Ceramics Classes & Workshops
The OSU Craft Center Ceramics Studio is designed as a welcoming and functional community space. There are 13 electric wheels, including a wheelchair accessible wheel. The studio also has 2 kick wheels, a hand-building space and a range of handbuilding supplies, wedging tables, a slab roller, a pug mill, and an assortment of high fire glazes. Ceramics Studio Manager, Chip Hand, and two student clay techs keep the studio running and the kilns firing. Classes are small, allowing for quality instructor time. Class sign-ups are done in person, at the Craft Center.
Students can sign up starting for Fall 2024 classes on Wednesday September 25. Staff, Faculty, and Adult Public can sign up starting Friday October 4.
Have questions? Need a little help with a technique or skill? Stop in during our Clay Tech hours, which are on the whiteboard in the Ceramics Studio.
Classes
Pottery 101 with Chip- Early Start!
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm Oct 8 - Nov 26 (no class 11/5 & 11/12)
Fee Paying Student Class Fee: $60
Non-student Class Fee: $130
Instructor: Chip Hand (he/him)
Join Chip, an experienced and highly skilled potter, as you learn how to throw on the wheel. He will guide you through the entire process from start to finish. Leave the class with a collection of mugs and bowls!
Throwing on the Wheel with Rachel
Tuesdays 2:00-4:30pm Oct 15 - Nov 26
Fee Paying Student Class Fee: $70
Non-student Class Fee: $140
Instructor: Rachel Kirby (she/her)
Be guided by a very experienced Instructor as you learn various skills and tips for successful throwing on the wheel in this 7-week class. Come away with small bowls, mugs, plates and a covered piece an have la lot of fun!
Intro to Pottery with Jess- It's wheely fun!
Mondays 6:00- 8:30pm Oct 14 - Nov 25 (No class 11/11)
Fee Paying Student Class Fee: $60
Non-student Class Fee: $130
Instructor: Jess Ewton (she/her)
Learn the basics of throwing on the wheel in a supportive and fun class. Come away with several hand-crafted pieces.
Handbuilding Extravaganza!
Thursdays 2:00-4:30pm Oct 17 - Nov 21
Fee Paying Student Class Fee: $70
Non-student Class Fee: $140
Instructor: Rachel Kirby (she/her)
Hand-building is a much easier way to make lots of ceramic pieces with little or no previous experience. Educator and ceramicist Rachel will help you make mugs, vessels pencil/utensil holders, bowls, plates and a large planter or lasagna pan. Hand-building is a versatile and low stress clay forming technique.
Intermediate Throwing with Niko
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm Oct 17 - Nov 21
Fee Paying Student Class Fee: $70
Non-student Class Fee: $140
Instructor: Niko McCullough (he/him)
Ready to take your ceramic work to the next level? Please note: this class is not appropriate for beginners. Participants should be able to center and throw a 6" cylinder easily.
Quality Dinnerware: Beginner and Intermediate
Fridays 4:00-6:00pm Oct 11 - Nov 1
Fee Paying Student Class Fee: $45
Non-student Class Fee: $90
Instructor: Lilian Cheng (she/her)
Be guided though wheel-throwing your very own dinnerware set! This class covers the basics of making functional ware, what constitutes quality pieces, and tips on throwing confidently and effectively. Prior experience helpful but not required.
Workshops
Friday Night on the Wheel
Friday Oct 25 6:00-8:30pm
Fee Paying Student Class Fee:$15
Non-student Class Fee: $35
Instructors: Lilian Cheng (she/her)
Come to the Craft Center with a pal or two for a fun night trying something new! Or come solo and make some new friends. Try out throwing on the wheel in a fun, encouraging environment.
Faceted & Altered Wheel Thrown Forms - Intermediate Workshop
2-Day Workshop
Friday Nov 16. 6-8:30pm
& Saturday Nov 17 12:30-2
Fee Paying Student Class Fee:$25
Non-student Class Fee: $50
Instructor: Lilian Cheng (she/her)
Learn tips and tricks to elevate simple wheel-thrown forms using darts, faceting, unique drying techniques, and more. Please note: must be able to throw a 6" cylinder with ease.