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Come spend eight weeks playing with clay and color with me!
I’ve always loved the endless possibilities of working with clay. From building a beautiful form to adding layers of color, pattern, and all those little details that bring a piece to life, the versatility in this creative process is what keeps me coming back to the studio.
In this special eight-week class, I’m opening up my own creative process and sharing some of my favorite ways to work with clay. We’ll explore hand-building, color, surface decoration, and the thoughtful details that make handmade pottery so special. We’ll focus on quality items and skill refinement.
We’ll begin by making our own ceramic paint palettes and exploring color theory with underglazes by creating a color wheel to keep for reference. From there, we’ll build a small collection of functional pottery, including a domed serving plate with an optional pedestal foot, a set of beautiful hand-built mugs, and pieces inspired by your own ideas.
As we work, I’ll share the techniques I use in my own pottery, from refining forms and adding sculptural details to making decorating slips, slip trailing, and hand painting with underglazes.
We’ll spend two full classes exploring hand painting, beginning with how to plan a composition, map out a surface, and build a foundation of color. Then we’ll return to our pieces to add layers, patterns, fine lines, and those finishing details that give each piece its personality.
We’ll find inspiration in nature, textiles, folk art, and the colors and patterns that surround us in everyday life. I’ll share how I gather inspiration, develop ideas, choose colors, and make decisions as a piece evolves. I’ll encourage you to explore those same possibilities in your own way.
One of the things I hope to share most is the value of slowing down and making thoughtfully. We’ll focus on quality over quantity, taking the time to refine our forms, consider how each piece feels and functions, and develop surfaces that complement what we’ve made.
With just six students, we’ll have plenty of time to work together, ask questions, experiment, and give each piece the attention it deserves. There will even be a class dedicated to exploring your own ideas, with individual guidance along the way.
This isn’t about making perfect pottery. It’s about learning new skills, discovering what inspires you, and finding your own creative voice. I really love what I do, and I hope to pass on my excitement for creating with clay through this class.
Whether you’re brand new to clay or have some experience and want to explore a more creative approach, I’d love to have you join me!
~ Milissa
Class Details
8 Weeks | 3 Hours Each Wednesday Evening
Date: January 13th - March 3rd
Time: 5:30–8:30 PM
Ages: 18+ | Tuition: $425
Class Size: Limited to 6 students
*No previous pottery or drawing experience necessary, although some experience may lend well to your final outcome.
All clay, decorating slips, underglazes, glazes, studio tools, and standard firings are included.
We’ll wrap up our eight weeks together with a little celebration! I’ll have the studio set up like an art show, displaying everyone’s finished pottery so we can admire the work, see how each person’s ideas came to life, and celebrate all the creativity we’ve shared.
Bring a small bite to share, and we’ll enjoy an afternoon of good food, conversation, and beautiful handmade pottery. I think one of the most special parts of a class like this is seeing how differently we all approach the same materials and techniques, and I can’t wait to see everyone’s finished pieces together!
After our little exhibition, you’ll get to take your work home and put it to good use.
A lovely way to finish our time together!
This is a progressive eight-week class, with each session building on the last. Regular attendance is encouraged. That being said, one make-up class will be allowed.
Come spend eight weeks playing with clay and color with me!
I’ve always loved the endless possibilities of working with clay. From building a beautiful form to adding layers of color, pattern, and all those little details that bring a piece to life, the versatility in this creative process is what keeps me coming back to the studio.
In this special eight-week class, I’m opening up my own creative process and sharing some of my favorite ways to work with clay. We’ll explore hand-building, color, surface decoration, and the thoughtful details that make handmade pottery so special. We’ll focus on quality items and skill refinement.
We’ll begin by making our own ceramic paint palettes and exploring color theory with underglazes by creating a color wheel to keep for reference. From there, we’ll build a small collection of functional pottery, including a domed serving plate with an optional pedestal foot, a set of beautiful hand-built mugs, and pieces inspired by your own ideas.
As we work, I’ll share the techniques I use in my own pottery, from refining forms and adding sculptural details to making decorating slips, slip trailing, and hand painting with underglazes.
We’ll spend two full classes exploring hand painting, beginning with how to plan a composition, map out a surface, and build a foundation of color. Then we’ll return to our pieces to add layers, patterns, fine lines, and those finishing details that give each piece its personality.
We’ll find inspiration in nature, textiles, folk art, and the colors and patterns that surround us in everyday life. I’ll share how I gather inspiration, develop ideas, choose colors, and make decisions as a piece evolves. I’ll encourage you to explore those same possibilities in your own way.
One of the things I hope to share most is the value of slowing down and making thoughtfully. We’ll focus on quality over quantity, taking the time to refine our forms, consider how each piece feels and functions, and develop surfaces that complement what we’ve made.
With just six students, we’ll have plenty of time to work together, ask questions, experiment, and give each piece the attention it deserves. There will even be a class dedicated to exploring your own ideas, with individual guidance along the way.
This isn’t about making perfect pottery. It’s about learning new skills, discovering what inspires you, and finding your own creative voice. I really love what I do, and I hope to pass on my excitement for creating with clay through this class.
Whether you’re brand new to clay or have some experience and want to explore a more creative approach, I’d love to have you join me!
~ Milissa
Class Details
8 Weeks | 3 Hours Each Wednesday Evening
Date: January 13th - March 3rd
Time: 5:30–8:30 PM
Ages: 18+ | Tuition: $425
Class Size: Limited to 6 students
*No previous pottery or drawing experience necessary, although some experience may lend well to your final outcome.
All clay, decorating slips, underglazes, glazes, studio tools, and standard firings are included.
We’ll wrap up our eight weeks together with a little celebration! I’ll have the studio set up like an art show, displaying everyone’s finished pottery so we can admire the work, see how each person’s ideas came to life, and celebrate all the creativity we’ve shared.
Bring a small bite to share, and we’ll enjoy an afternoon of good food, conversation, and beautiful handmade pottery. I think one of the most special parts of a class like this is seeing how differently we all approach the same materials and techniques, and I can’t wait to see everyone’s finished pieces together!
After our little exhibition, you’ll get to take your work home and put it to good use.
A lovely way to finish our time together!
This is a progressive eight-week class, with each session building on the last. Regular attendance is encouraged. That being said, one make-up class will be allowed.