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 Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8:30 PM at The Mud Room SE: 2011 SE 10th Ave.

Dates: April 22nd-May 22nd

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 Sadie Lorenz.

A little about Sadie:

Sadie is a passionate ceramic artist with a strong background in both study and assistant teaching at the University of New Hampshire. With five years of dedicated practice, she is eager to share her experience with The Mud Room community! Throughout her ceramics career, Sadie has held various roles, including assistant teacher, glaze technician, kiln manager and studio assistant. These experiences have deepened her love for pottery and fueled her excitement for creative growth! 

Sadie's teaching style centers on the creativity inherent in pottery. She focuses on the basics of wheel-throwing while encouraging exploration and play, allowing students to learn through hands-on discovery and creative expression. With her cheerful and supportive approach, Sadie aims to inspire a love for ceramics and empower self-expression within her classes. 

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).