Pots by René Gutierrez

Smorgasbord: Beginning Wheel
Instructor: Rene Gutierrez
Wed. 5:00-7:00pm
Sept 18th - Nov 20th
$425 (Does not include clay)

Join our intro pottery class designed to elevate your fall festivities! Dive in as we focus on creating essential dishes for a smorgasbord of holiday meals.

Craft bowls perfectly suited for serving up warm stew and cups ready to be filled with your favorite piping hot beverages. Under the guidance of our thoughtful instructor, Rene, you'll learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing and hone your skills to create functional and fun pottery.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your pottery skills, this class promises to be a fun and rewarding journey into the world of ceramics.

Eligibility: All Levels Welcome! You must be 15+ years of age to participate. This class is a great fit for those wanting to try clay for the first time or 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 $15.
This is a separate purchase from your class fee. Purchase clay HERE and we will have it in your cubby on the first day of 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!

René Gutierrez, @rentrato

About the Instructor:
Instructor: Rene Gutierrez (he/him)
Born in Mexico and raised in the southern region of the United States, I found myself in Seattle several years after graduating from St. Olaf College in 1994 with a double major in Art and Asian Studies. Upon my arrival in Seattle in 1998, I spent two decades honing my skills in the culinary arts; although rewarding and exciting, something was missing. Fast forward to 2020 and my whole life changed; pandemic, marriage, surgery, and pottery. My reintroduction to clay set me upon a journey in search of inspiration and community; that journey has led me back to Rain City Clay/Rat City Studios to continue my growth as a ceramic artist.

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.