TCC's Fall classes are now
underway!
Keep an eye out for January class listings in November!
An Intro to Clay!
A Great Introduction to:
Hand-building
Sculpture
Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Rebecca Browning
Thursdays 3:00PM-6:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning September 11th thru October 30th
SOLD OUT Waitlist Only!
This class is the perfect class for all who seek to discover the many possibilities of creating with clay! We'll explore an array of hand-building techniques, and you'll be introduced to wheel throwing, and even have an opportunity to fire Raku! The class is taught by a very accomplished ceramicist, Rebecca Browning, and is perfect for those new to clay. Instruction will include learning to coil, pinch, slab-build, and wheel throw. Rebecca will make presentations, offer examples, and provide demonstrations.
Fee includes two optional Open Studios of 3 hours each per week.
$345 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
REGISTER ONLINE BELOW or call 575-758-2580
Raku, raku, raku!
Instructor: Lee Akins
Wednesdays 1:00PM-5:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning September 10th thru October 29th
Still room for a few more!
Raku is a low-temperature fast-firing technique that achieves unique metallic and lustrous surfaces by cooling the piece in a smoky atmosphere. We will cover basic and specialty raku techniques including Halo, Slip Resist (or Naked Raku), Copper Mat, Obvara, Horsehair. We will also explore Saggar firing and Terra Sigillata. Students will see examples and demonstrations and be able to try the techniques. As for your instructor... Lee is among the very best! Some experience in clay is helpful and we recommend coming to the first class with one or two bisque-fired pieces.
Fee includes two optional Open Studio time of 3 hours per week.
$355 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
REGISTER ONLINE BELOW or CALL 575.758.2580

Hand Building
and sculpture techniques!
Pinch, Coil, Slab and More!
Instructor: Lee Akins
Wednesdays 9:00AM-NOON
Eight Weeks Beginning September 10th thru October 29th
SOLD OUT Waitlist Only!
Once again, Lee Akins brings his many years of experience as a teacher of ceramics to the TCC. The class is designed to explore the many aspects of hand-building with clay, including sculpture, for both those new to clay and those more experienced. It includes pinch pots, coil, slab, and more. Lee will make presentations, offer examples, and provide demonstrations. The level of lecture and demonstration is sensitive to the experience of the students. This will be an extraordinary class!!!
Fee includes two optional Open Studios of 3 hours each per week.
Limited to just eight students. Don't delay!
$345 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
REGISTER ONLINE BELOW or CALL 575.758.2580
Beginning Wheel Throwing!
Instructor: Rebecca Browning
Saturdays 10:00AM-1:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning September 6th thru October 25th
SOLD OUT!
Always wanted to learn wheel throwing? Honestly, who hasn't? We've designed this class for adults and young adults (16+) with little or no experience AS WELL AS those with some previous experience
(and perfect for those who have not thrown "for years") seeking greater comfort behind the wheel.
The instructor, Rebecca Browning, is an accomplished potter with a great deal of experience at the wheel.This class in not only certain to be great fun but sometimes opens the door to a life in clay!
Fee includes two optional Open Studios of 3 hours each per week.
Limited to just eight students. Don't delay!
$345 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
REGISTER ONLINE BELOW or calling 575-758-2580

Kid's Intro to Clay!
Ages 6-10
Instructor: Rebecca Browning
Sundays 12:00PM-2:00PM (Kids A)
Eight Weeks Beginning September 7th thru October 26th
Room for 1 more!
This 8-week class for children from ages 6 to 10 will be geared towards teaching them the basics of what you can do with clay through hand-building! The class will be focused on creativity, success, and having great FUN! All students will have some fun things to take home along with a sense of pride and accomplishment!
$290 per student, all materials included
REGISTER ONLINE BELOW or CALL 575-758-2580