Class Descriptions

Kids Classes

Wednesdays 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 note that registration for Summer Session will begin on June 1. Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.

Spring Session, 6 weeks: Apr 24 - Jun 5
No class May 2
Cost $165 for 6 week session

Summer Session: 5 weeks July 10 - August 7; Registration opens June 1
Cost $135 for 5 week session

Costs include materials & Firing fees

KIDS MINI WEEK
August 13,14,15
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Afternoon: 3.30 - 5pm

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

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

In this mini week, students will meet three afternoons to work on a variety of hand building projects. Mini week is the perfect opportunity to try out clay class in a small group setting. Students will learn basics skills of pinching, coiling and building with slabs.
Students will decorate their work on the third afternoon with underglaze colors.

A theme will be introduced at the beginning of the week to inspire students. Past themes have included under the sea, dragons and castles, our pets, puppies, cats, turtles. Category: Kids, all levels, completed 1st grade Spring 2024 and older.
Cost: $85 Cost includes materials & Firing fees

Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class. Please note that registration for Summer will open up June 1. Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.

Summer Session: 3 Afternoons August 13,14,15

Teen 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 $22.

Please note that registration for Summer Session will begin on June 1. Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.

Spring Session: Mondays, 5 weeks: Apr 22 - Jun 3
No Classes April 29, May 27
Cost $180 for 5 week session

Summer Session: Mondays, 5 weeks: Jul 15 - Aug 12; Registration begins June 1
This is primarily a Monday class with one Monday off and one Tuesday added to the schedule.
Mondays: July 15, 22, 29, August 12;
Tuesday: August 6
Cost $180 for 5 week session

Spring Session : Thursdays, 6 weeks: Apr 25 - Jun 6
No class May 2
Cost $215 for 6 week session

Summer Session : Thursdays, 6 weeks: Jul 11 - Aug 15; Registration begins June 1
Cost $215 for 6 week session

 Adult Classes

Clay Night Out Workshops

Have fun in creating a hand built item with your chosen textures, p

atterns and designs in this one night try-it class. No experience necessary.

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

Cost $67 includes materials and firing fees.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

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

Friday, May 24 from 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.

Friday, June 7 from 6:30-8:30 pm “Make a Mug or Vase”

Come make a vessel 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

Monday - Adults

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

Instructor: Brian Joss: 
(508) 243-8973
briantjoss@gmail.com

This 8 week 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. A skill demonstration (wheel throwing, handbuilding, or glazing) will be given each week.

Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra. A pottery tool kit is required & may be purchased at the studio for $22.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Monday Morning Winter Session: 8 weeks: Feb 26 - Apr 15
Cost $360 for 8 week session plus firing fees

Monday Morning Spring Session: 8 weeks: May 6 - Jul 1; Class is full
No class May 27
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 $22.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Monday Afternoon Winter session 2, 6 weeks: Mar 4 – Apr 15 
No class March 11
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Monday Afternoon Spring Session, 6 weeks: Apr 22 – Jun 10; Class is full
No class April 29, May 27
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

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 tairloring 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 $22.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Monday Evening Winter session 2, 6 weeks: Mar 4 – Apr 15
No class Mar 11
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Monday Evening Spring Session, 6 weeks: Apr 22 - Jun 10; Class is full
No class April 29, May 27
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Tuesday - Adults

Adults: Wheel Throwing - All Levels
Instructor: Susan Brum:
(508) 740-7767
Email: Hogwildpottery@comcast.net

Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra. A pottery tool kit is required & may be purchased at the studio for $22.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.
Morning: 9:30am - 12 noon
Winter Morning Session 2:  6 weeks: March 5 – April 9
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Spring Morning Session:  6 weeks: May 7 - Jun 11; Registration begins April 12
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 $22.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Please note that registration for Summer Session will begin on May 30. Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.

Spring Wednesday Morning Session 9am - 11:30am, 6 weeks: Apr 24 - Jun 5; Class is full
No class May 1
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Summer Wednesday Morning Session 9am - 11:30am, 6 weeks: Jul 10 - Aug 14; Registration starts May 30
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Spring Wednesday Midday Session 12 - 2:30pm, 6 weeks: Apr 24 - Jun 5; Class is full
No class May 1
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Summer Wednesday Midday Session 12 - 2:30pm, 6 weeks: Jul 10 - Aug 14; Registration starts May 30
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Evenings: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Adult: All Levels Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Jean Plonski
phone: 508.330.3073
Email: 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 tairloring 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 $22.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Winter session 2, 6 weeks:  Mar 4, 2024 – Apr 17
No class Mar 13
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Spring session, 6 weeks:  Apr 24 – Jun 5; Class is full
No class May 1
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Evenings: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Adult: All Levels Handbuilding
In this class we will explore a variety of handbuilding techniques and make both sculptural and utilitarian pieces. We will use texture, color, and a number of forms and shapes to create unique handmade objects.

Instructor: Robin Potter
phone: (617) 653-4135
email: dragoncreations@verizon.net

Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra. A pottery tool kit is required & may be purchased at the studio for $22.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Thursday - Adults

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

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 $22.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Please note that registration for Spring Session will begin on April 12. Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.

Spring Thursday Morning Session 9am - 11:30am, 6 weeks: Apr 25 - Jun 6; Class is full
No class May 2
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Summer Thursday Morning Session 9am - 11:30am, 6 weeks: Jul 11 - Aug 15; Registration starts May 30
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Spring Thursday Midday Session 12 - 2:30pm, 6 weeks: Apr 25 - Jun 6; Class is full
No class May 2
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Summer Thursday Midday Session 9am - 11:30am, 6 weeks: Jul 11 - Aug 15; Registration starts May 30
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Thursday Evenings: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

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.

Winter Session 2: 6 weeks March 7 - April 11
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Spring Session: 6 weeks May 9 - Jun 13; Registration begins April 12
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Saturday - Adults

Afternoon: 4pm - 6:30pm 
Adults: All Levels Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Brian Joss: 
(508) 243-8973
briantjoss@gmail.com

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. A skill demonstration (wheel throwing, handbuilding, or glazing) will be given each week.

Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra. A pottery tool kit is required & may be purchased at the studio for $22.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.

Sat Winter Session 2: 8 week session Mar 2 – May 4
No class Mar 30, Apr 6, May 4
Cost $360 for 8 week session plus firing fees

Sat Spring Session: 6 week session; May 18 - Jun 29; Registration begins April 12
No class May 25
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees

Class Policies:

• A registration form and check for cost of class is needed to retain your place in any class.​

• If a student withdraws from class two weeks prior to the start of class, the student receives a refund on their registration less a $25 administration fee.

• If a student pulls out of a class week 1 – there are no refunds once the class begins.

• Make-up classes: There are no makeup classes offered UNLESS:  

  • A teacher cancels class due to inclement weather or conflict in their schedule.

  • A makeup class will then be scheduled for that class on a date determined by that teacher. 

• Prorated class costs: We do not prorate the cost of classes.

Covid Safety Protocols:

• Please respect others in the studio and stay home if you feel ill or you have any virus such as Covid, the flu or RSV as several members and students have weakened immune systems and are more likely to get sick.

• Potters Place Covid policies are based on the recommendations made by the CDC.

• If you test positive for Covid you must not come to the studio for 5 full days.– whether or not you are vaccinated.

• On Day 6, if you have no symptoms OR you have been fever free without the use of fever reducing medications for at least 24 hours AND your other symptoms are resolved, you may return to the studio while wearing a well fitted mask.. 

• If any symptoms return, you must start from Day 1 and not return to the studio for 5 days or until you have 2 negative tests taken 48 hours apart.

• If you are a student please immediately notify your instructor if you test positive for Covid.

• For more in depth information please visit CDC.gov or mass.gov and search under Covid guidelines.

What to expect when coming to a class:

• Students will be expected to wear a mask. Please bring a mask with you.
  Bandanas are not acceptable face coverings.

• Upon entering the studio, you will be required to sign in on the studio log sheet for contact tracing if needed.

• All children and teens will take and record their temperature in the studio log book.   

• All students, faculty, and members are required to wear a mask during kids and teen classes, regardless of where you are in the studio.

• Maintain 3 feet of social distancing whenever possible. Wheels and workstations have been arranged for 6 feet of space for ease of use.

• Only one student in the sink area at a time.

• Students must wipe down their work areas, any tools, and equipment they used with disinfectant wipes and/or spray at the end of each class. The studio has these products.

If we find that a member or student has tested positive for COVID, we will notify anyone with whom they may have had contact.