Kingston Ceramics Studio offers ongoing weekly ceramics classes for adults and kids. Each class includes demonstrations and specific feedback based on the level of the students participating.  Individual assistance is offered to each student in every class, along with enough time to practice and clean up thoroughly. 

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Weekly Classes Vs. Private Lessons: Which one is for me?

 

If you are ready to try the hobby and want to learn to build a practice, then classes are for you! Plan to try ceramics out for at least 8 to 10 weeks before deciding if it's a good match for you. It will take a while to develop the skill to make what you want... so be open-minded! Practice is KEY. To make noticeable progress you should plan to attend class weekly, and use open studio to practice as well.

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If you are looking for a fun one day event, or you only want to make a few things one time and not continue in a class where you will make several rounds of work, then try a private ceramics lesson. They are loads of fun, you'll get all of the attention you need, and a guarantee you'll have your pots finished without having to return to the studio. 

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Important Class Information:​

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• Our classes meet weekly on an ongoing basis with no sessions or fixed start or end dates. Enrollment is always open.

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• You will not finish a piece in one class. Most students take several classes before they start finishing work. To effectively use your full classes, you will work in cycles by starting new projects before the last one is finished and ready to be taken home. That is the nature of the of working within the ceramic cycle. When you stop, you may only need a partial class to finish up if you haven't made many things, so plan to make your last class worthwhile by building up a number of items to finish. We do not sell half classes.

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• Adult classes are $35 each, and if there is room available a student may sign up at any point before class starts. 

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• Kids classes are $40 each and include firing fees. Kids classes are for elementary school age students. Teens who can work independently and follow directions may attend adult classes on a trial basis. Kids who do not fit in this category should attend a private lesson instead.

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• Our classes are extremely flexible! Buy one at a time as you go, or in multiples and schedule ahead. If your schedule is predictable and you have a favorite class, then book a month or two of classes at a time (ask us for our regulars' discount). If you need flexibility and like to get different opinions then take classes week to week as you go, just be sure to sign up before we're booked out!

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• Ceramics classes are 2 hours each and Beyond Basics classes include an hour of open studio time before or after class. You must sign up for the additional hour separately from class, and space is not guaranteed.

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• You do NOT need to take an orientation to begin classes, but you must register for a one-time orientation to work in open studio by yourself. Orientations are by appointment only.

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• To guarantee a class runs, sign up for it. Drop-ins are not discouraged, however, they are not guaranteed a seat in a class.

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• Tools are just under $25 if purchased at the studio. Bring an apron (if you like) and a towel.

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• Firing fees are based on volume starting at $4/piece.

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• Adults only: Buy weekly open studio passes for $30 for additional practice/studio time (Good Monday - Sunday).

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• Shelf rentals are also available monthly for $150/month.

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• If you have a pacemaker you should not work on our Shimpo wheels.