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 50 cents a pound. Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org or call (616) 396-3278 for purchase information.
Note: To avoid the processing fee, punch cards can be renewed online via electronic invoice. Simply email helpdesk@hollandarts.org and let us know what you'd like to purchase. An invoice will be emailed to you the next business day.
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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.
Intermediate Wheel
Instructor: Jesse Vanderband
Did the potter's wheel hook you when you took Beginner Ceramics? It often does! If you would like to further explore and perfect your technique on the potter’s wheel this next level class will do that. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class, or have solid foundational ceramics experience.
Ages 18 & up • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • May 3 - June 7 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $200 for members and $210 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Date Night in the Ceramics Studio
Make it a memorable Friday-night date night playing together in clay! Bring your partner or a friend and let loose creating on the potter’s wheel (no previous experience needed). Wine, beer and charcuterie board served!
Ages 21 & up • $120.00 per couple for Members and $140 per couple for Nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register • 6-8 pm • Choose from the following dates:
Teen Potter’s Wheel Camp
Instructor: Jesse Vanderband
Explore the art of the potter’s wheel this summer! In this 3-day camp, students will learn how to create art on the potter’s wheel, then explore fun underglaze techniques including carving, sculpting, stenciling, and painting on their work. After the camp, student’s work will be glazed with clear top glaze and made available for families to pick up.
Ages 13-19 • June 13, 14, 15 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm • $120 for members and $130 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Taking Glazing Beyond the Basics
Instructor: Jesse Vanderband
Have you been wanting to push your surface design and glazing skills further, but are not sure where to start? This three week class will explore fun underglaze surface design techniques as well as a variety of ways to apply glaze to your work. Time in class will be spent practicing the techniques so students should have 2-3 leatherhard pieces prepared as well as at least 2-3 bisqued-fired pieces, but more pieces are welcome. Glaze and underglaze will be provided. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class or have solid foundational ceramics experience.
Ages 18 & up • 3 weeks • Tuesdays • June 14-28 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $80 for members and $90 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Morning
Instructor: Mary Wolter
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of hand-building, wheel throwing and glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • July 12 - September 13 • 10:00am - 12:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Evening
Instructor: Mary Wolter
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of hand-building, wheel throwing and glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Wednesdays • July 13 - September 14 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Raku Workshop
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
Set dirt on fire! In this workshop, you will explore the traditional practice of rake firing, as well as learn how to throw, trim and glaze raku pottery. The workshop will consist of throwing and trimming sessions, a glazing session and then a special raku firing event. All materials included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. This class is limited to 18 years and older. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class, or have solid foundational ceramics skills, be able to center and get height on a cylinder.
Ages 18 & up • 3 weeks • Mondays • July 18 - August 1 (August 13: Firing Raku Kiln as a Class @ 10am) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $165 for members and $175 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Advanced Wheel, Tuesday Evening
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
You have made all kinds of cylinders and bowls and now you would like to take throwing on the wheel to the next level. In the Advanced Wheel class that is what will happen.Come explore more of what clay will do on the wheel. All materials included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. This class is limited to 18 years and older. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class, or have solid foundational ceramics skills, be able to center and get height on a cylinder.
Ages 18 & up • 3 weeks • Tuesdays • July 19 - August 23 (No class August 16) •
6:00pm - 8:00pm • $230 for members and $240 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Platters & Serving Trays
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
Make a great table centerpiece that wows people at your next get together. There is a great satisfaction that comes from creating your own serving dishes,or giving one to someone close to you. In this case you will learn how to throw and trim larger serving pieces with form and function in mind. All materials included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class, or have solid foundational ceramics skills, be able to center and get height on a cylinder.This is an advanced class. You will need to be proficient with your throwing skills.
Ages 18 & up • 5 weeks • Thursdays • July 21 - August 25 (No class August 18) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $190 for members and $200 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Teen Potter’s Wheel Camp
Instructor: Jesse Vanderband
Explore the art of the potter’s wheel this summer! In this 3-day camp, students will learn how to create art on the potter’s wheel, then explore fun underglaze techniques including carving, sculpting, stenciling, and painting on their work. After the camp, student’s work will be glazed with clear top glaze and made available for families to pick up.
Ages 13-19 • August 15, 16, 17 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm • $120 for members and $130 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Instructor: Jesse Vanderband
Did the potter's wheel hook you when you took Beginner Ceramics? It often does! If you would like to further explore and perfect your technique on the potter’s wheel this next level class will do that. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class, or have solid foundational ceramics experience.
Ages 18 & up • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • May 3 - June 7 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $200 for members and $210 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Date Night in the Ceramics Studio
Make it a memorable Friday-night date night playing together in clay! Bring your partner or a friend and let loose creating on the potter’s wheel (no previous experience needed). Wine, beer and charcuterie board served!
Ages 21 & up • $120.00 per couple for Members and $140 per couple for Nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register • 6-8 pm • Choose from the following dates:
- Saturday, May 28- Instructor Jesse VanderBand
- Friday, June 17- Instructor Mary Wolter
- Saturday, July 16- Instructor Jesse VanderBand
- Friday, Aug. 19- Instructor Mary Wolter
Teen Potter’s Wheel Camp
Instructor: Jesse Vanderband
Explore the art of the potter’s wheel this summer! In this 3-day camp, students will learn how to create art on the potter’s wheel, then explore fun underglaze techniques including carving, sculpting, stenciling, and painting on their work. After the camp, student’s work will be glazed with clear top glaze and made available for families to pick up.
Ages 13-19 • June 13, 14, 15 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm • $120 for members and $130 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Taking Glazing Beyond the Basics
Instructor: Jesse Vanderband
Have you been wanting to push your surface design and glazing skills further, but are not sure where to start? This three week class will explore fun underglaze surface design techniques as well as a variety of ways to apply glaze to your work. Time in class will be spent practicing the techniques so students should have 2-3 leatherhard pieces prepared as well as at least 2-3 bisqued-fired pieces, but more pieces are welcome. Glaze and underglaze will be provided. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class or have solid foundational ceramics experience.
Ages 18 & up • 3 weeks • Tuesdays • June 14-28 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $80 for members and $90 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Morning
Instructor: Mary Wolter
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of hand-building, wheel throwing and glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • July 12 - September 13 • 10:00am - 12:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Evening
Instructor: Mary Wolter
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of hand-building, wheel throwing and glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Wednesdays • July 13 - September 14 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Raku Workshop
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
Set dirt on fire! In this workshop, you will explore the traditional practice of rake firing, as well as learn how to throw, trim and glaze raku pottery. The workshop will consist of throwing and trimming sessions, a glazing session and then a special raku firing event. All materials included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. This class is limited to 18 years and older. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class, or have solid foundational ceramics skills, be able to center and get height on a cylinder.
Ages 18 & up • 3 weeks • Mondays • July 18 - August 1 (August 13: Firing Raku Kiln as a Class @ 10am) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $165 for members and $175 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Advanced Wheel, Tuesday Evening
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
You have made all kinds of cylinders and bowls and now you would like to take throwing on the wheel to the next level. In the Advanced Wheel class that is what will happen.Come explore more of what clay will do on the wheel. All materials included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. This class is limited to 18 years and older. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class, or have solid foundational ceramics skills, be able to center and get height on a cylinder.
Ages 18 & up • 3 weeks • Tuesdays • July 19 - August 23 (No class August 16) •
6:00pm - 8:00pm • $230 for members and $240 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Platters & Serving Trays
Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
Make a great table centerpiece that wows people at your next get together. There is a great satisfaction that comes from creating your own serving dishes,or giving one to someone close to you. In this case you will learn how to throw and trim larger serving pieces with form and function in mind. All materials included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class, or have solid foundational ceramics skills, be able to center and get height on a cylinder.This is an advanced class. You will need to be proficient with your throwing skills.
Ages 18 & up • 5 weeks • Thursdays • July 21 - August 25 (No class August 18) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $190 for members and $200 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Teen Potter’s Wheel Camp
Instructor: Jesse Vanderband
Explore the art of the potter’s wheel this summer! In this 3-day camp, students will learn how to create art on the potter’s wheel, then explore fun underglaze techniques including carving, sculpting, stenciling, and painting on their work. After the camp, student’s work will be glazed with clear top glaze and made available for families to pick up.
Ages 13-19 • August 15, 16, 17 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm • $120 for members and $130 for nonmembers • 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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