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Bill van Gilder – The Functional Pot: Tips, Tools & Techniques

Don’t miss this exciting 2 day demo workshop on functional pottery May 4 – 5, 2024.  Bill van Gilder will present a workshop demonstrating techniques and processes involved in making functional pottery.  A professional potter for more than 50 years, Bill has established international training potteries and operates a studio and gallery in Maryland.  His work is exhibited worldwide.

Ceramics Tour to London & Stoke-on-Trent

Roadrunner Ceramics in collaboration with WorldStrides Educational Travel offers an 8 day private ceramics-focused tour to London & Stoke-on-Trent, June 16 – 23, 2024.  We’ll visit London landmarks, the V&A and British Museums, see a Shakespeare play at The Globe, visit Warwick Castle, Middleport and Wedgwood Potteries, and more.

Yolanda Gomez – Introduction to China Painting

China Painting is an ancient technique for decorating ceramics.   China Painting is applied in stages, with firing after each stage. Discover the captivating world of china painting in a fun 4 week class with 20 year teaching veteran Yolanda Gomez. Sep 7 – 28. The class will repeat each month with a new project.

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Learn the basics of ceramics this spring in a fun 12 week class for beginning students. Instructor Jesus Fernandez’ objective is for beginner potters to enjoy the overall adventure that is pottery.

Open Studio

Allows you to access our facilities at your convenience to throw, handbuild, sculpt, glaze and fire your work, with store materials available for purchase.  During Covid, Open Studio will use an appointment system limited to 4 persons in studio at once.

Beyond the Electric Kiln with Lyn Woods – Fall 2023

If you are looking to branch out from commercial glazes and electric firing, this is the class for you. Lyn will guide you through alternative firing techniques including horsehair firing, aluminum foil saggar, trashcan reduction, obvara and glowworm wood firing techniques. Don’t miss this great 10 week class!

Friday Mornings, Sep 8 – Nov 17

Making Ceramic Totem Poles with John Nelson – Fall 2023

Take your imagination to the next level in a fun 12-week class for intermediate students.  San Antonio ceramic artist John Nelson, a potter and veteran ceramics instructor, will help you  create a meaningful personal totem pole.

Tue mornings, Sep 5 – Nov 21

Projects in Handbuilding with Ron Wilson – Sep 12 – Nov 14, 2023

If you are interested in handbuilding with clay, exploring textures and making functional ware without using a wheel, this class is for you.  We’ll explore dinner/salad plates, coffee mugs, whiskey/sake cups, tea bowls, trinket boxes and more in a fun 10 week class. Tuesday evenings, 6 pm to 8 pm.

 

Beginning Wheel Throwing Spring 2023

Learn to throw this spring in a fun 12 week class for beginning students!  Roadrunner Ceramics veteran Scott Beatty will introduce you to the potters wheel, firing and glazing ceramics.  Dates: Apr 22 – Jul 8.

Intro to Clay – Chris Ramos Summer 2023

Learn to throw this spring in a fun 6-week evening mini class for beginning students.  San Antonio ceramic artist Chris Ramos will introduce you to the potters wheel, firing, and glazing ceramics.
Wednesday evenings, Jun 21 – Jul 26.

Intro to Clay – Scott Beatty Summer 2023

Learn to throw this summer in a fun 6-week evening mini class for beginning students. San Antonio ceramic artist Scott Beatty will introduce you to the potters wheel, firing, and glazing ceramics..
Tuesday evenings Jun 20 – Jul 25.

Intro to Clay – Jesus Fernandez Summer 2023

Learn to throw this summer in a fun 6-week evening mini class for beginning students. San Antonio ceramic artist Jesus Fernandez will introduce you to the potters wheel, firing, and glazing ceramics.
Thursday evenings Jun 22 – Jul 27, 2023.