Overview
Multiple dates available — choose from the drop down below
Adults, as well as kids age 10 and up are welcome
Cost: $50 + $5 materials (all materials are included)
Beginners and returners welcome!
Enjoy an afternoon of playing with clay! In this class, LP or Julie will guide you through the process of throwing clay on the pottery wheel. No experience needed!
Each participant will have time to practice making several pieces and then they will be able to choose their favorite piece to keep from the event. Our studio staff will glaze and fire the one chosen piece so that it will be ready for pick up in several weeks.
We recommend trimming your nails beforehand. Working on the pottery wheel is a full-body experience—even down to your fingertips! If you’re not able to trim your nails in advance, no worries—accommodations can be made during class.
What students are saying about this class:
"My husband and I took a pottery class with LP and absolutely loved it. She was fun and encouraging. Even though I had no experience, she helped me feel comfortable in the class and enjoy it. Friendly City Clay has been such a fun addition to Harrisonburg!" -Nancy
About the Instructor
LP fell in love with the Friendly City when she studied art at JMU. In 2016, she earned a BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics. She is a certified art teacher in Virginia and currently teaches in Harrisonburg City Public Schools, as well as teaching adult throwing at Friendly City Clay & Art Center. She loves exploring art with her students and seeing how her students express themselves through art. She is a mother, a baker, a ceramicist, an art teacher, and the woman behind LPMpottery.
Emily Rarity is a Virginia native and ceramic artist with a BFA in Ceramic Art from Alfred University (2019). Her work is influenced by early American pottery and is drawn to its simple, functional forms, which are inherently timeless. Emily believes that the pottery wheel is a magical place. The clay responds instantly to your hands, and every small touch makes a difference in your piece. She hopes her students will experience a sense of connection and joy with the clay as they create in the studio. She is excited to be a part of your pottery wheel journey.
Class Cancellations and Absence
Refunds minus a 10% or $20 processing fee (whichever is lower) are offered until 14 days before the start of class. After that, we do not offer refunds. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, so please be sure you can attend all sessions of a class, or that you are okay with missing any that you’ll be away for. You can find out more on our studio policies page.
Overview
Multiple dates available — choose from the drop down below
Adults, as well as kids age 10 and up are welcome
Cost: $50 + $5 materials (all materials are included)
Beginners and returners welcome!
Enjoy an afternoon of playing with clay! In this class, LP or Julie will guide you through the process of throwing clay on the pottery wheel. No experience needed!
Each participant will have time to practice making several pieces and then they will be able to choose their favorite piece to keep from the event. Our studio staff will glaze and fire the one chosen piece so that it will be ready for pick up in several weeks.
We recommend trimming your nails beforehand. Working on the pottery wheel is a full-body experience—even down to your fingertips! If you’re not able to trim your nails in advance, no worries—accommodations can be made during class.
What students are saying about this class:
"My husband and I took a pottery class with LP and absolutely loved it. She was fun and encouraging. Even though I had no experience, she helped me feel comfortable in the class and enjoy it. Friendly City Clay has been such a fun addition to Harrisonburg!" -Nancy
About the Instructor
LP fell in love with the Friendly City when she studied art at JMU. In 2016, she earned a BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics. She is a certified art teacher in Virginia and currently teaches in Harrisonburg City Public Schools, as well as teaching adult throwing at Friendly City Clay & Art Center. She loves exploring art with her students and seeing how her students express themselves through art. She is a mother, a baker, a ceramicist, an art teacher, and the woman behind LPMpottery.
Emily Rarity is a Virginia native and ceramic artist with a BFA in Ceramic Art from Alfred University (2019). Her work is influenced by early American pottery and is drawn to its simple, functional forms, which are inherently timeless. Emily believes that the pottery wheel is a magical place. The clay responds instantly to your hands, and every small touch makes a difference in your piece. She hopes her students will experience a sense of connection and joy with the clay as they create in the studio. She is excited to be a part of your pottery wheel journey.
Class Cancellations and Absence
Refunds minus a 10% or $20 processing fee (whichever is lower) are offered until 14 days before the start of class. After that, we do not offer refunds. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, so please be sure you can attend all sessions of a class, or that you are okay with missing any that you’ll be away for. You can find out more on our studio policies page.
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