Classes & Workshops

Classes and Workshops
Adults, Teens and Kids

We are pleased to offer our Class Schedule.

Openings are on limited basis.

Please note that Kids and Teen classes are drop off only. Potters Place cannot accommodate parents, grandparents, or guardians in our studio during class times as space is quite limited. Thank you for your understanding.

Potters Place is now a ‘‘mask friendly’’ studio. By “mask friendly”, we mean that we want everyone to feel comfortable making the decision on wearing a mask depending upon their individual circumstances. If individuals have compromising health conditions or other reasons to wear masks, we encourage this and ask others to be respectful of individual decisions.
Potters Place classes will adhere to safe practices for respiratory health and safety in accordance with the CDC and the Massachusetts Department of Public guidance for respiratory illnesses. For details, see the Safety Protocols identified in class registration form.
Please review our class offerings.
Reach out to the individual instructor for class availability.

Acceptance into classes is on a first come basis with priority given to returning students. Spots are not held until payment and registration are received. Download and complete a registration form for your specific class and mail it with check made payable to your instructor to Potters Place, 6 Merchant Street, Unit #1, Sharon MA, 02067.

Meet our Instructors

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Class Offerings

Learn the basics of handbuilding and wheel throwing with an opportunity to explore more advanced techniques! Classes are for beginners through advanced unless otherwise noted.

Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Firing fees are additional and are based on the sizes of your finished pieces. A pottery tool kit is required for Adult and Teen Classes & may be purchased at the studio for $24.

Materials include: Adult and Teens students are provided with studio clay and glazes for use in class. Subject to availability and at the instructor’s discretion, additional clay may be available for purchase directly from the instructor for an extra fee.

Class Descriptions

Kids Fall Classes

Wednesdays: Fall Session 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Lizanne Donegan:
Phone: (508) 944-0094
Email: terralizdon@gmail.com

Kids Classes: KIDS CLASSES are for Students first grade and older

Have you ever wanted to work with clay? In this class children have fun while learning the basic skills of pinching, coiling, slab building and wheel throwing. A variety of projects are made in class such as bowls, animal sculptures, pots and projects from their imagination! Children will decorate and glaze their own pottery. Both beginner and repeat students are encouraged to explore skills at their own pace.

Category: Kids, all levels

Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.

Fall Session 1 : 6 weeks Sept 3 - Oct 8; Class is Full
Cost $165 for 6 week session

Fall Session 2 : 6 weeks Oct 22 - Dec 10; Registration begins Oct 3
No class Nov 19 & Nov 26
Cost $165 for 6 week session

Costs include materials & Firing fees

Teen Fall Classes

Mondays 3:30 pm– 5:15 pm
Thursdays 3:30 pm– 5:15 pm

Lizanne Donegan:
Phone: (508) 944-0094
Email: terralizdon@gmail.com

TEEN CLASSES are for students 6th grade and older.

In this class students will learn basic wheel throwing and handbuilding skills. Teens will work on a variety of projects through guided demonstrations and are also encouraged to develop their own ideas. Students will learn glazing techniques using a range of studio glazes.

Category: Teen Class: All Levels

Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra. A pottery tool kit is required & may be purchased at the studio for $24.

Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.

Monday Teen Schedule

Fall Session 1: Mondays, 5 weeks: Sept 8 - Oct 6; Registration begins August 18
Cost $180 for 5 week session

Fall Session 2: Mondays, 6 weeks Oct 20 - Dec 8; Registration begins Oct 3
No class Nov 17, and Nov 24
Cost $215 for 6 week session

Thursday Teen Schedule

Fall Session 1: Thursdays, 6 weeks: Sept 4 - Oct 9; Registration begins August 18
Cost $215 for 6 week session

Fall Session 2: Thursdays, 6 weeks: Oct 23 - Dec 11; Registration begins Oct 3
No class Nov 20 & Nov 27
Cost $215 for 6 week session

Adult Classes

Clay Night Out Workshops

Have fun in creating a hand built item with your chosen textures, patterns and designs in this one night try-it class. No experience necessary.

Instructor Joyce Lauro:
Joyce: (408) 406-9180, joyceLceramics@gmail.com

Cost $75 includes materials and firing fees.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Friday Sept 19 6:30-8:30 pm

Halloween Novelties
Come make a ghost and a small pumpkin with your choice of texture, pattern and color in this two hour one session class. This is the perfect experience to explore the art of handbuilding with clay! Beginners and all levels are welcome, no experience necessary.

Friday October 24 6:30-8:30 pm

“Make a Platter”
Come make a platter with your choice of texture, pattern and color in this two hour one session class. This is the perfect experience to explore the art of handbuilding with clay! Beginners and all levels are welcome, no experience necessary

A private Clay Night Out can also be arranged with your choice of ceramic object with a minimum of 4 people. Contact Joyce to arrange.

Monday - Adults

Morning: 9am - 11:30am
Adults: All Levels Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing

This class will allow students to develop wheel throwing and handbuilding skills working at their current skill level to produce ceramic creations of their own design.

Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra. A pottery tool kit is required & may be purchased at the studio for $24.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Instructor: Brian Joss:
(353) 242-2686
Email: rescuedogpottery.flatware003@passmail.net

Monday Morning Fall Session: 8 weeks: Sept 8 - Nov 3; Class is full
No Class Oct 13
Cost $360 for 8 week session plus firing fees

Afternoons: 12 noon - 2:30pm
Adults: All Levels Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Jean Plonski:
(508) 330-3073
jean.plonski@hotmail.com

This 6-week class is for all levels of wheel throwers and hand builders, from beginners to those with some experience who want to build their skills. Students will work on a variety of projects through all aspects of the pottery process: throwing, handbuilding, trimming/refining their pieces, and glazing. Classes are small enough to accommodate some tailoring to the interests of the group.

Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra. A pottery tool kit is required & may be purchased at the studio for $24.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Monday Afternoon Fall Session 1: 6 weeks Sept 8 – Oct 13; Class is full
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Monday Afternoon Fall Session 2: 6 weeks Oct 20 – Dec 8; Registration begins Oct 3
No class Nov 17 & Nov 24
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Evening: 6pm - 8:30PM

Adults: All Levels Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Jean Plonski:
(508) 330-3073
jean.plonski@hotmail.com

Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra. A pottery tool kit is required & may be purchased at the studio for $24.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Monday Evening Fall Session 1: 6 weeks Sept 8 – Oct 13; Class is Full
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Monday Evening Fall Session 2: 6 weeks Oct 20 – Dec 8; Registration begins Oct 6
No class Nov 17 & Nov 24
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Tuesday - Adults

Mornings: 9:30am – 12 noon
Afternoons: 12:30 pm – 3:00pm

Instructor: Susan Brum
(508) 740-7767
dsbjzbrum@mac.com

Mornings 9:30 am - 12 noon
Adults: Intermediate to Advanced Wheel throwing class

Fall Session Mornings: 8 weeks Sept 9 - Nov 4
No class Oct 21
Cost $360 for 8 week session plus firing fees

Winter Session Mornings: 8 weeks Dec 2 - Feb 3
No classes Dec 23 & 30
Cost $360 for 8 week session plus firing fees

Afternoons: 12:30 pm – 3:00pm
Adults: Beginner Wheel throwing class

Fall Session Afternoons: 6 weeks Sept 9 - Oct 14
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Winter Session Afternoons: 6 weeks Dec 2 - Jan 20
No classes Dec 23 & 30
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Afternoons: 12:45 pm – 3:15pm
Adults: All Levels Handbuilding

Instructor Joyce Lauro:
Phone: 408-406-9180
Email: joyceLceramics@gmail.com

Create bowls, mugs, vases and other functional wares along with simple decorative sculpture

Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Fall Session Afternoons: 6 weeks Sept 23 - Oct 28
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Wednesday - Adults

Mornings: 9:00am – 11:30am,
Afternoons: 12pm – 2:30pm

Adult: All Level, Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding

Instructor: Lizanne Donegan:
Phone: (508) 944-0094
Email: terralizdon@gmail.com

Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra. A pottery tool kit is required & may be purchased at the studio for $24.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.

Fall Session 1 Mornings: 6 weeks Sept 3 - Oct 8; ; Class is full
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Monday Afternoon Fall Session 2: 6 weeks Oct 20 – Dec 8; Registration begins Oct 3
No class Nov 17 & Nov 24
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Evening: 6pm - 8:30PM

Adults: All Levels Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Jean Plonski:
(508) 330-3073
jean.plonski@hotmail.com

This 6-week class is for all levels of wheel throwers, from beginners to those with some experience who want to build their skills. Students will work on a variety of projects through all aspects of the pottery process: throwing, trimming/refining their pieces, and glazing. Classes are small enough to accommodate some tailoring to the interests of the group.