Bowls by Tony

Clay-Mazing: Wheel & Handbuilding Blend
Instructor: Tony Gonzales
Thurs. 7:30-9:30pm
April 3rd-June 5th
$425 (Does not include clay)

Explore all that clay can do in this wheel-throwing & handbuilding blend class for all levels. Antonio will lead you through projects such as throwing bowls on the wheel, building planters with slabs using paper temples, and painting bold graphic imagery onto your surfaces with slip or underglaze. There is always more to learn. Build or add to your foundational skills!

All Levels Welcome: 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.

Planter by Tony

Materials: Clay is $40 for new clay or at times we have recycled clay for sale for $15. This is a separate purchase from your class fee. Purchase clay HERE and we will have it ready on your first class.

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 all glazing materials, firings, and generous open-studio access for practice time. All levels welcome - come join the fun!

Tony Gonzales

About the Instructor:
Tony Gonzales (he/him)

Tony Gonzalez is a person of Native Texan and Mexican ancestry with an Indigenous Chicano politic from Yanaguana (san antonio,tx).  Born into a colonial experience, he has spent the majority of his life learning about and building alternatives to the current socio-political paradigm through the arts.  An early self-trained artist, he received his Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, concentrating on Ceramics and Print Media, from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX in 2011.  After several years as a teaching artist in public schools and non-profit organizations, he has spent the past few years as a stay-at-home parent for two young children. A relatively recent transplant to Coast Salish Territory, the past three years have been spent re-establishing a studio and practice that integrates intergenerational modes of exploration and incorporates creative methods with minimal negative environmental impact. Through the reclamation of time and materials, I incorporate and reinforce healing methodologies in the development of a vibrant and engaging visual language. 

An open-ended, multi-disciplinary studio I am focused on producing handmade earthenware and stoneware ceramics that play between a rustic and contemporary aesthetic, influenced by urban graffiti, indigenous ancestry, Saturday morning cartoons, and southwest colonial style, as a method to uplift the creative spirit embodied in our daily home interactions and experiences.  With intentionality imbued in every aspect of the creative process, I pray that each individual object is able to inspire our connection to a more meaningful life.

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.