Clay 102 - 6pm Thursdays Starting 7/24
8-week class: July 24–Sept 11 | Art Show: Sunday, Sept 14, 12–2 PM during Open Studio!!!!
Available spots
Service Description
Clay 102: Shaping & Altering Forms Already comfortable with centering, throwing cylinders, trimming, and basic glazing? Clay 102 is your next step. This 8-week course is for returning students who have completed Clay 101 or an equivalent multi-week fundamentals class. If you have only taken a one-time workshop or are not confident throwing a clean cylinder and trimming a foot ring, please enroll in Clay 101 first. Taught by studio founder and 20-year ceramics educator Molly Sanyour, Clay 102 pushes your skills beyond the cylinder. You will learn to shape, stretch, cut, dart, facet, attach, paddle, and finish altered forms while developing your personal voice. Instruction is hands-on, high-energy, and focused on creative growth, not production pottery. Weekly Curriculum Week 1: Studio refresh, hand-building and cylinder boot camps, warm-ups, class goals Week 2: Throwing and shaping cylinders Week 3: Altering forms (cutting, darting, faceting, attaching, paddling) Week 4: Finishing altered pieces, planning personal projects Weeks 5–6: Personal project time Week 7: Final glazing Week 8: Celebration and studio showcase!!!! What’s Included • All clay, tools, glazes, and firings for class projects • Personal shelf space for work-in-progress • Sunday Open Studio access (12–2 PM) • Drop-in access to ANY other 8-week class that week for make-ups or extra practice! (Note: Instruction happens during your enrolled class; drop-ins are independent work time.) We supply everything you need. Each technique unit yields about 3–6 pieces, and the personal project adds another 3–6 works that reflect your evolving style. Our studio centers on teaching and exploration, not mass production. Outside clay and glazes are not permitted. All Clay 102 sections follow the same curriculum, so if you miss your regular class you may attend another 102 session that week to stay on track. At the end of eight weeks we’ll celebrate with a student art show during Open Studio, inviting friends and family to see your new work!!!! Clay 102 is your chance to refine technique, shape bold forms, and grow confidence at the wheel and table. Ready to level up? Enroll today and keep building your creative journey!!!!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Molly Sanyour Ceramics Studio – Class Policies 1. Registration & Payment Pre-registration is required. Full payment of $650 is due at sign-up for all 8-week classes. Cancellations made more than 72 hours before the first class are fully refundable. Within 72 hours of the first class, tuition is non-refundable. 2. Materials All class clay, glaze, and firing is included. We provide midrange white clay bodies (with/without grog), underglazes, and studio dipping glazes. No outside clay, glazes, or decals allowed without written approval. Students receive ~2’x2’ of shelf space. Items left after the last class may be discarded. 3. Cancellations If we cancel a class or session, you’ll receive a full refund or class transfer option. Weather or emergency cancellations may result in a make-up session or open studio credit. 4. Studio Policies Be respectful to others, the space, and materials. Clean your area before leaving. Closed-toe shoes, tied-back hair, and no jewelry on hands/wrists required. Disruptive or unsafe behavior may result in removal without refund. Damages caused by misuse may be the student’s responsibility. 5. Open Studio Access Enrollment includes Sunday Open Studio from 12–2 PM and access to drop in during any other 8-week class time for make-ups or extra practice. Instruction is not provided outside your registered class time, and this should be treated as independent work time. 6. Attendance & Flexibility Students are welcome to drop in to any other class during their 8-week session to make up missed time or get extra practice. No need to email ahead, but please be mindful of space and instruction. 7. Final Week & Pick-Up Week 8 includes critique, celebration, and final cleanup. Finished pieces will be ready at your final class. Any items left beyond 30 days may be discarded. 8. Photography & Media We may photograph or record studio sessions for marketing or educational use. If you’d prefer not to appear in photos, please notify us before class. 9. Liability By enrolling, you acknowledge the physical nature of ceramics and agree to follow all safety guidelines. You release Molly Sanyour Ceramics LLC and staff from liability for any injuries sustained during class.
Contact Details
945 Allene Avenue Southwest, Atlanta, GA, USA
info@mollysanyourceramics.com