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Wednesday Morning Pottery -- September

$225

with Emilie Parker

Calendar Sep 2, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks

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: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • 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 -- September

$180

with Emilie Parker

Calendar Sep 3, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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: September 3, 10, 17, 24
  • 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 - September 2026

$105

with Jane McClure

Calendar Sep 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

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 3 Sundays from 1:30 to 3:00, September 6, 20, 27.  No makeups for missed classes.  

Sunday Afternoon Pottery Wheel — September

$135

with Jane McClure

Calendar Sep 6, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This 3 week session 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: September 6, 20, 27
  • Location: ClayArt West, 315 N. Alta Vista Ave., Monrovia, CA
  • Instructor: Jane McClure
  • Contact: Emilie Parker 240-350-8533

 

Thursday Evening Pottery -- October

$225

with Emilie Parker

Calendar Oct 1, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

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: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
  • 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. 

Throwing large With Zac

$300

with Zac Hould

Calendar Oct 2, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

If you've had some experience and practice on the wheel and want to keep expanding your skill, you will get the opportunity this October to learn from and be coached by Zac Hould, who we think of as Monrovia's own Master Ceramic Artist.  If you are seeking more height and grace, beautiful trimming, and glazing -- this throwing event is for you.  With 3 or more lbs of clay, experience expert guidance in making your own tall graceful creations. Take your pottery experience to the next level.  5 Friday nights from 6 to 8:30 with practice time in between.  This is a special throwing event for a limited number of students offered only this month.  

Kids Wheel Class - October 2026

$105

with Jane McClure

Calendar Oct 4, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

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 3 Sundays from 1:30 to 3:00, October 4, 18, 25.  No makeups for missed classes.  

Sunday Afternoon Pottery Wheel — October

$135

with Jane McClure

Calendar Oct 4, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This 3 week session 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: October 4, 18, 25
  • Location: ClayArt West, 315 N. Alta Vista Ave., Monrovia, CA
  • Instructor: Jane McClure
  • Contact: Emilie Parker 240-350-8533

 





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