternative to studio classes during the covid-19 shut down. This is a four week class that meets with Natalie on ZOOM every Saturday from 10am-12pm. This class is for students with some hand building experience. The class will cover hand building techniques. We are leaving this open ended, students can bring ideas for projects and Natalie...

In this virtual five-week course, students will deepen their understanding of handbuilding with clay and create robust vessel forms from coiled clay. Students will explore a variety of techniques, focusing primarily on coil construction to produce functional tableware and decorative art objects. Students will learn how to embellish and adorn the surface...