Class Information & Schedule The Pot Shop offers wheel throw pottery classes for beginners, intermediate, & advanced students. Classes meet once a week for 8 weeks. 2022 Class Schedule Winter: January 17 - March 11 Spring: March 28 - May 21 Summer: June 6 - July 30 Fall: August 22 - October 15 Late Fall: October 24 - December 17 Registration Cost $330 Credit Card (MC or Visa) or Check $320 Cash CLASS DATES & EXPECTATIONS Adult pottery class fees include everything you'll need to turn lumps of clay into finished pieces: Wheel instruction 25 pounds of clay (additional clay can be purchased at The Pot Shop) Glazes and firing Storage for your tools and materials Free makeup classes ADULT BEGINNER & PRE-INTERMEDIATE CLASSES (Pre-intermediate means you may have had some experience with pottery but it’s been a long time and you'd like a refresher. You can switch classes if it’s appropriate.) Tuesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Demonstrations and discussions include clays and their classifications, basic firing and glazing techniques, and some aesthetics of form and design. Students will learn fundamental skills and become proficient in executing basic shapes such as cylinders, mugs, pitchers, and covered jars. Early intermediate students may also incorporate plates, larger bottles, vases, and bowls. If there’s something else you’d like to learn to make, just ask Dominic! Tools can be purchased at the first class. ADULT INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSES Monday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (advanced) Tuesday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (intermediate) Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (advanced and intermediate) Demonstrations and discussions include further exploration of form, design, and decorating techniques as well as glaze formulation and production pottery techniques. Students have the opportunity to experiment with new surface treatments such as underglazes, stains, and slips. Increased skill level allows students to create more advanced shapes such as platters, teapots, and casseroles. Shapes are geared toward individual style, with an emphasis on originality. Personalized instruction enhances creativity. The registration deadline is 10 days before the first day of class. Please call Dominic at 847-864-7778 to inquire about class availability. General Information Adult classes run for 8 weeks and meet once a week for 3 hours. Class size is limited so that each student has use of a wheel for the entire class period. Missed Sessions Students are encouraged to attend every class during the 8-week course. A missed class may be made up by attending one of the other classes in session, as long as a wheel is available. Studio Hours Students have use of the studio during the following times (outside of class times). Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: No Open Studio Class Policies Due to space limitations in the studio, all supplies must be removed from bins at the end of the class session. All pots must be removed from the studio within 30 days of the end of the session. THE POT SHOP, 1224 CHICAGO AVENUE, EVANSTON, IL, 60202, UNITED STATES847-864-7778POTMAN@COMCAST.NET