Welcome to clayspace 
Clayspace is a fully equipped ceramic studio offering classes and workshops instructed by experienced ceramic artists in a comfortable and supportive environment. Students are encouraged to explore their creative potential, share ideas, and create personal works of art with clay.
Gallery 831
Coming to Gallery 831 in February;
Mind Trip
A solo exhibition by Philmore Peterson V.
Peterson, a painter & mixed media artist, holds a BFA from The Universty of the Arts and an MFA from The Ohio State University. His work is included in the collections of Dupree Gallery (Philadelphia) and has been featured in UWeekly and Rolling Out Magazine.
“My art explores multiple ways and approaches to image-making. By extracting information and imagery from many different sources and synthesizing them, I embark on a journey of discovering forms that may exist in real space or in spaces their own. “
Classes & workshops
Workshops
Free Throw Fridays!
Fridays from 6-9 pm
No experience necessary! Call to reserve a wheel and come in and throw. $35 per person includes 2 hours of studio time, 6 lbs of clay, basic instruction and firing. You can decorate your work with colored slips when you are done throwing. When the work is dry we will fire it, put clear glaze on everything and fire again to a higher temperature.
Chia Pots
Saturday, January 28
1:30-3:30
Brighten your home with an original terra cotta chia pot designed and created by you at clayspace! Ceramic artist Todd Hickerson will demonstrate how to hand- form your pot. Each pot comes to life in your hands and develops its own unique personality . This is a great workshop for families and appropriate for all ages and levels of experience. $30 per person
Decorative Platters with Feet
Saturday, February 4
1:30-3:30 pm
Participants in this 2 hour workshop will design and construct decorative ceramic platters with feet. Clayspace artist Todd Hickerson will demonstrate how to fold a clay slab to create a footed platter. Handles and other extras can be added with basic handbuilding techniques. Texture and colored slips will be used to decorate platters. Come with ideas or find inspiration in the studio. $35 per person, open to all ages.
Raku Party!
Friday, January 10
6-10 pm
Everyone is welcome! Guests may purchase and glaze a handmade piece of pottery for $35 and watch as it’s fired in our raku kiln by clayspace artist Todd Hickerson. The kiln is heated to 1850 degrees then opened to expose the red hot pottery inside.The work is then removed with tongs and placed in metal cans filled with combustible material which is ignited by the hot work. The cans are then covered and the fire reacts with the glaze to create iridescent and metallic effects on the pottery. Finally the pieces are submerged in water to cool. Wiping off the ashes from the fire reveals flashes of brilliance and metallic shine. While you wait for your masterpiece to come out of the kiln you can relax and enjoy the opening reception in the gallery for Mind Trip, an exciting new exhibit by multi media artist Philmore Peterson V.
Bowls!
Saturday, February 11
1:30-3:30
Bowls with handles, bowls with feet, candy bowls, dog bowls, fun and functional bowls. Participants in this 2 hour workshop will create unique bowls using clay slabs, plaster molds and basic handbuilding techniques. Bowls will be decorated with texture & colored slips. Be as creative as you like! $35 per person, open to all ages.
Mardi Gras Masks!
Saturday, February 18
1:30-3:30
Artist Todd Hickerson will demonstrate how to make a clay carnival mask for Mardi Gras using clay slabs and basic handbuilding techniques. Participants in this 2 hour workshop will design and create a unique work of art to display year round. Bring a picture to inspire you or find your inspiration in the studio. This is a great family activity, appropriate for all ages, no experience necessary. $35 per person.
Pillow Pots!
Saturday, February 25
1:30-3:30
Clayspace artist will demonstrate how to make a funky one of a kind pillow pot using textured clay slabs. Participants in this 2 hour workshop will design and create a unique work of art by shaping and folding a clay slab and inflating it to give the appearance of a pillow. Decorate your creation with colored slips. $35 per person, appropriate for all ages.
Private lessons or workshops for 2
by appointment
Call to schedule a private lesson for two on or off the potter's wheel. Experience the potter's wheel then relax while you decorate your hand made pottery. Or schedule a private handbuilding workshop and create something wonderful that you design yourself. You can make and decorate your pieces in one visit. We will fire, clear glaze and fire again, work can be picked up in about two weeks. $80 includes excellent instruction, materials, up to 3 hours of studio time, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Schedule a private group workshop
by appointment
Call to schedule a private workshop at clayspace with your friends or family for a unique creative experience you won't forget. Bring refreshments to enjoy while you relax in our comfortable studio. Clayspace artists will demonstrate a project that's perfect for your group. $40 per person includes private instruction for the project of your choice, materials, firing, and up to 3 hours of studio time. Participants will create a one of a kind ceramic
masterpiece. Group rates available for groups of 10 or more paid in advance.
Hands & Feet in Clay
by appointment
Call to schedule a time to bring your kids to clayspace & put their hands in clay. $30 for 4 tiles, suitable for framing. Handprints can also be made into a plate or platter.
Classes
New classes are in session!
Evening classes meet from 6:30- 8:30 pm once a week for 8 weeks. Instructed by resident artist Todd Hickerson, classes are small, ensuring students a high level of individual attention. Registration includes open studio time between classes during the session to practice new skills and work on class projects. Our next session will begin March 5. Call the studio if you have any questions or want to register for a class.
Schedule of evening classes
Monday...........handbuilding and potter's wheel class
Tuesday..........beginning potter's wheel
Wednesday....intermediate potter's wheel
Thursday........slab building
5 week introductory potter’s wheel
Monday afternoons 1:30-3:30
January 30- March 2
This class covers basic throwing techniques as well as trimming, glazing, texturing, and use of colored slips. Students will learn to throw cups, bowls, & plates. $150 per person includes 5 weeks of instruction, 12 lbs of clay, glazes, firing, open studio time during the session, and a student gallery show at the end of the session.