Class Sessions–2023: REGISTER EARLY
Session 1 Jan 2 – Feb 25
Session 2 Mar 12 – May 6
Session 3 May 21- July 15
Session 4 Aug 6 – Sep 30
Session 5 Oct 15 -December 19
Mixed Level Wheel:
Students of all skill levels—beginning, experienced and intermediate students are welcome. Beginner will learn the basic of working on the wheel—centering, opening, pulling, finishing—while more experienced students will be able to practice and hone skills to produce a body of work or one-of projects.
8 weeks: $300.00 (clay not included)
Sun. 4-7 p.m. – Fran Newquist
Wed. 10-1 p.m. – Fran Newquist
Wed. 7-10 p.m. – Jane Cullum
Fri. 1-4 p.m. – Jane Cullum
Intermediate Wheel:
Concentration on functional forms. Emphasis on skill building, form, decorating and glazing. Students may complete work for gas kiln for an additional firing fee.
8 weeks: $300.00 (clay not included)
Tue. 10-1 p.m. – Fran Newquist
Thu. 7-10 p.m. – Jane Cullum
Sat. 1-4 p.m. – Jane Cullum
Advanced Wheel:
Focus on development of an individual style through demonstrations and informal critiques. Special emphasis on decorating techniques. May complete work for gas, Raku and soda/kiln for an additional firing fee.
8 weeks: $300.00 (clay not included)
Mon. 6-9 p.m. – Fran Newquist
Thu. 10:30-1:30 p.m. – Jane Cullum
Mixed Level Hand-Building/Wheel:
All skill levels. Class covers instruction in hand-building, wheel, various glazes and decorating techniques. Students may choose to hand build, work on the wheel or a combination of wheel and hand. We will discuss studio glazes and application and other decorating techniques. Students may use the slab roller, extruder, and all available studio resources for making their projects.
8 weeks: $300.00 (clay not included)
Tue. 7-10 p.m. – Fran Newquist
Beginning Wheel for Teens:
Geared for the younger student. Great chance to learn the basics of the potters’ wheel in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Students will learn basic throwing techniques – centering, opening and throwing small bowls and cylinders.
8 weeks: $250.00 (clay not included)
Thu. 4-6 p.m. – Jay Lerch
Class Clay: $40.00 / 25 lbs.
Private Class: $90.00 per student
Open Studio: $20.00 per hour
Student Lab:* $90.00 for 10 hours (available for students registered in current session)
Non-Student Lab: $100.00 for 10 hours
Studio Rental: $125.00 per month (1 shelf & use of studio wheels )
Resident Studio: $200.00 per month (24/7 access; must furnish own wheel)
Glaze Kitchen: $20.00 per hour plus cost of dry materials
Kitchen Procedure: Check in at front desk for a form, print out your recipe and information. Clean up required or future use of kitchen will be restricted. Use safety precautions – respirator, gloves, no food or drink in glaze kitchen area.
Glazes: We will make your glaze for a per pound cost which includes cost of dry materials, packaging and handling.
Pre-registration required for all classes. No on-line registration. Call or come in to register.
Make up: Students may make up one (1) missed class per session. You will receive a 3-hour make-up card to be used on your own not during a class. Card expires after session.
Refund policy: 100% of class will be refunded with request prior to first class or if class is cancelled. 50% refund prior to second (2nd) class. No refund after 2nd class.
Class fees listed are for instruction only. Students should anticipate additional costs for clay and tools.
Is there still room in the fifth session, beginning next week? I’m interested in the Wednesday time slot. Also, how much should I anticipate spending on clay and tools throughout the 8 weeks?
Hi, Meghan,
The Wednesday morning and the Wednesday evening classes are closed for the next session beginning on October 17.
We will be taking registration for the Winter Class (January 2, 2022) in early December.
There is an opening in the Tuesday evening mixed level handbuilding and wheel class that runs from 7 to 10.
Thank you for your interest and I apologize for my tardiness.
Fran
Hello! I’m interested in registering for your mixed level wheel class Wednesday 10-1pm beginning Oct 17th thanks!
Michelle
Hi, Michelle,
I apologize for being tardy in getting back to you.
There is room in the Wednesday morning class if you are still interested.
You may register by calling 703-330-1040 and pay by credit card.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Fran
Hello! I am a beginner and interested in registering for the Wednesday nights mixed level wheel class. Is there still room? If so, how do I register? Thanks in Advance, Maria
Hi, Maria,
The Wednesday evening class is closed for this session. Our next session will begin after the holidays–on January 2.
We will open registration around the first of December. We do not have on line registration so the best way to register is to call
703-330-1040.
Look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in class in 2022.
Fran
What if you just want to do one class? How much would that be?
One private class with an instructor is $60.00 per hour. Student must call two weeks in advance.
Our telephone is 703-330-1040
Hi what does the Open Studio mean? Do you recommend taking a class before coming to an open studio?
Open studio is usually for persons who have some ceramic/pottery/clay making experience. If you are a beginning artist, I recommend a class.
Our new class schedule will be posted soon. Our next session will begin the week of January 2 and run through the end of February. You may register for classes in December by calling 703-330-1040and register with a credit card or you may, of course, come in in person to check out our studio.
Thank you for your interest in Manassas Clay.
How do you register for a class? (This may be a duplicate comment only because I didn’t see it posted, sorry in advance)
Hi, Gemma, you may register for classes by calling 703-330-1040 to register by credit card or you may come into the gallery/store for on-site registration.
Our current session is closed. Our next session will begin the week of January 2. Registration for that session will begin around the middle of December.
Look forward to hearing from you.