Visit my studio in Ivy Hill for some one on one beginner pottery instruction! These classes are great for people who have never tried the potter’s wheel, folks who want to re-awaken a hobby and people who nurse frustrated memories of wobbly pieces from their high school pottery class. I am an encouraging, fun instructor; my goal is to make art more accessible and inviting, even if you think you’re “not creative.” I’ve got the clay, the tools and the playlist; just bring yourself and an open mind.
**My studio has capacity for 3 students at a time; the rates below are per person with the exception of the Claydate. For additional fee I can reserve your time slot as a private lesson, otherwise often there will be 1-2 other students when you book the single drop-in, 2-class bundle or 4-class bundle.**
Email catherinemonahon@gmail.com to get in touch and book a class with me today!
OFFERINGS
2-class bundle, $150 (recommended for first timers). Two 75 minute classes; you'll learn how to center the clay and create forms (bowls, cups, mugs, planters, etc.), with the opportunity to hand-build additional elements (handles, decoration). The second session focuses on trimming and finishing your work. You select your glaze color(s), work is available for pickup within the month.
Single drop-in class, $90. One 75 minute class; you’ll learn how to center the clay and create a simple form (bowls, cups, etc.). You can expect to make 1-2 pieces; you select your glaze color(s), work is available for pickup within the month.
4-class bundle, $300 (for returning students only). Four weekly 90 minute classes. You’ll have an opportunity to throw as many times as you like, trim, carve and decorate your work. Students are invited to explore hand building, attaching handles or creating sculptures. You'll need to take the single drop-in class, or the 2-class bundle, as an introduction.
Couples drop-in ("Claydate"), $175 for two people. Book a cute, educational claydate with your bestie! One 90 minute class; you'll learn how to center the clay and create a simple form (bowls, cups). You can expect to make 1-2 pieces; you select your glaze color(s), work is available for pickup within the month.
LOGISTICS
COVID Protocol - I disinfect the studio after each lesson. I’m fully vaxxed & boosted, and require students to share proof of vaccination before we begin. Classes are masked and in an open, ventilated space.
Payment - I take cash or check (preferred), or (includes additional fee) Venmo (@cxmpdx) or PayPal (paypal.me/cxmproductions / @cxmproductions). There are no refunds on gifted, pre-paid classes or cancellations made in under 24 hour notice.
Tips / Scholarship Fund - Creativity is a human right. Accessibility is one of my core values, and accessibility to the arts in particular is very important to me. Add a $10-20 "tip" to your class fee and make it possible for me to offer classes to folks who don't typically have access to ceramics/pottery at a significantly reduced rate.
Waveform Ceramics
2405 7th Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 689-1769 *Please leave a message!*
