Pottery Classes
Pottery classes are available for the beginner or advanced potter. If you are interested in learning about pottery or learning more techniques, browse through these classes offered regularly.
Ceramic Sorcery
for Adults and Teens 16+
Weekly each month:
Tuesdays 9:30 am - 1:00 pm or
Thursdays 5:30-9:00 pm
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$85.00 Member/$100 Non-Member
(Plus $15 Material’s fee)
Our program is designed for both experienced potters and graduates of our Introduction to Pottery course. Guided by skilled instructors, students take on projects that spark creativity while receiving expert support every step of the way.
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We continuously introduce new techniques and project ideas to encourage artistic growth and refine pottery skills. Whether mastering the pottery wheel or exploring tools like slab rollers and extruders, students have access to a fully equipped studio.
A wide selection of studio glazes are available, and clay must be purchased from The Guild for use in our studio. Join our vibrant community, where inspiration and craftsmanship come together—experience the magic of Ceramic Sorcery!
Please contact rcvartg@gmail.com with any questions.
Pottery Open Studio
Weekly on Tuesdays 5:30pm – 9pm &
Sundays 1:30pm – 4:30pm
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$15.00 Member/$20 Non-Member
(Plus $3 Supply fee paid in class)
Open Studio provides an opportunity for intermediate to advanced potters to utilize our studio space and tools, including slab-rollers and pottery wheels, to manifest their creative visions. Firing and glazing of pottery created during Open Studio sessions are included in the fee. Clay must be purchased from The Guild for use in our studio.
Prior registration for Open Studio is required.
Please contact rcvartg@gmail.com with any questions.
Introduction to Pottery
Adults & Teens 16+
8-Week Introductory Class Series
8-Week Class Series Begins January, April, July & October
Mondays 5:30-9pm - with Misty
Tuesdays 9:30am-1pm, Thursdays 5:30-9pm - with Amanda
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$180.00 Member/$195.00 Non-Member
Beginning Pottery offers an immersive experience where you'll explore both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, accompanied by comprehensive glaze instruction.
Over the course of 8 weeks, you'll craft approximately 10 unique pieces, ranging from pinch-pot planters and hand-built mugs to bowls, platters, and wheel-thrown creations. Our studio provides all the necessary tools and a diverse selection of glazes for your artistic endeavors.
Simply bring your creativity – all studio equipment, tools and materials are included.
Join our vibrant community of potters, where ideas flourish and creativity thrives! Please note, Introduction Pottery is a one-time series. For continued pottery exploration after this course, consider enrolling in our monthly pottery classes, which renew monthly at $85 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members).
Please contact rcvartg@gmail.com with any questions.
Mud Magic (Kids Ages 6+) with Amanda Maishman
Monthly signup for each 4-week series
Four Tuesdays—3:45-5:15pm
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$75 + $20 Materials (for 4 Tuesdays)
Please bring the $20 material fee to the first day of class
Kid's Monthly Pottery Adventures
Let your child's creativity soar in our fun and hands-on pottery class! Running monthly from September through May, each 4-week series introduces new hand-building and glazing techniques while encouraging personal expression and imaginative exploration. Young artists will craft a mix of functional pottery and whimsical, sculptural creations.
Perfect for all skill levels
Nurture creativity and self-confidence
Gift certificates available
Have questions? Email us at CeramicSorcery@gmail.com.
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Winter/Spring 2025
January 7, 14, 21 & 28
February 4, 11, 18 & 25
March 4, 11, 18 & 25
April 8, 15, 22 & 29
Earthen Art with Misty Johnson
Monthly on Monday Evenings
​5:30 PM to 9 PM
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$85 + $15 Supply Fee- Monthly for Members & Teens 16+
Or
$100 + $15 Supply Fee- Monthly for Non-Members & Teens 16+
Step into the next chapter of your pottery journey with Earthen Art, designed for experienced potters and graduates of Introduction to Pottery. This course blends wheel-throwing and handbuilding, allowing you to create both functional and sculptural pieces while exploring form, texture, and surface decoration.
With expert guidance, you'll refine your techniques, deepen your understanding of clay, and bring your creative vision to life. A variety of studio glazes are available, and clay must be purchased from The Guild.
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​Join us in a supportive space to experiment, grow, and elevate your craft!
Give It A Whirl! with Pam McLeod
Friday, April 11, 6:00-8:00pm
Adults & Kids 12+
$50 Members/$55 Non-members
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This fun, hands-on class is perfect for anyone who has always wanted to try wheel throwing. In this single session, you’ll enjoy a combination of demonstration and guided practice, learning basic techniques as you create your own pot on the wheel. If you'd like to keep your creation, the instructor will trim and glaze it for you to pick up later.
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Perfect for beginners and first-time pottery enthusiasts.
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Hands-on experience with guidance on basic wheel throwing techniques.
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Great for date nights, family outings, girls' night out, homeschool, and scout art experiences.
Pottery Wheel Basics with Pam McLeod
5-Week Class Series
Meets Wednesdays
April 2 through April 23 & May 7
6:00-8:30pm
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​Adults & Kids 12+
$215/Member* $230/Non-member
*$30 Annual Membership provides additional benefits & discounts.
This five-week class is designed to introduce students to the essential skills needed to create forms on the potter’s wheel. Through instructor demonstrations and hands-on practice, you'll learn foundational techniques like centering, raising, collaring, trimming, and glazing. Each session focuses on mastering basic forms such as cylinders, bowls, plates, and closed "bomb" pots, with personalized guidance to help you develop your craft.
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Learn essential pottery wheel techniques: centering, raising, collaring, trimming, and glazing
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Create fundamental forms including cylinders, bowls, plates, and closed pots
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Benefit from weekly instructor demonstrations and hands-on feedback during guided practice
Craft Your Own Pottery Faerie House with Misty Johnson
2-Part Workshop
Saturday, April 12 9:30am-12:30pm &
Saturday April 26 9:30am-12:30pm
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$75 Members/$85 Non-members +$10 Supply Fee
Bring a touch of magic to your home with this two-part pottery class! In the first session, you'll use hand-building techniques to shape your faerie house, adding whimsical details like windows, doors, and textures. During the second session, bring your creation to life with vibrant glazes, choosing colors to match your vision. No experience needed—just your imagination! Your completed, personalized faerie house will be ready to take home the following week, perfect for display or gifting.
Introduction to Hand-Building in Clay with Misty Johnson
8 Wednesday Evenings
May 14-July 2
5:30-9:00 pm
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$200 Member/$215 Non-member
Bring a touch of magic to your home with this two-part pottery class! In the first session, you'll use hand-building techniques to shape your faerie house, adding whimsical details like windows, doors, and textures. During the second session, bring your creation to life with vibrant glazes, choosing colors to match your vision. No experience needed—just your imagination! Your completed, personalized faerie house will be ready to take home the following week, perfect for display or gifting.
Rutherford County Mural Mentorship Program
Rutherford County youth and young adults have the incredible opportunity to join and be mentored through a collaborative public art project that uplifts the history and future of our local food system. The Mural Mentorship Program (MMP) participants will help paint a large mural in downtown Rutherfordton to be installed and dedicated this summer.