The Tucson Clay Co-op is now offering outdoor wheel throwing and hand building for adults as well as virtual ZOOM classes in wheel and hand building for adults, teenagers and children.
If you plan to rent a wheel or buy a slab roller from us, you can set up an easy home studio. You will need a table, a chair, any surface which absorbs water (a 12 inch by 12 inch piece of plywood, canvas or fabric. as well as a rolling pin, fork and kitchen knife.
We will not resume classes indoors until it is safe.
Until we officially open indoors, our outdoor hours are 7:30 to 10:30 or 10:30 to 1:30 Monday through Saturday, as well as 5:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday for drop off and pick up, etc.
FINANCIAL AID: Work-study positions available (trade 3 hrs per week studio work for classes). Positions are limited and must be approved. Call or email for more information Maxine 917 705 3803
Work study credits that you earn now, can be applied to clay, firing, virtual or outdoor classes or as credits for indoor classes.
Students must buy their clay from us - no outside clay.
CANCELLATIONS will be refunded before the first day of class. There will be no refunds after the class has started. If a class is filled or you are unable to enroll on line please email tucsonclaycoop@yahoo.com
Because of COVID-19, March/April 2020 classes were cancelled. We will not post the new indoor classes until it is safe to reopen indoors.
Independent Studies for Glazing Outdoors
$55 monthly. If you buy the clay from us, this includes bisque and glaze firing and opportunity to glaze in our back yard. All our glazes, slips and oxides are now outside as well as our fabulous new stainless steel sink. You are assigned your own shelf.
FULL: Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building
beginning November 1 (8 weeks)
Our 5 wheels are located over 8 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask.
This opportunity is available to 15 people on a first come first serve basis.
Maxine will be available to answer questions and give guidance.
You may come in 2 evenings a week (Monday, Wednesday or Friday) so that there is never more than 5 people scheduled at a time or mornings, either 7:30 to 10:30 or 10:30am to 1:30pm. After you pay, please email tucsonclayco-op@yahoo.com saying the two times you want time on the wheel or hand building. You may also schedule appointments to glaze.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building
beginning November 1 (8 weeks)
Our 5 wheels are located over 8 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask.
This opportunity is available to 10 people on a first come first serve basis. (beginners welcomed)
An experienced clay artist will be available to answer questions, & do demonstrations.
You may come in 2 evenings a week (Tuesday, Thursdayor Friday so that there is never more than 5 people scheduled at a time or mornings, either 7:30 to 10:30 or 10:30am to 1:30pm. After you pay, please email tucsonclayco-op@yahoo.com saying the two times you want time on the wheel or hand building. You may also schedule appointments to glaze.
Outside Tuesday Hand Building Class
Teacher TBA
4 weeks, beginning November 10
from 4 to 6pm, materials & firing included
limited to 4 students
Masks and social distancing required
Outside Sunday Hand Building Class
Teacher TBA
4 weeks, beginning November 15
from 8 to 10am, materials and firing included
limited to 4 students
Masks and social distancing required
FULL: All Level Hand Building & Sculpture, Tues. 6-8 pm
with Paul Waldron
8 weeks, beginning March 3
FULL: Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Tues. 8-10pm
with Catherine Orrentia
8 weeks, beginning March 3
Please bring your own towel to the first class.
FULL: Creative Clay -All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Wed. 10am-Noon
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning March 4
FULL: Creative Clay - Intermediate Wheel & Hand Building, Wed. 6-8pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning March 4
FULL: Creative Clay Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Thurs. 10-Noon
with Maxine Krasnow
beginning March 5
8 weeks
FULL: Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Thurs. 6-8pm
with Maxine Krasnow
8 weeks beginning March 5
FULL: All Level Hand building & Sculpture-Thurs. 6:15-8:15pm
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks beginning March 5
Beginners welcomed.
FULL: Creative Clay: Intermediate Wheel Thurs. 8-10pm
with Maxine Krasnow
8 weeks beginning March 5
FULL: Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 6-8pm
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks beginning March 6
FULL: Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Sat. 10am - Noon
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning March 7
FULL: Creative Clay- Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Sun. 8 - 10 am
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks, beginning March 8
FULL: Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Sun 10am-Noon
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks beginning March 8
Specialty Classes
FULL: Skill Building on the Wheel for Beginner to Advanced Students
with Dorian Beaulieu
4 hours, March 7
Both of Dorians workshops are already full however you still have to fabulous opportunity to book an one hour private lesson with him. It is well worth it. Please pay below and then I will send you his cell number so you are able to make an appointment with him.
This hands-on, informative workshop* will provide group and one-on-one instruction to help improve individual throwing techniques. Student requests will be taken at the beginning of the workshop to help guide instruction. Possible topics include: Basic throwing technique, throwing off the hump, throwing with sections, double wall, double thrown, throwing with coils, bottles, pitchers, covered jars, platters, goblets, chip and dip trays, alteration and surface design. Instructor: Dorian Beaulieu has been teaching wheel throwing techniques for over 35 years and currently teaches ceramics at Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN.
*You must have some former wheel experience for this workshop. If you want to fire work you make at the workshop & you are not a Co-op Member or student, the fee is $2 a pound for bisque and $3 a pound for glaze firing. We will supply the clay.
FULL: Skill Building on the Wheel For Beginner to Advanced Students - Sunday 3/8
with Dorian Beaulieu
4 hours, March 8, 6-10pm
This hands-on, informative workshop* will provide group and one-on-one instruction to help improve individual throwing techniques. Student requests will be taken at the beginning of the workshop to help guide instruction. Possible topics include: Basic throwing technique, throwing off the hump, throwing with sections, double wall, double thrown, throwing with coils, bottles, pitchers, covered jars, platters, goblets, chip and dip trays, alteration and surface design. Instructor: Dorian Beaulieu has been teaching wheel throwing techniques for over 35 years and currently teaches ceramics at Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN.
*You must have some former wheel experience for this workshop. If you want to fire work you make at the workshop & you are not a Co-op Member or student, the fee is $2 a pound for bisque and $3 a pound for glaze firing. We will supply the clay.
Private Lessons With Dorian Beaulieu
2-hour individualized lessons
Private individualized lessons will be offered in 2 hour time sessions based on student preference and registration, March 6th through March 13th* $50 per student. Dorian Beaulieu has been teaching wheel throwing techniques for over 35 years and currently teaches ceramics at Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN.
Once you pay we will send you Dorians cell phone number so you are able to make an appointment which works for both of you.
Buy Clay
Clay 25 lbs. text 917 705 3803 to make an appointment to pick up clay
Dark-Brown Clay/Porcelain
B-3 Dark Brown, Cone 6 or 10 Porcelain $31.83 text 917 705 3803 to make an appointment to pick up clay