Ceramics Program

Our ceramic arts programming offers several options for anyone looking to work with clay. The studio features 8 wheels, work space for classes, space for open studio program, semi-private studios, and three kilns. The program is run by Donna Pioli who joined the MBACC as Ceramics Director in September 2024.

Students and Artists have the opportunity to participate in hands-on classes and workshops designed to build skills and learn about working with clay. Classes are categorized by skill level.

Ceramics Classes

Featured
Beginner Wheel, Martin Hanley, Friday AM, Session I (Winter 25)
Dec 13
adult, multi-week, weekday
Beginner Wheel, Martin Hanley, Friday AM, Session I (Winter 25)
adult, multi-week, weekday

Instructor: Martin Hanley

Beginners will focus on wheel-throwing a variety of classic pottery forms in this 6-week Friday class. Students will explore tableware, vases, mugs, bowls and other foundational projects. No experience is required.

adult, multi-week, weekday
Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
Dec 13
adult, weekend
Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
adult, weekend

Instructor: Lisa WB Walker

Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?

Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color! 

adult, weekend
Youth Hand-Building (Jane Zell/ Mondays/Winter 25')
Jan 6
multi-week, weekday, youth
Youth Hand-Building (Jane Zell/ Mondays/Winter 25')
multi-week, weekday, youth

Instructor: Jane Zell

This beginner-friendly class series will cover basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to your interests. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 7-12 years old.

multi-week, weekday, youth
Adult Beginner Wheel Throwing (Jane Zell/ Mondays/Winter 25')
Jan 6
adult, multi-week, weekday
Adult Beginner Wheel Throwing (Jane Zell/ Mondays/Winter 25')
adult, multi-week, weekday

Instructor: Jane Zell

This beginner-friendly class series will cover basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to your interests. No experience required.

adult, multi-week, weekday
All Levels Pottery, Lisa Walker, Tuesday AM (Winter 25)
Jan 7
Adult, weekday, multi-week
All Levels Pottery, Lisa Walker, Tuesday AM (Winter 25)
Adult, weekday, multi-week

Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
Join us for 6-weeks of wheel throwing and hand-building. Potters of all skill levels are welcome.

Adult, weekday, multi-week
All Levels Pottery, Lisa Walker, Tuesday PM (Winter 25)
Jan 7
Adult, weekday, multi-week
All Levels Pottery, Lisa Walker, Tuesday PM (Winter 25)
Adult, weekday, multi-week

Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
Join us for 6-weeks of wheel throwing and hand-building. Potters of all skill levels are welcome.

Adult, weekday, multi-week
Youth Hybrid Pottery (Jane Zell/ Wednesdays/Winter 25')
Jan 8
multi-week, weekday, youth
Youth Hybrid Pottery (Jane Zell/ Wednesdays/Winter 25')
multi-week, weekday, youth

Instructor: Jane Zell

This beginner-friendly class series will cover basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to students’ interests. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 8-12 years old.

multi-week, weekday, youth
Adult Hand-Building - Jane Zell
Jan 8
adult, multi-week, weekday
Adult Hand-Building - Jane Zell
adult, multi-week, weekday

Instructor: Jane Zell

This beginner-friendly class series will cover basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to your interests. No experience required.

adult, multi-week, weekday
Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Lisa Walker/ Thursdays/Winter 25')
Jan 9
adult, multi-week, weekday
Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Lisa Walker/ Thursdays/Winter 25')
adult, multi-week, weekday

Instructor:  Lisa WB Walker

This class is for advanced beginners and intermediate potters looking to improve their wheel-throwing skills and practice new techniques. Beginner Wheel or a firm grasp of centering clay are required for this class.

adult, multi-week, weekday
Beginner Wheel, Martin Hanley, Friday AM, Session II (Winter 25)
Jan 24
adult, multi-week, weekday
Beginner Wheel, Martin Hanley, Friday AM, Session II (Winter 25)
adult, multi-week, weekday

Instructor: Martin Hanley

Beginners will focus on wheel-throwing a variety of classic pottery forms in this 8-week Friday class. Students will explore tableware, vases, mugs, bowls and other foundational projects. No experience is required.

adult, multi-week, weekday
Ceramics: Glazing 101: Back to Basics - One Night
Jan 24
adult, weekend, 1-day
Ceramics: Glazing 101: Back to Basics - One Night
adult, weekend, 1-day

Instructor: 
Donna Pioli

Do you dread glazing? Does it feel like you need a refresher on the basics? This workshop provides students and independent potters the opportunity to learn how to glaze successfully step by step, from start to finish.

adult, weekend, 1-day
Ceramics: Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
Jan 31
adult, weekend, 1-day
Ceramics: Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
adult, weekend, 1-day

Instructor: 

Lisa WB Walker

Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?

Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color! 

adult, weekend, 1-day
Try the Potter's Wheel - Valentine’s Bowls
Feb 14
adult, weekend
Try the Potter's Wheel - Valentine’s Bowls
adult, weekend

Instructor: Lisa WB Walker

Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?

Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color! 

adult, weekend