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.
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
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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. If a student opts out of a class after registering, only class credit is available.
2021 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Morning
10-week course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides beginner 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 • October 5- December 7 • 10:00am- 12:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register • FULL
2021 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Morning
10-week course
Instructor: Eileen LaMore
This class provides beginner 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 • Wednesdays • October 6- December 8 • 10:00am- 12:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
2021 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Evening
10-week course
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
This class provides beginner 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 • October 5- December 7 • 6:00- 8:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
2021 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Evening
10-week course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides beginner 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 • Wednesdays • October 6- December 8 • 6:00- 8:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register • FULL
Intermediate Ceramics, Wheel-throwing
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 how to make lids and galleries, plates, larger vessels, “throw off the hump”, and more. You must be comfortable centering, opening, and pulling walls on a thrown piece. 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 25 pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years & older.
Ages 18 & up • 5 weeks • Mondays • October 4- November 1 • 10am- 12 pm• $175 ($165) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Creating Organic and Gestural Forms
3-Week Course
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
Wabi Sabi is a Japanese tradition of making artwork that is “perfectly imperfect”. In this 3 week class we will create a set of wheel-thrown drinking vessels that explore a variety of techniques to alter forms on and off the wheel in order to create an organic and gestural aesthetic. Two of the weeks will be spent creating the vessels, with the last week being dedicated to glazing. You must be comfortable centering, opening, and pulling walls on a thrown piece. Twelve pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 4 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 • 3 weeks • Mondays • Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 11 • 6-8 pm• $115 ($105) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Teapots!
3-Week Course
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
In this 3-week class we will make teapots using the potter’s wheel, and dig into the mechanics of a quality functional teapot as well as have some fun exploring the teapot as an artform. Two weeks of the class will be devoted to creating the teapots, with the final week dedicated to glazing. You must be comfortable centering, opening, and pulling walls on a thrown piece. Twelve pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 4 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 • 3 weeks • Mondays • Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8 • 6-8 pm• $115 ($105) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
10-week course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides beginner 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 • October 5- December 7 • 10:00am- 12:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register • FULL
2021 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Morning
10-week course
Instructor: Eileen LaMore
This class provides beginner 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 • Wednesdays • October 6- December 8 • 10:00am- 12:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
2021 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Evening
10-week course
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
This class provides beginner 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 • October 5- December 7 • 6:00- 8:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
2021 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Evening
10-week course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides beginner 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 • Wednesdays • October 6- December 8 • 6:00- 8:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register • FULL
Intermediate Ceramics, Wheel-throwing
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 how to make lids and galleries, plates, larger vessels, “throw off the hump”, and more. You must be comfortable centering, opening, and pulling walls on a thrown piece. 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 25 pounds. This class is limited to people 18 years & older.
Ages 18 & up • 5 weeks • Mondays • October 4- November 1 • 10am- 12 pm• $175 ($165) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Creating Organic and Gestural Forms
3-Week Course
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
Wabi Sabi is a Japanese tradition of making artwork that is “perfectly imperfect”. In this 3 week class we will create a set of wheel-thrown drinking vessels that explore a variety of techniques to alter forms on and off the wheel in order to create an organic and gestural aesthetic. Two of the weeks will be spent creating the vessels, with the last week being dedicated to glazing. You must be comfortable centering, opening, and pulling walls on a thrown piece. Twelve pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 4 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 • 3 weeks • Mondays • Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 11 • 6-8 pm• $115 ($105) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Teapots!
3-Week Course
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
In this 3-week class we will make teapots using the potter’s wheel, and dig into the mechanics of a quality functional teapot as well as have some fun exploring the teapot as an artform. Two weeks of the class will be devoted to creating the teapots, with the final week dedicated to glazing. You must be comfortable centering, opening, and pulling walls on a thrown piece. Twelve pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 4 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 • 3 weeks • Mondays • Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8 • 6-8 pm• $115 ($105) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
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Please see exhibits information for walk-in hours. Hours vary.
To privately view our exhibitions in person, work in the ceramics studio, or register for a class please call (616) 396-3278 or email helpdesk@hollandarts.org Holland Area Arts Council
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