Adult Classes, Kids Classes, Family Workshop & Studio Rental Opportunities

Our classes are a great way to explore your creative side and have a good time. We invite you to join us for the fun! Call today to enroll: 406-543-0509
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The tuition cost of all classes at the Clay Studio of Missoula includes:
a 25 lbs. bag of clay, use of studio facilities at all times (24/7--except the hours when other classes or special events are in session), and a personal storage cubby. Firing fees and extra clay cost an additional, nominal fee (unless otherwise noted).

Note: Students must provide a non-refundable, half-tuition down payment to reserve their spot in a class. NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN AFTER THE FIRST CLASS!

QUICK LINKS:

- ADULT CLASSES - KIDS CAMPS - FAMILY WORKSHOPS - ADULT SUMMER WORKSHOPS -

- DROP IN RAKU NIGHTS - STUDIO RENTAL-

SUMMERTIME ADULT CLASSES

Beginning Pottery

This class is suitable for first-time students with no previous experience in ceramics, as well as for returning introductory level students.

Monday nights : June 17-August 19, 6-9pm
Instructor: Lee Stuurmans

10-week session
$195 for members
$205 for non-members

Students will learn about clay bodies, wheel- throwing and hand building techniques, as well as processes for glazing and firing. Participants will practice making a variety of functional ceramic forms and be given demonstrations on the creation of cups, handled mugs, bowls, vases, and plates.

Open Instruction

This class is open to pottery and hand building students of all skill levels.

Monday afternoons: June 17-August 19,1-4pm
Instructor: Courtney Murphy, Artist in Residence

Wednesday evenings : June 19-August 21, 6-9pm
Instructor:Lilly Zuckerman, Artist in Residence

Bring your ideas to create your own projects. Weekly demonstrations will include new ideas and techniques, as well as demos designed to suit the needs of students enrolled. This class is open to pottery and hand building students of all skill levels, but some experience in ceramics will be helpful.

Intermediate/Advanced Pottery

Prior experience with ceramics recommended

Thursday nights: June 20-August 22, 6-9pm
Instructor: Perry Haas, Wood Fire Artist in Residence

10-week session
$195 for members
$205 for non-members

This class will focus on building challenging functional forms, using both throwing and handbuilding techniques. Students will work with high fire clay bodies to create work and will fire forms in our reduction kiln.

Summertime Drop-In Raku Nights

Prior experience with ceramics is helpful, but not required

Tuesday nights :July 16, 23 & 30, 6-9pm
Instructor: Orville Chigbrow

$23 for members / $25 for non-members per drop in session- includes glaze and firing fees

Participants will have a chance to experience a guided raku firing with local expert Orville Chigbrow, who will discuss his tricks and techniques. Please bring bisqued pieces to fire in the kiln! We will also have test pieces available for those who are interesting in dropping in but do not have bisqueware to bring!

CALL TODAY TO REGISTER!!! 406-543-0509 or email us info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org

SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS AND FAMILY WORKSHOPS

SUMMERTIME KIDS CLAY CAMPS!

kids class Our summer camps provide a fun and educational environment where children can explore their
creative interests in ceramics, focusing on self-expression through handbuilding techniques.

Clay camps are 5 consecutive days of class that meet from 9:30-11:30 am., Monday through Friday. Students will work in ceramics for the entire class, with a short snack break halfway through each day. Enrollment is limited to 12 students per session.

No prior ceramics experience is needed for these classes. Sign your child up today!

$85 per child, per one week session ($5 discount for members). Class fee includes materials and firings

SESSION DATES:

Ages 5-8
June 17– 21, 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Ages 9-13
June 24-28, 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Ages 5-8
July 15-19, 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Ages 9-13
July 22-26, 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Ages 5-13
August 5-9, 9:30 am to 11:30 am

CALL TODAY TO REGISTER!!! 406-543-0509 or email us info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org

FAMILY WORKSHOPS- NEW ONE-DAY FORMAT!!!

Create something special at the Clay Studio of Missoula! Our new family workshops run Saturday or Sunday afternoons and are a perfect weekend activity for an adult and child to do together! We will fire and put a clear glaze on projects, which will be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after you session

WORKSHOP DATES:

Saturday, June 22, 2-5pm
Sunday, July 14, 2-5pm
Saturday, August 10, 2-5pm

Daily Fee: $35 total for Adult + 1 child. Includes clay, glazing, and firings.
Additional adults and children welcome per family for $10 per individual

CALL TODAY TO REGISTER!!! 406-543-0509 or email us info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org

Contact Information

If you would like to enroll in a class, please contact the studio at 406-543-0509 or via email at info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org. We genuinely appreciate your support!

Pre-registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. A student will only be registered for a class upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit amounting to half of the class tuition.

Class tuition covers instruction during scheduled meeting times, use of the studio, and your first 25 lbs. of clay. Students are charged an extra nominal fee for glazing and firing, and additional clay.

In the event that the Clay Studio is forced to cancel a class, a full refund will be issued. If a student chooses to cancel, refunds of the class tuition minus the 50% non-refundable deposit will be given up until the first class session. Tuition is due in full by the first class, and there is no refund given after the first class.

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COMMUNITY STUDIO SPACE RENTAL

Advanced ceramicists seeking studio workspace are encouraged to become a Clay Studio of Missoula
studio artist! A monthly rental fee provides studio artists with three 4' long shelves of storage space and
use of community workspace, tools, and equipment. Additional costs apply for clay and firings.

Monthly Rental Fee: $95 (3 shelves) or $105 (5 shelves)

Note: Studio artists must possess a current Clay Studio of Missoula annual membership.
Find out more about membership here.