RCC Clay classes, workshops, & more!
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Clay classes require some physical strength. Consider a one-time event if you are uncertain of your ability to participate.
Fall Session Dates: September 12th - November 19th, 2026
Winter Session Dates: January 10th - March 18th, 2027
Registration opens October 7th at 2:00pm for current participants
Registration opens to everyone October 9th at 2:00pm ( We will send a newsletter )Scholarships for session classes
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Ten-week classes include generous practice hours outside of class. One-day classes are a great way to see what clay is all about and do not come with practice time outside of class.
Projects are limited to 15” in any direction. We encourage consistent attendance—there are no make-up classes. However, you may use your practice time to connect with classmates and instructors to build on what you have learned.
All sessional class participants use Clay Q&A, our online communication hub, for kiln schedules, asking questions, studio events, deadlines, and resources.
Level of Instruction:
Level One
A welcoming introduction to clay, with a focus on foundational throwing or handbuilding techniques. Demonstrations and projects are designed for beginners and those developing or building on new skills. We recommend taking Level One 2–4 times before moving into Level Two as you build confidence and a strong foundation.
Level Two
For students ready to build on foundational skills. Classes focus on developing the throwing or handbuilding skills needed to make forms up to 5" tall. Repeating Level Two classes is encouraged as you continue to develop control and consistency.
Level Three
For students with established intermediate clay skills. This level is a good fit after multiple Level One and Level Two classes. Projects may explore replication, larger forms, more demanding techniques, and intentional surface development. Level Three embraces increased complexity and scale, with skills that support making forms up to 8" tall.
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Wheel Throwing: All Levels
Wheel Throwing: All Levels
Wheel Throwing - 10 weeks
Jan 11th-March 15th, Mondays, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Instructor: Alice Lee (she/her)
Instruction: Level 1
Light the night with Alice Lee in this all-levels wheel class! Learn Alice’s tips and tricks for throwing taller, wider, and more confidently while making a collection of functional and sculptural forms, including jars with cork lids, luminaries, and more. You’ll also explore carving and surface texture as ways to accentuate and transform your thrown forms. Throw more, experiment more, and have fun pushing your skills on the wheel!
Recommended for those with one or more throwing classes. You must be 15+ years of age to participate. This class is a great fit for those wanting to grow their skills with an instructor present to ask questions. There is a 15” maximum size, in any direction, when creating with clay at RCC.
Materials: Clay is $40 for new clay or at times we have recycled clay for sale for $20. This is a separate purchase from your class fee. Purchase clay ahead of time HERE.
Bring an apron, comfy clothes, a quart-sized container (like a yogurt container), and a beginner's set of tools to the first class.
Special Materials: Any specialty carving tools you already have and want to try out AND/OR these starter Carving tools from amazon. If you want to splurge, this is the set Alice uses: diamond core carving set
Tool kits are available for purchase online or at Seattle Pottery Supply or Clay Art Center. Or here is another option on Amazon. The class fee includes all glazing materials, firings, and generous open-studio access for practice time.
About Alice Lee (she/her):
Hello, I'm Alice Kay Lee. I am a potter by trade, designer by training, and teacher by profession. I hold undergraduate degrees in Graphic Design and Interior Design, a teaching credential in Art, and graduate work in Secondary Education. I taught high school in the SF Bay Area for ~10 years before we moved to the PNW to start a family.
Even though my love of clay began at age 12 and continued through college, it wasn't until 2021, when my daughter was old enough to go to school, that I started to work with clay full time. My signature work is in carved ceramics, particularly translucent porcelain, but also functional wares. Nowadays, you'll find me in the studio 6 days a week, teaching , hawking my wares at markets and popups, and out in Seattle soaking up the art & culture at theaters and museums.
Prepare for Class
Full information on how to prepare for classes is available on our Clay Q&A Platform (Links below).
Tools: Suggested tools are in the image on this class page.
Clay: Purchase clay separately through our communication platform (Links below)
Studio Access: Weekly Classes come with access to studio practice hours.
FAQ’s about classes: https://raincityclay.com/education-faq
RCC Communication Platform
Our studio communication platform, The Clay Q&A “Space”, is hosted on the Mighty Networks App.
Participation is required to take classes at RCC or have a membership at RCS.
Clay Q&A is essential to participants. It is where participants may:
Buy Clay
Schedule practice time
Learn about kiln deadlines/ kiln unloadings
Hear studio news & events
Learn more/ download the More about the Mighty Networks App, or text the Mighty Network App to your Phone.
This app can be used on a desktop or mobile device. This app is essential for purchasing clay during the session, scheduling practice hours, and keeping up to date with studio deadlines for kilns and finishing your art projects at RCC.
Studio Policies and Information
Registration Policies: Information on being prepared for class, refunds, and more.
For sessional classes, one-time classes, private lessons, and exploratory workshops lasting up to 2 days:
100% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student elects to drop a class no later than 10 days before the day of the first class meeting.
50% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student drops a class within 5 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.
Hold Harmless Agreement: View what you agree to when registering for a class.
Code of Conduct: Expectations of studio conduct for students, staff, and instructors, as well as ways to give feedback anonymously.