Join Black Hound Clay Studio West’s advanced handbuilding classes to elevate your pottery skills. Discover intricate techniques in a welcoming environment designed for creative growth.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No specific fitness required, but good hand coordination helps.
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History
Black Hound Clay Studio West was established in 2010 and quickly became a vital part of the local arts scene.
Conservation
The studio emphasizes sustainable practices, including recycling clay and using eco-friendly glazes to reduce environmental impact.
Black Hound Clay Studio West
Join Black Hound Clay Studio West’s advanced handbuilding classes to elevate your pottery skills. Discover intricate techniques in a welcoming environment designed for creative growth.
Black Hound Clay Studio West is a ceramics studio offering a broad schedule of pottery classes, workshops, open studio sessions, summer art camps, and members-only events. The studio presents structured multi-week series such as Wheelthrowing 101 and Wheelthrowing 102, short-format workshops like Make Your Own Holiday Mug and One Day Wheel Workshop, and skill-focused courses including Handbuilt Tableware for Beginners and Intermediate Handbuilding options.
Classes emphasize hands-on instruction in wheelthrowing, slab and coil handbuilding, surface decoration, glazing, and functional tableware. Several class listings note small, supportive settings and instructor-led guidance; named instructors appear in class descriptions, including Frankie Iadarola, Corinna Cowles, and Caroline Hayes-Charuk. The studio also runs open studio sessions for students, member-focused demos and refreshers (kiln, glaze, reclaim, slip, extruder), and bookable private workshops.
Seasonal programming includes Mid-Summer Open Studio Sessions and Black Hound West Summer Art Camp sessions scheduled for August 2025. Multiple offerings show waitlist status for popular time slots, indicating high demand. Membership-only entries provide additional hands-on opportunities and technical demos.
Black Hound Clay Studio West’s program mix supports beginners through intermediate students, offering repeatable class sequences and specialty workshops for makers seeking practical skills, creative play, and finished functional work. The studio lists explicit class names, waitlist entries, and member events to help prospective students find a right-fit experience.
Experiences Offered
38
Classes, workshops, camps, and member events
Members Events
6
Kiln, glaze, reclaim, slip, extruder demos
Summer Camps
2 (2025)
August 2025 camp sessions listed
Waitlist Entries
10
Several popular classes show waitlists
Search wheelthrowing, handbuilding, workshops, summer camps, and members sessions; reserve a spot or join waitlists for in-demand classes and private workshops.
Schedule Early
Book your spot early as classes fill up quickly due to limited enrollment.
Prepare for Hands-On Work
Wear clothes that can get clay on them; bring your own apron if desired.
Focus on Texture
Try experimenting with different surface textures to add unique touches to your pieces.
Clean Your Workspace
Keep your area tidy to ensure safety and smooth workflow during projects.
Apron
Protects your clothing from clay splatters and spills.
Notebook & Pencil
Useful for jotting down techniques and ideas during class.
Wet/Dry Sponges
Assist in smoothing surfaces and cleaning tools.
Ventilated Mask
Optional, for those sensitive to dust or fumes during glazing.