Summer Session July 6th - Aug 13th 2026 - 6 weeksRegistration opens May 18th (for students and members) and May 25th (public)Choose any 6 classes - mix and match the days & times that work for you!Monday 6-9pmTues 10am - 1pmTues 6-9pmWed 10am - 1pmThurs 10am - 1pmThe summer session is open to beginner and more advanced artists looking to build skills in handbuilding and surface decoration.  Each week Ariella will focus on a theme, so no matter which days you choose, you will be caught up with the rest of the class.Work on more complex projects with closer attention to detail, construction, and surface decoration.  This class is an open studio format. We'll start with a lesson and demo, then you'll have the chance to explore your own projects with personalized attention and support.  Work at your own pace and bring your own creativity and inspiration.  Your projects will carry over from week to week, as you learn about the different stages in pottery.  Full studio access, including all tools, slab roller, extruder, and molds, as well as clay, slips, and underglazes. All tools, materials, and firing fees are included in your class fee.By the end of each session, you will walk away with several glazed and finished pieces, plus the experience of creating something out of clay with your hands. Reserve your spot now – classes fill quickly!Ariella is a ceramic artist with over a decade of experience on the potter's wheel. Her passion for hand-building started a few years ago with a slew of bowls and cups in her cupboard, and a desire to explore creativity, form, surface design, and freedom in her ceramics.  Her pieces are influenced by her background in food, cooking, and pastry arts.  She loves to teach beginners and intermediate artists, sharing her passion for clay and slow art.