Intro to Clay: Blended Bliss
Mon. 7:30-9:30pm
March 24th - May 26th
$450

Are you fascinated by the world of ceramics and eager to explore? Join our introductory clay class where you will learn the basics of both wheel throwing and handbuilding or build on your current skills.

Throughout the course, you will be introduced to the essential techniques wheel throwing and handbuilding. This will open a world of shapes to you as you center clay on the potter’s wheel, shape slabs, and fashion the feet of your pots. Guided by our experienced instructor Anika, you will gain confidence as you create various functional forms such as bowls, cups, and plates.

Perquisites: None. All levels welcome - come join the fun!

There is a 15” maximum size, in any direction, when creating with clay at RCC.

You must be 15+ years of age to participate. This class is a great fit for those new to clay as well as those wanting to grow their skills with an instructor present to ask questions. Bring an apron, comfy clothes, a quart-sized container (like a yogurt container), and a beginner's set of tools to the first class. Tool kits are available for purchase online or at SPS or CAC. Or here is another option on Amazon. The class fee includes one bag of clay (25 pounds), all glazing materials, firings, and generous open-studio access for practice time. All levels welcome - come join the fun!

AniKA Major and her clay scale at RCC, @anikamajor

About the Instructor:
Taught by Anika Major (she/her)
Anika Major is the Studio Manager at Rain City Clay and was an assistant for a couple of years at RCS. She keeps the wheels turning at the studio through fostering studio flow, developing her own body of work, and teaching clay classes in the Seattle area. Her functional ceramics are thrown, handbuilt, and altered to imitate the human body. Anika also explores narrative themes of domestic comfort and femininity with painterly surfaces using underglaze and sgraffito. Outside of the studio, she enjoys tending her garden, roller skating, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and learning how to quilt.

Class refund policy:

Cancellations must be made via email to info@raincityclay.com
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 or transfer a class no later than ten days (10 days) before 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 before 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 before 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.

  • No refunds or credit will be given for missed classes. Students currently enrolled in 8-week classes may practice during open studio time to build skills even if a class is missed. One-day clay events and lessons do not come with open studio time.

  • 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.