clay studio
The clay studio at Common Street Arts has 2 kilns, 7 wheels, and a full complement of tools and glazes for the ceramic enthusiast. CSA offers clay classes for adults and children of all ages and scholarships are currently available to teenagers interested in enrolling in clay classes or workshops. For more information on scholarships, please email serena@watervillecreates.org
If you are interested in proposing a clay class or project, please complete the class and workshop proposal form.
common street arts’ open clay studio is a great option for ceramic artists who already know their way around the studio and can work without supervision. we are currently at maximum capacity in our studio and not taking new members, please check back again soon.
our fully equipped studio includes wheels, tools, glazes and has everything you need to create functional and sculptural ceramics. the csa open studio monthly membership includes access (see hours below) to the studio, use of our pottery wheels, 1 bisque firing, 1 glaze firing, and costs $55.00* per month. additional firings are $25 each
access to studio from 6am until 8pm weekdays and 9-5 on weekends.
To purchase a 25-pound bag of clay, click here.
Mondays: July 22, 29 and August 5,12,19,26 This six-week pottery class will teach students the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. The class will start with clay basics and expand to creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interest. Skills that will be developed include centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and…
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. August 21, 28, Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 This six-week pottery class is perfect for the individual with wheel throwing and centering clay experience who would like to further refine their skills. In this class, students will build upon basic pottery skills including building and throwing forms, creating more complex vessels including…
This three-session class will explore texture building, carving, slip trailing, and producing crackle effects on the clay surface. Students will learn how to use clay additives to achieve different color effects with glaze layering. Participants will make and employ press molds using leaves, shells, beads, and bolts to create the surface decoration. Introduction to Wheel…
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July 2019
beginning wheel class- 6 week workshop july – SOLD OUT
Mon. Jul 22 - Mon. Aug 26
common street arts
August 2019
intermediate wheel class- 6 week workshop august
Wed. Aug 21 - Wed. Sep 25
common street arts
September 2019
advanced techniques + textures
Thu. Sep 12
common street arts