Classes and Camps: Pottery
Empty Bowls 2023 Event
Advanced Wheel Throwing Techniques
Adult Wheel Throwing Classes
This year's Empty Bowls event will be held once again @ Lancaster Creative Factory, on Sunday, October 1st, from 4-7pm
This year's Food Contributors
Hashisha
Parking Donations:
Diamond Design Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Adult Wheel Throwing Classes
Advanced Wheel Throwing Techniques
Adult Wheel Throwing Classes
Classes are 6 weeks long.
In this class you will learn how to wedge, center, trim and make basic wheel thrown pottery. As skill level increases you will be able to make more complicated work. You will work on the wheel for the first 5 weeks and glaze on the 6th week. Your pieces will be ready to pick up approximately 2 weeks after.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Monday 9:30am-12n-
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Monday 12-2:30pm -
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Monday 6-8:30pm -
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Tuesday 6-8:30pm -
Teacher: James Reilly
Wed. 6-8:30pm -
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Thursday 6-8:30pm -
Teacher: Carlo Jury
10 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $180 per person
includes materials for 4 pieces
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Advanced Wheel Throwing Techniques
Advanced Wheel Throwing Techniques
Advanced Wheel Throwing Techniques
Classes are 6 weeks long.
In this class you will learn how to improve your ceramics wheel throwing skills to include making sets, discovering new forms and throwing with more accuracy.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Wednesday 3-5:30pm
Friday Afternoon 1-3:30pm
10 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $180 per person
includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Adult Hand-building Classes
Glaze & Clay Formulation Classes
Advanced Wheel Throwing Techniques
Classes are 6 weeks long.
In this class you will learn how to construct clay vessels (mugs, vases, plates, platters, etc...), using slab, pinch, extruded and coiled pottery techniques. The first 5 weeks are spent making the work and the sixth week we will be glazing. Work will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after that.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Mondays,6-8:30pm:
Teacher: Skyler Cook
Tuesdays, 10am-1pm
Teacher:Bonnie Mceachren
Wed. 1-3:30pm:
Teacher: Charlene Randolph
Wed.,6-8:30pm:
Teacher: Skyler Cook
Saturdays,
1-3:30pm
Teacher: Skyler Cook
6-8:30 pm
Teacher: Skyler Cook
6 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $180 per person
includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop-down menu at checkout
Glaze & Clay Formulation Classes
Glaze & Clay Formulation Classes
Glaze & Clay Formulation Classes
Classes are 6 weeks long.
In this class students will learn all information they need to formulate their own clay or glazes. Students will develop their own glaze, clay, or slip using materials from their own backyard or the materials we have in the studio. No previous experience necessary.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Sunday Afternoons, 1:30pm to 4pm
Teacher: Sal Annunziato
8 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $180 per person
includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop-down menu at checkout
Salt / Soda Fire Classes
Glaze & Clay Formulation Classes
Glaze & Clay Formulation Classes
Classes are 6 weeks long.
In this 6 week class students will learn how to make and design work for a gas salt/soda firing. This process uses the atmosphere of the kiln to create unique effects. Class time will be focused on learning about making forms for the fire, slips and glazes for the salt/soda kiln and the firing process. Previous ceramics experience is recommended but not required.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Friday Evenings, 5pm to 7:30pm
Teacher: Sal Annunziato
10 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $180 per person
includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop-down menu at checkout
Wood Fire Ceramics Classes
Large Scale Pottery Throwing
Wood Fire Ceramics Classes
Classes are 8 weeks long.
In this 8-week class, students will produce ceramic pieces for firing in a wood kiln. They will become familiar with how the firing process works and various effects that can be achieved using a wood kiln.
There is no pre-requisite for this class.
Students are required to attend loading and unloading the kiln, as well as signing up for one or more firing shifts. The loading and firing will take place over a weekend @ the 7th class session. The 8th class will be the unloading of the kiln.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Friday
Evenings, 6pm to 8:30pm
Teacher: Sal Annunziato
10 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $290 per person
includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop-down menu at checkout
2-Day Wood Fire Workshop
Large Scale Pottery Throwing
Wood Fire Ceramics Classes
Two-Part Workshop
In this 2-part class, students will produce ceramic pieces for firing in a wood kiln. Students will make work for the wood firing using both the wheel and coil building processes. They will become familiar with how the firing process works and various effects that can be achieved using a wood kiln.
There is no pre-requisite for this class.
Students are required to attend loading and unloading the kiln, as well as signing up for one or more firing shifts. The loading and firing will take place over a weekend at a future date.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Saturday, 8/5/23, 9-1pm
&
Sunday, 8/6/23, 9-1pm
Teacher: Sal Annunziato
10 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $275 per person
includes materials & firing fees
Class Calendar is on drop-down menu at checkout
Large Scale Pottery Throwing
Large Scale Pottery Throwing
Large Scale Pottery Throwing
Saturday Workshop
In this workshop students will learn how to throw large scale pottery vessels using the wheel. The finished piece will be fired at a later date in our wood kiln.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Teacher: Kevin Lehman
8 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $225 per person
includes materials for 1 piece
Class Calendar is on drop-down menu at checkout
Texture Tool Making
Texture Tool Making
Large Scale Pottery Throwing
This is a 6-week class where students will learn how to make their own texture tools for decorating pottery.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Thursday Evenings, 6-8:30pm
Teacher: James Reilly
6 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $180 per person
Class Calendar is on drop-down menu at checkout
Classes and Camps: Glass
Adult 3 Week Glass Blowing Classes
Adult 3 Week Glass Blowing Classes
Adult 3 Week Glass Blowing Classes
In this class you will learn glass blowing basics as you make pieces like a paperweight, flower, vase, drinking cup and more. No experience is necessary to take this class. Your work, once completed, needs to anneal in an oven overnight and then will be ready to take home after 24 hours.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Teacher: Kevin Lehman
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Sessions are offered in the spring and the fall.
Cost: $360 per person
Includes materials for classes
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Three Hour - Glass Blowing Classes
Adult 3 Week Glass Blowing Classes
Adult 3 Week Glass Blowing Classes
In these classes students will learn the basics for making blown glass art. It is a great intro to glass blowing! You get to select the colors to add to your base molten glass and then shape the pieces. Once you are done, the glass needs to anneal in an oven overnight. Your pieces will be ready for pick up the next day. We can ship them for an added fee.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Teacher: Kevin Lehman
Classes are offered from April to June & October to December
6 STUDENTS PER CLASS
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $150 per person
Includes materials for the class
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Create a Paper Weight
Adult 3 Week Glass Blowing Classes
Create a Paper Weight
In these classes students will learn the basics for making a blown glass paperweight. It is a great intro to glass blowing! You get to select the colors to add to your base molten glass and shape the paperweight. Once you are done, the glass needs to anneal in an oven overnight. Your pieces will be ready for pick up the next day. We can ship them for an added fee.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Teacher: Kevin Lehman
Classes are offered from April to June & October to December
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $60 per person
Includes materials for the class
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Create a Glass Flower
Small Glass Catch-All Bowl
Create a Paper Weight
In these classes students will learn the basics for making a blown glass flower. It is a great intro to glass blowing! You get to select the colors to add to your base molten glass and shape the petals and stem. Once you are done, the glass needs to anneal in an oven overnight. Your pieces will be ready for pick up the next day. We can ship them for an added fee.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Teacher: Kevin Lehman
Classes are offered from April to June & October to December
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $50 per person
Includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Create a Glass Pumpkin
Small Glass Catch-All Bowl
Small Glass Catch-All Bowl
In these classes students will learn the basics for making a blown glass pumpkin. It is a great intro to glass blowing! You get to select the colors to add to your base molten glass. Once you are done, the glass needs to anneal in an oven overnight. Your pieces will be ready for pick up the next day. We can ship them for an added fee.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Teacher: Kayla Wagner
Classes are offered from April to June & September to December
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $75 per person
Includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Small Glass Catch-All Bowl
Small Glass Catch-All Bowl
Small Glass Catch-All Bowl
In these classes students will learn the basics for making a small glass catch-all bowl. It is a great intro to glass blowing! You get to select the colors to add to your base molten glass. Once you are done, the glass needs to anneal in an oven overnight. Your pieces will be ready for pick up the next day. We can ship them for an added fee.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Teacher: Kayla Wagner
Classes are offered from April to June & September to December
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $65 per person
Includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Blown Glass Ornament
Lampwork Glass Classes
Blown Glass Ornament
In these classes students will learn the basics for making a blown glass ornament. It is a great intro to glass blowing! You get to select the colors to add to your base molten glass. Once you are done, the glass needs to anneal in an oven overnight. Your pieces will be ready for pick up the next day. We can ship them for an added fee.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Teacher: Kayla Wagner
Classes are offered from in December or by special booking.
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $65 per person
Includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Fused Glass Projects
Lampwork Glass Classes
Blown Glass Ornament
In these classes students will learn the basics for making fused glass art. It is a six week class. You get to select the colors and patterns to add to your base glass. You will learn how to cut and grind glass to complete your composition. Or how to use glass frit to make a design. Once you are done, the glass needs to be fused in a kiln.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Ongoing classes
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $55 per person
Includes materials
*Additional charges may apply if you decide to do an additional slump firing.
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Lampwork Glass Classes
Lampwork Glass Classes
Lampwork Glass Classes
In these classes students will learn the basics for making lamp work glass. It is a 3-hour class.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $150 per person
Includes materials.
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Classes and Camps: Date & Late Night
Date Night Wheel Class
Date Night Wheel Class
Date Night Wheel Class
This Class is a great opportunity to have fun with friends and loved ones on a FRIDAY NIGHT. You can get a feel for what it's all about to throw a pot on the wheel. In this class you will throw the piece, pick out your glaze and we will do the glazing for you. Your piece should be ready for pick up in approximately 2 weeks. We can ship pieces for an added fee.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Friday Night 6-8pm
Teacher: Carlo Jury
10 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $50 per person
includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Date Night Paint Class
Date Night Wheel Class
Date Night Wheel Class
In this class you will have an opportunity to relax and follow the teacher's instruction in painting. Students will be able to take home their artwork when class is over.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Coming Soon!
15 people per class
Cost: $35 per person
includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Date Night Glass Class
Date Night Wheel Class
Date Night Glass Class
In these classes students will learn the basics for making a blown glass flower. It is a great intro to glass blowing! You get to select the colors to add to your base molten glass and shape the petals and stem. Once you are done, the glass needs to anneal in an oven overnight. Your pieces will be ready for pick up the next day. We can ship them for an added fee.
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Teacher: Kevin Lehman
Classes are offered from
April to June &
October to December
12 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost:$50 per person
Includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Classes and Camps: Kids Classes & Summer Camp
2-D Textile Classes
2-D Textile Classes
2-D Textile Classes
2-D Textile
Classes are 4 weeks long.
In this class series, students will work will textile(material/fabric), as their means of artistic expression. This is a 4-week session where we will cover Tapestry Weaving, Deconstructing & Reconstructing Fabric, Resist (dyeing techniques) and Fabric Painting.
2023 Class Sessions :
Teacher: Joanna Spicer
Cost: $110
includes materials.
10 students per session
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout.
Youth Clay Class
2-D Textile Classes
2-D Textile Classes
Youth Clay Class
Classes are 4 & 6 weeks long
The class may include hand building and wheel throwing. Varying age groups are fine in one class and start at 8 years of age. Students will make pieces for 3 weeks and glaze on the fourth week. Work will be ready for pick up approximately two weeks later.
Have your children dress for mess and plan for fun! Drinks and snacks can be brought to class.
Ages 8-18
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Continual
Thursday Morning 11am - 1pm (4 weeks)
Teacher: Amy Holland
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $120
Includes materials.
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at check out
Kids Weekend Wheel Class
Kids Weekend Wheel Class
Kids Weekend Wheel Class
Kids Weekend Wheel Class
Classes are 4 weeks long
The class is wheel throwing. Varying age groups are fine in one class and start at 8 years of age. Students will make pieces for 3 weeks and glaze on the fourth week. Work will be ready for pick up approximately two weeks later.
Have your children dress for mess and plan for fun! Drinks and snacks can be brought to class.
Ages 8-18
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Saturday Mornings 10am - 12 noon
Teacher: Rayne Nevins
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $120
Includes materials.
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at check out
Teen Wheel
Kids Weekend Wheel Class
Kids Weekend Wheel Class
Classes are 6 weeks long.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a class for teens from 12-18, where students can learn about clay and the processes you go through to create a pot on the potter's wheel.
13-18
2023 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-6pm
Teacher: Bailey Troop
8 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
Cost: $180 per person
includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Wood Kiln Firing
Private Wheel Throwing Lessons Available
Wood Kiln Firing
Wood kiln firing is in partnership with
Kevin Lehman Studio, LLC
For more information visit:
https://klpottery.com/wood-kiln
Raku Kiln Firing
Private Wheel Throwing Lessons Available
Wood Kiln Firing
Lancaster Creative Factory offers Raku Kiln Firings to the community on a periodic basis.
Click the link below for available dates and to reserve your space.
Private Wheel Throwing Lessons Available
Private Wheel Throwing Lessons Available
Private Wheel Throwing Lessons Available
2 hour private lessons
$135 for the first person
$35 for each additional person
includes one piece per person
$5 per piece for extra pieces
10 people max
Contact us for more information and to schedule a lesson 717-676-0600 charrand.programslcf@yahoo.com
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