Ceramics Classes
Explore our Clay Studio classes and independent study options. Learn more about our rentable Clay Studio below.
List of Services
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Wednesday Clay Days | Ages 6-12
This Spring themed clay class will bring flowers, birds and sunny landscapes to life! This afterschool handbuilding and wheel throwing class will teach techniques in sculpting, carving and glazing.
Class Dates:
Day 1: Wednesday, May 1st | 2 - 3:30 PM
Day 2: Wednesday, May 8th | 2 - 3:30 PM
Day 3: Wednesday, May 15th | 2 - 3:30 PM
Day 4: Wednesday, May 22nd | 2 - 3:30 PM
Day 5: Wednesday, May 29th | 2 - 3:30 PM
Note: All five classes are included in the registration fee.
Classes start at $150, get your tickets now before prices go up!
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Minecraft Madness May | Ages 6-17
Is your kid obsessed with Minecraft? Let them take their creativity off the screen and make art based on their favorite game! Ages 6 - 17.
Class Dates:
Day 1: Thursday, May 2nd | 4 - 5:30 PM
Day 2: Thursday, May 9th | 4 - 5:30 PM
Day 3: Thursday, May 16th | 4 - 5:30 PM
Day 4: Thursday, May 23rd | 4 -5:30 PM
Day 5: Thursday, May 30th | 4 -5:30 PM
Note: All five classes are included in the registration fee.
Classes start at $150, get your tickets now before prices go up!
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Mother's Day Tile Painting
Drop in to design and paint a unique gift for your Mother, Grandmother or other special person in your life. Ages 5 and up. Pick up is within 1 week.
May 4th | Drop in 1pm - 4pm
Location: GAC Clay Studio
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Mom + Me Clay Day | Ages 5-105
Bring your child(ren) to get creative with clay. Throw on the wheel AND make a hand-built keepsake.
Saturday, May 4th | 10:00 - 1:00 PM
Classes start at $50, get your tickets now before prices go up!
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Beginner Wheel Throwing
Let's make some pots! Learn techniques for throwing on the wheel, surface design and glazing on your 3-D functional creations with instructor Cat Avila. Minimum age 16, open to beginner or intermediate.
Class Dates:
Day 1: Thursday, May 23rd | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 2: Thursday, May 30th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 3: Thursday, June 6th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 4: Thursday, June 13th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 5: Thursday, June 20th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Note: All five classes are included in the registration fee.
Classes start at $250, get your tickets now before prices go up!
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Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Intermediate to advanced. Self-guided projects encouraged, with support provided by instructor Cat Avila includes continuing techniques for creating on the wheel, surface design and glazing on your 3D functional creations. Minimum age 16.
Class Dates:
Day 1: Wednesday, May 22nd | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 2: Wednesday, May 29th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 3: Wednesday, June 5th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 4: Wednesday, June 12th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 5: Wednesday, June 19th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Note: All five classes are included in the registration fee.
Classes start at $250, get your tickets now before prices go up!
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Adult Garden Clay
Learn handbuilding and glazing techniques to make a birdhouse, yard sculpture and bird house. Ages 12+
Class Dates:
Day 1: Thursday, June 6th | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Day 2: Thursday, June 13th | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Day 3: Thursday, June 20th | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Note: All three classes are included in the registration fee.
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Kids Garden Clay
Learn handbuilding and glazing techniques to make a birdhouse, yard sculpture and bird house. Ages 6-12.
Class Dates:
Day 1: Thursday, June 6th | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Day 2: Thursday, June 13th | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Day 3: Thursday, June 20th | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Note: All three classes are included in the registration fee.
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AND Series | Ceramic Succulents + Agave Margaritas
Join our Instructor + Artist, Kit Wijkowski, creating a hand-built planter and sculpted succulent. Learn basic clay techniques in our beautiful studio. Light snacks + one complimentary beverage of your choice. Ages 9-109
June 15th | 6pm - 9pm
*One free alcoholic (21+) or non-alcoholic drink is included with each registration.
Location: GAC Clay Studio. Please enter through our courtyard on the north side of our building.
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Dad + Me Clay Day | Ages 5-105
Bring your child(ren) to get creative with clay. Throw on the wheel AND make a hand-built keepsake.
Saturday, June 15th | 10:00 - 1:00 PM
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Pop Up Pottery | Ladies Night
Join us for a Pottery Pop Up Ladies! Bring your gal pals and get your hands in the mud.
Choose from 3 nights:
Friday, June 21st
Friday, July 26th
Friday, August 23rd
5:30 - 8:30 PM
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Pop Up Pottery | Date Night
Join us for a Pottery Pop Up Date Night! Bring your loved one and get your hands in the mud.
Choose from 3 nights:
Friday, June 14th
Friday, July 19th
Friday, August 16th
5:30 - 8:30 PM
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Independent Study - Clay StudioList Item 4
The Independent Study Program at the Gunnison Arts Center invites potters to utilize our newly remodeled studio by renting shelf space in our beautiful studio! Shelf space is used for personal tools, glazes, clay and current projects. Other benefits include a large working space for hand-building, wheel throwing (8 electric wheels), glazing and most other ceramic activities. Other benefits include use of studio equipment and tools, glazes, kiln firings (cone 05 bisque and cone 6 glaze) and 24/7 access to studio and bathroom. Studio Access receives all benefits except shelf space. Rules and previous experience apply.
We hope you consider a tour of our studio by making an appointment with Arts Education Manager, Kit Wijkowski. Contact kit@gunnisonartscenter.org for questions or more information.
