Whether you’re looking to advance your technique on the pottery wheel or it’s your first time ever touching clay, we have an opportunity for you in our beautiful new Maureen K. Scott Ceramics Studio! Scroll down for class descriptions and registration links. Don’t see any upcoming sessions? Please check back in a week or two for the next round to post. Classes are typically 6 weeks in length and repeat 8x per year.

CAE’S easy going “Clay Date” pottery nights, 1- & 2-day specialty workshops, Open Studio times, and youth ceramics programs are also available. Details and registration links can be found on their associated pages via the buttons below.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START OF A CLASS.
Please call the front desk at 303.674.0056 if you are within this window to enquire about registration availability.

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  • Firing, use of glazes, and studio equipment are included in the registration fee for all classes.
  • Clay is only included in introductory courses. Classes designated as All Level or Inter/Adv must purchase clay through the CAE front desk at $20 per 25lb bag.
  • We do not offer make-up time for missed classes or incomplete work. Please ensure you can attend all the class meeting dates listed and complete all work within the allotted time.
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Come discover your new favorite hobby in our fabulous new studio! Introduction to Wheel Throwing is a course for students who are new to ceramics. Students will learn the fundamentals of ceramics including the various clay bodies, glazing techniques, equipment, and throwing on a pottery wheel.

Minimum 3/Maximum 8 students
$205 for CAE Members / $235 for non-members (Supplies, use of glazes, firing included)

This class is designed for beginners and for those who want to learn basic ceramics techniques and throwing skills. The focus of this course will be placed on centering, opening, pulling, and shaping pieces thrown on the potter's wheel. Students will strengthen their wheel skills with guidance from the instructor on how to throw, trim, and glaze pieces. Appropriate for ages 16+ and all skill levels are welcome! Students should bring an apron, hand towel, and a sketchbook/journal.

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Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing is a course for students who have experience in wheel throwing which allows them to center at least 3 lbs of clay. Instructors will challenge students to bring their work to the next level by trying to throw larger, more challenging forms, and advanced techniques.

Minimum 3/Maximum 8 students
$220 member / $242 non-member (Use of studio tools, glazes, & firing included. Purchase clay separately).

Have you taken some beginning ceramics classes but feel you're ready to take the next step? Would you like further instruction on how to improve and refine your ceramic work? Well, bring your project ideas to this Tuesday evening class with Tanya Keith of Luna Pottery and learn intermediate/advanced techniques for throwing, refining your trimming, and improving your overall ceramics knowledge and skills. Whether you want to learn how make bowls, mugs, pitchers, chip & dip servers, or flower pots this class will help you take your pottery to the next level.

Registration fee does not include clay. Students can purchase their clay from the front desk for $20 for a 25lb bag on or before the first day of class.

Ages 16+ and all skill levels are welcome! Students should bring project sketchbook, aprons, and hand towels.

Tools are available, feel free to bring your personal tools. Prerequisite: students must be able to center at least 3lbs of clay.
• Week 1 – Intro, studio tour, class demo - discussion of what pieces you wish to create, project planning - begin to make pieces
• Week 2 – Making, trimming, and prepping pieces to dry
• Week 3 - Making, trimming, and prepping pieces to dry
• Week 4 - Finish any pieces- Bisque firing
• Week 5 - Glazing all pieces - Glaze firing
• Week 6 - Unload glaze kiln! Class discussion/critique of work and studio clean.
Bring to class:
• Ideas and sketches – reference/inspiration photos
• Sketch book
• Apron & hand towel

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Hand-building is a term used to describe creating ceramics without the use of a pottery wheel. This is a course for ceramicists of all levels. Students will learn the fundamentals of building functional and decorative pieces using pinch, coil, and slab techniques and extruding.

Minimum 3/Maximum 8 students
$198 members / $218 non-members (Use of studio tools, glazes, & firing included. Purchase clay separately).

Get your hands dirty in this 6-week, all levels hand-building class! Our instructor will walk students through the different clay bodies, stages of clay, and the many hand-building techniques that you can use to bring your project ideas to life!

Registration fee does not include clay. Students can purchase their clay from the front desk for $20 for a 25lb bag on or before the first day of class.

Ages 16+ and all skill levels are welcome! Students should bring project sketchbook, aprons, and hand towels.

Week 1 – Intro, studio tour, class demos - discussion of what pieces you wish to create, project planning - begin to make pieces
Week 2 – Making, finishing, & surface treatments
Week 3 - Making, finishing, & surface treatments and prepping pieces to dry
Week 4 - Finish any pieces- Bisque firing
Week 5 - Glazing all pieces - Glaze firing
Week 6 - Unload kiln- class discussion and critique of work- pick up work

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Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of pottery or an intermediate potter looking to take it to the next level, unlock the secrets to creating large, impressive pottery pieces in this specialized class designed for potters looking to GO BIGGER.

Minimum 3/Maximum 8 students
$155 members / $170 non-members (Use of studio tools, glazes, & firing included. Purchase clay separately).

Learn techniques to center, pull, and shape larger amounts of clay on the wheel with confidence and control. This hands-on class will cover essential skills such as clay preparation, structural support, and managing the unique challenges of working on a larger scale.

Students will also explore methods for combining multiple thrown sections to build towering vases, wide bowls, or statement-making forms. With expert guidance and plenty of practice time, you’ll leave this class equipped to push the boundaries of your pottery practice.

What to Bring:

Your preferred tools

An apron or clothes you don’t mind getting messy

A spirit of creativity!

Whether you're looking to refine your technique or tackle a new challenge, this class is your gateway to going big on the wheel.

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Unleash your creativity and discover the art of clay sculpting in this engaging 6-week course! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this class provides a supportive environment to learn foundational techniques and explore your artistic vision.

Minimum 3/Maximum 8 students
$185 members / $205 non-members (Use of studio tools, glazes, & firing included. Purchase clay separately).

You’ll shape, carve, and refine your own sculptures while experimenting with various tools and textures. Each week focuses on a new aspect of sculpting, from understanding clay properties to creating unique, expressive pieces. By the end of the course, you’ll take home a finished sculpture and a deeper appreciation for this timeless art form.

Students will be able to challenge yourself to design a decorative totem with hand built sculptural clay pieces. The pieces will stack on each other to develop into a unique original work of art. This creative learning experience will be rewarding for all skill levels. If you can imagine it you can build it.

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- CERAMICS WORKSHOPS -

Join us for a short 1-2 day, project-based workshop!  Learn to unlock your creativity through workshops like Flora, Fauna, and Fungi, Fairy Houses, or Cabinets of Curiosity, or up your skills learning how to mend cracks at all stages or underglaze techniques. Check out our newest ceramics instructor, Tom Edwards of WallyPots. His workshop, Finding Your Voice in Ceramics is in October. Keep an eye out here for upcoming workshops from local and national ceramicists.

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- YOUTH CERAMICS -

Kids love clay! Introduce your kiddos to the therapeutic art of ceramics. CAE offers hand-building for students under 10 and wheel throwing for the pre-teens and teens.  Join us for a daytime Homeschool clay class or an after-school teen wheel or Teen Art Club experience. Please visit our Youth Classes page for current programming and registration.

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CENTER FOR THE ARTS EVERGREEN EDUCATION POLICIES

REGISTRATION

Registration for Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) classes can be completed on our website (evergreenarts.org/classes), over the phone (303-674-0056), or in person. If you are registering by phone, please have your credit number ready to make a payment. In person, we accept credit cards, cash, or checks. CAE is open from 8 am-5 pm T-F and from 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays. Please note that class registration ends 24 hours before the class starts, so register early.

Class space cannot be reserved without full payment. Please note that classes require a minimum number of students. We publish these minimums on our website for each individual class. Classes are subject to cancellation due to insufficient registration. To respect our students’ and our instructors’ time, we will cancel the class one week before the first meeting if we have not met the minimum. To avoid class cancellations, please register early and encourage others to register for the class, too!

CANCELLATIONS

  • If CAE cancels a class due to unmet minimums, we will issue a full refund or a class credit to you.
  • If YOU cancel a class or workshop registration:
  • Please let us know in writing by email ([email protected]) at least 14 days before the start of class. If we receive written notification before the 14-day cutoff, CAE will issue a class credit or a full refund of your payment.
  • If cancellations are made less than 14 days before the class starts, CAE CANNOT issue any refunds or class credits.
  • If you register for a class within 14 days or less of the class start, no refunds or credits can be provided if you cancel your registration.
  • We cannot issue refunds or class credits for no-shows to class.

CLASS CREDITS

If you cancel a class or workshop registration before the 14-day deadline or if CAE cancels due to unmet minimums, you may choose to receive a credit for a future class or workshop. If you choose a credit, that credit must be used within the calendar year. (e.g., All credits issued in 2023 must be used before December 31, 2023.)

Special Classes and Workshops: In the event that CAE has procured an out-of-state or special facilitator, one month is required for cancellation. Credit card fees are deducted from the refund amount.

Weather Policy: CAE follows the schedule set forth by Jefferson County Schools. However, our teachers can also make the decision to cancel classes due to the weather. Safety is our first priority. In the event of a weather cancellation, the teacher will arrange a make-up class session.

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