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Gift Cards

Looking to give a loved one a gift of pottery classes, but not sure which one to choose? Get a gift card for any adult (ages 17 and up)and we will let them join any class they prefer. In the notes, please indicate if you prefer a digital or paper gift card. In the address area, add a correct mailing address for you (the purchaser).

Gift Cards are good for any class the recipient chooses -  More Info


Date Night


Our private lesson for two, in wheel or hand building. Date nights for anniversaries, birthdays, and just for a fun alternative are becoming very popular! It’s a great way to see if you like making pottery, learn more about taking a class, or just enjoy doing something you never tried before!

Two hours of instruction includes all the materials and supplies, even aprons. So, come as you are and expect to get a little bit muddy. The instructor will give a demonstration and then help each of you to create your own pots on the wheel. We will finish, glaze and fire a few pieces from each of you so you will get back a memento of your lesson in a few weeks. We will introduce you to our studio, do all the set up and clean up, so all you have to do is have fun.

Call us at 415-272-9932 to set up your date and time. We usually offer these Friday and Saturday evenings. Try to book about 2 weeks in advance. -  More Info


Beginning Wheel Throwing

This class is for adults that want to learn how to make pottery, cups, bowls, plates on the Potter's Wheel. If you have never tried this before, or maybe it has been awhile since you took another class, this is the best class to sign up for. You will learn basic studio knowledge, learn to center clay on the wheel and create cups, bowls, and plates. You will learn the basics of glazing to finish your work.  My teaching methods help you achieve confidence in beginning pottery during your first 6 week session. This class offers additional Open Studio hours to practice on your own. $249 for six weeks.

Mondays, 6 – 8pm Please check the calendar below for class dates.   More Info

Tuesdays, 1 – 3pm Please check the calendar below for class dates. More Info

Thursdays, 6 – 8pm Please check the calendar below for class dates.   More Info

Saturdays, 10 - noon Please check the calendar below for class dates. More Info

There are also many All Levels Wheel Throwing Classes below that you can choose as a beginner.


Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Intermediate Wheel Throwing for adults is for those who are already comfortable with centering clay on the wheel and making basic forms. In this class we will introduce handles, lids, and modifying wheel thrown forms with additional techniques. I feel you will be challenged but enjoy learning lidded and altered forms as soon as possible. This class still provides an introduction to basic studio knowledge and continued instruction in glazing. This class is usually repeated a few times as students advance. This class includes additional Open Studio hours to practice on your own at no extra charge. $249 for six weeks.

Wednesdays, 6 – 8pm Please check the calendar below for class dates.   More Info

There are also many All Levels Wheel Throwing Classes below that you can choose as an intermediate potter.


All Levels Wheel Throwing

All Levels Wheel Throwing for Beginning through Advanced levels.

All Levels Wheel Throwing for adults beginning through advanced levels. Due to small class size, we can offer enough individual attention to teach multiple techniques to everyone. This is a great class for those who had a class awhile ago or intermediate potters just getting back into it. We cover an introduction to basic studio knowledge and continued instruction in glazing. Students can repeat a few times as they advance. This class includes additional Open Studio hours to practice on your own at no extra charge.

$249 for six weeks.

Tuesdays, 6 – 8pm Please check the calendar below for class dates.  More Info

Wednesdays, 10 - noon Please check the calendar below for class dates. More Info

Thursdays, 1 – 3pm Please check the calendar below for class dates. More Info


Ceramic Sculpture

Ceramic Sculpture methods include coiling, slabs, geometric and organic forms. The forms may be functional like bowls, platters and cups or vases. Other forms may be purely sculptural. These forms may come from drawings or other research, natural forms you've gathered from nature or found objects you wish to use as inspiration. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate level, sign up for this class to explore the many other ways that you can work with clay. Basic studio knowledge will be covered as well as introduction to colored slips and glazing techniques. This class is usually repeated a few times as students advance. This class includes additional Open Studio hours to practice on your own at no extra charge. $249 for six weeks.

Wednesdays, 1 – 3pm Please check the calendar below for class dates. More Info


Open Studio

Open Studio Hours are included with each of the above classes so you can come in and practice what you learned in class. This will give you about 2 hours of practice in addition to your class time at no extra charge.  All studio equipment is available but no formal instruction is taking place. This is the very best way to make the most out of your class experience and help you to achieve the results you want. You must be registered in one of the above classes to attend Open Studio hours. 

Open Studios Tuesdays, 1-3pm, and Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 1 – 4pm


Children's Classes

Studio Nadeau welcomes our new teacher for children. Hailey loves ceramics and has lots of experience teaching children. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, she moved to Colorado to attend Fort Lewis College where she obtained a degree in Anthropology. She wrote this to introduce herself - 

"I love traveling and the outdoors, but most of all I love creating beautiful and interesting ceramics. I have been involved with art since I was five years old, and I am passionate about being able to learn, share my knowledge, and get others excited about creating art."

For ages 11 - 16 years, these classes are a lot of fun. Your child can learn basic techniques for working on the wheel or in coils and slabs. Careful guidance encourages imagination, self-reliance, problem solving and fun!   $189.00 for six weeks.

Our experience has shown us that if your child is under 11 years old, a parent should attend with your child. We recommend enrolling yourself and taking a fun class with your child, but otherwise you can attend and help your child with some of the mechanics, the cleanup, and closer supervision in an adult studio. 

Saturdays, 10 – noon Please check the calendar below for class dates. On Saturdays, parents must enroll as an adult when enrolling a child under 11 years old.  More Info


Studio Membership

Studio Memberships are now available!  Join our new Wheelhouse for intermediate to advanced independent potters. The primary qualifications are enough knowledge to be adequately independent and the commitment to your work and the studio. There is an application and agreement with memberships. 

Studio members will provide all their own tools, clay and glazes. You can bring in your own wheel or select to rent a wheel. Standard Membership provides 4'x 5.5' space with 18"x48"x72" shelf. A standard rental wheel is a Shimpo Wheel VL Lite. The Pro Membership provides 4.5' x 7.5' space with 24"x48"x72" shelving unit and power for Professional Model Wheels. Pro Membership with Pro rental wheels are Shimpo Whisperer; with Standard wheels are Shimpo VL. Studio Nadeau provides access to all community tables, glazing area, kilns and other equipment. Extended hours are available 7 days a week. Please call 415-272-9932 for more information. 

Standard Membership For those with own wheel or only hand building. $250/month - 1 spaces left.  More Info

Standard Membership with Wheel For those who need a wheel and do not own one. $300/month - 1 spaces left.  More Info

Pro Membership For those with own wheel or only hand building. $300/month - 1 spaces left.  More Info

Pro Membership with Standard Wheel For those who need a wheel and do not own one. $350/month - 1 spaces left.  More Info

Pro Membership with Pro Wheel For those who need a wheel and do not own one. $400/month - 1 space left.  More Info


Events

Save the Date Saturday, June 17th, for a One Day Workshop with Michael Lemke! 10am - 4pm. Michael will showcase his work and techniques by building forms in the morning and decorating them in the afternoon. With work this finely tuned, you are sure to learn new techniques and get new ideas.

Michael Lemke is our Visiting Artist from University of Colorado, Greeley. His work in porcelain is unique and his teaching style is open and generous. 

Call us to register at 415-272-9932. Limited to 20 people. $75/day includes lunch. Discounts for Studio Nadeau Pottery Students.

Special Events, Private Parties, and Group Classes are all available. Contact us for information and times available for your special event. 415-272-9932

Studio Nadeau will offer special events to its members and the community at large for educational enrichment. Sign up on our mailing list to get information about special group events, and upcoming visiting artists.


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