Classes and Workshops
Adults, Teens and Kids
We are pleased to offer our Class Schedule. Openings are on a very 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 $22.
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 Classes
Wednesdays: Winter 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 note that registration for Spring Session will begin on April 12. Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.
Spring Session : 5 weeks April 16 - June 11
No class April 23, April 30, May 28, June 4
Cost $140 for 5 week session
Costs include materials & Firing fees
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 $24.
Please note that registration for Spring Session will begin on April 12. Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.
Monday Teen Schedule
Spring Session: Mondays, 5 weeks: May 5 - June 9
No class May 26
Cost $180 for 5 week session
Thursday Teen Schedule
Spring Session: Thursdays, 5 weeks: May 8 - June 12
No class May 29
Cost $180 for 5 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 also be arranged with your choice of ceramic object with a minimum of 4 people. Contact Joyce to arrange.
Dates to Be Announced
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 Spring Session: 8 weeks: June 9 - Aug 4; Class is full
No class July 14
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 Spring Session: 6 weeks May 5 - June 16
No class May 26
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 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 Evening Spring Session: 6 weeks May 5 - June 16
No class May 26
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
9:30 - 12, Wheel throwing
Spring Session Mornings: 6 weeks May 6 - June 10
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees
Afternoons: 1:00 pm – 3:30pm
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 1 Afternoons: 6 weeks Jan 21 - Mar 4
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees
Winter Session 2 Afternoons: 6 weeks Mar 18 - Apr 22
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 note that registration for Spring Session will begin on April 12. Please contact Lizanne if you would like to join her waiting list.
Spring Session Wednesday Morning 9am - 11:30am, 6 weeks May 7 - June 18
No class May 28
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees
Spring Session Wednesday Midday 12 - 2:30pm, 6 weeks May 7 - June 18
No class May 28
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 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.
Spring Session: 6 weeks: May 7 - June 11
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 $24.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.
Spring Session: 7 weeks: May 7 - June 18
Cost: $315 for 7 week session plus firing fees
Summer Session: 6 weeks: July 2- August 6
Cost: $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees
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 $24.
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 Session Thursday Morning 9am - 11:30am: 6 weeks: May 8 - June 19
No class May 29
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees
Spring Session Thursday Midday Session 12 - 2:30pm: 6 weeks: May 8 - June 19
No class May 29
Cost $270 for 6 week session plus firing fees
Thursday Evenings: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Adults: Hand building, Functional or Figurative and Fun
Instructor Joyce Lauro:
Phone: 408-406-9180
Email: joyceLceramics@gmail.com
Learn to Create bowls, mugs, vases and other functional wares using coil or slab or pinch method. Independent work on separate hand building projects encouraged for more advanced students.
Cost includes materials. Firing fees are extra.
Advance registration and payment are required to secure your space in a class.
Spring Session I: 6 weeks Mar 13 - Apr 17
Cost $270 for each 5 week session plus firing fees
Spring Session II: 6 weeks May 8 - Jun 12
Cost $270 for each 5 week session plus firing fees
Saturday - Adults
Afternoon: 4pm - 6:30pm
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
Saturday Classes will resume in the Fall
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 one – 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.
Safety Protocols:
Please respect others in the studio and stay home if you feel ill or have symptoms of a respiratory virus, such as a fever, chills, fatigue, sore throat, cough or a runny or stuffy nose. Several members and students have weakened immune systems and are more likely to get sick.
Potters Place respiratory safety policies are based on the recommendations made by the CDC and the Massachusetts Department of Public health.
If you have new symptoms of a respiratory virus you must not come to the studio for 5 full days.
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 improving, 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.
For more in-depth information please visit CDC.gov or mass.gov and search under ‘respiratory illness guidelines’.