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6-Week Courses
For 6 consecutive weeks, you will meet once a week on the day of the week you register for. Please see our schedule below for the upcoming course. While enrolled, students will have access to Open Studios Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm to practice practice practice!
Intro to the Wheel - $300
During this course you'll learn the ceramic process from start to finish. Your instructor will teach you how to throw on the wheel, basic trimming techniques, and glaze application. This course is great for beginners with no experience.
Course includes: clay & firing | tools & materials | glazes | open studio hours
Intermediate Wheel - $300
Already take the wheel for a spin and want to refine your throwing, trimming and glazing skills?! Get right back on the wheel and start where you left off. This course is great for individuals who have taken a minimum of two intro courses at Merritt Ceramics or another ceramic studio.
Course includes: clay & firing | tools & materials | glazes | open studio hours
Intro to Handbuilding - $300
Clay creation without the wheel. Learn the tools of the trade and all the insider secrets to sculpt almost anything. During this course you will learn the basics of sculpting clay with techniques like coil and slab building. This course is especially great for those who love to decorate and embellish their work and will learn all about surface and texture design!
Course includes:clay & firing | tools & materials | glazes/slips/stains | open studio hours
Course Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you need to cancel your course, please contact us at least 7 days prior to the first class to receive a refund minus a $20 re-booking fee. After that time there are no refunds. Any rescheduling at any time, if available, will cost $15.
One-Time Classes Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you need to cancel your class, please contact us 24 hours in advance to receive a refund minus a $20 transaction fee. After that time there are no refunds. Any rescheduling at any time, if available, will cost $15.
Private Lessons & Events
We are scheduling 2hr Private Lessons/Events from Tuesday-Sunday with start times between 11am-3pm. To schedule please email us!
For parties of 1-3 people = $140 per person
4-7 people = $125 per person
8+people = $110 per person
All supplies, materials, and firing included.
Show your instructor some extra love. Tips are encouraged.*There will be a 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more.
Interested in Joining the Family?
Merritt Studio Memberships are a gateway to time well spent. Dirty hands are a great excuse to put away your phone, mold clay into a meaningful work of art and develop lasting friendships.
Daisy Studio Membership
$160.00/month
Benefits:
• dedicated shelf space (approx. 18”x18”x14”)
• access during studio hours (Tue-Sun 11am-6pm).
• full access to studio equipment, discounts, glazes, slips, washes & more.
Who is this for?
• beginners who have some experience working on their own, but need the occasional help from a member of staff.
*Membership level is currently full, please contact us to join the waitlist and arrange a studio tour.
Tulip Studio Membership
$215.00/month
Benefits:
• dedicated shelf space (approx. 35”x 15”x16”)
• 24/7 studio access.
• full access to studio equipment, discounts, glazes, slips, washes & more.
Who is this for?
• intermediate ceramicists who are familiar with working in a shared studio space.
*Membership level is currently full, please contact us to join the waitlist and arrange a studio tour.
Poppy Studio Membership
$307.00/month
Benefits:
• dedicated shelf space (~half of a shelving unit [2.5 x [36”x18”x12”])
• 24/7 studio access.
• full access to studio equipment, discounts, glazes, slips, washes & more.
Who is this for?
• intermediate & advanced ceramicists who are familiar with working in a shared studio space and are beginning their journey into small production
*Membership level is currently full, please contact us to join the waitlist and arrange a studio tour.