CAC offers different ceramic learning opportunities; Pottery Wheel - 8 week sessions in both Intro and Intermediate levels, Open Ceramics Studio and occasional ceramics workshops. Scroll down to find information on them all.

Classes and workshops are small enough to receive a lot of individual attention. Please register/pay in advance. Email with questions: info@calistogaartcenter.org

OPen Ceramics for 16 years+*

Monitor/Ceramics master: Natalie Carpello plus a guest ceramicist each month: NOV 6th: Summer E. Orr - surface design techniques: sgraffito and mishima inlay technique

Available each Monday and Wednesday (unless otherwise noted)

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fee options - MONTH passes and drop-in available. See below.

This open format studio time is geared towards students who have had a basic introduction to ceramics before. An experienced monitor will be present to help participants with questions as you work on individual projects.

*We recommend that you have taken at least an Intro to ceramics class and have a basic understanding of hand building/throwing, wheel maintenance, glazing before enrolling in this ceramics open studio format.

But you are welcome to come with no experience as long as you let us know in advance so that we can prepare and can make sure you can be accommodated. Email Anna at CAC to alert us that you would like to attend; info@calistogaartcenter.org

Monthly Session Cost: $125.00. Starts the beginning of each month. 8 classes monthly (usually, closed some holidays)

Ceramics Class Drop-In Fee: $25 (Drop-in fees max out at $125 which allow the same privileges as monthly participants.)

There is a limit to number of participants. For drop-in, if you want to pay with cash or check when you arrive, you should email to communicate your intention to come so we are aware: (info@calistogaartcenter.org)

Materials fee: standard clay is $30 (25lb bag of clay & glazes) Special request clays: porcelain / black / B-Mix w/speckles - $35

NEW - A guest ceramicist will be invited to demo a particular skill/technique 1x each month and is included in month fee or pay as a drop-in. November 6th: Summer Eorr - handbuilding

ceramics - Intro to the WHEEL/THROWING

Instructor - Hunter Smith

8 week session, Tuesdays September 10th - October 22nd, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Session cost - $325

Welcome to the wonderful world of wheel-throwing! A skilled potter will make throwing look effortless, but anyone who has given it a try knows it is anything but. In this eight-week course, we will break it down so you can build solid foundations that will keep you learning and growing for years to come. Whether you’re brand new to throwing or looking to get back into your practice this class is the perfect place to start. We’ll teach you the best techniques for every step, from wedging and throwing clay on the wheel to trimming and adding handles as well as glazing our final creations.

Clay, glaze and firing costs are included. The CAC has basic throwing tools for you to use.

*We recommend taking this or another Intro to Ceramics class before attending the Monday & Wednesday Open Ceramics Studio.