Ceramics Open Studio

In order to purchase an open studio subscription, you must be an experienced ceramicist. If you have taken a ceramics class at the Holland Area Arts Council you are qualified to become an open studio member!  For pricing and more information call (616) 396-3278 or email helpdesk@hollandarts.org.

All appointments must be requested at least one week in advance.  Your request will be confirmed the following business day.  If your appointment is confirmed, the Arts Council will automatically punch your card for that appointment. 

    Open Studio Appointment Request Form
Repurposed clay is also available for purchase in varying amounts for $1/pound. 

​Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org or call (616) 396-3278 for purchase information.  

Ceramics Classes

To register, please call (616) 396-3278 or email helpdesk@hollandarts.org.  Member prices are in parentheses.

2021 Summer Ceramics 1, Tuesday Morning
10 - Week Course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides instruction in hand-building, wheel-throwing, texturizing, and glazing. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years & older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 Weeks • Tuesdays • July 13 - September 14 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm • $280 for members and $290 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register • FULL

2021 Summer Ceramics 1, Tuesday Evening
10 - Week Course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides instruction in hand-building, wheel-throwing, texturizing, and glazing. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years & older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 Weeks • Tuesdays • July 13 - September 14 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • $280 for members and $290 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register • FULL

2021 Summer Ceramics 2, Wheel Throwing
Session 1
5 - Week Course
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
Deepen your skills on the wheel in this 5-week class set up for students who have completed Ceramics 1 at the Arts Council. Participants will learn who to make lids and galleries, plates, larger vessels, "throw off the hump", and more. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing, and 8 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for twenty-five pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 5 Weeks • Wednesdays • July 14 - August 11 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • $165 for members and $175 for nonmembers •  Please call (616) 396-3278 to register FULL

2021 Summer Ceramics 2, Wheel Throwing
Session 2
5 - Week Course
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
Deepen your skills on the wheel in this 5-week class set up for students who have completed Ceramics 1 at the Arts Council. Participants will learn who to make lids and galleries, plates, larger vessels, "throw off the hump", and more. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing, and 8 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for twenty-five pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 5 Weeks • Wednesdays • August 18 - September 15 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • $165 for members and $175 for nonmembers •  Please call (616) 396-3278 to register FULL

2021 Summer Ceramics 2, Wheel Throwing
Session 3
5 - Week Course
Instructor: John Diaz
Deepen your skills on the wheel in this 5-week class set up for students who have completed Ceramics 1 at the Arts Council. Participants will learn who to make lids and galleries, plates, larger vessels, "throw off the hump", and more. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing, and 8 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for twenty-five pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 5 Weeks • Mondays • August 16 - September 13 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm • $165 for members and $175 for nonmembers •  Please call (616) 396-3278 to register