Class Offerings
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Hand-building
Three main techniques we teach:
Coiling: Stacking pinching and smoothing hand-rolled ropes of clay to create a form (as seen in the video above).
Pinch: Intuitively pushing and pinching solid clay into a form.
Slab: Cutting shapes from a large sheet of clay and attaching them together to create form.
Surface techniques: texture, carving, sculpting, and various glaze techniques.
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Wheel Throwing
Learn how to use the potter’s wheel. What we teach:
Wedging: Preparing the clay to throw
Centering: Moving the clay into harmony. (Getting rid of all the wobbles)
Throwing: Forming the clay from the base form of a cylinder
Trimming & Finishing: How to properly finish a piece of pottery with good craftsmanship.
Try it!
One-time Group Classes
Come on your own or bring a friend!
Beginner Friendly.
Class includes:
In-depth demonstration from a skilled instructor
2 hours of studio time
Clay, glaze, tools, and firings
Wheel Throwing $60
2-6 people per class
Includes 1 fired pot. Additional pots can be kept with a trimming/firing fee of $10 per piece.
Hand-building $50
3-12 people per class
Includes 3 pounds of clay. This could be used to make a larger piece or multiple small creations. Additional clay can be purchased.
Date Night
Bring a hot date and come get dirty! Burn baby Burn.
At Last… your very own Ghost moment
Class includes:
In-depth demo
2 hours of studio time
1 fired piece per individual
A romantic ambiance
Date Night x Hand-Building
$100 per couple
2-6 couples per class.
Date Night x Wheel Throwing
$120 per couple
2-3 couples per class
Private Classes, Parties, or Events
Team building, corporate events, holiday parties, family get-togethers, birthdays, bachelorettes and just because. Whatever the occasion we would love to host you!
Perks to a private class:
BYOB and snacks
Private Studio
Space and time to mingle
We offer flexible booking 7 days a week
Requests Welcome. If there is a specific project you want to learn we will make it happen.
Private Hand-Building Class
Group max: 12 people
$200 base price (includes 1-2 People) + $25 per additional person
Extra time is recommended for groups of 6+ ($50 per extra hour)
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Private Wheel Throwing 2 hours
Group max: 7 people
Ages 12+
$200 base price (includes 1-2 people) + $35 per additional person
Extra time is recommended for groups of 4+ ($50 per extra hour)
Book online or give us a call for availability.
Learn the whole process.
Deep Dive.
4-6 Week Courses Include:
3 Hours of weekly instruction, open studio time, 7:1 student to teacher ratio, a focused and organized period of time to develop skills, materials, tools, and firings.
Upcoming Course Dates:
December: SOLD OUT (Call to join the waitlist)
January
Sundays (Jan. 4- Jan. 25) 9:30am -12:30pm All Levels Wheel with Jake Murphy
Tuesdays (Jan. 6- Jan. 27) 6-9pm Beginner Wheel with Anna Sewell
February
Sundays (Feb. 1- Feb. 22) 9:30am -12:30pm All Levels Wheel with Jake Murphy
Mondays (Feb. 16- Mar. 9) 6-9pm Beginner Wheel with Anna Sewell
Holiday Party
Holiday Party
SANDY CANDY JEWELRY DESIGN PARTY
DEC. 16, 7-9 pm, please RSVP
The long awaited Sandy Candy Jewelry Design Party is finally here. Join us for a festive evening to design your own custom jewelry, a perfect gift for the holidays. There will be a limited drop of hammered metal shapes to pair with one of a kind ceramic charms. Bring a friend or loved one and make a one of a kind piece.
VIP HOUR $25
Sign up for the exclusive VIP Hour (6-7 pm) for first dibs on one of a kind jewelry components, a complimentary glass of champagne, and a guaranteed one on one design session with the artists.
Other Class Offerings
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Clay Club: Guided Open Studio
Thursday Night from 6-9 pm | $33 Drop-in or save $$ with a member deal.
Prior experience is required. Book an Open Studio Orientation before joining our Clay Club.
Fee covers:
3 hours of studio time
Guidance/Demos from Instructor
Glaze and firings
*Clay can be purchased from our studio ($1.50/lb) or bring your own Cone 5/6 clay.
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Clay by Shay x Jewelry Design Workshop
Did you know Clay Collective is the home studio of Clay by Shay? We have hosted wedding parties, team bonding and corporate events, holiday parties, and more.
Come to our studio or request us to travel to you!
You design, we assemble. During your workshop your party will have access to the entire selection of Clay by Shay charms. Participants can design earrings, necklaces, or bracelets/anklets. Individuals choose between 14k gold or sterling silver findings. Pieces will be assembled on the spot and be ready to take home.
Option 1: Open Range, individuals pay their own way based on the complexity of their designs
Option 2: Fixed Fee. Pick an item from our makers menu and pre-pay for your group.
$200 party minimum | $50 to reserve the space. $50 per additional hour
* Note: reservations made Tuesday-Saturday between 10-5 are during our open store hours. There may be other students in the space or shoppers at the studio. For a fully private party book evenings.
Give us a call for more accurate availability (208) 803-5923
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Figure Drawing Club
Wednesdays 6-8 pm | $25
Member Deal Available: Save 25%
Drawing is a meditation
You don’t need to “know how to draw” or consider yourself an artist. Figure Drawing is a practice that calms the mind and helps bring us into the present moment. Looking and making a mark, it’s as simple as that. Interpretation of the figure is subjective. Confidence in drawing is built through letting go of expectation and being curious about the process.
Join our community. We are a small group of artists that meets weekly. We provide an inclusive and creative environment, a diverse group of models, a relaxing ambiance, and good tunes.
Students bring their own materials. All mediums are welcome. Drawing boards are available for use.