Classes

ONGOING CLASSES

WHEEL THROWING
Introductory four week classes are a great way to get started in pottery. Students who wish to continue may extend to a ten week comprehensive class.
Students can start at ANY time with four of these sessions, and do not need to attend classes consecutively.
Class sessions include four 2 hour classes offered weekly:

Mondays: 4-6pm
Tuesdays: 2-4pm
Wednesdays: 3-5pm
Thursdays: 11-1pm and 6:30-8:30pm
Fridays: 11-1pm and 4-6pm
Saturdays: 11-1pm
Sundays 2-4pm

Please call ahead to let us know which class time you want to attend. Limited to 8 students at a time on the wheel.
Students may also use the studio for independent practice on their own without instruction for up to an additional four hours per week.
$155 for a 4 week introductory class - includes a 12.5lbs clay and 16 hours’ independent practice time.
$350 for a 10 week comprehensive class - includes 25lbs clay and 32 hours’ independent practice time.
$25 per each 25 lb. bag of clay is also available for purchase.
Basic pottery tool sets are available at $12 per set.

ONE TIME CLASSES
If you're visiting Ojai or just want to "try out" throwing on the wheel, you may want to take a ONE TIME "PLAY WITH CLAY" workshop. Cost is $55 per person and you'll make up to 5 pieces of pottery, which the staff at FIRESTICK can then finish and even ship to you after firing your pieces in our kilns.

These classes are limited in size and require advance reservations. Here is the schedule:

Mondays, 11-1
Tuesdays, 11-1
Wednesdays, 12-2
Thursdays, 2-4
Fridays, 2-4
Saturdays, 2-4 or 4-6
Sundays, 11-1 or 4-6

If you enjoy your "Play with Clay" class experience, we are happy to subtract this cost from an extended 4-session or 10-session student pottery class.

HAND BUILDING CLASSESA four week introductory class covers basic hand-building techniques. Learn pinching, coiling, slab building and sculptural techniques. Call for details or to reserve your spot.
$155 for a 4 week introductory class - includes a half bag of clay and 16 hours’ practice time.
$350 for a 10 week session - includes a full bag of clay and 32 hours’ practice time.
Classes scheduled based on request

KIDS CLASSES
Hand building classes for kids, ages 5-9, are held Thursdays 4-5:30 and Sundays 10-11:30. $140 for 6 classes plus $30 for materials. Call in advance to reserve a space.

Wheel classes for “big kids” and teens, ages10-16, are Monday nights 6:30-8:30pm. Cost is $150 for 6 sessions plus $30 materials fee.