We are excited to announce the opening of our brand new studio space at 310 Gossett Road! Our current schedule is listed below by days of the week, be sure to check back often as we are hard at work to add more classes and workshops.

Studio members are welcome to work in the studio any time during business hours. Our membership is a wonderful way to work alongside other creative ceramic artists and leave the mess at the studio!

To sign up, give us a call at 888-838-3625 or email us at april@clay-king.com.

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Classes and Workshops

Christmas Tree Painting Class

Dates: 
November 3, 2020 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
November 10, 2020 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
November 18, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Instructor: Morgan McCarver

Trees:
$70 Small 2011 Tree
$85 Medium 2034 Tree
$100 Large 3034 Tree
$100 Poinsettia CC-P Tree

Everyone loves the classic look of a ceramic Christmas tree glowing with beautiful colored lights! Come paint your own and bring home a beautiful accent piece just in time for Christmas! You and your family will cherish this tree for years to come! Each class will provide students with the supplies to glaze one Christmas tree either white or green.

Maximum 12 per class, so be sure to register quickly!

Pre-registration preferred. See studio policies regarding cancellation.

Plaster Press Mold Workshop

Date: Modays February 1 & 8, 2021 / February 15 & 22, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Duration: 2 sessions each
Instructor: Morgan McCarver

Price: $70 per student

Plaster press molds are the fast and easy way to make 3d clay details to add to any work. If you're familiar with Wedgwood's Jasperware, then you've seen press molds and sprig molds! While we won't be working on anything quite so elaborate, each student will make their own plaster mold of small found objects or creations. This quick and simple workshop is a great introduction to plaster and will add variety to your work!

Supplies Per Student (additional charge): 10lb white earthenware, 5lb plaster, studio tools

Pre-registration required. See studio policies regarding cancellation.

Introduction to Ceramics I

Starting Date: Thursdays March 4 - 25, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Morgan McCarver

Price: $100 per student

Brand new to ceramics? Want to freshen up your skill set? This introduction class provides a general survey of ceramics for students, but will cover different projects from our previous intro classes. Each week students will learn a new technique or process. Students will experience both hand-building and wheel throwing in a fun and judgement-free environment. Upon completion, students will have glazed, food-safe work ready to enjoy!

Includes studio tools, studio glazes and firing. Clay will be a small additional fee.

Pre-registration preferred. See studio policies regarding cancellation.

Starting Date: Virtual Classes begin September 1st, 2020
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Morgan McCarver

Week 1

Video 1: Video 1: Making Ornaments: rolling slabs and cutting out shapes, students encouraged to use "found objects" as stamps
Video 2: Painting Ornaments: lessons on mixing colors, overlaying colors, and wipe away texture techniques

Week 2

Video 3: Making Pinch Pots: focus on smooth edges, closed bowl forms, hand-eye coordination
Video 4: Making Nesting Bowls: teaching size control, working on several units to create a cohesive product, perfecting skills learned in video 3

Week 3

Video 5: Making Slab-Built Vases or Cups: using rolling pin and wooden tools to make and cut slabs to assemble into a cup
Video 6: Adding Handles to Cups: different handle making methods (slab, coil, etc.) will give students options for adding handles to the cups they made earlier, increasing attention span with continuation of project *for "no kiln required students" vases for fake flowers or pencils are recommended

Week 4

Video 7: Making Boxes: Students will continue to use the skills learned in video 3 to make slab-built boxes
Video 8: Making Lids: techniques will be given on how to make lids for the boxes created in the last video

Students will be encouraged to glaze/paint all of the work they made in this class and to use the remaining clay to experiment or to go back and try some of the videos again!

Materials Include (choice of kiln access or no kiln required):

Choice 1: Kiln Access Students: 25lbs white earthenware, 5 assorted 2oz Stroke and Coats, 1 STSK05 8 inch Wood Modeling Tool Set, 1 SLAB 04 Small Wood Rolling Pin, 3 Goat Hair Mop Brushes

Choice 2: No Kiln Required Students: 25lbs air dry clay, 5 assorted 2oz Duncan acrylics, 1 STS05 8 inch Wood Modeling Tool Set, 1 SLAB 04 Small Wood Rolling Pin, 3 Goat Hair Mop Brushes.***No items made will be food safe

Price: $125 for a 4 week session and materials

Beginning Slip Casting

Starting Date: TBD
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Duration: 6 weeks
Skill Level: Advanced (17+)

Price: $125 per student
Materials Fee: $40

This class will cover the basics of slip casting, starting with making a prototype to use for mold making. Every student will make a one-part plaster mold from their own prototypes. The last few weeks of the class will involve making slip and pouring into the new molds. By the final week, every student will have one plaster mold to take home and at least one slip cast form ready to bisque fire.

Pre-registration preferred. See studio policies regarding cancellation.

Slip Casting Continued

Starting Date: September 22 - October 27, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Duration: 6 weeks
Skill Level: Advanced (17+) - Must have taken Beginning Slip Casting

Price: $125 per student
Materials Fee: $40

Supplies: No. 1 Pottery Plaster, scale, 2 sieves, buckets for plaster, 50 lbs clay per student, sculpting tools, sponges, buckets for slip, Darvan 811, drill with glaze mixing attachment, rasping/shredding tools, collars/coddle boards of some sort or cheap plastic tubs for mold making, well ventilated system, masks, gloves, hardboard slabs, tape, rubber bands, murphy’s oil soap or mold release.

This class will cover the basics of slip casting, starting with making a prototype to use for mold making. Every student will make a two-part plaster mold from their own prototypes. The two-part mold allows for more creative and intricate designs than the one-part mold from the previous class. The last few weeks of the class will involve making slip and pouring into the new molds. By the final week, every student will have one plaster mold to take home and at least one slip cast form ready to bisque fire.

Pre-registration preferred. See studio policies regarding cancellation.

Lidded Forms

Starting Date: Tuesdays March 2 - 23, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Duration: 4 weeks of 2 hr classes
Skill Level: Intermediate (13+)

Price: $150 per student
Materials Fee: $35

Supplies: 20 lbs clay per student, extruder, wheels, fettling knives, sculpting tools, calipers

Let's learn about lids! Adding a lid can be trickier than it looks, and it is important that a lid fits well. In this class students will learn how to make lids by hand building and wheel throwing. We will also learn the difference between putting the flange on the lid or on the vessel. We will also discuss the techniques of making a successful knob. Every student will take home at least two glazed lidded vessels.

Pre-registration preferred. See studio policies regarding cancellation.

The Art of Pouring

Starting Date: TBD
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (each day)
Duration: 2 Days
Instructor: Nathan Goddard

Price: $145 per student
Clay fee additional

This two day workshop will investigate objects that pour. Teapots, Pitchers, Ewers, and bottles. We will be using the potters wheel and hand built construction to achieve these design.

Pre-registration preferred. See studio policies regarding cancellation.

Introduction to the Wheel Mornings

Date: Thursdays January 21 - February 25, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Duration: 6 weeks

Price: $150 per student

Want to learn how to throw pottery on the wheel? This is the class for you! Perfect for brand-newbies and beginners, this class will cover all the basics of wheel throwing. By the end of the class, each student will have glazed, food-safe bowls and cups.

Pre-registration required, clay purchased separately. Class size is limited so register soon!

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Starting Date: Tuesdays January 12 - February 16, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Duration: 6 weeks of 2 hr classes
Skill Level: Beginner (13+)

Price: $125 per student
Clay Fee: $18

Supplies: 25 lbs clay per student, wheels, ribs and trimming tools, bats

Brand new to wheel throwing? This is the class for you! Learn how to turn a ball of clay into a masterpiece. You will learn all of the basic techniques from centering trimming. By the end of the class students will have glazed, food safe pieces to take home!

Pre-registration preferred. See studio policies regarding cancellation.

Open Studios Morning Workshops

Date: Most Thursdays
Time: 10:00 AM (workshops range from 1 to 2 hours)
Instructor: Morgan McCarver
Registration by the Wednesday before

Price: $30 per student

Tell us what you would like to learn, from hand building projects, wheel throwing, trimming or painting on bisque. These weekly workshops provide opportunities to potters of all levels in a fun creative atmosphere.

Pre-registration preferred, price of each workshop includes clay, use of studio tools, studio glazes and firing.

Open Studios

Date: Coming Soon
Time: TBD
Registration by the Wednesday before

Price: $20 per person / Members: Free

This is an opportunity to work alongside one of Clay-King’s knowledgeable staff members. The studio will be open for hand building, wheel throwing, glazing or bring in a project you need extra guidance on, it is a chance to get a little extra help or just work among other creative friends!

We sell a wide variety of bisque ware that is just waiting for your artistic touch! …Stop in during business hours Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm.

No registration required, but not open during scheduled classes (check schedule above)

How does it work?

- Select a bisque piece
- Step into our studio where we have a large selection of glazes to decorate your piece
- Let the paint brush go crazy
- We will fire and have your piece ready to pick up in about a week!

Cost:

Price of the piece, we have pieces starting at $2 plus studio fee.

Studio Fees:

$6 small piece
$8 medium piece
$10 large piece

Bringing multiple people? Studio fees are discounted for 2 or more pieces. We aim to keep this creative outing affordable!

Drop-In Hand Building Project

Date: Monday - Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Price: $20

Want to get those creative juices flowing without the mess at home! Stop in to the studio @Clay-King and make your masterpiece, between 10am - 4pm Monday-Saturday. Our staff will be here to guide you in basic processes and offer creative ideas, but the creation is all yours! Please call at least 1 day in advance for space availability - 864-308-8027.

How it Works

You receive a bag of clay that will allow you to make one or two (maybe more depending on your creativity!) pieces. You build the clay piece! Leave the piece(s) with us. We will let it dry thoroughly and fire it into a ceramic bisque piece.

In 2-3 weeks, we will call you to come in and paint your fired piece. After it is glazed, we will fire it again. If you have made something that will hold food, it will be food safe and washable after the second firing. After firing we will call you for pick up and you have a wonderful piece or two to take home and enjoy!!!

*Please note this is a handbuilding project not using the pottery wheels.

1st Thursday's

Date: 1st Thursday of each month
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration by the Wednesday before

Price: $30 per person / Members: $25

Bring your beverage of choice and learn to throw your own masterpiece on the pottery wheel! Clay & tools are included and each participant will create at least 2 usable pieces. We will fire each piece and contact you to come back at your convenience to glaze and leave for the 2nd firing.

If you are interested in booking a Private Happy Hour event, email april@clay-king.com to schedule.

Private Lessons - Wheel Throwing or Hand Building

Private lessons provide a great opportunity for a beginner to get hands kick off lesson or the seasoned clay artist to work with one of our professionals on perfecting a skill or technique. Private lessons will be tailored to fit your needs, email us with some information about what you are looking for as well as some dates and times and we will get back to you with more information and pricing.

Click here to Contact Us to Schedule or email directly to april@clay-king.com

2 Hour Private Lesson Gift Certificate $75

Give your friends and family an experience they'll never forget, with a private pottery lesson gift certificate!

When you purchase this item, you will be e-mailed a PDF file with a uniquely-numbered gift certificate good for one 2-hour private pottery lesson. Suitable for all ages and experience levels. All materials are included in the lesson fee.

All pieces at the lesson will be fired. When they are finished, we will contact you to come back to the studio to glaze them. After the second firing, the pieces may be picked up at the studio location.

Home School Clay Class

Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

*contact April@clay-king.com if your homeschool group
would like to book

Exploration for the beginner and an opportunity to learn more for the more advanced student! Students will try their hands at hand building and wheel throwing techniques while creating pieces they can use at home!

Includes clay, tools, studio glazes and firing.