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Ceramics
Spring course options now available; registration opens Tuesday, March 10 at 1:30PM!
(Pre-registration is not offered for any regularly scheduled classes)
Winter Semester Dates: January 5, 2026 - March 29, 2026
Spring Semester Dates: May 4, 2026 - June 28, 2026
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Join us for a full day workshop with celebrated artist Lisa Orr, juror of this year's Earthworks biennial show, opening April 29th at The Umbrella Arts Center.This... Learn More »
Instructor:
Lisa Orr
Day/time:
Thursday, April 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm; Artist Talk 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Please note: Registration is open to all but does not include clay, glaze/glaze firings, or ceramics studio access outside of workshop hours.Course Description:... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sayako Hiroi
Day/time:
Friday, June 5, 10:00am - 1:00pm
INT/ADV Course Description: This is a hand building class where you can have fun, push your boundaries in... Learn More »
Instructor:
Tina Forbes
Day/time:
Fridays, May 1 - June 5, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
INT/ADV Course Description: This class is designed to help students apply surface decorating techniques... Learn More »
Instructor:
Katie Bosley Sabin
Day/time:
Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10 , 10:00am - 1:00pm
Course Description: Somerville based artist and current Umbrella instructor, Corran Shrimpton, will present and discuss her work,... Learn More »
Instructor:
Corran Shrimpton
Day/time:
Tuesday, June 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BEG Course Description: Discover the joy of working with clay in our Beginner Wheel Class. This hands-on... Learn More »
Instructor:
Alex Hogan Kosciak
Day/time:
Tuesdays, May 5- June 9, 10:00am - 1:00pm
INT/ADV Getting a handle on your wheelwork but a little intimidated by an advanced class? This is the class for you! Reinforce your... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sean Lutz
Day/time:
Tuesdays, May 5- June 9, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
INT/ADV Course Description: In Sarah’s combined handbuilding and wheel class, students will explore coil... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sarah Chapman
Day/time:
Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: This wheel throwing class welcomes new and seasoned potters alike.... Learn More »
Instructor:
Marc Mancuso
Day/time:
Fridays, May 1 - June 5 , 6:00pm - 9:00pm
BEG/INT/ADV In this class we will explore hand building techniques using natural objects, creatures, and forms as inspiration. Students... Learn More »
Instructor:
Corran Shrimpton
Day/time:
Thursdays, May 7 - June 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 6/11)
Please note: Registration is open to all but does not include clay, glaze/glaze firings, or ceramics studio access outside of workshop hours.Course Description:... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sayako Hiroi
Day/time:
Friday, June 5, 10:00am - 1:00pm
INT/ADV Course Description: This spring we will be offering a three-part raku workshop that encompasses... Learn More »
Instructor:
Carli Kusiolek
Day/time:
Wednesday, May 13 6:30pm-8:00pm; Sunday, June 21 10:00am-1:00pm; Sunday, June 28 9:00am-2:30pm
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: In this class we will explore the versatility of creating with slabs.... Learn More »
Instructor:
Mary Kenny
Day/time:
Fridays, May 1 - June 5, 10:00am - 1:00pm
INT/ADV Course Description: Registration for Spring soda firings is available to anyone enrolled in a... Learn More »
Instructor:
Zachary Mickelson
Day/time:
Wednesday, May 6, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: Stop guessing and start knowing! Do you freeze while looking at the wall... Learn More »
Instructor:
Alex Hogan Kosciak
Day/time:
Mondays, June 1 - June 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
INT/ADV Go beyond simple wheel thrown pots and explore the world of altered forms. Students will throw forms on the wheel and then... Learn More »
Instructor:
Katie Fee & Kyle Johns
Day/time:
Tuesdays, May 5- June 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (no class 6/2)
Please note: Registration is open to all but does not include clay, glaze/glaze firings, or ceramics studio access outside of workshop hours.Course Description:... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sayako Hiroi
Day/time:
Fridays, April 10 - May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm (no class 4/24)
BEG/INT/ADV This course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of wheel throwing as... Learn More »
Instructor:
Kyle Johns & Zachary Mickelson
Day/time:
Mondays, May 4- June 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm (no class 5/25)
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: This course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic... Learn More »
Instructor:
Carli Kusiolek
Day/time:
Thursdays, May 7 - June 11 , 6:30pm - 9:30pm
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: This course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sean Lutz
Day/time:
Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
