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The Arts :: Classes also Education :: Classes
Fall 2026 | Continuing Pottery | WED | 6-9PM | 9/16 to 11/18
6:00 PM (America/Denver)
The Clay Studio of Missoula
Fall 2026 | Continuing Pottery | WED | 6-9PM | 9/16 to 11/18 Description:
Fall 2026: Continuing Pottery
Wednesdays, 6-9PM (September 16 to November 18)
Teaching Artist: Casey Burton
TUITION: $330 members / $345 nonmembers

Intermediate Level: should be comfortable with the basics, can center, open, and pull a simple pot reliably, understand basic trimming and attaching, and generally understand how clay dries.

Explore more interesting possibilities on the potter’s wheel! Diver deeper into this amazing art form; learning more complicated methods of creating thrown functional forms including: making sets of items, multiple part pieces, throwing taller or wider, and creating more interesting surfaces. There will be added focus on how to create with intent. A great class for repeating as differing techniques may be approached each session. Cone 6 and 10 clay body and studio firing options will be available.

GOAL: Gain a better understanding of wheel pottery, and improve your skills to make more complex forms.

NOT COVERED: very large scale throwing, special surface techniques, special firing techniques. Demos will vary based on instructor and student group interests.

INCLUDED:
First bag of clay
Access to community clay tools
Firing fees for all items made during 10-week class session (size limit- maximum 20” in any direction)
Access to open studio appointments for work time outside of class for the session duration
Teaching artist will cover how to sign up for appointments on the first day of class
Access to open studio appointments for about 1 month after the session for glazing only

Students must follow all studio health and safety guidelines. Student waiver required at registration or on the first day of class every session, and an up-to-date emergency contact must be provided for studio records.

12 STUDENTS MAX
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Age Group: 18+
Venue: The Clay Studio of Missoula
Address: 1106 Hawthorne St Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: (406) 543-0509

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