2024 Classes
Interim Session
November 4th – December 15
(six weeks)

You must show proof of being fully vaccinated.
(Masks will be optional.)

(Please see skill levels at the bottom of the page)

All of our classes are sold out. Click here to be placed on a waiting list for next semester.
The waiting list will roll over each semester.

The class fee includes starter clay, a tool kit (new students only), and four extra hours of studio time per week.

MONDAY:
Combo Class SOLD OUT!
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Instructors: Julia Vogelle & Karen Barley
Starts: Nov. 4

Learn how to combine multiple techniques into one form using the wheel, coil, slab, and pinch.
The hand-building section has no prerequisites and is open to all levels. Requirements for the wheel section, you will need to be proficient with centering & throwing on the potter’s wheel.
One previous wheel class is required.

Ages 16 & up |$300| 6 weeks

WEDNESDAY:
Hand-building in Clay  Sold Out!
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Instructors: Estrellita Ammirati and John Hunt
Starts: November 6

Using the three methods of hand-building: pinch, coil, and slab, students will develop strong techniques to create pieces in stoneware. Students will create functional pieces such as vases, containers, platters, and various ceramic wares.
Ages 16 & up |$300| 6 weeks

THURSDAY:
Beginner Wheel Throwing  Sold Out!
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Instructor: Wendy Andersen
Starts: November 7

Basic wheel-throwing techniques will be emphasized from centering to shaping a vessel to create various forms such as bowls, plates, etc. Glazing techniques will also be shown to finish your work. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced potter, you can join this class.
Ages 16 & up |$300| 6 weeks

THURSDAY:
Beginner Wheel Throwing SOLD OUT!
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Instructors: Victoria Tokarz and Julia Vogelle
Starts: November 7

Basic wheel-throwing techniques will be emphasized from centering to shaping a vessel to create various forms such as bowls, plates, etc. Glazing techniques will also be shown to finish your work. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced potter, you can join this class!
Ages 16 & up |$300| 6 weeks

* Class Level /Skills Recommended

A. Intro to Wheel /Foundation: No experience needed. Repetition recommended
B. Advanced Beginner: wedging, centering, opening, pulling a cylinder and/or small bowl
C. Intermediate: all of B; larger vessels, lids/ spouts/ handles, trimming, fundamentals of glazing
D. Advanced: all of C; bottles, plates, composite forms, throwing off the hump

Cancellation Policy:

*A $50 cancellation fee will be charged.*

Once the session has started no refunds will be issued.

**Tuition fees may not be transferred to another class.
***The Brick is not responsible for providing make-up classes or issuing refunds to students who miss class for any reason.

STUDIO GUIDELINES: You must show proof of being fully vaccinated i.e., two weeks following a two-dose vaccination or two weeks following a one-dose vaccination. The CDC vaccination card or the NY Excelsior pass will be used to confirm vaccination status. Masks are optional.

*The Brick does not schedule any Classes on the following Holidays:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day.

Make-up classes for these holidays will be offered in the 9th week of the session.

**The Brick will make every effort to make up canceled classes due to inclement weather. No guarantees due to the pre-scheduled calendar.