One of our key goals is to provide members opportunities to learn from skilled instructors, who can teach folks to use the capacity of the makerspace to its fullest extent. Please contact us if you have suggestions on potential classes/instructors or if you’d like to teach a class for yourself.
Here are some of our upcoming classes:
Pottery by Ecology Ceramics (with instruction by Tara Knadler)
For more information, or to sign up, email Pottery@EllijayMakerspace.org
Throwing 101
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to throw pottery on the wheel?
Come find out with us! In this class you will learn tools, techniques and safety procedures to ensure you have the best understanding of contemporary pottery. Demonstrations for all basic forms of pottery will be given including mugs, bowls, planters, dishes, and vases.
Each class includes 8 hours of instruction spread out over 4 weeks. In addition to instruction you will also have access to the building during normal business hours to practice techniques and familiarize yourself with the studio.
New class cycles beginning regularly and running for four weeks. Noon – 2pm on Saturdays.
Pottery classes are $250, for 8 hours of instructional sessions (and this cost includes a one month Makerspace membership, and the clay required for the class).
4 Weekly 2-hour classes, with 4 students per class.
This is the prerequisite class for Throwing 102.
For more information, or to sign up, email Pottery@EllijayMakerspace.org
Handbuilding
Come explore the earliest form of clay creation there is. Hand building is a great option for everyone! No matter your age or ability you are sure to find success in this class! We will learn the basics of coil building, pinch pots, slab building, bead making, and hump mold production. In addition we will explore tools and textures to make your pieces truly one of a kind. In addition to instruction you will also have access to the building during normal business hours to practice techniques and familiarize yourself with the studio.
Kids are welcome in this class!
Hand-building classes are $80 per class (this cost includes the clay required for the class). This class will restart every 2 weeks and repeat in 2-hour classes, with 8 students per class.
Future Projects TBD, watch this space.
For more information, or to sign up, email Pottery@EllijayMakerspace.org
Throwing 102
This is the follow-up class to Throwing 101. In this class you will expand your knowledge of tools, techniques and safety procedures to ensure you have the best understanding of contemporary pottery. Demonstrations for all basic forms of pottery will be given including mugs, bowls, planters, dishes, and vases. Each class includes 8 hours of instruction spread out over 4 weeks. In addition to instruction you will also have access to the building during normal business hours to practice techniques and familiarize yourself with the studio.
New class cycles beginning regularly and running for four weeks. 6pm – 8pm on Fridays.
Please be sure you’ve taken Throwing 101 before signing up for this class
To sign up, please email us at pottery@ellijaymakerspace.org.