This is a twice-weekly course that lasts for 5 weeks held at The Mud Room SE. Perfect for true beginners! In this class you will learn the basics of wedging, throwing cylinders and bowls, attaching handles, and glazing. You will leave class with some finished and functional wares!

Class is every Monday and Wednesday from 6-8:30 PM at The Mud Room SE: 2011 SE 10th Ave.

Dates: February 10th-March 12th

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

This course will be taught by Danielle D’Aversa.

A little about Danielle:

Danielle first learned ceramics while at Roger Williams University and then honed her craft through mentorships and self exploration in her home studio. As a teacher, she brings the experience of a potter who has shown her work in galleries, sold pots in markets all across New England, and has a true passion for the craft. 

Danielle's teaching style follows the fundamental skills of wheel-throwing while pushing each individual towards achieving their own personal goals. She brings an open mind, friendly demeanor, enthusiasm, and an adaptable teaching style to her classes to meet students where they are. Danielle hopes to inspire creativity and foster community within her classes and believes that the most valuable pottery education comes from community studios much like The Mud Room. 

Cost: $395 + $25 for your first bag of clay.

Other Fees: Extra clay if you need it is $25 per bag. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class start date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

If you have to miss a class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!

Please note: We will send you an email two weeks before your class start date. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or add us as a contact (info@themudroompdx.com).