Individual Lesson
For all ages. People under the age of 15, must be accompanied by an adult.
Minors 15-18 years old must have a parent or guardian agree to the RCC Hold Harmless Policy.
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Cost: $145
Add up to five additional participants for +$95 each
All Ages
Come try clay with us! Individual lessons are for a first-time introduction to clay or to learn a more advanced technique. One of our fantastic instructors will guide you in a lesson on wheel throwing, hand building, or glazing – your choice.
We will match you with an instructor after you register and pay. Should one of our awesome instructors not be available on your selected date, we will rebook with you, or refund you.
The Basics:
Arrive a few minutes early to get settled and meet your instructor. You will receive a brief tour of the studio and talk through the basics of your lesson, and then jump into a demonstration given by your instructor! If you are interested in working on the wheel, your instructor will guide you through the basics of how to make a cup and a bowl. If you would like to learn how to handbuild, we’ll start with slabs and try out a small vase. Or you may focus on a more specialized form of your choosing. Please indicate what you are interested in learning below when scheduling.
We will supply basic tools, up to 5 pounds of clay per person, and as much guidance as possible! If you want to use more clay than this, it will be an added fee of $1 per pound over the initial 5 pounds.
Each lesson is $145 for an hour and a half, with the option to add up to five people for an additional $95 per person. This time period includes a brief studio tour, demonstrations, work time, and cleanup.
Students aged 5-15 must be accompanied by an attending adult for the duration of the lesson.
Cancellations
If you want to cancel your class, you may request a refund based on the bullet points below. Then you may rebook yourself for a class that fits better into your schedule.
Last-minute cancellations in classes are difficult to fill - please double-check your schedule before committing to an event. Refunds take several business days to process from the date we receive the email request.
100% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student elects to drop a class no later than one week (10 days) before the day of the first class meeting.
80% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student drops a class within 7 business days after the first class meeting.
50% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student drops a class within 3 business days after the first class meeting.
0% of tuition is refunded if cancellation is made within two days of class for any reason except for documented medical emergencies. (providing a doctor's note). There are no other exceptions to this policy.
We reserve the right to cancel a class or workshop up to 3 days in advance of the first class due to insufficient enrollment. If a class is canceled, you will be offered the option of another class or a full refund.
No refunds or credit will be given for missed classes. One-day clay events and lessons do not come with open studio time.
Let us know ASAP if you cannot make it to your lesson, we do not refund no-call no-shows. You are welcome to book a new lesson for another date if you would like to try again.
In the event of a late arrival, your lesson will not be extended past the original booked time. In the event of a no-show, your instructor will call to check in but after 20 minutes with no call or contact, the lesson is void.
After reserving your lesson, you will receive an email confirmation.
Please read our Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct. By purchasing a class, workshop or lesson, you agree to these terms as we have laid them out.
Please understand that Rain City Clay is a small business, and we rely on customers like you to help this studio thrive!
Finishing your Pieces
You may keep up to 2 pieces per person and select one glaze per piece. We will fire and glaze them for you. You will be notified via email when they are ready to be picked up, about 3-6 weeks after the date of your event. Please come to pick them up within two weeks of notice to retrieve them. Any pieces not picked up after two weeks will be discarded to make room for new work.
If you would like to glaze them yourself, you may pay for a second individual lesson and be taught how to glaze your work. Please schedule this lesson only after speaking with the instructor on the day of your first lesson. You will have access to all 15 of our in-house mixed glazes and be able to glaze them with the help of an instructor. We will fire them, and you will be notified via email when they are ready to be picked up. They must be picked up within two weeks.
COVID-19 Safety
We are currently operating as per King County’s guidelines, and masking is currently optional in the studio.
Please do not come to your lesson if you are feeling sick or are showing symptoms of Covid, and notify us by email ASAP. Covid is not an extenuating circumstance and our refund policy applies here.
Use the form below to pick a date and time and book your Individual lesson!
Lessons must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. We do not offer last minute accommodations.
Dates in bold on the calendar below are available for booking independent lessons.
The dates and times are generally: Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-7pm, and Sundays 12-7pm.
