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Kristen Tull's Beginner's Wheel Class
Your own unique watercolor style will emerge over time. These classes will give you tools to get started on a firm foundation.
Limit 10 participants. Sign-up closes on one week before class begins or when the class is filled.
Email Pam with questions at pjchase1@verizon.net or call KIFA (410) 643-7424
10 AM – 12 Noon
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Students at the pottery wheels.
KIFA CLAY CENTER WORKSHOPS
Instructor: Pam Chase
Kristen’s pottery, in and out.
WATERCOLOR BASICS
Where?
KIFA Members Gallery
405 Main Street
Stevensville, MD 21666
Fee? (covers 2 classes per month)
$50 KIFA members | $60 non-members
Kristen Tull modeling clay on the wheel.
Kristen Tull’s Beginner’s Wheel Class (5 weeks) at the Cascio Clay Center kicked off on November 19, 2025! The Center is at 405 Main Street, Stevensville. The students are learning the basic techniques of the pottery wheel, focusing on throwing cylinder and bowl forms. Students will be shown step-by-step processes of wedging, centering, opening, throwing, trimming and glazing, taking clay from its beginning stage to finished forms. Plan to get your hands dirty! This class is designed for those who have never used the wheel or are working on basic skills. The Center has six wheels for students plus one wheel for the instructor.
For information on enrolling in classes, volunteering as a studio monitor and/or teaching classes at the Center, email Stephanie Zeiler at cascioclaycenter@gmail.com
Text by Rebecca Placek and Photos by Stephanie Zeiler
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Beginner’s Wheel Class with Keith Summers - Monday Night 7:00-9:30 Ages 15+
Class Fee: $275 members, $290 non-members 25 lbs of clay, glaze and firing included
8 weeks starting Jan 12th, 19th, 26th, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 22, March 2
3 Free Open Studio Passes with enrollment
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce and familiarize students with the basic techniques of the pottery wheel, focusing on throwing cylinder and bowl forms. Students will be shown step-by-step processes of wedging, centering, opening, throwing, trimming and glazing, taking clay from its beginning stage to finished forms. This class is designed for those who have never used the wheel or are working on basic skills. Pottery terminology and basic glaze techniques will be discussed. Class time and the encouraged practice in the open studio time will enable students to create at their own level and improve their skills in clay.
Beginner’s Wheel Class with Kristen Tull- Wednesday Night 5:30-8 Ages 15+
Class Fee: $275 members, $290 non-members 25 lbs of clay, glaze and firing included
8 weeks starting January 14th, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4
3 Free Open Studio Passes with enrollment
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce and familiarize students with the basic techniques of the pottery wheel, focusing on throwing cylinder and bowl forms. Students will be shown step-by-step processes of wedging, centering, opening, throwing, trimming and glazing, taking clay from its beginning stage to finished forms. This class is designed for those who have never used the wheel or are working on basic skills. Pottery terminology and basic glaze techniques will be discussed. Class time and the encouraged practice in the open studio time will enable students to create at their own level and improve their skills in clay.
Introduction to Handbuilding with Stephanie Zeiler- Saturday Mornings 8:30-11 am. Ages 15+
Class Fee: $230 members, $245 non-members 25 lbs of clay, glaze and firing included
6 weeks Starting January 10th, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14
3 Free Open Studio Passes with enrollment
DESCRIPTION
This 6-week entry-level course, we will learn to create both functional and sculptural forms using hand-building techniques. We will learn the fundamentals of three-dimensional design coupled with fundamental clay techniques, slab construction, coil building, and pinching, and use these techniques to create projects. Basic art elements will be introduced and texture and surface decoration will be explored. This class is for students with no prior handbuilding experience, and those who might want to expand on some previous basic handbuilding experiences. All are welcome.
Coffee and Clay Workshop: Let's make a Slab Mug with Stephanie Zeiler Ages 15+
Workshop Fee: $55 members, $65 non-members
Sunday January 18th 10:00-12:30
This workshop style course is for beginners who would like to be introduced to clay and the basic handbuilding technique of slab construction. Students will learn techniques to create their very own slab mug. Simple surface designs will be introduced as a way to personalize your creation.
Students will have to come in at a later date once mugs are bisque fired in order to glaze their piece through guided instruction.
Stay tuned for other classes and workshops as they become available. If you have any questions, ideas, or interests in a specific type of workshop, class or customized perosnal class/party, please reach out to Stephanie Zeiler at cascioclaycenter@gmail.com. We will see what we can do. Also, reach out if you are experienced with clay and might like to teach a class/workshop.
We are still currently working on Open Studio and Clay Center Monthly Memberships but hope to have something to offer after the New Year. We LOVE your enthusiasm and excitement and can't wait to see you in the studio, but please be patient as we build something wonderful for our community.
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A painting by Maureen Bannon
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