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.

• 4 week session, Sundays 4:30 pm to 6:30pm
• Class dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22
• Location: ClayArt West, 315 N. Alta Vista Ave., Monrovia, CA
• Instructor: Jane McClure
• Contact: Emilie Parker 240-350-8533

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: November 4, 18
• 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.

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: November 5, 12, 19
• 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. 

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: December 2, 9, 16
• 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.

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: December 3, 10, 17
• 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. 

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.

• 4 week session, Sundays 4:30 pm to 6:30pm
• Class dates: December 6, 13, 20
• Location: ClayArt West, 315 N. Alta Vista Ave., Monrovia, CA
• Instructor: Jane McClure
• Contact: Emilie Parker 240-350-8533

Missed classes can be made up by attending open studio on Wednesdays from 5pm to 9pm.

Your artistic adventure awaits.  4 days in a forest by the ocean, creating together with kindness and connection -- forming animal sculpture with heart and skill.  This is a pre-Registration fee for the Retreat with a $50 deposit.  It will reserve your spot.  

Retreat Pricing to be paid upon registration in the Spring:
On-site, with lodging $995
Off-site, without lodging $925

• What is included in $995 On-site package
• Three nights in a shared cabin with a full bathroom
• Nine meals, Friday dinner through Monday lunch.
• All sculpture instruction
• Clay, glazes, and tools

Off-site package — $925 
Off-site package includeds everything above except overnight lodging.

This Pre-Registration non-refundable deposit is $50.  The remaining balance will be paid at registration.  Registration link will be sent to your email address when it is activated.