Wheel Throwing For Teens

Wheel Throwing For Teens

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On Thursdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Dive into the world of clay in this fun and engaging 7-week pottery wheel class designed specifically for teens! Whether you’re a total beginner or have some experience, this class offers a supportive space to learn and grow your wheel-throwing skills.

Students will explore the full process of creating pottery on the wheel—from centering clay and forming basic shapes to trimming, glazing, and finishing their pieces. Along the way, they’ll learn key techniques to make bowls, mugs, and other functional forms, while expressing their own creative style.

Each class includes demonstrations, hands-on practice, and personalized instruction to help students develop confidence and refine their craft. All materials and firing included. Come ready to get your hands dirty and create something amazing!

There will be no Class June 26th

 

Meet Your Instructor

Maggie Burns

Hi! My name is Maggie Burns and I am a ceramics major at Kennesaw State University. I have 5 years of ceramics experience, and I am super excited to teach my first class this summer!

 

 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
PLEASE complete the form BELOW.

Backyard Picnic on the Wheel Evening

Backyard Picnic on the Wheel Evening

Dates

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Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Plates, tumblers, bowls, oh my! This 7-week wheel throwing class explores basic skills on the potter’s wheel for beginners and challenges intermediate students. We’ll learn how to create custom functional ceramics that would be perfect for a picnic in the backyard, a casual barbeque, or a patio dinner party! Demonstrations on centering, pulling, altering, and trimming will be taught alongside some surface decoration techniques. Be sure to dress for some messy studio work!

 

Meet Your Instructor

Andrew Tieman

Andrew received his BFA in ceramics at the Ohio State University and is a MFA candidate in ceramics at Georgia State University. He likes to keep things light and silly in the studio while makinghis storybook inspired functional work. Andrew grew to love ceramics because of the generous creative community that naturally flourishes when people play with clay.

 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
PLEASE complete the form BELOW.

Backyard Picnic on the Wheel 9:00

Backyard Picnic on the Wheel 9:00

Dates

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Ages

On Saturdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Plates, tumblers, bowls, oh my! This 6-week wheel throwing class explores basic skills on the potter’s wheel for beginners and challenges intermediate students. We’ll learn how to create custom functional ceramics that would be perfect for a picnic in the backyard, a casual barbeque, or a patio dinner party! Demonstrations on centering, pulling, altering, and trimming will be taught alongside some surface decoration techniques. Be sure to dress for some messy studio work!

 

Meet Your Instructor

Andrew Tieman

Andrew received his BFA in ceramics at the Ohio State University and is a MFA candidate in ceramics at Georgia State University. He likes to keep things light and silly in the studio while makinghis storybook inspired functional work. Andrew grew to love ceramics because of the generous creative community that naturally flourishes when people play with clay.

 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
PLEASE complete the form BELOW.

Summer Claypalooza Minis Session | 8-12

Summer Claypalooza Minis Session | 8-12

Dates

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Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

For three weeks we’ll make a different clay sculptures project using handbuilding techniques. On the last day, we’ll add color with glazes. We’re going to get messy, so wear play clothes and tie back long hair if you have it!
 
  
Supplies Provided

Class space is limited. 

 

INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts. 

 

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If you have any questions, please let us know.

Summer Nights With Clay

Summer Nights With Clay

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Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This six week hand building class is a great way to spend your summer nights! Students will create a pitcher and cups for your summer gatherings and a beautiful welcome sign to brighten your space. Of course, if your creativity is taking your projects in another direction, create what your heart desires. With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your summer nights doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class on July 2nd.

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Heather Stevens

Heather Stevens is an artist that loves utilizing creative objects in her work. She loves focusing on textures and combining art skills in unique ways. Teaching Ceramics brings her great joy; she loves that it provides students of all experience levels the opportunity to make impressive pieces.

When Heather isn’t staying up too late obsessing about her own art projects, she can be found working with her own Photography Company, exploring the beautiful outdoors with her family, or having fun with her children.

She has taught at Jan Dempsey Community Art Center, Jules Collins Smith Museum, and in various school systems. She loves working at, and managing, the Kish Center for Pottery and Ceramics!

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Yard Art with Heather

Yard Art with Heather

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On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Ready to take a break from your routine and try something you love? Join us on Tuesday evenings to create some beautiful artwork for your outdoor space. During this six week hand building class, students will create a bird bath, self watering globe, and your choice of a garden totem pole or bird house. Of course, if your creativity is taking your projects in another direction, create what your heart desires. With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your summer nights doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class on July 1st.

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Heather Stevens

Heather Stevens is an artist that loves utilizing creative objects in her work. She loves focusing on textures and combining art skills in unique ways. Teaching Ceramics brings her great joy; she loves that it provides students of all experience levels the opportunity to make impressive pieces.

When Heather isn’t staying up too late obsessing about her own art projects, she can be found working with her own Photography Company, exploring the beautiful outdoors with her family, or having fun with her children.

She has taught at Jan Dempsey Community Art Center, Jules Collins Smith Museum, and in various school systems. She loves working at, and managing, the Kish Center for Pottery and Ceramics!

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Creative Souls (Clay hand building)

Creative Souls (Clay hand building)

Dates

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Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Calling all creative souls that are looking for a more open ended class! This class will teach the basics of hand building while leaving projects intentionally open for your creativity to shine. If you are prone to staying up late thinking on your projects or enjoy the pull of going in your own direction, this class is the one for you! With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your summer nights doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

 

There will be no class on July 2nd.

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Heather Stevens

Heather Stevens is an artist that loves utilizing creative objects in her work. She loves focusing on textures and combining art skills in unique ways. Teaching Ceramics brings her great joy; she loves that it provides students of all experience levels the opportunity to make impressive pieces.

When Heather isn’t staying up too late obsessing about her own art projects, she can be found working with her own Photography Company, exploring the beautiful outdoors with her family, or having fun with her children.

She has taught at Jan Dempsey Community Art Center, Jules Collins Smith Museum, and in various school systems. She loves working at, and managing, the Kish Center for Pottery and Ceramics!

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Tuesday Clay Club | Guided Studio

Tuesday Clay Club | Guided Studio

Dates

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Ages

On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

CLAY CLUB will be a 8 week Instructor led, interactive studio time for creators with clay experience in either hand-building or wheel-throwing. 

One previous class in clay is required to participate. 

Students are welcome to work on their own projects with instruction as needed or requested. Students will sign up for a wheel OR hand-building slot.

Class space is limited.

There will be no class held on July 1st

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Suzanne Altschul

 Suzanne is a fun-loving, laid-back clay creator. Her approach to teaching art is to guide you through the basics while you enjoy every step of the process; relaxing and allowing your artistic expression to reveal itself. Suzanne’s family of 4 plus 2 wire-hair griffon puppies live, work & play in the Woodstock community. For a peek at her hand-building and wheel-thrown work: TheSuzShine can be found on Instagram

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Wednesday Clay Club | Guided Studio

Wednesday Clay Club | Guided Studio

Dates

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Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

CLAY CLUB will be a 8 week Instructor led, interactive studio time for creators with clay experience in either hand-building or wheel-throwing. 

One previous class in clay is required to participate. 

Students are welcome to work on their own projects with instruction as needed or requested. Students will sign up for a wheel OR hand-building slot.

Class space is limited.

There will be no class held on April 2nd

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Suzanne Altschul

 Suzanne is a fun-loving, laid-back clay creator. Her approach to teaching art is to guide you through the basics while you enjoy every step of the process; relaxing and allowing your artistic expression to reveal itself. Suzanne’s family of 4 plus 2 wire-hair griffon puppies live, work & play in the Woodstock community. For a peek at her hand-building and wheel-thrown work: TheSuzShine can be found on Instagram

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Wheel-y Fun Pottery | 11:30am Wednesday

Wheel-y Fun Pottery | 11:30am Wednesday

Dates

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Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Wheel-y fun is a 8 week class that will teach you the basics of pottery including centering the clay, opening, pulling up walls, trimming, firing, and glazing. Dress for a Mess! Long aprons are recommended. Other supplies will be provided
 
There will be no class held on July 2nd.
 
 
 

Class space is limited.

 

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Suzanne Altschul

 Suzanne is a fun-loving, laid-back clay creator. Her approach to teaching art is to guide you through the basics while you enjoy every step of the process; relaxing and allowing your artistic expression to reveal itself. Suzanne’s family of 4 plus 2 wire-hair griffon puppies live, work & play in the Woodstock community. For a peek at her hand-building and wheel-thrown work: TheSuzShine can be found on Instagram

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Wheel-y Fun Pottery | 3:30pm

Wheel-y Fun Pottery | 3:30pm

Dates

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Ages

On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Wheel-y fun is a 8 week class that will teach you the basics of pottery including centering the clay, opening, pulling up walls, trimming, firing, and glazing.
 
There will be no class held on July 1st
 
Dress for a Mess! Long aprons are recommended. Other supplies will be provided
 

Class space is limited.

 

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Suzanne Altschul

 Suzanne is a fun-loving, laid-back clay creator. Her approach to teaching art is to guide you through the basics while you enjoy every step of the process; relaxing and allowing your artistic expression to reveal itself. Suzanne’s family of 4 plus 2 wire-hair griffon puppies live, work & play in the Woodstock community. For a peek at her hand-building and wheel-thrown work: TheSuzShine can be found on Instagram

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

6 week Wheel Throwing- Thursday

6 week Wheel Throwing- Thursday

Dates

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Ages

On Thursdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This 6 week class is designed for you to get comfortable at the pottery wheel. Goals for this class will range from mug-making to larger vessels such as vases, so that students of all experience levels can expand their knowledge. Beginner students will learn all of the basic steps of creating a piece including wedging, centering, trimming, and glazing. For intermediate students, we will work towards your goals with the wheel, whether that’s creating larger pieces or more advanced forms. Students will be encouraged to create at their heart’s desire and above all, value their creativity. The ultimate goal for this class is for you to feel knowledgeable about wheel throwing and to create work that makes you happy. Aprons are recommended, but not required

There will be no class July 3rd

 

 

Meet Your Instructor

 

Megan Yacoub

Megan Yacoub grew her passion for ceramics while at school, and has her BFA from Georgia College. Her philosophy behind ceramics is that it should be a fun, creative outlet to express yourself through physical work. Megan’s work focuses mostly on functional tableware, however she loves to add fun and funky twists to traditional wares. She sees her time in the studio as an environment that brings joy and a sense of community.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.