Ceramics Classes
I am excited to offer ceramics classes at Angels Gate Cultural Center in San Pedro! A wide range of classes & workshops will be available for all ages and skill levels, including hand-building, wheel-throwing, surface design, and everything in between. Whether you are clay curious or have years of experience, there will be something to grow your skills in a welcoming studio atmosphere. Sign up for the class or join the mailing list below to stay in the loop and learn the whats and whens of current and upcoming class offerings.
Course Schedule:
Join me for a 5 week ceramic class at beautiful Angels Gate Cultural Center overlooking Point Fermin! Through various projects, students will explore slab and coil-building using a variety of templates and molds, while incorporating exciting design elements with texture and color. Working with mid-range clay, emphasis will be on bright colors and playful design using underglaze techniques such as transfers, stencils, resists, sgraffito, and mishima. Suitable for beginners to advanced makers.
Dates: Thursdays from 5/28 to 6/25 OR Fridays from 5/29 to 6/26
Finished work will be picked up the following week on 7/2-7/3
Time: Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm OR
Fridays from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Angels Gate Cultural Center, Building F
What’s Included:
- Studio equipment including basic clay tools, slab roller, molds and templates, workspace & storage
- 25 lb bag of clay, slips, underglazes, glazes, & firing
- 5 x 2 hour long studio sessions of instruction and guidance while making work, plus 15 min clean up
Cost: 5 Session Package for $275
May/June 2026: Hand-building and Surface Design Course (Mixed Levels)
Join me for a 5 week long ceramics class at beautiful Angels Gate Cultural Center overlooking Point Fermin! Through various projects, students will explore slab and coil-building using a variety of templates and molds, while incorporating exciting design elements with texture and color. Working with mid-range clay, emphasis will be on bright colors and playful design using underglaze tehcniques such as transfers, stencils, resists, sgraffito, and mishima.
Suitable for beginners to advanced makers.
Dates: Thursday evenings: 5/28-6/25, OR Friday mornings: 5/29-6/26
Finished work will be picked up the following week: 7/2-7/3
Times: Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:45pm
Fridays from 10:00am to 12:15pm
Location: Angel’s Gate Cultural Center, Building F
What’s Included:
Studio equipment including basic clay tools, slab roller, molds and templates, workspace & storage
25 lb bag of cone 5 clay, slips, underglazes, glazes, & firing
6 x 2 hour long studio sessions of instruction and guidance while making work plus 15 min clean up
Cost: 5 Session Package for $275
Please note there are no refunds for missed classes.
Email Melodie with any questions you might have: melodiereay@gmail.com
Private Instruction: Hand-building or Wheel, All Levels
Develop your ceramic arts & design skills at your own pace with private, one on one instruction. Please send me an email so we can discuss how we can work together.
Details:
Dates: Arranged
Location: Angel’s Gate Cultural Center, Building F
Cost: Varies based on your needs and interests.
Email Melodie with any questions you might have: melodiereay@gmail.com
Classroom Location
Angels’s Gate Cultural Center, Building F
3601 S. Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA.