One-on-One Wheel Throwing Classes
Discover the art of wheel throwing in a personalized, one-on-one setting. These sessions focus on building a solid foundation, starting with properly centering clay — not just with your hands, but through your entire body. You’ll learn to anchor yourself, using posture and breath to connect with the clay and find true balance at the wheel.
From there, we’ll develop the proper series of gestures tailored to your hands and strength, guiding you through opening the clay and pulling different forms. The goal is to help you build confidence and control, step by step.
Lessons begin in my studio, and if you have your own studio, I can support you in your own space, helping set up your studio for maximum ease and efficiency.
Whether you’re just starting your pottery journey, struggling to master centering, or eager to learn the technique of throwing off the hump, these personalized sessions are designed to meet you where you are.
Cost is $60/h, Serving Portland, OR.
Contact me directly to schedule your 1st one-on-one wheel throwing class and get started on your pottery journey.
December Come clay with me - Christmas edition - Tree decoration and festive tray
Special Christmas edition!
Let’s create Christmas tree ornaments using cookie cutters and stamps, a festive tray using slab rolling technique, and add a star shaped bowl for Santa’s cookies or candies for advanced makers.
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Learn and practice hand building with fresh clay: techniques to make different shapes, to carve out designs, and how to imprint patterns, as well as the different stages of raw clay and how to work with them. Don’t forget to sign your creations!
During the 2 weeks in between class, your pieces will dry slowly and undergo their first firing: “Bisc firing” at 1945 degrees Farenheit.
Monday, December 16th, 2024
Your pieces are now ready to be glazed and decorated. I provide a nice assortment of glazes and glaze transfers (decals for ceramics) and techniques. Follow your desires, and let your creativity flow!
Final week
Your pieces will go through “Glaze firing”. Et voila, your creations are ready for pick up! You’ll be notified by text or email when they are ready. They will be waiting for you, safely wrapped up on my front porch.
About the Instructor
My name is Elodie, a passionate potter with 8 years of professional experience in ceramic arts, trained in both traditional and contemporary techniques. My classes are designed to inspire and nurture your creativity in a supportive, friendly environment.
Health and Safety
Your safety is our priority. We maintain a clean studio environment and follow all recommended health guidelines.
Reserve your spot today and embark on a creative journey with clay!
Pricing
Sliding scale: $135-$185
This fee includes:
4 hours of personalized instruction
All materials (clay, glazes, decals, tools, 2 firings and packaging)
Kiln firings and preparation work
Sliding Scale Pricing
Here’s how you can determine what to pay, considering your financial situation:
If you are currently experiencing financial constraints, consider paying closer to the lower end of the scale ($135).
If you are in a comfortable financial position, consider paying towards the higher end of the scale ($185) to support the sustainability of the classes and allow for those with less means to participate.
Your contribution helps maintain the quality of the classes, ensuring that we can continue to provide all necessary materials and equipment, as well as manage the time-intensive process of preparation and firing.
The sliding scale is designed to create a supportive community where everyone has the opportunity to explore their creativity, regardless of their financial situation.
By choosing an amount that reflects your financial capability, you contribute to a more inclusive and diverse class environment.
November Come clay with me - Pair of cup and saucer
We’ll work on pich pots and slab rolling to make a pair of tea or coffee cups with handles and their saucers, add a milk and sugar pot for advanced creators!
Monday, November 4th, 2024
Learn and practice hand building with fresh clay: techniques to make different shapes, to carve out designs, and how to imprint patterns, as well as the different stages of raw clay and how to work with them. Don’t forget to sign your creations!
During the 2 weeks in between class, your pieces will dry slowly and undergo their first firing: “Bisc firing” at 1945 degrees Farenheit.
Monday, November 18th, 2024
Your pieces are now ready to be glazed and decorated. I provide a nice assortment of glazes and glaze transfers (decals for ceramics) and techniques. Follow your desires, and let your creativity flow!
Final week
Your pieces will go through “Glaze firing”. Et voila, your creations are ready for pick up! You’ll be notified by text or email when they are ready. They will be waiting for you, safely wrapped up on my front porch.
About the Instructor
My name is Elodie, a passionate potter with 8 years of professional experience in ceramic arts, trained in both traditional and contemporary techniques. My classes are designed to inspire and nurture your creativity in a supportive, friendly environment.
Health and Safety
Your safety is our priority. We maintain a clean studio environment and follow all recommended health guidelines.
Reserve your spot today and embark on a creative journey with clay!
Pricing
Sliding scale: $135-$185
This fee includes:
4 hours of personalized instruction
All materials (clay, glazes, decals, tools, 2 firings and packaging)
Kiln firings and preparation work
Sliding Scale Pricing
Here’s how you can determine what to pay, considering your financial situation:
If you are currently experiencing financial constraints, consider paying closer to the lower end of the scale ($135).
If you are in a comfortable financial position, consider paying towards the higher end of the scale ($185) to support the sustainability of the classes and allow for those with less means to participate.
Your contribution helps maintain the quality of the classes, ensuring that we can continue to provide all necessary materials and equipment, as well as manage the time-intensive process of preparation and firing.
The sliding scale is designed to create a supportive community where everyone has the opportunity to explore their creativity, regardless of their financial situation.
By choosing an amount that reflects your financial capability, you contribute to a more inclusive and diverse class environment.
October Come clay with me - Halloween edition - Ghosts and pumpkins
Special Halloween edition, we’ll use Obsidian black clay. A naturally black clay after firing.
Learn to make pinch pots to create small cups, planters, candles or candy holders, for rituals and offerings. And turn them into pumpkins, or decorate them with spider webs, skulls and magic potion labels!
Monday, October 7th, 2024
Learn and practice hand building with fresh clay: techniques to make different shapes, to carve out designs, and how to imprint patterns, as well as the different stages of raw clay and how to work with them. Don’t forget to sign your creations!
During the 2 weeks in between class, your pieces will dry slowly and undergo their first firing: “Bisc firing” at 1945 degrees Farenheit.
Monday, October 21st, 2024
Your pieces are now ready to be glazed and decorated. I provide a nice assortment of glazes and glaze transfers (decals for ceramics) and techniques. Follow your desires, and let your creativity flow!
Final week
Your pieces will go through “Glaze firing”. Et voila, your creations are ready for pick up! You’ll be notified by text or email when they are ready. They will be waiting for you, safely wrapped up on my front porch.
About the Instructor
My name is Elodie, a passionate potter with 8 years of professional experience in ceramic arts, trained in both traditional and contemporary techniques. My classes are designed to inspire and nurture your creativity in a supportive, friendly environment.
Health and Safety
Your safety is our priority. We maintain a clean studio environment and follow all recommended health guidelines.
Reserve your spot today and embark on a creative journey with clay!
Pricing
Sliding scale: $135-$185
This fee includes:
4 hours of personalized instruction
All materials (clay, glazes, decals, tools, 2 firings and packaging)
Kiln firings and preparation work
Sliding Scale Pricing
Here’s how you can determine what to pay, considering your financial situation:
If you are currently experiencing financial constraints, consider paying closer to the lower end of the scale ($135).
If you are in a comfortable financial position, consider paying towards the higher end of the scale ($185) to support the sustainability of the classes and allow for those with less means to participate.
Your contribution helps maintain the quality of the classes, ensuring that we can continue to provide all necessary materials and equipment, as well as manage the time-intensive process of preparation and firing.
The sliding scale is designed to create a supportive community where everyone has the opportunity to explore their creativity, regardless of their financial situation.
By choosing an amount that reflects your financial capability, you contribute to a more inclusive and diverse class environment.
September Come clay with me - Flat dishes and trays
Let's discover “slab rolling” to create little flat dishes and trays (as incens and soap holder, jewelry tray, spoon rest, coasters..). And learn to imprint leaves, lace, stamps and carvings to decorate them.
Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Learn and practice hand building with fresh clay: techniques to make different shapes, to carve out designs, and how to imprint patterns, as well as the different stages of raw clay and how to work with them. Don’t forget to sign your creations!
During the 2 weeks in between class, your pieces will dry slowly and undergo their first firing: “Bisc firing” at 1945 degrees Farenheit.
Monday, September 16th, 2024
Your pieces are now ready to be glazed and decorated. I provide a nice assortment of glazes and glaze transfers (decals for ceramics) and techniques. Follow your desires, and let your creativity flow!
Final week
Your pieces will go through “Glaze firing”. Et voila, your creations are ready for pick up! You’ll be notified by text or email when they are ready. They will be waiting for you, safely wrapped up on my front porch.
About the Instructor
My name is Elodie, a passionate potter with 8 years of professional experience in ceramic arts, trained in both traditional and contemporary techniques. My classes are designed to inspire and nurture your creativity in a supportive, friendly environment.
Health and Safety
Your safety is our priority. We maintain a clean studio environment and follow all recommended health guidelines.
Reserve your spot today and embark on a creative journey with clay!
Pricing
Sliding scale: $135-$185
This fee includes:
4 hours of personalized instruction
All materials (clay, glazes, decals, tools, 2 firings and packaging)
Kiln firings and preparation work
Sliding Scale Pricing
Here’s how you can determine what to pay, considering your financial situation:
If you are experiencing financial constraints (minimum wage, supplemental security income, disability…), consider paying closer to the lower end of the scale ($135).
If you are in a comfortable financial position, consider paying towards the higher end of the scale ($185) to support the sustainability of the classes and allow for those with less means to participate.
Your contribution helps maintain the quality of the classes, ensuring that we can continue to provide all necessary materials and equipment, as well as manage the time-intensive process of preparation and firing.
The sliding scale is designed to create a supportive community where everyone has the opportunity to explore their creativity, regardless of their financial situation.
By choosing an amount that reflects your financial capability, you contribute to a more inclusive and diverse class environment.