Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.
-Thomas Merton
Pottery attracts people of all mindsets and capabilities. There’s something about taking a piece of clay and partnering with it to create a usable or decorative vessel. We offer classes in both wheel thrown and hand built pottery. Try them both! You will walk away with a profound sense of accomplishment and a deeper appreciation for pottery. Our pottery students say the classes make them more focused, patient, calm and confident in their day-to-day lives.
2019
Adult(8 week
Session 5: August 18 – October 12
Online registration begins Friday, July 19
No classes and building closed September 2
No classes September 6 and 7
Session 6: October 13 – December 14
Online registration begins Friday, September 13
No classes and building closed November 11, 28, and 29
No classes week of Thanksgiving
Art Alliance classes are held on schedule when the Greensboro Cultural Center is open. The Greensboro Cultural Center is closed on Federal Holiday 2019 Holiday Closings
Art Alliance Pottery classes meet in room 129 of the Greensboro Cultural Center weekly for 7 or 8 weeks per session. There are 6 sessions per year. Studio classes include wheel throwing instruction, handbuilding, and glazing techniques in a relaxing atmosphere. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. A waiting list is kept when classes are filled. The fee is $145 (unless noted below), which includes a bag of clay plus firing and glazing fees. Click here for a supply list.
CLAY—One extra bag of clay may be purchased each session for $35, or you may bring in a bag of extra clay from outside if you pay a kiln/glaze fee of $20. However, no student is allowed to work with more than 50 pounds of clay per session. Click here for Extra Clay.
OPEN STUDIO—Open studio is available to current students and takes place when there are no classes, camps, or workshops scheduled and the building isn’t closed. Please review the Art Alliance Pottery Studio Guidelines.
Open Studio Hours
AP1 Intermediate Pottery
Mondays, 6:30–9 pm | Instructor: LT Hoisington
See above for description.
$145/8 weeks, class begins October 14
AP2 Beginner/Intermediate Pottery – FULL
Tuesdays, 10 am–12:30 pm | Instructor: Peter Strafaci
See above for description.
$145/8 weeks, class begins October 15
AP3 Intermediate Pottery
Tuesdays, 6:30–9 pm | Instructor: Deik Pierce
See above for description.
$145/8 weeks, class begins October 15
AP4 Intermediate Handbuilding Pottery
Wednesdays, 10 am–12:30 pm | Instructor: Susan O’Leary
This class is designed for individuals who know the fundamentals of handbuilding, want to improve, and explore their creativity. Students may work on independent projects or be guided by weekly demonstrations.
$145/8weeks, class begins October 16
AP5 Intermediate Pottery
Wednesdays, 6:30–9 pm | Instructor: LT Hoisington
See above for description.
$145/8weeks, class begins October 16
AP6 Intermediate Pottery
Thursdays, 10 am–12:30 pm | Instructor: Leanne Pizio
See above for description.
$145/8weeks, class begins October 17
AP7 Intermediate Pottery
Thursdays, 6:30–9 pm | Instructor: Ben Winslow
See above for description.
$145/8weeks, class begins October 17
AP8 Beginner Pottery
Fridays, 6:30-9 pm | Instructor: Ray Knris
See above for description.
$145/8 weeks, class begins October 18
AP9 Advance/Intermediate Pottery
Saturdays, 9:30 am–12 pm | Instructor:Ben Winslow
Basic wheel throwing skills required.
$145/8weeks, class begins October 19
Please call 336-373-2725 or email artalliancegso@gmail.com for more information.