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POTTERY WHEEL CLASSES
POTTERY CLASSES RESUME JANUARY 2024
We look forward to seeing you back at the arts center for all your pottery classes in January! Meanwhile, we hope to see you at one of our many community events and our grand re-opening. Stay tuned for news updates!
ArtsConnect offers several pottery classes. New to clay? Learn the basics of both hand-building and the pottery wheel in this 7-week introductory class, Intro to Clay.
Intro to Wheel, teaches participants the basics of throwing clay on a pottery wheel. Students will learn important pottery studio rules and procedures used in all of our pottery classes. Intro to Wheel class is mandatory for those wanting to buy a pottery studio pass to use the studio during open times. Check out more information about pottery studio passes here: https://www.theartsconnect.us/222/Memberships
Once students have mastered the basic skills of the wheel they may then move onto our more challenging class, Intermediate Wheel. In this class students will strengthen their pottery skills and learn more advanced techniques.
The cost of each pottery class includes all supplies. Supplies provided are: 25 lb white clay, glazes, all the firing needed, and the use of our clay tools. More clay is available upon purchase, although each student is guaranteed 25 lb of clay.
Each session lasts for six weeks allowing basic skills to build over time. These classes are ideal for beginners, as well as more advanced students. The cost is $155 for non-members and $139.50 for members. Fee includes all supplies.
Pottery Wheel classes are recommended for ages 14 and older. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ANY SESSION
Intro to Wheel
Ages 15 & older, 6-week sessions
$155 for non-members
$139.50 for members
All Supplies Included
Evenings:
Mondays, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., taught by Jen Watson
Afternoons:
Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m, taught by Chris Taulbee
All Supplies Included
Evenings:
Into to Wheel is offered at two different times for your convenience, Monday evenings from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Pottery Studio at ArtsConnect Springfield Township Community Art Center, 9158 Winton Rd, Building A, behind the fire station.
When registering below, click the session desired then you will be directed to a registration page where you will then select which class day you want: Monday evenings or Thursday afternoons.
No Class on Memorial Day.
| Intro to Wheel Sessions |
Session Dates | Day and Time | Class Fee: Non-member/Member |
Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Session 1: | 1/8-2/15/2024 | Mon, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. OR Thur, 1:00 - 3:30 pm |
$155 / $139.50 | Register Here |
| 2024 Session 2: | 3/4-4/11/2024 | Mon, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. OR
Thur, 1:00 - 3:30 pm |
$155 / $139.50 | Register Here |
| 2024 Session 3: | 4/29-6/6/2024 | Mon, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. OR
Thur, 1:00 - 3:30 pm |
$155 / $139.50 | Register Here |
Having trouble registering online? Call Lisa Zupon - (513) 728-4266. Lisa can register you over the phone.
Wheel 2
Ages 15 & older, 6-week sessions
$155 for non-members
$139.50 for members
All Supplies Included
Mornings:
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. taught by Amanda Hollinger
Evenings:
Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. taught by Sam Jayne
Strengthen your skills and learn more advanced throwing techniques. Participants must take the Intro to Wheel class before moving onto this class. This class is the next step to becoming an experienced potter.
Materials Included: 25 lb clay, glaze, firing, shelf space and use of tools.
Wheel 2 is offered two different times, morning and evening. The morning class is held on Tuesdays from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm and the evening class is held on Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Each class takes place in our new Pottery Studio. We have 8 wheels in the studio. Classes fill up quickly so register early!
ArtsConnect Springfield Township Community Art Center is located at, 9158 Winton Rd, Building A (the building behind the fire station).
No class week of Memorial Day.
| Wheel 2 Sessions |
Session Dates | Day and Time | Class Fee:
Non-member/Member |
Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Session 1: | 1/9-2/15/2024 | TUE 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR
THUR 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
$155 / $139.50 | Register Here |
| 2024 Session 2: | 3/5-4/11/2024 | TUE 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR
THUR 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
$155 / $139.50 | Register Here |
| 2024 Session 3: | 5/7-6/6/2024 | TUE 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR
THUR 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
$155 / $139.50 | Register Here |
Having trouble registering online? Call Lisa Zupon - (513) 728-4266. Lisa can register you over the phone.
Pottery Wheel Instructors:
Thursday Morning Intro Wheel Instructor:
Chris Taulbee
Christopher Taulbee is the owner of Taul Arts Studio, an arts production company that offers commissioned art services, private art instruction and guitar instruction. Chris has worked both locally and nationally for companies to create signage, print media, web content, murals, logos and more!
Chris graduated in Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati DAPP program. He is a proficient painter and potter. He works at Evandale Arts Center teaching Kids Summer Art Camp. He exhibits locally and participates in many art shows in Cincinnati.
Chris teaches Pottery, Oil Painting and Private Guitar lessons for ArtsConnect.
Monday Evening Intro Wheel Instructor:
Jen Watson:
Jen is an accomplished Potter and owner of Bowl and Bud, LLC. Bud and Bowl is a small batch pottery company based out of Cincinnati, and we specialize in making boldly patterned stoneware ceramics for your kitchen, garden, and home!
Jen received her MFA from University of Cincinnati DAAP in 2018. She has 15 ys of experience in wheel throwing and has been teaching ceramics since 2015. She has been working at Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati since 2021.
Thursday Night Wheel 2 Instructor:
Sam Jayne:
Sam is a potter and Sculptor that asks audiences to think about gender through scupture. He works to incorporate humor and fun into art and pottery to open the door to more in-depth discussions.
Sam has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati DAAP program. He studied abroad in China learning traditional Chinese pottery techniques and how to slipcast.
He can be seen at many local art shows as well as works at Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati.
Class Cancellations & Weather Closings
A minimum of four students must be enrolled for the session prior to the stated deadline for the class to take place (maximum 12 students). The Springfield Township Senior and Community Arts Center follows Finneytown School District inclement weather closings. To verify closings, call 513-522-2108.Due to costs incurred in planning for art classes, full refunds will only be issued when the Arts Council cancels the class. Class cancellations made within 10 business days of the class start date are eligible for a refund, minus a $5 administration fee per student. Refunds will be made by check, not to a credit card. To notify us of a cancellation, please send an email to artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org.
Checks are payable to ArtsConnect and can be mailed to 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
For more information, call 522-2108