Classes at black hound clay south
SPRING class Registration is now open!
SPRING 2026 SESSION IS MARCH 30 - MAY 24, 2026
All instruction, tools, glazes. firing and 25 pounds of clay are included in the price of tuition. Additional clay can be purchased on our website. One free open studio is included with every class.
BEFORE REGISTERING FOR A CLASS, PLEASE READ OUR REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICIES
Wondering what level of wheelthrowing class is appropriate for your current skill levels?
Check out this guide.
WE OFFER PAYMENT PLANS!
Payments will be automatically deducted on the dates below from the card on file.
If you register between January 12 and January 30, 2026:
First installment payment of 33%: upon registration
Second installment payment of 33%: February 13, 2026
Third installment payment of 33%: March 13, 2026
If you register between February 1 and February 27, 2026:
First installment payment of 50%: upon registration
Second installment payment of 50%: March 13, 2026
If you register on or after February 28, 2026, you must pay in full.
CLASS WAITLIST POLICY
Once a class is full, the class listing will be converted to a waitlist sign up. Signing up for the waitlist is free. Joining the waitlist for a particular class does not guarantee you a spot in that class, and it does not obligate you to sign up should space come available.
Please feel free to email us at South@blackhoundclay.com with any questions!
Wheelthrowing Classes for adults
wheelthrowing 101
$450 per person
(installment payment plans available)
Black Hound Clay Studio's Wheelthrowing 101 Class is a comprehensive eight week beginner’s introduction to making objects on the potter's wheel. In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of foundational skills and then use them to create their own unique and beautiful pottery. By the end of the class, students will be well versed in the ceramic process from start to finish, from working with wet clay to trimming to decorating and glazing.
An excellent course for complete beginners as well as those with throwing experience, students can expect a small class environment with one on one attention from professional teaching artists and staff, a clean, well-stocked studio and an inclusive, friendly vibe.
AVAILABLE DAYS & TIMES:
TUESDAY EVENINGS, March 31 - May 19, 6-9pm with Drew Schenck
CLASS FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST
TUESDAY EVENINGS, March 31 - May 19, 6-9pm with Marley Parsons
CLASS IS FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS, April 1 - May 20, 9am-12pm with Sara Gallo
THURSDAY MORNINGS, April 2 - May 21, 9am-12pm with Sara Gallo
THURSDAY EVENINGS, April 2 - May 21, 6-9pm with Veronica Mehl
CLASS IS FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST
FRIDAY EVENINGS, April 3 - May 22, 6-9pm with Sara Gallo CLASS IS FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST
SUNDAY EVENINGS, April 5 - May 24, 6-9pm with Akiko Jackson CLASS IS FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST
SUNDAY EVENINGS, April 5 - May 24, 6-9pm with Isaac Scott CLASS IS FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST
Wheelthrowing 102
$450 per person
(installment payment plans available)
This class is designed for the experienced beginner in mind. If you have some have previous wheel throwing experience and are looking to push your skills to the next level, this class is for you. Students will be led through warm-up throwing exercises and activities to help improve technical ability and troubleshoot problem areas. We will focus on lifting taller, thinner and more consistent walls, shaping, trimming, surface design and attachments. Students will be encouraged to work towards developing a matching set such as cups, mugs, bowls or vases as a way to sharpen skills.
AVAILABLE DAYS & TIMES:
MONDAY AFTERNOONS, March 30 - May 18, 1:30 - 4:30pm with Lisa Belsky
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, April 1 - May 20, 6-9pm with Lisa Belsky
CLASS FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST
Next Level: Intermediate wheelthrowing
MONDAY MORNINGS, March 30 - May 18, 10am-1pm
$450 per person
(installment payment plans available)
+ INTERMEDIATE +
This intermediate level class will extend your skills beyond the basics with a focus on learning more complex throwing techniques. Students will learn how to make consistent sized sets, lidded vessels, pedestal bowls, goblets and more! There will also be demonstrations for learning how to make plates using a combination of slab and wheel techniques.
Students should have a solid foundation of throwing and be ready to build on existing skills.
Instructor: Lauren Rider
independent projects Wheelthrowing
MONDAY EVENINGS, March 30 - May 18, 6-9pm
$450 per person
(installment payment plans available)
+ INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED +
This class is for intermediate and advanced-level wheelthrowing students who want to work independently while also having an instructor available. If you are looking to expand your skills or have a specific project in mind, this class will allow you to explore your ideas through individual instruction and demonstrations. All students registering for this class should have a solid foundation of throwing, trimming, glazing, and be comfortable working independently.
Students should come to class with personal goals in mind for what they'd like to make or learn. Topics covered in the class will include working on a larger scale, throwing and altering processes, in-depth surface design/decoration techniques, and troubleshooting common throwing issues. Students are encouraged to explore their own interests and work at their own pace.
Instructor: Lisa Belsky
HANDBUILDING CLASSES for adults
The illustrated planter
Wednesday Evenings April 1 - May 20, 6-9 pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)
+ BEGINNER +
This hands-on class will explore various building techniques to create unique and functional planters, including coils, slabs, and molds. You’ll also dive into surface decorating methods like sgraffito, Mishima, underglaze, and paper and tape resist, adding your personal touch to each piece. To wrap up our creative journey, we’ll host a plant exchange—the perfect way to fill your new planters and celebrate our time together!
Instructor: Maria Albornoz
Container club
Thursday Evenings April 2 - May 21, 6-9 pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)
+ BEGINNER +
In this beginner friendly handbuilding class students will learn how to make functional ceramic containers. We will be exploring pinch, coil and slab techniques to make mugs, cookie jars, vases, boxes and more! Students will learn surface design techniques such as stamping/textures, sgrafitto and underglaze painting to enhance their creative voice. Traditional glazing techniques will also be covered to add color and longevity to your vessels!
Instructor: Olivia Gibb
Handbuilding with ease
Sunday Mornings April 5 - May 24, 9am-12 pm (8 weeks)
$450
(installment payment plans available)
+ BEGINNER +
Learn how to perfect the basic building blocks of ceramic handbuilding in this all-level class. You will work through pinching, coiling, and slab techniques, suitable for both functional and sculptural makers. Additionally, glazing and surface design will be covered to help complete your final product.
Instructor: Gerald Brown
Color in clay
Monday Evenings March 30 - May 18, 6-9 pm (8 weeks)
$470
(installment payment plans available)
+ INTERMEDIATE +
We will expand approaches to surface design and decoration with a focus on color and texture. A wide variety of techniques including brushwork and transfers using colored slips, inlay with colored clay, adding texture through slip trailing and sgraffito, and painting with underglazes will be explored. We will apply these decorating techniques to larger, more complex coil and slab-built forms. Finished work will be glazed with clear. Prior experience handbuilding with clay is recommended.
Tuition includes a $20 lab fee for specially made colored clay for each student.
Instructor: Maddie Rothman