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Adult Pottery

    • April 03, 2026
    • May 15, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: March 27

    Ages 18+

    The first rule of Clay Club is that nobody talks about Clay Club...wait, wrong club! Friday Night Clay Club is where you can come chill with new and old friends while playing with mud! The basics will be taught, but all levels are welcome. Spend Friday night with us!  All materials included.

    Instructor: Beth Baskinger

    Dates: Fridays 4/3 - 5/15 (6 sessions)

    No class 5/8

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.


    • April 16, 2026
    • May 28, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: April 9

    Ages 16+

    All experience levels welcome in this general pottery class.  We will cover both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques in the 6 week course.  Experienced students can improve their skills and beginners can learn the basics. Everyone will create some unique pottery pieces.  The last class will focus on glazing. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

    Dates: Thursdays 4/16 - 5/28 (6 sessions)

    No class 5/21

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


    Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.

    • April 20, 2026
    • June 01, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline April 13

    Ages 16+

    All experience levels welcome in this general pottery class.  We will cover both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques in the 6 week course.  Experienced students can improve their skills and beginners can learn the basics. Everyone will create some unique pottery pieces.  The last class will focus on glazing. All materials included. 

    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

    Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (6 sessions)

    (No class 5/25)

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.

    • April 20, 2026
    • June 01, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: April 13

    18+

    Would you like to try some of the challenges from The Great Pottery Throw Down for yourself and learn how they are done? Join us and test your wheel throwing skills while having fun learning and trying some goofy challenges. This session has new challenges that aren’t even from the show! Students must have completed a 6 week pottery class at NHAC to participate. All materials included.  

    Instructor: Katie Botterman

    Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (no class 5/25)

    6 sessions

    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.

    • April 20, 2026
    • June 01, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: April 19

    Ages 13+


    This class will introduce you to working with clay, from throwing on the wheel, to handbuilding, to glazing. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced student, all are welcome to learn new things and to further develop their skills. All materials included.

    Instructor: Katie Botterman


    Dates: Mondays 4/20 - 6/1 (6 sessions)

    No class 5/25


    Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.





    • April 21, 2026
    • June 02, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: April 14

    Ages 13+


    This class will introduce you to working with clay, from throwing on the wheel, to handbuilding, to glazing. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced student, all are welcome to learn new things and to further develop their skills. All materials included.

    Instructor: Katie Botterman


    Dates: Tuesdays 4/21 - 6/2 (6 sessions)

    No class 5/26


    Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.





    • April 24, 2026
    • June 12, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Registration deadline: April 17

    Ages 18+


    Join us for a project based class where we explore techniques for creating specific glazing effects using a variety of paint on glazes. The projects will be presented as both wheel thrown and hand built, so wheel experience is not necessary. As a bonus, you will use specific glazing brushes which are yours to keep! All materials included.

    Instructor: Beth Baskinger

    Dates: Fridays 4/24 - 6/12 (6 sessions)

    No class 5/22 and 6/5

    Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.


    • May 06, 2026
    • May 20, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 4
    Register

    Registration deadline: April 29

    Ages 16+

    "Kurinuki" is a Japanese clay carving technique used to create vessels. It means "hollowing out". In this workshop, you will start  blocks of clay and carving them to create a bowl and a vase. We will glaze our pieces in the 2nd class. No clay experience needed. All materials included.

    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


    Date: Wednesdays 5/6 & 5/20 (2 sessions)

    No Class 5/13

    Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.


    • May 09, 2026
    • May 23, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline May 2

    Ages 16+

    Many insects are very colorful with beautiful patterns on their bodies and wings. Let's create a clay sculpture of your favorite insect. It can be free standing or hang on the wall. Bring several images of your insect to the first class. Think bugs, beetles, butterflies, moths, bees, etc.)


    Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

    Date: Saturdays 5/9 & 5/23 (2 sessions)

    No class 5/16

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


    Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.


    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.

    • May 22, 2026
    • June 05, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 0
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    Registration deadline: May 15

    Ages 18+

    Jump into spring with some gorgeous handmade planters made with your own sense of pizzazz! Learn how to throw planters with attached drip plates. This is a wheel throwing workshop, so some wheel experience is necessary. You must be able to throw a small cylinder and/or small bowl.All materials included.

    Instructor: Beth Baskinger


    Dates: Fridays 5/22 & 6/5 (2 sessions)

    No class 5/29

    Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.

    Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.




      • May 23, 2026
      • June 13, 2026
      • 3 sessions
      • North Hills Art Center
      • 0
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      Registration deadline: May 16

      Ages 16+ 

      Fire and smoke provide the magic for our Raku and Pit Fired pottery. We will explore the range of Raku techniques and expand the effects of our pit fired pieces through burnishing, chemical additions and saggar firing. All materials included. 

      Instructor: Diane Pontoriero


      Dates: Saturdays 5/23 - 6/13 (3 sessions)

      No class 6/6

      Times
      5/23 & 5/30: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
      6/13: 1:00-5:00 pm

      Because this class is after office hours, please use the red side door to enter.


      Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.




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