Good Dirt Clay Studio

Studio Membership For November

• Open to anyone who has taken a 4-week class with us (or has equivalent experience)

• Access the studio 24/7 to create for the month, check member page for best practice times & door code

• Perfect if you need more flexibility than a fixed class time or want to take a month to practice what you learned in class

• No outside clays allowed. Outside glaze allowed only with prior permission. No production/high volume work, which includes tons of festivals/shows.

• If you’re sculpt-curious, love birds, or just want to share some creative space and learn something new, this month’s workshop is for you. We’ll be covering some basic sculpting approaches for working without an armature (that will apply to *any* small forms), talking about “believability” & visual anchor points, and learning some fundamental songbird anatomy that will help you sculpt other songbirds as we sculpt a wren at rest. $35 for a 3 hour class on November 14th from 1-pm, with coffee & transition time starting at noon, if you want. HERE is a link, if that sounds like something you’d enjoy. No experience necessary!

November workshop: Sculpt a wren

• If you’re sculpt-curious, love birds, or just want to share some creative space and learn something new, this one’s for you.

• We’ll be covering some basic sculpting approaches for working without an armature (that will apply to *any* small forms), talking about “believability” & visual anchor points, and learning some fundamental songbird anatomy that will help you sculpt other songbirds as we sculpt a wren at rest.

• Word of warning: I always run long because I want to make sure you understand everything and feel comfortable with the material and finishing on your own. Just…a very real head’s up. 

• $35 for 3 hours of instruction on glazing on Saturday, November 14th from 1-4pm, with coffee & transition time starting at noon if you want.

Beginning wheel cups & mugs, sunday nights

• Perfect for anyone who took the Bowls class and wants to complete the Beginning Wheel Curriculum

• Class dates: 4 Sunday nights in November from 7pm to 9pm (on November 1st, 8th, 15th, we’ll skip the 22nd for Thanksgiving Week and the last class will be on the 29th). Remember that this class comes with a free studio membership that lasts until the last day of the month and gives you 24/7 studio access via the door code (check the member page for door code and class schedule/parties). This allows you to come in outside of class and practice, which is the ONLY way to get better.

• What will I learn?: This class is the second half of the Beginning Wheel curriculum. You’ll be learning how to make cups & mugs - from what’s different in centering and opening, to how to attach handles and shape the body, and how to glaze this shape. You’ll be reviewing some concepts from Bowls to give you a really solid foundation to move on to more advanced classes.

Beginning Wheel Bowls, Thursday Mornings

• Perfect for anyone who took the Cups & Mugs class and wants to complete the Beginning Wheel Curriculum

• Class dates: 4 Thursday mornings in November from 10am to noon (on November 5th, 12th, 19th, we’ll skip the 26th for Thanksgiving Week and the last class will be December 3rd). Remember that this class comes with a free studio membership that lasts until the last day of the month (November) and gives you 24/7 studio access via the door code (check the member page for door code and class schedule/parties). This allows you to come in outside of class and practice, which is the ONLY way to get better.

• What will I learn?: This class is the second half of the Beginning Wheel curriculum. You’ll be learning how to make bowls - from what’s different in centering and opening, to how to trim, how to shape a nice smooth interior contour, and how to glaze this shape. You’ll be reviewing some concepts from Cups & Mugs to give you a really solid foundation to move on to more advanced classes.

Beginning Wheel Bowls, Thursday Nights

• Perfect for anyone who took the Cups & Mugs class and wants to complete the Beginning Wheel Curriculum

• 4 Thursday nights in November from 7-9pm (on November 5th, 12th, 19th, we’ll skip the 26th for Thanksgiving Week and the last class will be December 3rd). Remember that this class comes with a free studio membership that lasts until the last day of the month (November) and gives you 24/7 studio access via the door code (check the member page for door code and class schedule/parties). This allows you to come in outside of class and practice, which is the ONLY way to get better.

• What will I learn?: This class is the second half of the Beginning Wheel curriculum. You’ll be learning how to make bowls - from what’s different in centering and opening, to how to trim, how to shape a nice smooth interior contour, and how to glaze this shape. You’ll be reviewing some concepts from Cups & Mugs to give you a really solid foundation to move on to more advanced classes.

all-levels handbuilding with caryn, Monday Mornings

• Perfect for anyone who is curious about handbuildng, or wants to continue on with handbuilding.

• Class Dates: 4 Monday mornings in November from 10am to noon (on November 2nd, 9th, 16th, we’ll skip the 23rd for Thanksgiving Week and the last class will be on the 30th), but your free studio membership will run until the last day of the month and gives you 24/7 studio access via the door code (just check member page for class schedule/parties). This allows you to come in outside of class and practice, which is the ONLY way to get better. 

• What will I learn?: This class will cover the basic and intermediate skills of handbuilding. Projects will be student-led with plenty of inspiration for any who need it. Possibilities range from functional pots to sculptures.

• If you’re sculpt-curious, love birds, or just want to share some creative space and learn something new, this month’s workshop is for you. We’ll be covering some basic sculpting approaches for working without an armature (that will apply to *any* small forms), talking about “believability” & visual anchor points, and learning some fundamental songbird anatomy that will help you sculpt other songbirds as we sculpt a wren at rest. $35 for a 3 hour class on November 14th from 1-pm, with coffee & transition time starting at noon, if you want. HERE is a link, if that sounds like something you’d enjoy. No experience necessary!

Covered Jars, Monday Nights 

• Class Dates: 4 Monday nights in November from 7pm to 9pm (on November 2nd, 9th, 16th, we’ll skip the 23rd for Thanksgiving Week and the last class will be on the 30th). Remember that this class comes with a free studio membership that lasts until the last day of the month (November) and gives you 24/7 studio access via the door code (just check member page for class schedule/parties). This allows you to come in outside of class and practice, which is the ONLY way to get better.

• Perfect for anyone who has taken both Beginning Wheel classes, intermediate/advanced students who want to solidify their skills, or anyone who is just interested in the topic.

• Prerequisites for this class: Completion of both Beginner Wheel Cups & Mugs and Beginner Wheel Bowls, or the equivalent experience.

• What you’ll learn: How to create covered jars with a variety of gallery and lid styles of different sizes and functions. You will learn to create an even-walled cylinder, a level rim, how to cut a gallery and how to fit a lid. This is one of four classes we’ve created to introduce you to pretty much all of the fundamental skills in pottery (beyond the beginner curriculum). This will prepare you to take our advanced classes.

• If you’re sculpt-curious, love birds, or just want to share some creative space and learn something new, this month’s workshop is for you. We’ll be covering some basic sculpting approaches for working without an armature (that will apply to *any* small forms), talking about “believability” & visual anchor points, and learning some fundamental songbird anatomy that will help you sculpt other songbirds as we sculpt a wren at rest. $35 for a 3 hour class on November 14th from 1-pm, with coffee & transition time starting at noon, if you want. HERE is a link, if that sounds like something you’d enjoy. No experience necessary!

Int/adv wheel with kyle: Throwing Sets, tuesday nights

• Perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to trap air inside their thrown work in order to manipulate and push the clay.

• Class Dates: 4 Tuesday nights in November from 7-9pm (on November 3rd, 10th, 17th, we’ll skip the 24th for Thanksgiving Week, and the last class will be on December 1st). Remember that this class comes with a free studio membership that lasts until the last day of the month (November).

• Prerequisites for this class: You must be able to center, pull basic forms, glaze & trim without assistance. We will not be covering foundational techniques in this class.

• What you’ll learn: In this class, the students will learn to close up even-walled cylinders completely to trap a fixed air volume inside. Once closed, these balloons of clay can be manipulated in ways that would be impossible otherwise to create distinctive forms and alterations that will expand students’ shape vocabulary.  

• If you’re sculpt-curious, love birds, or just want to share some creative space and learn something new, this month’s workshop is for you. We’ll be covering some basic sculpting approaches for working without an armature (that will apply to *any* small forms), talking about “believability” & visual anchor points, and learning some fundamental songbird anatomy that will help you sculpt other songbirds as we sculpt a wren at rest. $35 for a 3 hour class on November 14th from 1-pm, with coffee & transition time starting at noon, if you want. HERE is a link, if that sounds like something you’d enjoy. No experience necessary!

dirty ladies & lads with rob, wednesday mornings

• Perfect for anyone who’s ready to push their skills and wants a class where they can suggest projects from work they’ve seen other artists produce, or are just curious to learn specific techniques.

• Class Dates: 4 Wednesday mornings in November from 10:30am to noon thirty (on November 4th, 11th, 18th, we’ll skip the 25th for Thanksgiving Week and the last class will be on December 2nd). Remember that this class comes with a free studio membership that lasts until the last day of the month (November).

• Prerequisites for this class: You must be able to center, pull basic forms, glaze & trim without assistance. We will not be covering foundational techniques in this class.

• If you’re sculpt-curious, love birds, or just want to share some creative space and learn something new, this month’s workshop is for you. We’ll be covering some basic sculpting approaches for working without an armature (that will apply to *any* small forms), talking about “believability” & visual anchor points, and learning some fundamental songbird anatomy that will help you sculpt other songbirds as we sculpt a wren at rest. $35 for a 3 hour class on November 14th from 1-pm, with coffee & transition time starting at noon, if you want. HERE is a link, if that sounds like something you’d enjoy. No experience necessary!

Int handbuilding, monday afternoons with caryn

• Perfect for anyone who is ready to improve & build on their handbuilding skills.

• Class dates: 4 Monday afternoons in November from 1pm to 3pm (on November 2nd, 9th, 16th, we’ll skip the 23rd for Thanksgiving Week and the last class will be on the 30th). Remember that this class comes with a free studio membership that lasts until the last day of the month (November)

• Prerequisites for this class: Students need to have handbuilding experience before taking this class.

• What you’ll do: Projects will be student-led with plenty of inspiration for any who need it. Possibilities range from functional pots to sculptures.

• If you’re sculpt-curious, love birds, or just want to share some creative space and learn something new, this month’s workshop is for you. We’ll be covering some basic sculpting approaches for working without an armature (that will apply to *any* small forms), talking about “believability” & visual anchor points, and learning some fundamental songbird anatomy that will help you sculpt other songbirds as we sculpt a wren at rest. $35 for a 3 hour class on November 14th from 1-pm, with coffee & transition time starting at noon, if you want. HERE is a link, if that sounds like something you’d enjoy. No experience necessary!

int/adv handbuilding with caryn, tuesday Mornings

• Perfect for anyone who is ready to refine their skills and challenge themselves.

• Class dates: 4 Tuesday mornings in September from 7-9pm (on November 3rd, 10th, 17th, we’ll skip the 24th for Thanksgiving Week and the last class will be on December 1st). Remember that this class comes with a free studio membership that lasts until the last day of the month (November)

• Prerequisites for this class: Students need to have handbuilding experience before taking this class.

• What you’ll do: Projects will be student-led with plenty of inspiration for any who need it. Possibilities range from functional pots to sculptures.

• If you’re sculpt-curious, love birds, or just want to share some creative space and learn something new, this month’s workshop is for you. We’ll be covering some basic sculpting approaches for working without an armature (that will apply to *any* small forms), talking about “believability” & visual anchor points, and learning some fundamental songbird anatomy that will help you sculpt other songbirds as we sculpt a wren at rest. $35 for a 3 hour class on November 14th from 1-pm, with coffee & transition time starting at noon, if you want. HERE is a link, if that sounds like something you’d enjoy. No experience necessary!