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 a 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:
Oct/Nov 2026: Hand-building and Surface Design Class (Mixed Levels)
Join me for a 5 week ceramic class at beautiful Angels Gate Cultural Center just in time for the holidays! 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, mishima and dots! Suitable for beginners to advanced makers.
Dates: Fridays from 10/23 to 11/20
(Finished work to be picked up the following week)
Time: Fridays from 10:00am to 12:15pm
Location: Angels Gate Cultural Center, Building F Classroom
What’s Included:
- Studio equipment including basic clay tools, slab roller, molds and templates, workspace & storage
- 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
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.