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Wood Carving Course - Beginner

$150

with Steve Hunter

Calendar Oct 7, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Join local artisan Steve Hunter, an experienced wood carver since 1998, who has mastered the art using just one carving knife. 

Designed for beginners aged 16 and above, this 6-hour course spread over three evenings introduces you to the timeless craft of wood carving. Whether you're new to carving or have tried it before but found it challenging, this class is perfect for you! 

Registration in this three week course includes everything necessary for the class, and features a high quality beginner carving kit to take home—the same type of knife Steve uses in his work!

  • Ages 16+
  • Three 2-hour Tuesday evening classes
  • All supplies provided, including necessary safety items
Payment plan available: $55 deposit plus 1 payment of $95.00, paid every four weeks.

Glazing Class (10/12)

Free

with Jenny Cook

Calendar Oct 12, 2025 at 2:30 pm

This is a listing for the glazing session of one of our ceramic classes (Sept 28)

If you are signing up for this in order to glaze something that is not from the listed class please let us know what you're coming in to glaze so we can make sure it is ready for you.

Will run

Pottery Wheel Lesson (10/19)

$115

with Jenny Cook

Calendar Oct 19, 2025 at 2:30 pm

Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel.

  • Ages 9+, 11 and under should be accompanied by an adult to assist
  • No prior ceramic experience required.

**Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Register for your glazing class HERE. If you're unable to attend the assigned glazing date, you may register for another, later, glazing class.

Making: Sunday, October 19
Glazing: Sunday, November 2

Payment plan available: $60 deposit plus 1 payment of $55.00, paid every four weeks.

Glazing Class (11/2)

Free

with Jenny Cook

Calendar Nov 2, 2025 at 2:30 pm

This is a listing for the glazing session of one of our ceramic classes (Oct 19)

If you are signing up for this in order to glaze something that is not from the listed class please let us know what you're coming in to glaze so we can make sure it is ready for you.

Will run

Wood Carving Course - Intermediate (2)

$155

with Steve Hunter

Calendar Nov 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Join local artisan Steve Hunter, an experienced wood carver since 1998, who has mastered the art using just one carving knife. 

Designed for intermediate carvers aged 16 and above who have some experience or have taken his previous 101 class. This 6-hour course spread over three evenings introduces you to additional techniques are styles within the timeless craft of wood carving. Whether you’re fairly new to carving or have tried it before but found it challenging, this class is perfect for you! 

Registration in this three week course includes everything necessary for the class, and features a high quality beginner carving kit to take home—the same type of knife Steve uses in his work!

  • No different from the October Intermediate (1) course, but students are welcome to enroll in both if they wish
  • Three 2-hour Tuesday evening classes 
  • Ages 16+
  • All supplies provided, including necessary saftey items
  • Additional optional tools available for purchase

 

Payment plan available: $55 deposit plus 2 payments of $50.00, paid every four weeks.

Pottery Wheel Lesson (11/9)

$115

with Jenny Cook

Calendar Nov 9, 2025 at 2:30 pm

Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel.

  • Ages 9+, 11 and under should be accompanied by an adult to assist
  • No prior ceramic experience required.

**Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Register for your glazing class HERE. If you're unable to attend the assigned glazing date, you may register for another, later, glazing class.

Making: Sunday, November 9
Glazing: Sunday, November 23

Payment plan available: $60 deposit plus 2 payments of $27.50, paid every four weeks.

Glazing Class (11/23)

Free

with Jenny Cook

Calendar Nov 23, 2025 at 2:30 pm

This is a listing for the glazing session of one of our ceramic classes (Nov 9)

If you are signing up for this in order to glaze something that is not from the listed class please let us know what you're coming in to glaze so we can make sure it is ready for you.

Pottery Wheel Lesson (11/30)

$115

with Jenny Cook

Calendar Nov 30, 2025 at 2:30 pm

Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel.

  • Pieces will be ready for pick up in time for Christmas gifts!
  • Ages 9+, 11 and under should be accompanied by an adult to assist
  • No prior ceramic experience required.

**Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Register for your glazing class HERE. If you're unable to attend the assigned glazing date, you may register for another, later, glazing class.

Making: Sunday, November 30
Glazing: Sunday, December 14

Payment plan available: $60 deposit plus 2 payments of $27.50, paid every four weeks.




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