RCC Classes
Please read about our registration policies, refunds, and other conditions before registering.
Sculptural Clay
With: Joe Wilkinson
Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm
March 28th - May 30th
$450
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of three-dimensional art with our Sculptural Clay class. Whether you're a beginner with no prior experience, or someone looking to explore the tactile and expressive nature of clay, this class is the perfect starting point for sculptural exploration.
Learn fundamental techniques for building and sculpting with clay. Explore hand-building methods, such as pinch, coil, and slab construction, as well as carving and additive techniques to bring your sculptures to life.
Tap into the expressive potential of clay as a medium for self-expression. Whether you're interested in creating representational or abstract sculptures, this class provides the freedom to explore your artistic voice.
Prerequisites: This class is designed to accommodate participants of all skill levels, from beginners with no prior experience in clay to those looking to expand their artistic repertoire.
Our experienced instructor, Joe Wilkinson, will provide personalized guidance and support tailored to each student's individual needs and goals.
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!
About the Instructor:
Joe Wilkinson (he/him)
Artist Joe Wilkinson received his BFA from the University of Colorado, Boulder and his MFA from Michigan State University. His work in clay began in 2008 finding inspiration in the material at the Colorado Mountain College in Breckenridge, Colorado. Post graduate school 2016, Joe moved to Seattle, WA to start his career finding a welcoming arts community at Pottery Northwest, Seward Park Clay Studio, and Rat City Studio. He lives and shares studio space with his girlfriend, Studio Potter, Deborah Schwartzkopf. In addition to his own artwork, Joe is a metal fabricator building custom railings, staircases, and other household items for a Seattle contractor. Joe's work is represented by Culture Object Gallery, in NYC and Eutectic Gallery, in Portland, OR.
Joe’s work examines and celebrates a state of flux. Liminal moments, outside of the ritual of determined pattern, stir and agitate existing parameters. They penetrate into the unconscious, creating new spaces from which to examine and comprehend shifting realities. Patterns or “self-similarity” within nature inspire us to situate ourselves into various states of organization and behaviors. We seek the utmost efficiency to live a deterministic existence. However, as soon as a piece of the pattern is interrupted, chaos ensues, leaving us in an uncomfortable state of uncertainty.
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 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 10-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.
