Class Sessions–2026: REGISTER EARLY
Session 1 Jan 4 – Feb 28
Session 2 Mar 15 – May 09
Session 3 May 31- July 25
Session 4 Aug 16- Oct 10
Session 5 Oct 25 -Dec19
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.
Hi! I was wondering if you are taking registration for 2026 classes yet? And if so are there any weekend classes still available?
Hi Tsai, I’m sorry for the delay in responding, we try to keep information up to date but don’t regularly monitor this website. The January 2026 classes are full, we start taking registration for the spring session in February. You can register in person or by phone. Please call Manassas Clay directly for more information at 703-330-1040.
Thank you,
Tammy
Hello! How do you sign up for a mixed level class? I would be a beginner. Also how does payment work? Do you need full payment to sign up for a session?
Thank you!
Hi Lori, sorry for the delay in responding, we try to keep information up to date but don’t actively monitor the website. You can sign up for classes by phone or in person and full payment is due upon registration. The January 2026 session is full, and we start taking registration for the Spring session in late February. You can find out more information by calling Manassas Clay directly at 703-330-1040
Regards,
Tammy
Good afternoon, I was wondering if you were still accepting registration for your Sunday evening Mixed Level Wheel class?
All classes are filled for the January session. We start taking registration for the Spring session late February. Please call Manassas Clay directly for more info @ 703-330-1040.
Thanks,
Tammy
Hello,
Is it possible to schedule a class for group of 5 for Dec 27? All beginning level. 3 adults + kids 14 and 17 years old. Thank you.
Klaudia
571-643-6319
Hi Klaudia, I’m sorry for the delay in responding, we try to keep information up to date but don’t regularly monitor this website. I have passed on your information to Susan who does our private classes, and if you are still interested, she can give you more information.
Regards,
Tammy
I’m interested in the Jan-Feb session coming up. For each session, do you choose which day of the week you want to attend?
Yes, you choose which day of the week you want to attend. Some of the classes have already filled up, please call Manassas Clay directly for more information @ 703-330-1040.
Tammy
Hello! What cone do you usually fire at for class pieces? What clay do you usually use for classes? Thank you very much!
Hi, we bisque fire at 06 and glaze fire at Cone 5. We have several different types of clay that we use. For more information, give us a call at 703-330-1040 (10am-5pm Mon-Sat; 11am-4pm Sundays).
Regards,
Tammy
Do you offer summer camp pottery/sculpture class for kids age 9+?
We have been looking for years and don’t see anything nearby in the county.
Hi, we do not have any summer kids classes scheduled at this time. We do offer individual private classes and small group classes. If you are interested in more information about that you can contact Manassas Clay by phone at 703-330-1040 during business hours (Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm). Or I can have Susan Stamper get in touch with you for more information.