Intro to Hand Building
Intro to Hand Building Age: 16+ Day: Tuesday Dates: Oct 27 – Dec 8 Time: 6:30PM – 9PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Hand Building Instructor: Ashley Description: The Beginner Open Studio Ceramics Instructor leads a guided open studio environment for entry-level ceramic students, supporting the development of foundational hand-building techniques and independent studio practices. This role blends instruction, demonstration, and mentorship, helping students transition from structured classes to self-directed work while maintaining a safe, organized, and collaborative studio environment. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Photographic Image Transfer on Clay: From Image to Ceramic Surface
Photographic Image Transfer on Clay: From Image to Ceramic Surface Age: 16+ Day: Wednesday Dates: Oct 28 – Dec 9 Time: 1:30PM – 3:30PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Hand Building Instructor: Maria Lukashenok Description: This multi-week course explores photographic image transfer techniques on clay, combining ceramics, photography, and printmaking. Students will learn how to prepare digital images, mix ink, transfer photographic imagery onto clay surfaces, and incorporate image-based storytelling into ceramic work.Through demonstrations and hands-on projects, participants will explore various transfer methods, surface treatments, glazing considerations, and firing processes. The course encourages students to develop personal narratives through imagery while gaining technical skills for creating unique ceramic surfaces.By the end of the course, students will complete a series of image-based ceramic pieces and gain the knowledge needed to continue incorporating photographic processes into their own artistic practice.Students will learn:• Image preparation and editing for transfer• Photographic transfer techniques on clay• Surface design and composition• Ink mixing• Glazing and firing considerations• Troubleshooting common transfer issues• Developing personal concepts through ceramic imageryRecommended experience: Beginner clay experience preferred. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Intro to Wheel Throwing Age: 16+ Day: Wednesday Dates: Oct 28 – Dec 9 Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room Instructor: Jon Lang Description: This course is designed to help students bring their own characters to life through clay! Using coil, pinch, and slab construction techniques, students will conceptualize and create original figures from start to finish. They will also learn various glazing techniques to help bring out their character’s personality, and to add color, texture, and detail to their finished works. With a strong emphasis on creativity and self-expression, this beginner friendly course encourages students to develop and showcase their own unique artistic voice. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Character Creation: Beginner Hand Building for Teens
Character Creation: Beginner Hand Building for Teens Age: 10-16 Day: Wednesday Dates: Oct 28 – Dec 9 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Hand Building Instructor: Jasmine McGranaghan Description: This course is designed to help students bring their own characters to life through clay! Using coil, pinch, and slab construction techniques, students will conceptualize and create original figures from start to finish. They will also learn various glazing techniques to help bring out their character’s personality, and to add color, texture, and detail to their finished works. With a strong emphasis on creativity and self-expression, this beginner friendly course encourages students to develop and showcase their own unique artistic voice. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Youth Ceramics: Beginning Wheel and Hand Building
Youth Ceramics: Beginning Wheel and Hand Building Age: 10-16 Day: Thursday Dates: Oct 29 – Dec 10 Time: 5:00PM – 7:30PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Instructor: Taisia Ealy Description: This ceramics class provides the opportunity to explore the joy and the challenges of working with clay. Students will learn how to make pottery on the wheel while also learning how to roll coils, build slabs, & create textures and unique surface patterns while sculpting their own unique pieces. *Pre-Requisite: Beginner for this class is considered to be 3 or less classes with this instructor. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Youth Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel and Hand Building
Youth Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel and Hand Building Age: 10-16 Day: Thursday Dates: Oct 29 – Dec 10 Time: 7:30PM – 9:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Instructor: Taisia Ealy Description: This ceramics class provides the opportunity to explore the joy and the challenges of working with clay. Students will learn how to make pottery on the wheel while also learning how to roll coils, build slabs, & create textures and unique surface patterns while sculpting their own unique pieces. *Pre-Requisite: Must have taken 4 or more classes with this instructor. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Youth Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel and Hand Building
Youth Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel and Hand Building Age: 10-16 Day: Thursday Dates: Sept 10 – Oct 15 Time: 7:30PM – 9:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Instructor: Taisia Ealy Description: This ceramics class provides the opportunity to explore the joy and the challenges of working with clay. Students will learn how to make pottery on the wheel while also learning how to roll coils, build slabs, & create textures and unique surface patterns while sculpting their own unique pieces. *Pre-Requisite: Must have taken 4 or more classes with this instructor. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Youth Ceramics: Beginning Wheel and Hand Building
Youth Ceramics: Beginning Wheel and Hand Building Age: 10-16 Day: Thursday Dates: Sept 10 – Oct 15 Time: 5:00PM – 7:30PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room and Hand Building Instructor: Taisia Ealy Description: This ceramics class provides the opportunity to explore the joy and the challenges of working with clay. Students will learn how to make pottery on the wheel while also learning how to roll coils, build slabs, & create textures and unique surface patterns while sculpting their own unique pieces. *Pre-Requisite: Beginner for this class is considered to be 3 or less classes with this instructor. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Character Creation: Beginner Hand Building for Teens
Character Creation: Beginner Hand Building for Teens Age: 10-16 Day: Wednesday Dates: Sept 9 – Oct 14 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Hand Building Instructor: Jasmine McGranaghan Description: This course is designed to help students bring their own characters to life through clay! Using coil, pinch, and slab construction techniques, students will conceptualize and create original figures from start to finish. They will also learn various glazing techniques to help bring out their character’s personality, and to add color, texture, and detail to their finished works. With a strong emphasis on creativity and self-expression, this beginner friendly course encourages students to develop and showcase their own unique artistic voice. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Intro to Wheel Throwing Age: 16+ Day: Wednesday Dates: Sept 9 – Oct 14 Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Room Instructor: Jon Lang Description: This course is designed to help students bring their own characters to life through clay! Using coil, pinch, and slab construction techniques, students will conceptualize and create original figures from start to finish. They will also learn various glazing techniques to help bring out their character’s personality, and to add color, texture, and detail to their finished works. With a strong emphasis on creativity and self-expression, this beginner friendly course encourages students to develop and showcase their own unique artistic voice. Use code RESCODE for Cornelius Residents only.