This 10-week intermediate to advanced ceramics course explores innovative approaches to wheel-thrown and altered forms, as well as handbuilding from thrown elements. Students will refine their technical skills while experimenting with cutting, reassembling, and reshaping thrown pieces. Surface decoration techniques, including newsprint transfers, resists, stencils, and screen printing with underglaze, will also be covered. This course is ideal for those looking to push their creative boundaries. Students must be comfortable with both throwing and handbuilding techniques.

This class is scheduled to be held in CCS, which is only accessable by stairs.

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Our advanced level throwing themed class this session will focus on lids. Traverse new and familiar ways of creating lids of all sizes and styles. See how the slightest curve can change the attitude and flow of the piece. Have fun exploring the change a piece of pottery can go through  when a finial or strapped handle is applied.

This class is scheduled to be held in CCS, which is only accessable by stairs.

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support the mission of HYS.

In this class, participants will design and build ceramic pieces made to live outdoors—whether nestled in a garden, perched on a patio, or integrated into a favorite outdoor nook. We’ll explore both sculptural and functional forms such as planters, bird baths, garden markers, or weather-ready decorative elements.

Working with durable clay bodies and finishes suited for outdoor conditions, students will learn techniques for hand-building, surface texturing with natural materials, and selecting glazes designed to withstand the elements. Whether you're inspired by the organic forms of nature or looking to add personality to your outdoor space, this workshop offers an opportunity to create meaningful, lasting work that brings art into everyday environments.

Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike—this class celebrates the intersection of creativity, craftsmanship, and the natural world.

This class is held in a ADA accessable studio space

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!