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 90 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.
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:
Raku
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. Space is limited. All materials are 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 experience.
Ages 18 & up • 4 weeks, 3 classes • Thursdays • September 1, 8, 22 (No class Sept 15) Firing October 1 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $195 for members and $210 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Functional & Creative Slab Building
Instructor: Carmen Davis
Pottery out of slabs is an exciting way to create shapes and intriguing pieces of art. If you would like to “play with clay” using soft-slab construction, slump and press molds, this class will do that! You will experiment with color, texture and pattern as well as techniques and tips to inspire creativity and enhance your hand building skills. We will also have some fun with glazing. Have ideas of things you want to make or have a favorite dish you would like to use as a mold, bring them along! All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class.
Ages 18 & up • 4 weeks, 3 classes • Tuesdays • September 6, 13 & 27 (No Class Sept 20) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $130 for members and $140 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Intermediate Wheel, Monday Evening
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. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class.
Ages 18 & up • 7 weeks, 6 classes • Mondays • September 12- October 24 (no class October 17th) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $200 for members and $210 for nonmembers • FULL please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Making Flat and 3D Decorative Tiles
Instructor: Sherrill Cannon
Clay can take on so many different forms. Creating flat work with slabs is one of them. In this class learn how to make flat tiles and 3D tiles to create wall art, backsplashes, table tops and more. You will learn the ins and outs of tile making beginning with successful slab rolling, carving into slabs and transforming a flat slab into a slab that has
a 3D surface. You will also explore painting on tiles as another surface decoration technique. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 9 weeks, 8 classes • Thursdays • September 15 - November 10 (No class Nov 3) • 6:00pm -8:00pm • $280 for members and $270 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Evening
Instructor: Eileen LaMore
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of handbuilding, 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. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • October 4 - December 13 (No class November 22) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday 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. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Wednesdays • October 5 - December 14 (No class November 23) • 10:00am - 12:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Advanced Wheel, Wednesday Evening
Instructor: John Diaz
You’ve gained enough confidence in throwing a variety of the basic pottery vessels that you now feel ready to further your skills and explore more of what can be done with clay on the wheel. In this class we want to expand your knowledge of form and function and help further develop your wheel throwing abilities. All materials are included along with 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics and preferably Intermediate Wheel before registering for this class, and the desire and/or experience to tackle more complex throwing projects.
Ages 18 & up • 7 weeks, 6 classes • Wednesdays • October 5 - November 16 (No class November 9) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $230 for members and $240 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Create with Coils
Instructor: Mary Wolter
Continue to develop your hand-building skills by making a vessel using the coil method. Learn how to roll coils and join them to develop shape. We will explore ways to texturize and decorate the surface of our pieces. Learning the skill of coil building opens the door for the hand builder to create vessels that range from small to LARGE. Students should expect additional work time in the studio outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 5 weeks, 4 classes • Mondays • November 7- December 5 (No class November 28) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $130 for members and $140 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
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:
- Friday, Aug. 19- Instructor Mary Wolter - FULL
- Saturday, September 24- Instructor: Jesse VanderBand
- Friday, October 21- Instructor: Michael Burmeister
Raku
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. Space is limited. All materials are 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 experience.
Ages 18 & up • 4 weeks, 3 classes • Thursdays • September 1, 8, 22 (No class Sept 15) Firing October 1 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $195 for members and $210 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Functional & Creative Slab Building
Instructor: Carmen Davis
Pottery out of slabs is an exciting way to create shapes and intriguing pieces of art. If you would like to “play with clay” using soft-slab construction, slump and press molds, this class will do that! You will experiment with color, texture and pattern as well as techniques and tips to inspire creativity and enhance your hand building skills. We will also have some fun with glazing. Have ideas of things you want to make or have a favorite dish you would like to use as a mold, bring them along! All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class.
Ages 18 & up • 4 weeks, 3 classes • Tuesdays • September 6, 13 & 27 (No Class Sept 20) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $130 for members and $140 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Intermediate Wheel, Monday Evening
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. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class.
Ages 18 & up • 7 weeks, 6 classes • Mondays • September 12- October 24 (no class October 17th) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $200 for members and $210 for nonmembers • FULL please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Making Flat and 3D Decorative Tiles
Instructor: Sherrill Cannon
Clay can take on so many different forms. Creating flat work with slabs is one of them. In this class learn how to make flat tiles and 3D tiles to create wall art, backsplashes, table tops and more. You will learn the ins and outs of tile making beginning with successful slab rolling, carving into slabs and transforming a flat slab into a slab that has
a 3D surface. You will also explore painting on tiles as another surface decoration technique. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 9 weeks, 8 classes • Thursdays • September 15 - November 10 (No class Nov 3) • 6:00pm -8:00pm • $280 for members and $270 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Evening
Instructor: Eileen LaMore
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of handbuilding, 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. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • October 4 - December 13 (No class November 22) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday 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. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Wednesdays • October 5 - December 14 (No class November 23) • 10:00am - 12:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Advanced Wheel, Wednesday Evening
Instructor: John Diaz
You’ve gained enough confidence in throwing a variety of the basic pottery vessels that you now feel ready to further your skills and explore more of what can be done with clay on the wheel. In this class we want to expand your knowledge of form and function and help further develop your wheel throwing abilities. All materials are included along with 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics and preferably Intermediate Wheel before registering for this class, and the desire and/or experience to tackle more complex throwing projects.
Ages 18 & up • 7 weeks, 6 classes • Wednesdays • October 5 - November 16 (No class November 9) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $230 for members and $240 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Create with Coils
Instructor: Mary Wolter
Continue to develop your hand-building skills by making a vessel using the coil method. Learn how to roll coils and join them to develop shape. We will explore ways to texturize and decorate the surface of our pieces. Learning the skill of coil building opens the door for the hand builder to create vessels that range from small to LARGE. Students should expect additional work time in the studio outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 5 weeks, 4 classes • Mondays • November 7- December 5 (No class November 28) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $130 for members and $140 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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