In this workshop, participants of all ages will be guided through making and decorating slab built ornaments suitable for hanging. For youth, an adult must participate in the workshop – the tuition fee covers one individual and you must register for each adult and child attending. Clay projects will be clear glazed by the instructor and ready two weeks from the class date. Please wear older clothes and shoes as they may get messy or stained. All materials are included. This workshop is for Ages 5+.

Pre-registration is required.

Learn the fundamentals and refine your handbuilding skills in this 4-week class taught by Artist-In-Residence David Kruk. One of the oldest and most versatile techniques in the history of ceramics, coil building utilizes hand-rolled ropes of clay that are joined together to create form. This class will focus on the technique of coiling and pinching to construct ceramic vessels.

This 6-week class will introduce students to the fundamentals of building sculptures out of clay. More advanced students will have time to hone their own style and skills. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing provided. Students also have access to the studio during open hours throughout this six-week class. Please refer to the Open Studio Calendar in the Ceramics Center for the most up to date hours. This class is for adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

Sgraffito is a ceramics technique of carving a design through a surface layer of colored material to reveal the contrasting clay body underneath. In this workshop, LUX Artist-in-Residence David Kruk will instruct participants on how to use a variety of tools to scratch or carve a design through the top layer of color in order to achieve illustrative and graphic surfaces.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with a custom beer stein! In this fun workshop, participants will learn handbuilding and decorating techniques as they make the perfect vessel for a cold one while celebrating Oktoberfest September 20 to October 5. Mugs will be clear glazed by the Instructor and ready approximately two weeks after the workshop. All materials and kiln firings are included. Please wear older clothes and shoes as they may get messy or stained. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

Learn handbuilding techniques as you make a pinch pot owl planter! In this all ages workshop, participants will incorporate surface design and texture as they create a one of a kind planter. A paying adult must accompany all children age 11 and under. Teens, age 12-15, do not need a parent/guardian to stay, but they MUST be reachable in case of emergencies. Pieces will be ready for pick up 2 weeks after the last week of the session. All materials and firing provided. This workshop is open to All Ages.

Pre-registration is required.

This 6-week class will introduce students to the fundamentals of building sculptures out of clay. More advanced students will have time to hone their own style and skills. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing provided. Students also have access to the studio during open hours throughout this six-week class. Please refer to the Open Studio Calendar in the Ceramics Center for the most up to date hours. This class is for adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.