Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.

-Thomas Merton

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.  Click here for a supply list.

Art Alliance classes are held on schedule when the Greensboro Cultural Center is open. The Greensboro Cultural Center is closed on Federal Holiday
2024 Building Hours & Closure Schedule 

CLAY — One extra bag of clay may be purchased each session for $45. You may bring in a bag of extra clay from outside if you pay a kiln/glaze fee of $25. Students are limited to 50 pounds of clay per session. Click here for Extra Clay.

OPEN STUDIO HOURS—Currently Open Studio is offered with limited space & times.  Open studio is first come, first serve and is limited to 14 people at a time.

Please review the Art Alliance Pottery Studio Guidelines.

SESSION 3 registration opens March 25 for current students open enrollment March 26
APR 21-JUN 15 The studio is closed Sunday, April 21st There are no classes and the building is closed Monday, May 27th.

PLEASE NOTE:  If the selected class is FULL: Email us artalliancegso@gmail.com to be placed on the waitlist,

POTTERY CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS to INTERMEDIATE

Beginner/Intermediate Pottery
Mondays, 10-12:30 pm | Instructor: Clem Thomas
Session 3: $166/7 weeks April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10
REGISTER
This class will included beginner and intermediate students.  Through demonstrations and individual guidance you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in collaborative environment.  Beginner students will learn to use the studio equipment and supplies.  Intermediate students should be prepared to work on independent projects with the guidance of your instructor.

Beginner/Intermediate Pottery
Tuesdays 10 am–12:30 pm | Instructor: Peter Strafaci
Session 3: $190/8 weeks  April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11
REGISTER
This class will included beginner and intermediate students.  Through demonstrations and individual guidance you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in collaborative environment.  Beginner students will learn to use the studio equipment and supplies.  Intermediate students should be prepared to work on independent projects with the guidance of your instructor.

Beginner/Intermediate Pottery
Fridays 6:30-9 pm | Instructor: Ray Knris
Session 3: $190/8 weeks April 26, May 2, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14
REGISTER
This class will include beginner and intermediate students.  Through demonstrations and individual guidance you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in a collaborative environment.  Beginner students will learn to use the studio equipment and supplies.  Intermediate students should be prepared to work on independent projects with the guidance of your instructor.

Introduction to Pottery
Saturdays 12:30-2:30| Instructor: Clem Thomas
Session 3: $125/6 weeks April 27, May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8
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Humans have been making pottery for more than 25,000 years.  Working with clay to make beautiful, useful objects connects us to the ancient roots of human civilization.    In this class you will learn about clay, a singularly useful material.  Our professional instructors will teach you techniques to manipulate clay and create unique objects.  You will be introduced to pinching, coiling, slab construction and wheel throwing.  At the end of this course you will have completed several projects and be able to take home finished usable pottery.  This class is for true beginners.    All supplies are included.

POTTERY CLASSES FOR INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED

Intermediate Pottery
Mondays 6:30–9 pm | Instructor: LT Hoisington
Session 3: $166/7 weeks April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10
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Through demonstrations and individual guidance you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in collaborative environment. Lessons geared toward intermediate students. Be prepared to work on independent projects, with the guidance of your instructor.

Intermediate Pottery
Tuesdays 6:30–9 pm | Instructor: Brett McDonough
Session 3: $190/8 weeks  April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11
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Through demonstrations and individual guidance you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in a collaborative environment. Lessons geared toward intermediate students. Be prepared to work on independent projects with the guidance of your instructor.

Intermediate Handbuilding Pottery
Wednesdays 10 am–12:30 am | Instructor: Kat Hawkes
Session 3: $190/8 weeks April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12
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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.

Intermediate Pottery
Wednesdays 6:30–9 pm | Instructor: LT Hoisington
Session 3: $190/8 weeks April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12
REGISTER
Through demonstrations and individual guidance you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in a collaborative environment. Lessons geared toward intermediate students. Be prepared to work on independent projects with the guidance of your instructor.

Intermediate Pottery
Thursdays 10 am12:30 am | Instructor: Leanne Pizio
Session 2: $190/8 weeks  April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13
REGISTER
Through demonstrations and individual guidance you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in a collaborative environment. Lessons geared toward intermediate students. Be prepared to work on independent projects with the guidance of your instructor.

Intermediate Pottery
Thursdays 6:30-9pm | Instructor:
Session 2: $190/8 weeks  April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13
REGISTER
Through demonstrations and individual guidance you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in a collaborative environment. Lessons geared toward intermediate students. Be prepared to work on independent projects with the guidance of your instructor.

Intermediate Pottery
Fridays 10-12:30 pm | Instructor: Patrick Rowe
Session 3: $190/8 weeks April 26, May 2, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14
REGISTER
Through demonstrations and individual guidance you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in a collaborative environment. Lessons geared toward intermediate students. Be prepared to work on independent projects with the guidance of your instructor.

Advance/Intermediate Pottery
Saturdays 9:30 am12 pm | Instructor:
Session 3: $190/8 weeks April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8
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Basic wheel throwing skills required
. This class is for experienced pottery students.  Through demonstrations and individual guidance, you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in a collaborative environment.    Students should be prepared to work on independent projects with the guidance of your instructor.

Through demonstrations and individual guidance you will learn about hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating/texturizing and glazing in a collaborative environment. Lessons geared toward intermediate students. Be prepared to work on independent projects with the guidance of your instructor.

 

 

 

Please call 336-370-6895 or email artalliancegso@gmail.com for more information.