TUESDAYS - January 10 through February 21 - 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm (No class January 31)

Hand building and wheel work. Basic to advanced with an emphasis on hand building for beginners, working up to using the pottery wheel. Intermediate to advanced students will receive additional guidance to advance their skill level. While there will be structured lessons, this class is also an opportunity to pursue personal projects with the advice and counsel of your instructor. Lessons will cover basic construction techniques along with a serious introduction to glaze and surface treatment.

Supply List
When you come to class, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring an old towel for wiping your hands, tie back long hair and remember that pottery is a process – patience and perseverance are helpful. Students will need a basic pottery tool kit which can be purchased from the instructor for $12 the first night of class or from a craft store.

About Kate Lear
Kate Lear has been a clay artist for 40+ years and has a BFA with a major in Ceramics from the University of Delaware. She has been teaching for over 20 years in her own studio, community centers, Absolom Jones Art center, public school after-care programs and for the last 11 years at the Rehoboth Art league. She takes mini clay classes into local preschools and private schools.

WEDNESDAYS - January 11 through February 22 - 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hand building and wheel work. Basic to advanced with an emphasis on hand building for beginners, working up to using the pottery wheel. Intermediate to advanced students will receive additional guidance to advance their skill level. While there will be structured lessons, this class is also an opportunity to pursue personal projects with the advice and counsel of your instructor. Lessons will cover basic construction techniques along with a serious introduction to glaze and surface treatment.

Supply List
When you come to class, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring an old towel for wiping your hands, tie back long hair and remember that pottery is a process – patience and perseverance are helpful. Students will need a basic pottery tool kit which can be purchased from the instructor for $12 the first night of class or from a craft store.

About Kate Lear
Kate Lear has been a clay artist for 40+ years and has a BFA with a major in Ceramics from the University of Delaware. She has been teaching for over 20 years in her own studio, community centers, Absolom Jones Art center, public school after-care programs and for the last 11 years at the Rehoboth Art league. She takes mini clay classes into local preschools and private schools.

WEDNESDAYS - January 11 through February 15, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn the pottery wheel. Lessons will cover basic construction techniques along with a serious introduction to glaze and surface treatment. Beginners get grounding in pottery fundamentals. They learn how to center a mound of clay, and how to throw, trim and glaze their pots.

Intermediate students work on refining skills and glazing techniques. They learn how to make larger and more complex forms and explore methods for altering thrown pots to make ovals and other shapes. You get a feel for the clay and discover the magic of making functional objects on the potter’s wheel.

This workshop introduces young children to pottery by allowing them to explore clay through this playful experience focusing on Valentine gifts. Children and their adult helpers will use their hands to pinch, coil, stamp and assemble clay into creative heart works of art! Children and adults of all ages will have fun and learn new skills together.

Supply List
When you come to class, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring an old towel for wiping your hands, tie back long hair and remember that pottery is a process – patience and perseverance are helpful. Students will need a basic pottery tool kit which can be purchased from the instructor for $12 the first night of class or from a craft store.

About Kate Lear
Kate Lear has been a clay artist for 40+ years and has a BFA with a major in Ceramics from the University of Delaware. She has been teaching for over 20 years in her own studio, community centers, Absolom Jones Art center, public school after-care programs and for the last 11 years at the Rehoboth Art league. She takes mini clay classes into local preschools and private schools.

January 31, February 7 and 9 - - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

This workshop introduces young children to pottery by allowing them to explore clay through this playful experience focusing on Valentine gifts. Children and their adult helpers will use their hands to pinch, coil, stamp and assemble clay into creative heart works of art! Children and adults of all ages will have fun and learn new skills together.

Supply List
When you come to class, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring an old towel for wiping your hands, tie back long hair and remember that pottery is a process – patience and perseverance are helpful. Students will need a basic pottery tool kit which can be purchased from the instructor for $12 the first night of class or from a craft store.

About Kate Lear
Kate Lear has been a clay artist for 40+ years and has a BFA with a major in Ceramics from the University of Delaware. She has been teaching for over 20 years in her own studio, community centers, Absolom Jones Art center, public school after-care programs and for the last 11 years at the Rehoboth Art league. She takes mini clay classes into local preschools and private schools.

TUESDAYS -February 28 through April 3 - 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm

Hand building and wheel work. Basic to advanced with an emphasis on hand building for beginners, working up to using the pottery wheel. Intermediate to advanced students will receive additional guidance to advance their skill level. While there will be structured lessons, this class is also an opportunity to pursue personal projects with the advice and counsel of your instructor. Lessons will cover basic construction techniques along with a serious introduction to glaze and surface treatment.

Supply List
When you come to class, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring an old towel for wiping your hands, tie back long hair and remember that pottery is a process – patience and perseverance are helpful. Students will need a basic pottery tool kit which can be purchased from the instructor for $12 the first night of class or from a craft store.

About Kate Lear
Kate Lear has been a clay artist for 40+ years and has a BFA with a major in Ceramics from the University of Delaware. She has been teaching for over 20 years in her own studio, community centers, Absolom Jones Art center, public school after-care programs and for the last 11 years at the Rehoboth Art league. She takes mini clay classes into local preschools and private schools.

WEDNESDAYS - February 29 through April 4 - 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hand building and wheel work. Basic to advanced with an emphasis on hand building for beginners, working up to using the pottery wheel. Intermediate to advanced students will receive additional guidance to advance their skill level. While there will be structured lessons, this class is also an opportunity to pursue personal projects with the advice and counsel of your instructor. Lessons will cover basic construction techniques along with a serious introduction to glaze and surface treatment.

Supply List
When you come to class, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring an old towel for wiping your hands, tie back long hair and remember that pottery is a process – patience and perseverance are helpful. Students will need a basic pottery tool kit which can be purchased from the instructor for $12 the first night of class or from a craft store.

About Kate Lear
Kate Lear has been a clay artist for 40+ years and has a BFA with a major in Ceramics from the University of Delaware. She has been teaching for over 20 years in her own studio, community centers, Absolom Jones Art center, public school after-care programs and for the last 11 years at the Rehoboth Art league. She takes mini clay classes into local preschools and private schools.

WEDNESDAYS - February 29 through April 4, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn the pottery wheel. Lessons will cover basic construction techniques along with a serious introduction to glaze and surface treatment. Beginners get grounding in pottery fundamentals. They learn how to center a mound of clay, and how to throw, trim and glaze their pots.

Intermediate students work on refining skills and glazing techniques. They learn how to make larger and more complex forms and explore methods for altering thrown pots to make ovals and other shapes. You get a feel for the clay and discover the magic of making functional objects on the potter’s wheel.

This workshop introduces young children to pottery by allowing them to explore clay through this playful experience focusing on Valentine gifts. Children and their adult helpers will use their hands to pinch, coil, stamp and assemble clay into creative heart works of art! Children and adults of all ages will have fun and learn new skills together.

Supply List
When you come to class, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring an old towel for wiping your hands, tie back long hair and remember that pottery is a process – patience and perseverance are helpful. Students will need a basic pottery tool kit which can be purchased from the instructor for $12 the first night of class or from a craft store.

About Kate Lear
Kate Lear has been a clay artist for 40+ years and has a BFA with a major in Ceramics from the University of Delaware. She has been teaching for over 20 years in her own studio, community centers, Absolom Jones Art center, public school after-care programs and for the last 11 years at the Rehoboth Art league. She takes mini clay classes into local preschools and private schools.