Class is 6 weeks long.
In this class, students will explore the design and scale of their creations through hands-on lessons in throwing larger forms, crafting cohesive sets, sculpting, and experimenting with illustration. Music, life events, and fellow artists will serve as inspiration for ideas. Previous clay experience is encouraged.
2025 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Fridays 6pm-8:30pm
Teacher: James Reilly
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6 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
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Class includes 25lbs of clay, glaze and firings.
Total Cost: $250 per person
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Class is 6 weeks long.
This project-based hybrid class will advance skills for creating ceramic objects combining hand building techniques and wheel throwing, as chosen by the student. The class will be project-driven by each individual's goal. The creative process will include designing, sketching, planning, and process journaling. Techniques will be combined to meet the goals of each student's pieces. Individual's work will be guided and supported by the instructor for successful goal-based projects.
Previous clay experience is encouraged.
2025 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Monday 6pm-8:30pm
Teacher: Lauren Terry
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6 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
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Class includes 25lbs of clay, glaze and firings.
Total Cost: $250 per person
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Class is 6 weeks long.
In this foundational class for sculpture, students will build skills in handbuilding. Students will learn various methods such as coil building, slab construction, and additive and subtractive techniques to create both abstract and representational sculptures of their own ideas and design.
You will glaze projects the final week of class.
2025 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Tuesday 1-3:30pm
Teacher: Jasmine Thompson
Artist in Residence, summer 2025
Thursday 9-11:30am
Teacher: Jasmine Thompson
Artist in Residence, summer 2025
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6 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
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Class includes 25lbs of clay, glaze and firings.
Total Cost: $250 per person
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Class is 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. Weeks 1-5 will be on the wheel & week 6 you will glaze your work.
Your pieces will be ready to pick up approximately 2 weeks after.
2025 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Monday 9:30am-12pm
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Monday 12pm-2:30pm
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Monday 6pm-8:30pm
Teacher: Carlo Jury
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Wednesday 9:30am-12pm
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Wednesday 6pm-8:30pm
Teacher: Carlo Jury
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10 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
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Class includes 25lbs of clay, glaze and firings.
Total Cost: $250 per person
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Class is 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. Weeks 1-5 are spent making the work & week 6 will be glazing.
Work will be ready for pick up approximately
2 weeks after.
2025 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Wednesday 1pm-3:30
Teacher: Alfredo Carlson
Wednesday 6pm-8:30pm
Teacher: Alfredo Carlson
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6 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
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Class includes 25lbs of clay, glaze and firings.
Total Cost: $250 per person
Class Calendar is on drop-down menu at checkout
Class is 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.
2025 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Wednesday 3pm-5:30pm
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Thursday 6-8:30pm
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Friday 1pm-3:30pm
Teacher: Carlo Jury
Friday 6pm-8:30pm
Teacher: James Reilly
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10 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
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Class includes 25lbs of clay, glaze and firings.
Total Cost: $250 per person
Class Calendar is on drop down menu at checkout
Class is 8 weeks long plus firing weekend.
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 2 or more firing shifts. The structure of the session is: 7 weeks making, 1 week glazing, firing over the weekend.
2025 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Tuesdays 6pm-8:30pm
Teacher: Sal Annunziato
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10 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
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Cost: $375 per person
includes materials
Class Calendar is on drop-down menu at checkout
Class is 6 weeks long.
In this class students will learn how to make their own wheel thrown Pottery while discussing and discovering the personal connections of community and communication through people gathering to dine. Discussions will focus on food influences in regards to how and what we eat, while creating functional pottery. Highlighting the function of the vessel as a resting place for good food choices with an emphasis on presentation. This unique class experience will culminate with a potluck served on the artist's own creations.
No prerequisite, but experience is encouraged!
2025 CLASS SESSIONS:
Days and times:
Next Session TBD
Teacher: Carlo Jury
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10 people per class
MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
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Class includes 25lbs of clay, glaze and firings.
Total Cost: $250 per person
Class Calendar is on drop-down menu at checkout
2-Hour Private Lessons
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$135 for the first person
$35 for each additional person
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Includes one piece per person
$5 per piece for extra pieces
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10 people max
Contact us for more information and to schedule a lesson. Please include dates and times, number of participants when inquiring. admin@lancastercreativefactory.org
Lancaster Creative Factory
580 S Prince St, Rear, Lancaster, PA. 17603
MAILING: PO Box 7252, Lancaster, PA 17604
admin@lancastercreativefactory.org
717-419-7836
Hours of Operation:
W-F: 10-5
Sa: 10-4
Class/Workshop times vary as scheduled
Lancaster Creative Factory is a Nonprofit 501(c)3 Organization.