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CLASSES BY STATE

Alabama | Arizona | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Mississippi | Missouri | New Mexico | New York | Ohio | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming

ALABAMA

Studio 101

101East 4th St., Prattville, AL 36067; 334.549.0292; www.studio101pottery.com; Studio101Potter@aol.com. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric & alternative firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children, pot shots (group parties). Supporting beginning to advanced artists by providing knowledge, space, and access to great pottery equipment.

ARIZONA

Tucson Clay Co-op

3326 North Dodge Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711; 520.792.6263;http://www.tucsonclayco-op.com; tucsonclayco-op@yahoo.com. Fully equipped studio, studio rental, gallery. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, gas firing, raku firing, sculpture, mosaics, classes for adults and children, clay parties, more.

CALIFORNIA

Get Centered Clay Studio

8186 Center Street, Suite D, La Mesa, CA 91942; 619.667.7077, www.getcenteredclay.com; getcentered@cox.net. Fully equipped clay studio with 24/7 access, classes, supplies, private/semi-private spaces available. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, guest artist workshops, classes for adults.

Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge

4469 Chevy Chase Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011; 818.790.4353; www.cclcf.org; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, glazing, firing, raku, classes for children and adults.

CONNECTICUT

Lakeside Pottery Ceramic School and Studio

543 Newfield Avenue, Stamford CT 06905; 203.323.2222; studio@lakesidepottery.com; www.lakesidepottery.com. Lakeside Pottery is a ceramic art school & studio in Stamford, CT offering pottery & sculpting classes and workshops, private lessons, after-school programs, and summer camp. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, raku firing, classes for adults and children, guest artist workshops, pottery events, and corporate teambuilding workshops.

Milkhouse Pottery

30 River Road, Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754; 860.672.6450; milkpotsfox@juno.com; www.milkhousepottery.net. Small, year-round classes; students aged 9 to adult; experienced teacher; individual attention. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, classes for adults and children.

Sawmill Pottery

112 Main St. #14, Putnam, CT 06260; 860.963.7807; www.sawmillpottery.com; dot@sawmillpottery.com. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric & raku firing, classes for adults and children, guest artist workshops, mosaics, Paint-Your-Own, gallery. A very community-minded pottery, we have classes for all ages and abilities ... join us!

DELAWARE

Rehoboth Art League

12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth, DE 19971; www.rehobothartleague.org; educator@rehobothartleague.org; 302.227.8408. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric & raku firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children, art classes of all kinds. Teach, Inspire, Preserve. Historic setting at the beach. New Pottery School!

FLORIDA

Carla’s Clay

1733 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234; 941.359.2773; www.Carlasclay.com; cobrien@carlasclay.com; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, sculpture, gallery, tools, and supplies.

Craft Gallery & Dixie Art Loft

5911 South Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33405; 561.585.774; www.thecraftgallery.net;; potteryme@comcast.net. Gallery, studio & kiln rental. Glazes, clay, glass, tools, books, equipment, and art. Classes in glass fusion, enameling, silver clay, wheel-throwing, handbuilding, and architectural sculpture. Workshops by guest artists.

GEORGIA

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

980 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta, GA 30306; 404.874.9351; www.callanwolde.org; gdair@callanwolde.org. Callanwolde is located in Mid-town Atlanta, and offers basic through advanced wheel and handbuilding classes, as well as electric, gas, raku, salt, and soda firing.

Ocee Community Art Center
6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Building 700, Johns Creek, GA 30097; Tel. 770.623.8448; Fax 770.623.6695; www.johnscreekarts.org; dawnjcac@bellsouth.net. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, sculpture, and electric firing; classes and workshops for adults, teens, and children. Gallery space for rent.

MAINE

The Red Door Pottery Studio

44 Government St., Kittery, ME 03904; 207.439.5671; exfpottery@yahoo.com; www.reddoorpottery.com. Year-round classes, all skill levels, monthly workshops, private lessons, retail gallery, shows. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children.

MARYLAND

Baltimore Clayworks

5707 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209; (410) 578-1919; www.baltimoreclayworks.org; matt.hylek@baltimoreclayworks.org; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, sculpture, tile, mosaic, decorating, printmaking, slipcasting, wood firing, salt firing.

Glen Echo Pottery

Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812; 301.220.5585; www.glenechopottery.com; info@glenechopottery.com. Year-round pottery school. Day & evening classes. Generous open studio time for individual exploration. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, gas firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children; special raku, soda, and wood firings.

Jayne Shatz Pottery

452 Laurel Valley Court, Arnold, MD 21012; 410.757.6351; www.jayneshatzpottery.com; jesclay@aol.com; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, sculpture, glazing, firing, wall relief and tile, workshops, critiques, marketing strategy, group and private sessions.

Renaissance Children’s Art Center

12116 Darnestown Rd., Suite L-4; Gaithersburg, MD 20878; 301.987.0377; Fax 301.987.0377; www.rcarts.com; info@rcarts.com. Art classes for all ages. Drawing, pottery, clay, mixed media & digital arts. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, summer camps & workshops.

Shiloh Pottery

1027 Brodbeck Road, Hampstead, MD 21074; 410.239.8888; www.shilohpottery.com; wheel-throwing, handbuilding.

MASSACHUSETTS

Cynthia Curtis Pottery

80 Pigeon Hill St., Rockport, MA 1966; 978.546.6186; cynthiacurtispottery@verizon.net; www.cynthiacurtispottery.com. Year-round classes for all ages and abilities. Also private lessons, independent study program, retail gallery. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, guest artist workshops.

Mudflat Pottery School, Inc.

149 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145; 617.628.0589; www.mudflat.org; info@mudflat.org; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, tile. Non-profit clay community offering three semesters annually for all ages and skill levels.

Two Rivers Ceramic Studio Co.

77 Elm St., Amesbury, MA 01913; 978.388.2215; www.tworiversceramics.com; info@tworiversceramics.com. A cooperative studio with programs and classes for both the independent and student ceramic artists. Wheel-throwing and handbuilding; electric and gas firing; guest artist workshops; classes for adults and children.

MISSISSIPPI

Natchez Clay

101 Clifton Ave. (overlooking Mississippi River), Natchez, MS 39120; 601.660.2375; natchezclay@gmail.com; www.natchezclay.com. Ongoing classes; great workshop schedule; great facilities. See our Web site for more info. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, gas firing, raku firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults, classes for children. Private and shared studio rental.

Bodine Pottery & Art Studio

New location: 432 West Frontage Dr., Wiggins, MS 39577; tel. 601.928.4718; www.bodinepottery.com; hukmut@bodinepottery.com; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, PMC (precious metal clay).

MISSOURI

The Potter's Obsession, LLC

13035-B Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64145; 816.941.2555; pottersobsession.com; obpotter@kcnet.com. Wheel-throwing; handbuilding; cone 6 electric firing; raku firing; classes for adults.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Pottery at Phoebes Barn

16 North Main St., Mont Vernon, NH 03057; 603.673.3410; Pottery@PhoebesBarn.com, www.PhoebesBarn.com. Pottery at Phoebes Barn is a warm and comfortable environment to relax and create. Wheel-throwing and handbuilding; electric, gas, and raku firing; guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children.

NEW JERSEY

Laplaca Pottery Works

1200 Ocean Ave., Suite 502, Asbury Park, NJ 07712; 732.861.2276; greglaplaca@aol.com, www.laplacapotteryworks.com. Oceanfront studio in historic Asbury Park, NJ. Wheel-throwing, electric and raku firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children.

NEW YORK

Artworks at West Side YMCA

5 West 63rd St., New York, NY 10023; 212.875.4129; ymcanyc.org/westside; kmissett@ymcanyc.org. A friendly studio with three clay bodies, great open studio hours, fabulous teachers. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, photo-ceramics, majolica classes, lustre firings, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children.

Banner Hill School of Fine Arts & Woodworking

741 Mill St., P.O. Box 607, Windham, NY 12423; 518.929.7821; bannerhillwindham@mac.com; www.bannerhillLLC.com; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric & raku firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults & children; 1-day to 2-week courses in ceramics for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center

10-34 44th Drive 1st Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101; 718.784.4907; ellen.day@brickhouseny.com; http://www.brickhouseny.com. Spacious, fully-equipped studio, year-round adult classes, ceramic artist rental shelves, pottery for sale.Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, guest artist workshops, private parties.

Clay Art Center

40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10562; 914-937-2047; www.clayartcenter.org; mail@clayartcenter.org; Clay classes for adults & children and monthly workshops in wheel-throwing, sculpture, & special topics. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, gas firing, raku firing, guest artist workshops, summer camps, studio space, gallery.

The Painted Pot

339 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231; (718) 222-0334; www.paintedpot.com; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, sculpture.

OHIO

Clayspace

831 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43220; 614.449.8144; tamiknight@clayspace831.com; www.clayspace831.com. Fully equipped ceramic studio offering clay classes taught by ceramic artists in a casual atmosphere. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric and raku firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children, glass.

Yost Pottery Studio

1643 Massillon Road, Akron, OH 44312; (330) 734-0763; www.yostpottery.com; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, tile, firing.

PENNSYLVANIA

The Clay Studio

139 North Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106; (215) 925-3453; www.theclaystudio.org; info@theclaystudio.org; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, sculpture.

TENNESSEE

Mud Puddle Pottery and Supply

538 Highway 70, Pegram, TN 37143 (20 minutes outside Nashville); (615) 646-6644; www.mudpuddlepottery.com; mudpuddle@bellsouth.net; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, sculpture.

TEXAS

Eric Orr Clay

22 Blackjack Lane, Lewisville,TX 75077; 940.241.1242; ericorrclay.com; ericmuddorr@yahoo.com. A complete teaching studio for lovers of clay and glass. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, gas firing, raku firing, glass fusing and slumping, classes for adults and children.

Potter's Wheel

14011 Falba, Houston, TX 77070; klanier327@sbcglobal.net; www.giftedpotter.com; 281.728.0747. We are a private teaching studio and gift gallery in a busy shopping center. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, raku firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children, paint-your-own pottery.

SUNIN Clay Studio

13473 Wetmore Road, San Antonio, TX 78247; 210.494.9100; suninpottery@sbcglobal.net; suninclaystudio.net. A full-service working and teaching studio where potters and students express themselves in clay. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, raku firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children.

VIRGINIA

The Art League School

Located near the Torpedo Factory at 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 683-2323; www.theartleague.org; blairm@theartleague.org; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, gas firing, raku firing, wood firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children, corporate retreats, associates program.

Art Pottery Studio

4810 Tabard Pl., Annandale, VA 22003; 703.978.1480; artpottery@earthlink.net; www.artpottery.biz. Year-round classes for all ages and abilities; group and private lessons, with special programs for Girl Scouts, cancer survivors, & others facing life’s challenges. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, classes for adults and children, mixed media, sculpture, and specialty workshops.

Lorton Arts Foundation-Workhouse Arts Center

9504 Workhouse Way, Bldg. 8, Lorton, VA 22079; (703) 584-2982; www.workhousearts.org or www.lortonarts.org; dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org. A collective and highly dynamic environment with the goal of promoting ceramic art through research, education, and outreach. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, ceramic sculpture, tile, electric firing, gas firing, raku firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults and children.

Manassas Clay & Tin Barn Pottery Supply

9122 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110; 703.330.1040;www.manassasclay.com; manassasclay@aol.com; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, sculpture, glazing, raku.

Nan Rothwell Studio Pottery

221 Pottery Lane, Faber, VA 22938 (near Wintergreen); 434.263.4023; www.nanrothwellpottery.com; wheel-throwing, handbuilding, glazing, firing for ages 16 & up.

WISCONSIN

Bethel Horizons - Art Ventures

312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, WI 53703; 608.767.8767; www.bethelhorizons-artventures.org; huntk@tds.net. Many levels classes/groups for wheel-throwing, handbuilding, wood-firing, at our state-of-the-art studio in the beautiful hills of SE Wisconsin. Wheel-throwing and handbuilding; electric, gas, raku, and wood firing; guest artist workshops; classes for adults and children, school groups, church groups, and assorted community groups.

WYOMING

Potter's Depot LLC

75 East Benteen St., Buffalo, WY 82834; 307.684.4555; pottersdepot@msn.com.Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, electric firing, gas firing, raku firing, guest artist workshops, classes for adults, teens, and children. Fully equipped pottery studio with gallery and supplies. 2010 summer workshop with Tara Dawley.

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