Anika hand Building a Bowl with Slabs of Clay

Rise ‘n Shine: Wheel and Handbuilding Blend
Wednesday 9:30-11:30am
March 26th - May 28th
$450

Embark on a creative morning adventure with our Rise ‘n Shine Pottery Class, a perfect blend of wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques to kickstart your day with artistry and inspiration.

Craft functional and beautiful pieces that you can incorporate into your daily routine. From morning coffee mugs to breakfast bowls, your creations will not only be a testament to your artistic endeavors but also practical additions to your daily rituals.

Join us for Rise and Shine Morning Pottery, where the warmth of the morning sun meets the cool touch of clay. Start your day with creativity, connection, and the joy of shaping something beautiful with your own hands. Whether you're a morning person seeking a fresh start, or someone looking to explore the world of pottery for the first time, this class is designed to introduce you to the joys of working with clay.

Prerequisites: 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.