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Spring Class Schedule
Just Released!
Classes sell out quickly, REGISTER NOW!
An Intro to Clay!
A Great Introduction to:
Hand-building
Sculpture
Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Rebecca Browning
Thursdays 3:00PM-6:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning April 2nd thru May 21st
This class is usually the very first to sell out. Register today!
Hurry, only room for 3 more!
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 more! The class, taught by an accomplished ceramicist and instructor, Rebecca Browning, 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
Slab and Screen!
Instructor: Byron Ashley
Mondays 3:00PM-6:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning March 30th thru May 18th
This class was a huge hit last session!!!
Hurry, only 1 more opening!
In this class, you will make a variety of slab built functional-ware such as cups, platters, butter dishes and salt and pepper shakers. Then you'll learn how to transform the surface of your clay works using screenprinting and underglaze! The instructor, Byron Ashley, is an expert in this area and will guide you through the process of creating multi-colored images using various screen-printing techniques such as newsprint transfers and direct printing onto clay slabs. Whether you like to paint, draw or design patterns, this class playfully blends 2D and 3D elements together! All levels of experience welcome.
Fee includes two optional Open Studio sessions of 3 hours per week.
$375 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: Byron Ashley
Wednesdays 1:00PM-4:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning April 1st thru May 20th
Always extremly popular!
Register Today. Only room for 1 more.
This class has been designed for those new to hand-building. Here you will learn the basics of pinching, coiling, slab building and more sculptural techniques such as solid and hollowing. You'll learn the basics of transforming the surface of your clay vessels with sprig and press molds, slip trailing and sgraffito! Instructor Byron Ashley, a TCC artist-in-residence, will provide demonstrations and assist students of all levels of experience in getting comfortable hand-building with clay.
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
Stepping Out
Unconventional Hand-Building, Textures, and Surfaces
Instructor: Sonja Hinrichsen
Wednesdays 9:00AM-12:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning April 1st thru May 20th
Go beyond scratching the surface!
Don't delay, only 2 openings left!
This class is tailored for students who have prior clay experience, either in hand-building, or in throwing, and would like to explore different techniques of building with coils and strips, as well as soft and hard slab-building. A special focus of this class will be on surface treatment. We will be working with texturing, carving and inlay techniques as well as exploring marbling techniques of different color clays. Instructor, Sonja Hinrichsen has worked in ceramics for over 12 years and is currently an artist-in-residence at the TCC. Sonja will offer examples, provide demos and assist students to achieve their artistic goals.
$345 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
REGISTER ONLINE BELOW or calling 575-758-2580
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Beginning Wheel Throwing!
Instructor: Sonja Hinrichsen
Saturdays 10:00AM-1:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning April 4th thru May 23rd
A hands-on class for those wanting to throw!
Sorry, SOLD OUT. Join Waitlist or condider Intro to Clay.
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, Sonja Hinrichsen, is at home 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.
$345 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
REGISTER ONLINE FOR WAITLIST BELOW or calling 575-758-2580
Kid's Intro to Clay!
Ages 6-10
Instructor: Rebecca Browning
Sundays 12:00PM-2:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning March 29th thru May 17th
This class is the class for young kids wanting to have fun with clay!
Limited to just 6 kids!
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
*Some scholarship monies are available for this class to families in need
Kids Intro to
Wheel Throwing!!!
Ages 11-14
Instructor: Rebecca Browning
Sundays 2:30PM-5:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning March 29th thru May 17th
This class will be in high demand!
Still room for 3 more students!
You and your kids have been asking for this class for years. We're excited to be offering it again! This 8-week class for children from ages 11 to 14 is designed to teach them to learn the basics of wheel-throwing. Everything from wedging clay, to centering, to throwing, to trimming! The class will be focused on learning basic skills, confidence with clay, and having great FUN! Taught by an instructor with many years of experience with clay and kids!
$310 per student, all materials included.
REGISTER ONLINE BELOW or CALL 575-758-2580