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Independent Open Studio
Open Studio participants must have taken a class already and learned basic skills, safe equipment use and know where everything they need might be located in the ClayArt studio. The $125 online registration for is for 5 Open Studio passes. Come any Wednesday evening after 5pm. Clay is $2.00 per pound which includes firing and glazing.
5 Passes are good at any Wednesday night open studio going forward. They never expire.
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Wednesday Morning Pottery -- July
with Emilie Parker
Have a lot of fun and let your creative side delight you. Each person will have the option to learn the pottery wheel. Make creative functional items such as bowls and cups as well as simple expressive clay sculpture with instructor guidance. Classes are designed to be repeated in order for students to develop skills and confidence. Tools and equipment are provided.
- Class dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- 10am to 12pm
- Location: 315 N. Alta Vista Ave., Monrovia, CA
- Instructor: Emilie Parker, Phone 240-350-8533
* Any missed classes can be made up on any Wednesday evening.
Thursday Evening Pottery -- July
with Emilie Parker
Have a lot of fun and let your creative side delight you. Each person will have the option to learn the pottery wheel and handbuilding. Make creative functional items such as bowls and cups as well as simple expressive clay sculpture with instructor guidance. Classes are designed to be repeated in order for students to develop skills and confidence. Tools and equipment are provided.
- Class dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Location: 315 N. Alta Vista Ave., Monrovia, CA
- Instructor: Emilie Parker, Phone 240-350-8533
* Missed classes can be made up on Wednesday evenings in subsequent months.
Kids Wheel Class - July 2026
with Jane McClure
Ages: 7 - 13
Kids (7 and up) will have a great time making pottery in this 4 session class. Everything is provided. With teacher guidance they'll have an exciting experience learning the pottery wheel and the steps to making dishwasher safe items that the family will use. Kids will learn throwing and glazing as well. You will come back later to pick them up when they are fired. It's held 3 Sundays from 1:30 to 3:00, July 12, 19, 26. No makeups for missed classes.
Sunday Afternoon Pottery Wheel — July
with Jane McClure
This one month course introduces students to the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel.Your instructor will cover technique, trimming, and glazing application. This includes wedging, centering, cylinders, bowls, and surface decoration. All levels of beginners from first time students to advanced beginners. Small class size is like having your own coach. Class includes clay, all tools, and firing.
- 3 week session, Sundays 4:30 pm to 6:30pm
- Class dates: July 12, 19, 26
- 315 N. Alta Vista Ave., Monrovia, CA
- Instructor: Jane McClure
- Contact: Emilie Parker 240-350-8533
One Week Kids Camp July
with Jane McClure
Ages: 7 - 13
Treat your child to a week of clay-filled fun and creative discovery. In this five-day summer camp, kids will learn pottery wheel basics, handbuilding and sculpture, glazing, and how to make functional, useful pottery pieces. Every day offers a new hands-on experience in a lively, encouraging studio environment. Camp meets Monday through Friday for 1 1/2 hours from 1:30–3:00 PM and gives kids a real creative summer adventure. Each child will complete and take home 4 to 5 unique clay projects to treasure and use. July 27 through 31. Teacher Jane McClure
- July 27-31, 2026. Mon - Fri.
- 1 1/2 hours per day
- Ages 7 - 13
- $175 for the week.
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Kids Wheel Class - August 2026
with Jane McClure
Kids (7 and up) will have a great time making pottery in this 5 session class. Everything is provided. With teacher guidance they'll have an exciting experience learning the pottery wheel and the steps to making dishwasher safe items that the family will use. Kids will learn throwing and glazing as well. You will come back later to pick them up when they are fired. It's held 5 Sundays from 1:30 to 3:00, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. No makeups for missed classes.
Kids Wheel Class - August 2026
with Jane McClure
Ages: 7 - 13
Kids (7 and up) will have a great time making pottery in this 5 session class. Everything is provided. With teacher guidance they'll have an exciting experience learning the pottery wheel and the steps to making dishwasher safe items that the family will use. Kids will learn throwing and glazing as well. You will come back later to pick them up when they are fired. It's held 5 Sundays from 1:30 to 3:00, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. No makeups for missed classes.