Author Topic: Pottery studios in No.Va. (Read 2540 times)

Amy · « **on:** October 10, 2004, 05:56:54 PM »

Does anyone know if a good public pottery studio in the No.Va. area that gives lessons? I've taken classes at Wakefield Rec Center in Annandale. The lab is pretty big, and relies on volunteers to man it. I'd like to go somewhere that offers lengthier lessons. I know that the Reston Community Center gives lessons, but for only about 8 weeks at a time. Great Falls Art Center also gives classes.

I'd like to know if anyone has taken classes at any of these places and if you liked the facilty, teachers, etc. Thanks.

Amy

angelakleis · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2004, 07:36:28 PM »

Hey! Check out the "Classes, Etc." that's through Fairfax County:

http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/OACE/LE/art/finec.htm#10134

This particular course is on a Saturday for 8 weeks at Creative Clay Studios.

NOVA's Alexandria campus offers pottery, but it's a graded class, I think.

You might want to try calling some of the pottery places and see if they have any recommendations. Clay Cafe Studios, Creative Clay, etc.

I took ceramics classes when I was really little, it was fun. That was in Richmond. There doesn't seem to be much around here, which sucks.

silver · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2004, 12:48:18 PM »

Try Capitol Hill Arts Workshop:

http://www.chaw.org

It's not in NoVa, but they might have what you are looking for...

rebecca · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2004, 04:02:02 PM »

I would swear Renee had a webpage, but I can't find it. At any rate, Clay Queen Pottery in DelRay (Alexandria) is great. Here's the basic info:

http://pwba.focusds.net/directory/details.php?organization_name=The+Clay+Queen+Pottery

mpeg2tom · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2004, 10:12:02 PM »

Maybe this is obvious, but the Art League School @ Torpedo Factory has ceramics classes.

I've never taken a ceramics class there (or at all

), but I took an intro metal sculpture class with the Art League that was excellent!

oneibull · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2005, 07:58:34 PM »

We have a really cool community at Creative Clay Studios. There are resident artists, associates, great teachers, and lots of happy students. It's a fun place to learn and grow as a potter, either using the wheel or handbuilding. Check out the website or drop by. There is also a retail store with clay, tools, and supplies.

We also took classes at Wakefield, a good place to start.
Lee Arts Center offers good workshops. So does Creative Clay.
These are the places we've been to personally.
We loved Creative Clay so much that we bought it... now we're happy and poor!

Cheers,
Ed Bull
www.CreativeClayStudios.com

Amy · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2005, 08:42:04 PM »

While not in NoVa, there is also this place in DC for those interested in taking classes there:

Hinckley Pottery
1707 Kalorama Road, NW
Adams Morgan
202-745-7055
http://www.hinckleypottery.com

silver · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2005, 10:02:34 PM »

hinckley is cool. twice a year, they open the studio up and sell their work...nice stuff. next time i need to buy mugs, i'm going to wait until their open studio and get them all there.

Author Topic: Pottery studios in No.Va. (Read 2540 times)

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