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• Sand Dollar Bubble Glaze Class - July Day

  • Start
    07/10/2026
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  • End
    07/24/2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    The Clayground
  • Registered
    21 registrants

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Instructor: Terri Wilson
  Level: Beginner

  Join us in the Clayground to make a gorgeous Sand Dollar!

  July 10, 2pm-4pm: form sand dollar

  July 24, 2pm-4pm: add bubble glaze to bisque-fired sand dollar

  First class will be the creation of your individual sand dollar which will be the approximate size of a dinner plate on June 12. The second class will be two weeks later after your sand dollar has dried and been kiln fired to learn the easy and fun technique of bubble glazing!

  
  

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• Sand Dollar Bubble Glaze Class - July Evening

  • Start
    07/10/2026
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  • End
    07/24/2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    The Clayground
  • Registered
    20 registrants

  
  

  Instructor: Terri Wilson
  Level: Beginner

  Join us in the Clayground to make a gorgeous Sand Dollar!

  July 10, 6pm-8pm: form sand dollar

  July 24, 6pm-8pm: add bubble glaze to bisque-fired sand dollar

  First class will be the creation of your individual sand dollar which will be the approximate size of a dinner plate on June 12. The second class will be two weeks later after your sand dollar has dried and been kiln fired to learn the easy and fun technique of bubble glazing!

  
  

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• Pottery Foundations - Lesson 2: Succulent Planter with Attached Saucer

  • When
    07/20/2026
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Clayground

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  Mentor volunteers: Please register here.

  Members: No registration is required—just bring your own clay and join us! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  

  Functional Pottery Foundations is a free 6-week Mentor Monday series designed to help members build confidence with handbuilding while creating beautiful, functional pottery. Each week features one functional project and a new set of transferable pottery skills.

  Bring your own clay each week, and if you have your own basic pottery tools, please bring them. A limited number of studio tool kits are available to share.

  No registration is required—just come ready to learn! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  Lesson 2 - Succulent Planter with Attached Saucer 

  Create a beautiful, functional succulent planter with an attached saucer while learning the core techniques of curved slab construction. The techniques introduced in this lesson become the foundation for planters, utensil crocks, brush holders, pencil cups, and many other cylindrical slab-built pottery projects.

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  Next Week: Lesson 3 – Luminary Lantern

  Take your slab-building skills to the next level by learning how to plan cutout designs, create negative space, and build sturdy forms that safely glow with candlelight.

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• Shark Week - Afternoon Class

  • Start
    07/26/2026
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  • End
    08/09/2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    The Clayground
  • Registered
    20 registrants

  Registration is closed

  

  Instructor: Terri Wilson
  Level: Beginner

  Build, glaze, and take home your own shark-themed charcuterie board!

  2-Class Experience

  • July 26, 2pm-4pm: form your charcuterie board
  • August 9, 2pm-4pm: glaze your piece
  • Pickup approximately one week later

  First class will be the creation of your charcuterie board.  Choose between 3 designs or create your own. The second class will be two weeks later after your board has dried and been kiln fired to apply glaze.  Check back in mid-August to pick up your finished Shark Week creation!

  
  

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• Shark Week - Evening Class

  • Start
    07/26/2026
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  • End
    08/09/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    The Clayground
  • Registered
    20 registrants

  Registration is closed

  

  Instructor: Terri Wilson
  Level: Beginner

  Build, glaze, and take home your own shark-themed charcuterie board!

  2-Class Experience

  • July 26, 6pm-8pm: form your charcuterie board
  • August 9, 6pm-8pm: glaze your piece
  • Pickup approximately one week later

  First class will be the creation of your charcuterie board.  Choose between 3 designs or create your own. The second class will be two weeks later after your board has dried and been kiln fired to apply glaze.  Check back in mid-August to pick up your finished Shark Week creation!

  
  

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• Pottery Foundations - Lesson 3: Luminary Lantern

  • When
    07/27/2026
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Clayground

  Register

  Mentor volunteers: Please register here.

  Members: No registration is required—just bring your own clay and join us! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  

  Functional Pottery Foundations is a free 6-week Mentor Monday series designed to help members build confidence with handbuilding while creating beautiful, functional pottery. Each week features one functional project and a new set of transferable pottery skills.

  Bring your own clay each week, and if you have your own basic pottery tools, please bring them. A limited number of studio tool kits are available to share.

  No registration is required—just come ready to learn! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  Lesson 3 - Luminary Lantern 

  Create a decorative luminary lantern while learning the fundamentals of cutwork and structural design. This project introduces planning cutout patterns, reinforcing delicate forms, and building sturdy slab structures that allow light to shine through safely.

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  Next Week: Lesson 4 – Coastal Wave Wall Plaque

  Discover how to add depth and movement to your pottery using layered slabs, relief decoration, texture, and carving to create a coastal-inspired work of art.

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• Pottery Foundations - Lesson 4: Coastal Wave Wall Plaque

  • When
    08/03/2026
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Clayground

  Register

  Mentor volunteers: Please register here.

  Members: No registration is required—just bring your own clay and join us! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  

  Functional Pottery Foundations is a free 6-week Mentor Monday series designed to help members build confidence with handbuilding while creating beautiful, functional pottery. Each week features one functional project and a new set of transferable pottery skills.

  Bring your own clay each week, and if you have your own basic pottery tools, please bring them. A limited number of studio tool kits are available to share.

  No registration is required—just come ready to learn! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  Lesson 4 - Coastal Wave Wall Plaque 

  Create a coastal-inspired wall plaque while learning the fundamentals of relief decoration and layered slab construction. The techniques introduced in this lesson can be used to create decorative plaques, wall art, signs, and sculptural pottery with depth and movement.

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  Next Week: Lesson 5 – Textured Slab Mug

  Apply the curved slab construction skills you've already learned while refining cylinder construction, reinforcing vertical seams, and learning how to design and attach a strong, comfortable handle.

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• Pottery Foundations - Lesson 5: Textured Slab Mug

  • When
    08/10/2026
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Clayground

  Register

  Mentor volunteers: Please register here.

  Members: No registration is required—just bring your own clay and join us! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  

  Functional Pottery Foundations is a free 6-week Mentor Monday series designed to help members build confidence with handbuilding while creating beautiful, functional pottery. Each week features one functional project and a new set of transferable pottery skills.

  Bring your own clay each week, and if you have your own basic pottery tools, please bring them. A limited number of studio tool kits are available to share.

  No registration is required—just come ready to learn! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  Lesson 5 - Textured Slab Mug 

  Create a beautiful, functional slab-built mug by bringing together the slab-building skills you've learned throughout the series. This lesson focuses on refining cylinder construction, reinforcing seams, creating a comfortable handle, and adding simple surface texture to produce a mug you'll enjoy using every day.

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  Next Week: Lesson 6 – Lidded Trinket Box

  Bring together the skills you've developed throughout the series as you learn to create a properly fitted lid and gallery while completing a beautiful keepsake box.

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• Pottery Foundations - Lesson 6: Lidded Trinket Box

  • When
    08/17/2026
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Clayground

  Register

  Mentor volunteers: Please register here.

  Members: No registration is required—just bring your own clay and join us! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  

  Functional Pottery Foundations is a free 6-week Mentor Monday series designed to help members build confidence with handbuilding while creating beautiful, functional pottery. Each week features one functional project and a new set of transferable pottery skills.

  Bring your own clay each week, and if you have your own basic pottery tools, please bring them. A limited number of studio tool kits are available to share.

  No registration is required—just come ready to learn! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  Lesson 6 - Lidded Trinket Box

  Create a functional lidded trinket box while bringing together the skills you've developed throughout the Functional Pottery Foundations series. You'll learn to measure for a properly fitting lid, create an interior ledge (gallery) to support the lid, add a decorative knob, and complete a beautiful keepsake box you'll be proud to use or give as a gift.

  Keep Creating

  Congratulations on completing the Functional Pottery Foundations series!

  Remember, every experienced potter started with a first project, a little curiosity, and the willingness to keep learning.

  The more time you spend in The Clayground, the more your confidence, creativity, and friendships will grow. Don't wait for another class to make something new. Experiment with different forms, explore new glazes, ask questions, share ideas, and enjoy creating alongside fellow Salty Potters.

  The Clayground is more than a studio—it's a community. We hope you'll make it part of your weekly routine. Don't be afraid to ask questions, share ideas, and inspire others along the way.

  Now... go make something amazing!

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