Ceramics Courses

Holiday Ceramics with Hannah Nichols 
Tuesdays from 2 PM–5 PM (with Suzanne Horner and Hannah Nichols)
Or 6 PM–9 PM (with Hannah Nichols) 

Each week features a different holiday-themed project. All levels welcome.

Dates: October 14 – December 9

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Sculpture in Clay with Scott Sustek
Wednesdays from 2–5 PM

Learn to sculpt animals, plants, faces, and other representational forms. 

Dates: October 15 – December 10

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Handbuilding Basics with Suzanne Horner
Wednesdays from 6–9 PM

Discover the joy of ceramic hand-building with fun and functional projects, simple yet effective surface decorations, and glaze techniques.  This project-based class utilizes all the basic hand-building techniques and more! Come clay with us. Any level student is welcome.

Dates: October 15 – December 10

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Handbuilding with Function (4-week session) with Suzanne Horner
Thursdays from 2–5 PM

This course will focus on functional and decorative ware as well as their functional uses in the home. This session will explore projects such as cookware, dishes, and vessels with lids. Students will have the opportunity to hone their hand-building skills and learn to use unconventional tools in the studio.

Session 1: October 16 – November 6
Session 2: November 13 – December 11

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Intro to Wheel Throwing with April Tedford
Thursdays from 6–9 PM

An introductory course in throwing on the wheel—ideal for beginners.

Dates: October 16 – December 11

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Clay Jack-O-Lanterns with Suzanne Horner & April Tedford
Saturday, October 18
10 AM–11:30 AM and 12 PM–1:30 PM
Ages 7-17

$20 per student

Join teaching artists Suzanne Horner and April Tedford for a fun, hands-on clay workshop designed just for kids and teens! In this Family Day class, students will create their very own clay jack-o’-lanterns, learning basic hand-building techniques while exploring their creativity.

This 90-minute class is open to ages 7–17. Students in this age range may attend independently, while children younger than 7 are welcome if accompanied by a parent. All materials are included. Come create with us!

This event runs during SAMFA's monthy Family Day event! Pop in for some ceramic fun at the Clay Studio and then let your creativity run wild right across the breezeway at the Education Studio, where STEAM at SAMFA is hosting Oceanography October. And then on your way out, explore the main museum's exhibits for FREE and pick up your free book in the lobby!

Click here to register for the Kid's Clay Class Workshop.