Explore our Clay Studio classes and independent study options. Learn more about our rentable Clay Studio below.
Let's make some pots! Learn techniques for throwing on the wheel, surface design and glazing on your 3-D functional creations with instructor Cat Avila. Minimum age 16, open to beginner or intermediate.
Class Dates:
Day 1: Thursday, May 23rd | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 2: Thursday, May 30th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 3: Thursday, June 6th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 4: Thursday, June 13th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 5: Thursday, June 20th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Note: All five classes are included in the registration fee.
Classes start at $250, get your tickets now before prices go up!
Intermediate to advanced. Self-guided projects encouraged, with support provided by instructor Cat Avila includes continuing techniques for creating on the wheel, surface design and glazing on your 3D functional creations. Minimum age 16.
Class Dates:
Day 1: Wednesday, May 22nd | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 2: Wednesday, May 29th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 3: Wednesday, June 5th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 4: Wednesday, June 12th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Day 5: Wednesday, June 19th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Note: All five classes are included in the registration fee.
Classes start at $250, get your tickets now before prices go up!
Learn handbuilding and glazing techniques to make a birdhouse, yard sculpture and bird feeder. Ages 12+
Class Dates:
Day 1: Thursday, June 6th | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Day 2: Thursday, June 13th |10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Day 3: Thursday, June 20th | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Note: All three classes are included in the registration fee.
Learn handbuilding and glazing techniques to make a yard sculpture and bird house. Ages 6-12.
Class Dates:
Day 1: Thursday, June 6th | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Day 2: Thursday, June 13th | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Day 3: Thursday, June 20th | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Note: All three classes are included in the registration fee.
Come make fung-tastic ceramics. We will learn hand-building techniques using textures and tools!
Ages 6 - 18
Saturday, June 22nd | 10:00 - 12:30 PM
Bring your child(ren) to get creative with clay. Throw on the wheel AND make a hand-built keepsake. Light snacks are available.
Saturday, June 15th | 10:00 - 1:00 PM
Join us for a Pottery Pop Up Date Night! Bring your loved one and get your hands in the mud. Includes a drink of your choice!
Friday, June 14th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Join us for a Pottery Pop Up Friends Night Out! Bring your pals and get your hands in the mud.
Friday, June 21st | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Pop in between 10:00 - 12:00, pick a pre-made ceramic piece to paint and decorate! Piece available for pick-up within 2 weeks!
June 29th - walk in!
The Independent Study Program at the Gunnison Arts Center invites potters to utilize our newly remodeled studio by renting shelf space in our beautiful studio! Shelf space is used for personal tools, glazes, clay and current projects. Other benefits include a large working space for hand-building, wheel throwing (8 electric wheels), glazing and most other ceramic activities. Other benefits include use of studio equipment and tools, glazes, kiln firings (cone 05 bisque and cone 6 glaze) and 24/7 access to studio and bathroom. Studio Access receives all benefits except shelf space. Rules and previous experience apply.
We hope you consider a tour of our studio by making an appointment with Arts Education Manager, Kit Wijkowski. Contact kit@gunnisonartscenter.org for questions or more information.