RCC Clay classes, workshops, & more!
Read our registration policies, refunds, and other conditions before registering.
Clay classes require some physical strength. Consider a one-time event if you are uncertain of your ability to participate.
Fall Session Dates: Sept 7th-Nov 20th, varies by class
Winter Session Dates: Jan 3rd-March 19th, Registration for Winter will be added to this page on October 7th at 12noon.
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Join a class with a fabulous instructor or work at your own pace through independent study. Our 10–11 week sessional classes are open to anyone 15 and older, from complete beginners to those looking to expand their clay skills. Each session includes generous practice hours in our studio so you can reinforce what you learn.
Projects are limited to 15” in any direction. We encourage consistent attendance—sessions move quickly, and there are no make-up classes. However, you can always use your practice time to connect with classmates and instructors to build on what you have learned.
All participants use Clay Q&A, our online communication hub for kiln schedules, asking questions, studio events, deadlines, resources, and community Q&A.
Typical 11 Week Session Outline: (this shifts up for a 10-week session)
Week 1 – Meet your group, tour the studio, first demo, begin working with clay
Weeks 2–3 – Ongoing demos, project work, first bisque firing
Week 4 – Glazing demo
Week 5 – Glazing in class, continue projects, first glaze firing
Weeks 6–7 – Build skills and create projects
Week 8-9 – Last week for wet clay, final bisque
Week 10 – Last week for glazing, final glaze firing
Week 11 – Wrap-up: potluck, review finished work, photos, sanding bottoms
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Growing the Scholarship Fund
Anyone may purchase one or several Scholarship Funds to support creativity in the community.
Help make art more accessible!
RCC gives 10 scholarships each quarter that are supported in part by our local community through these purchases.
RCC participants are eligible to receive financial aid at once each calendar year, or more if everyone on this list has already received one. If you are offered a scholarship and your code expires, you are more than welcome to add your name back to the bottom of the list. If you are offered a scholarship and cannot take a class at that time, you may defer and use the scholarship in a future session.