Ceramics classes in Chicago, IL

This six week class dives into a variety of techniques to enhance your ceramic forms through surface embellishment. Participants will not make anything our of clay, but rather manipulate pre-made tiles and cylinders with demo techniques. No experience is required, all levels are welcome. Techniques covered: Sgraffito Water etching inlay/mishima Decorative slip - adding mason stains "instagram tricks revealed": Bubbles, shaving cream marble, more? sticky/slip trailing. Glazing techniques review This class DOES NOT include clay. Participants will get 2 speckle clay cylinders and two white clay tiles/class (some optional alternatives will be explained first day). This means forms will be pre-made for ease of instruction. Students are welcome to buy and use clay outside of class. This class has a shared shelf and open studio access outside of class.

This class is open instruction with Natalie for three hours. You can be on a wheel or work on a hand building project (or a combo!). She will be there to coach you through whatever you want to try out. You should have completed at least 2 six week classes to take this class. YOU MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY ON WHEEL IF YOU ARE THROWING ON THE WHEEL. THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR NEW THROWERS. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces - Students must purchase their own tools - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. Make-up classes negotiable, but not guaranteed (welcome email will outline general make-up days). If you have a conflict with a class please let us know in advance. This class includes 25 lbs of clay. ***Class is non-refundable starting 24 hours in advance. We do not do make up classes.

This six week class dives into a variety of techniques to enhance your ceramic forms through surface embellishment. Participants will not make anything our of clay, but rather manipulate pre-made tiles and cylinders with demo techniques. No experience is required, all levels are welcome. Techniques covered: Sgraffito Water etching inlay/mishima Decorative slip - adding mason stains "instagram tricks revealed": Bubbles, shaving cream marble, more? sticky/slip trailing. Glazing techniques review This class DOES NOT include clay. Participants will get 2 speckle clay cylinders and two white clay tiles/class (some optional alternatives will be explained first day). This means forms will be pre-made for ease of instruction. Students are welcome to buy and use clay outside of class. This class has a shared shelf and open studio access outside of class.

This six week class dives into a variety of techniques to enhance your ceramic forms through surface embellishment. Participants will not make anything our of clay, but rather manipulate pre-made tiles and cylinders with demo techniques. No experience is required, all levels are welcome. Techniques covered: Sgraffito Water etching inlay/mishima Decorative slip - adding mason stains "instagram tricks revealed": Bubbles, shaving cream marble, more? sticky/slip trailing. Glazing techniques review This class DOES NOT include clay. Participants will get 2 speckle clay cylinders and two white clay tiles/class (some optional alternatives will be explained first day). This means forms will be pre-made for ease of instruction. Students are welcome to buy and use clay outside of class. This class has a shared shelf and open studio access outside of class.

This class is open instruction with Natalie for three hours. You can be on a wheel or work on a hand building project (or a combo!). She will be there to coach you through whatever you want to try out. You should have completed at least 2 six week classes to take this class. YOU MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY ON WHEEL IF YOU ARE THROWING ON THE WHEEL. THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR NEW THROWERS. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces - Students must purchase their own tools - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. Make-up classes negotiable, but not guaranteed (welcome email will outline general make-up days). If you have a conflict with a class please let us know in advance. This class includes 25 lbs of clay. ***Class is non-refundable starting 24 hours in advance. We do not do make up classes.

This class is open instruction with Natalie for three hours. You can be on a wheel or work on a hand building project (or a combo!). She will be there to coach you through whatever you want to try out. You should have completed at least 2 six week classes to take this class. YOU MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY ON WHEEL IF YOU ARE THROWING ON THE WHEEL. THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR NEW THROWERS. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces - Students must purchase their own tools - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. Make-up classes negotiable, but not guaranteed (welcome email will outline general make-up days). If you have a conflict with a class please let us know in advance. This class includes 25 lbs of clay. ***Class is non-refundable starting 24 hours in advance. We do not do make up classes.

This class is open instruction with Natalie for three hours. You can be on a wheel or work on a hand building project (or a combo!). She will be there to coach you through whatever you want to try out. You should have completed at least 2 six week classes to take this class. YOU MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY ON WHEEL IF YOU ARE THROWING ON THE WHEEL. THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR NEW THROWERS. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces - Students must purchase their own tools - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. Make-up classes negotiable, but not guaranteed (welcome email will outline general make-up days). If you have a conflict with a class please let us know in advance. This class includes 25 lbs of clay. ***Class is non-refundable starting 24 hours in advance. We do not do make up classes.

This six week class dives into a variety of techniques to enhance your ceramic forms through surface embellishment. Participants will not make anything our of clay, but rather manipulate pre-made tiles and cylinders with demo techniques. No experience is required, all levels are welcome. Techniques covered: Sgraffito Water etching inlay/mishima Decorative slip - adding mason stains "instagram tricks revealed": Bubbles, shaving cream marble, more? sticky/slip trailing. Glazing techniques review This class DOES NOT include clay. Participants will get 2 speckle clay cylinders and two white clay tiles/class (some optional alternatives will be explained first day). This means forms will be pre-made for ease of instruction. Students are welcome to buy and use clay outside of class. This class has a shared shelf and open studio access outside of class.

This six week class dives into a variety of techniques to enhance your ceramic forms through surface embellishment. Participants will not make anything our of clay, but rather manipulate pre-made tiles and cylinders with demo techniques. No experience is required, all levels are welcome. Techniques covered: Sgraffito Water etching inlay/mishima Decorative slip - adding mason stains "instagram tricks revealed": Bubbles, shaving cream marble, more? sticky/slip trailing. Glazing techniques review This class DOES NOT include clay. Participants will get 2 speckle clay cylinders and two white clay tiles/class (some optional alternatives will be explained first day). This means forms will be pre-made for ease of instruction. Students are welcome to buy and use clay outside of class. This class has a shared shelf and open studio access outside of class.

This class is open instruction with Natalie for three hours. You can be on a wheel or work on a hand building project (or a combo!). She will be there to coach you through whatever you want to try out. You should have completed at least 2 six week classes to take this class. YOU MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY ON WHEEL IF YOU ARE THROWING ON THE WHEEL. THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR NEW THROWERS. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces - Students must purchase their own tools - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. Make-up classes negotiable, but not guaranteed (welcome email will outline general make-up days). If you have a conflict with a class please let us know in advance. This class includes 25 lbs of clay. ***Class is non-refundable starting 24 hours in advance. We do not do make up classes.

This class is open instruction with Natalie for three hours. You can be on a wheel or work on a hand building project (or a combo!). She will be there to coach you through whatever you want to try out. You should have completed at least 2 six week classes to take this class. YOU MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY ON WHEEL IF YOU ARE THROWING ON THE WHEEL. THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR NEW THROWERS. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces - Students must purchase their own tools - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. Make-up classes negotiable, but not guaranteed (welcome email will outline general make-up days). If you have a conflict with a class please let us know in advance. This class includes 25 lbs of clay. ***Class is non-refundable starting 24 hours in advance. We do not do make up classes.

This six week class dives into a variety of techniques to enhance your ceramic forms through surface embellishment. Participants will not make anything our of clay, but rather manipulate pre-made tiles and cylinders with demo techniques. No experience is required, all levels are welcome. Techniques covered: Sgraffito Water etching inlay/mishima Decorative slip - adding mason stains "instagram tricks revealed": Bubbles, shaving cream marble, more? sticky/slip trailing. Glazing techniques review This class DOES NOT include clay. Participants will get 2 speckle clay cylinders and two white clay tiles/class (some optional alternatives will be explained first day). This means forms will be pre-made for ease of instruction. Students are welcome to buy and use clay outside of class. This class has a shared shelf and open studio access outside of class.