Handbuilding Classes
Spring II 2026 REGISTRATION
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As a thank-you, qualifying donors receive priority class registration before general enrollment opens. See our donor levels here to learn more about benefits, then use the button below to submit your registration request.
General Registration:
Friday, April 17, 12:00pm
Beginning Handbuilding
Tuition includes:
• Open Studio time with 24/7 access to the studio
• One 25lb bag of clay provided
• Access to a variety of glazes and slips
• State of the art facility with onsite parking
• Tuition does not include firing fees
This 6-week class is designed for students who want to learn the basics of slab, pinch, and coil construction, or for students who are still developing throwing skills. Students will learn how to finish their work with decorating and glazing techniques. Many students will take this class more then once before moving on to an intermediate level class.
Clayworks reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. Fees are 100% refundable if the class is canceled by Clayworks, 100% refundable up to two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of class, minus a $25 processing fee, if the student cancels. No refunds or tuition credits will be given with less than two weeks’ notice.
Mondays 7:00PM - 9:30PM May 18 - June 29, 2026
No class May 25
Instructor: Taylor Stone • Tuition: $238
Class Full - Join the Waitlist
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Sundays 6:00pm - 8:30pm, May 17 - June 28, 2026
No class May 24
Instructor: Zainab Elrahal • Tuition: $238
Registration opens Friday, April 17, @ Noon • Click this link at that time
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Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:30pm, May 20 - June 24, 2026
No class April 15
Instructor: Karla Chambers • Tuition: $238
Intermediate Handbuilding
Tuition includes:
• Open Studio time with 24/7 access to the studio
• One 25lb bag of clay provided
• Access to a variety of glazes and slips
• State of the art facility with onsite parking
• Tuition does not include firing fees
This 10-week class is designed for students who have completed beginning handbuilding and are prepared for an intermediate level class. The class will focus on more advanced handbuiding techniques and surface design treatments.
Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:30pm April 7 - June 9, 2026
Instructor: Karla Chambers • Tuition: $393
Class Full
Sundays 11:00am - 1:30pm April 12 - June 21, 2026
No class May 24
Instructor: Karla Chambers • Tuition: $393
Class Full
Advanced Handbuilding
Tuition includes:
• Open Studio time with 24/7 access to the studio
• One 25lb bag of clay provided
• Access to a variety of glazes and slips
• State of the art facility with onsite parking
• Tuition does not include firing fees
This 10-week class is designed for students who are intermediate or advanced level handbuilders. Classes will focus on more complex handbuilding techniques and surface techniques.
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Wednesdays 7:00pm-9:30pm April 1 - June 10, 2026
No class April 15
Instructor: Whitney Galasso • Tuition: $393
Register at this link @ noon on Friday, March 13, 2026
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Thursdays 10:00am - 12:30pm April 2 - June 11, 2026
No class April 16
Instructor: Karla Chambers • Tuition: $393
Class Full
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Refund Policy:
Clayworks reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment.
Fees are 100% refundable if the class is canceled by Clayworks, 100% refundable up to two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of class, minus a $25 processing fee, if the student cancels. No refunds or tuition credits will be given with less than two weeks’ notice.