Open studio is offered for those who are interested in using our space and materials to make clay work independently from a class. Our open studio is available for use only by those who have taken at least one ceramics class at our studio or for those with prior experience that has been approved by the studio manager. Open studio members can choose to handbuild, throw on the wheel, or both! Memberships will be renewed monthly and will include 25 pounds of clay, use of wheels and tools, a storage shelf, and the glazing and firing of work made in that month. All clay must be purchased through Gorham Arts Alliance and all firings will be done by the studio manager. Members are welcome to purchase their own cone 5/6 glazes to use in firings if they want something other than what is provided. The studio will be reserved for Open Studio members on Thursdays and Fridays for the 10-1pm session and 5-8 pm session. Additional, optional work time will be offered for open studio members and current students on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 10 am and 1 pm. This extra, optional work time is first come, first serve for available wheel use and table space. The studio will be closed on federal holidays.

Join us in this fun, in-depth exploration of clay! This class will provide an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel and becoming acquainted with our studio and materials. In these 7-week sessions you will learn about all the stages of working with clay: throwing, trimming, surfacing, firing, glazing, and beyond! Our small class size and experienced teachers allows for plenty of individual instruction and learning at your own pace, so whatever experience level you are coming in with works for us. You will leave with your own unique body of work and an exciting new skill/hobby! Additional, optional work time will be offered for current students on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 10 am and 1 pm. This extra, optional work time is first come, first serve for available wheel use and table space. The studio will be closed on federal holidays.

This class will be an introduction to hand building with clay! In these 7-week sessions you will learn to make both functional and sculptural pieces, ranging from cups, platters, and vessels to more sculptural work like wall pockets, garden gnomes, and funky planters…the possibilities are endless! We will explore coiling, slab building, molds, and more. We will also focus time on learning different surfacing and glazing techniques to create unique textures and designs. The small class size allows for a fun, relaxed, and collaborative learning environment for people with all experience levels. Additional, optional work time will be offered for current students on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 10 am and 1 pm. This extra, optional work time is first come, first serve for available space. The studio will be closed on federal holidays unless otherwise specified.