Learn Pottery

Offering both weekly group and private, non-session, based pottery lessons. Students can attend weekly or by project start and completion.

Under The Horizon is professional pottery.  Students are taught about clay, ways to work with clay, as well as finishing techniques.  Our goal is to expose students to the many amazing ways to work with clay. 

Our classes are structured to introduce students to a large variety of ways to work with clay to fully understand the medium. Welcoming students age 6+. Registration is required.  

LESSONS OPTIONS:

Regular Weekly 1-hour Lessons are offered on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings.

          Adults and Children 14+

• Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings) from 6:30-8:00.  $29 with all supplies included.

          Children Under 14 (Individual or with Family/Friend)

• Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings) from 6:45-7:45. $20 with all supplies included.

Students are instructed individually and work at their own pace on their own individual project. Perfect for those new to clay and people looking for a refresher. This class will focus specifically on the three basics techniques of hand building: pinch pot, coil construction, and slab construction. These are the building blocks used in creating clay pieces. Students learn numerous techniques within these building blocks, fine-tuning and finishing, combining techniques, and work to create their own unique pottery style. 

All new students are required to work through each technique before establishing an area of concentration, spinning off into open studio (please inquire), or requesting an introduction lesson/demo throwing on the potter's wheel - 1 time at 1.5 hours scheduled and held from 6:30 to 8:00. After completing the basics, students wishing to concentrate on throwing are encouraged to look into open studio or small group lessons due to class size and instructor attention needed to properly develop throwing skills. 

Regular Weekly Small-Group 1-hour Private Lesson are offered by availability during our normal weekly business hours. Currently offering Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 and 4:30 to 5:30 as well as Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30.  These lessons are not available on Saturdays.  A group setting but all students are instructed individually and work at their own pace on their own individual project.  $23.00 each 1 hour lesson. All supplies are included.  Please note, all students are required to work through each technique before establishing an area of concentration. 

Small Group Double-Private Lesson: Our small group double-private (2 hour) lessons are open to groups of 2 to 6 people. This is a great lesson option for those visiting our area as well as just a fun local group experience. This jumping-off lesson also serves as a starter lesson for those looking to continue pottery in the future. Completed projects are ready for pick-up within 3 weeks.  Lesson are available in throwing on the potter's wheel, slab work, or hand-building.  Shipping is available. Registration is required. $46.00 each. All supplies are included.  Please note, all students are required to work through each technique before establishing an area of concentration. 

One-on-One 1-hour Private Lessons are offered by availability during our normal weekly business hours. These lessons are not available on Saturdays.  $30.00 each 1-hour lesson. All supplies are included.  Please note, all students are required to work through each technique before establishing an area of concentration. 

Clay Intensive - The 5 Hour Pottery Class   Have you always wanted to try pottery?  Looking for a unique group event?  We are excited to introduce you to... Under The Horizon's Clay-Intensive. This 5-hour pottery lesson will introduce you to 4-main pottery techniques. 

This special class offers a start to finish approach. Your piece will be complete the at the end of the lesson and will remain at the studio until fired. Pieces will be ready for pick-up or shipping within 3 weeks. All pieces are food and dish washer safe.  Welcoming individuals with little to no experience. Pack a lunch and bring a drink. This class is packed full of information and fun. 

. $149.00 each. Please inquire about the 5% family discount.  Groups of 3 or more welcome.

To schedule your Clay Intensive, please call or email 717.752.4593 info@underthehorizon.net

Ready to get started?  Please use the pre-registration button below.  Let us know your name, age, phone number, and when you or your child would like to attend.   A member of our staff will get in contact with you to firm up the details.