Ceramics Classes

  • Adults (18 or older) may register for classes & workshops at Chases Garage. WE DO NOT OFFER CLASSES FOR CHILDREN/TEENS.

  • Currently enrolled students receive priority registration for the following session, meaning that if they choose to continue no new spots will open up.

    Open spots are limited and only open up if a current student chooses not to register. We don’t have an official waitlist because open spots are infrequent and we won’t know what class will have an available spot until priority registration concludes. Sometimes we have 5 spots open up, sometimes only one.

  • Our classes run 10 week sessions, meaning that our classes meet once a week for 10 weeks. We have added a 5 week mini session to our schedule, that session meets once a week for 5 weeks.

    We have four session per year:

    Winter (January-March)

    Spring (April-June)

    Summer (July-September)

    Fall (Ocotber-December)

  • Classes are 3 hours long.

    5 week sessions are 2.5 hours long.

  • A 10 week session is $380.00

    Students receive one 25lb bag of clay with class. Additional clay must be purchased from Chases Garage.

    A 5 week session is $200.00 and includes all materials

  • Mondays

    10:00-12:30 5 week session w. Lindsey

    1:00pm-4:00pm w/ Erica

    6:00pm-9:00pm w/ Erica

    Tuesdays

    1:00pm-4:00pm w/ Sheridan

    6:00pm-9:00pm w/ Shannon

    Wednesdays

    10:00am-1:00pm w/ Lindsey

    Thursdays

    10:00pm-1:00pm w/ Lindsey

    5:00pm-8:00pm w/ Sheridan

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  • Class registration allows you and only you access to our studio. We do not allow outside visitors, guests, friends, or family members to come in and work in our studio.

  • We do not prorate classes or offer makeup classes. Currently enrolled students have access to open studio time, so you may come in and work anytime outside of scheduled class times.

  • Skill Levels

    Total Beginner

    Someone with zero clay experience (or someone who took one class in high school or college).

    Beginner

    Still learning to wedge, throw, and hand built. Needs to learn more to work independently and needs help from the instructor. Still learning basic steps of hand building, throwing, and glazing. Beginners have typically taken at least 1-3 classes already.

    Seasoned Beginner

    Ability to wedge clay. Familiar with general terminology and basic steps for throwing and handbuilding. Seasoned beginners can make basic hand built or thrown forms and feel comfortable coming into practice independently. Have an understanding of basic glazing techniques. Still needs instruction from teachers and hands on help. Typically seasoned beginners have taken at least 3-5 classes already.

    Intermediate

    Can wedge, throw, hand built, and glaze independently. Intermediate students can make a variety of forms (bowls, cups, vases, plates, etc.). Still learning how to make lighter work and honing skills (such as consistently throwing and trimming, throwing larger or more intricate forms). Interested in exploring more and are starting to find their voice/style. Able to watch a demo and go off and do it independently but may have some questions and need some guidance. Typically intermediate students have been taking class for 1 year.

    Advanced

    Advanced students have honed their skills and are starting to create a consistent body of work (focusing on style, form, etc.). Able to watch a demo and go off and do it independently. Have knowledge and familiarity with creating complicated/multipart forms and confidence in glazing with a variety of techniques. Typically advanced students have been taking classes for 1.5-3 years.

Ceramics + Printmaking Class Registration

  • -Currently enrolled students receive priority registration for the following session, meaning that if they choose to continue in their current class no new spots will open up. 

    -Priority registration for current students opens 48 hours before public registration. During that time, all class buttons will become password protected. Once priority registration ends, passwords will be lifted and individual pages will become public via the “Learn More” buttons.

    -Open spots are limited and only open up if someone chooses not to register. We don’t have an official waitlist because open spots are infrequent and we won’t know what class will have an available spot until priority registration concludes. Sometimes we have 5 spots open up, sometimes only one. 

    -Typically public registration for the following session opens two weeks before the current session ends. We have four session a year: Winter (January-March), Spring (April-June), Summer (July-September), Fall (October-December)

    - Registration is first come first served.

  • -Typically public registration for the following session opens two/three weeks before the current session ends. We have four session a year: Winter (January-March), Spring (April-June), Summer (July-September), Fall (October-December)

    - Registration is first come first served.

  • Each class page has a “click here to register” button. Once you click the button a new page will open via Square Checkout. Click the blue Checkout button, and follow the steps to enter your contact and payment information. When checking out, please use your current email address so we can send you important information about your class. Once you have fully checked out, you will automatically be registered for the class. Registered students will receive a “welcome” email one week before class starts.

    To ensure you will receive important information about class, please add ceramics@chasesgarage.com (for ceramics classes + workshops) or info@chasesgarage.com (for printmaking classes + workshops) to your email contact list

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    -Use a different web browser (such as Chrome)

    -Use a laptop or computer instead of a smartphone

  • Adults (18 or older) may register for classes & workshops at Chases Garage. Chases reserves the right to cancel courses, substitute instructors, change course times, and limit enrollment. The student agrees to abide by any and all rules and policies of the studios. Chases will assume no responsibility for any loss, personal or physical. With enrollment, a student consents to being photographed in classes (unless we informed in writing). These photographs may be used by Chases in future promotional efforts without specific written permission from the student.

  • 100% Refund (minus processing fee): Student must withdraw at least 6 business days prior to the start of the class.

    50% Refund (minus processing fee: Issued when a student withdraws 5 business days or less from the start of the class.

    NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN ONCE A CLASS BEGINS.

    If Chases cancels a course, registered students will be notified and all fees will be refunded in full. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements will be canceled, typically two to four business days before the class begins

Printmaking Classes

  • Adults (18 or older) may register for classes & workshops at Chases Garage. WE DO NOT OFFER CLASSES FOR CHILDREN/TEENS.

  • Our classes run for 4 or 5 week sessions, meaning that our classes meet once a week for either 4 or 5 weeks.

    We have four session per year:

    Winter (January-March)

    Spring (April-June)

    Summer (July-September)

    Fall (Ocotber-December)

  • Classes are 3 hours long.

  • Anywhere between $200.00-$250.00

  • Mondays

    6:00pm-9:00pm w/ Kristy

    Tuesdays

    6:00pm-9:00pm w/ Ned

    Thursdays

    6:00pm-9:00pm w/ Elise

  • Subscribe to our mailing list or follow us on instagram @chasesgarage

  • Class registration allows you and only you access to our studio. We do not allow outside visitors, guests, friends, or family members to come in and work in our studio.

  • We do not prorate classes or offer makeup classes.

  • Class registration does not give students open studio access (the ability to come and use our studio/facilities outside of scheduled class time)

    If you are a current student interested in becoming a printmaking member shoot us an email.

Communication + Website

  • Sometimes mail servers automatically bounce our emails to your junk/spam folders. To ensure you will receive important information about this class, please add info@chasesgarage.com to your email contact list. 

  • Subscribe to our mailing list (located at the bottom of our website)

    Another way to keep up with what’s happening at Chases Garage is to follow us on Instagram or frequently check our website.

  • Email is our preferred method of communication! We have irregular office hours and are usually unable to answer any phone calls. Please avoid messaging us on Instagram or Facebook.

  • Pages that have specific info for our current renters, members, and students are password protected. These pages include our studio calendars, kiln schedule, clay buying page, resources, etc.

Printmaking Memberships

Fill out an application.

  • Those interested in membership must take as least two printmaking classes at Chases Garage.

  • Printmaking memberships are $160.00 per month (effective January 2024)

    All memberships are based on a ​6-month lease commitment​.

  • Members can access the studio during open studio hours (anytime outside of scheduled class times).

  • -36”x60” Conrad French Tool Etching Press

    -Non-Toxic Aquatint Spray Booth Max Plate Size 18x20”

    -Convection Oven​ for Big Grounds Hot Plate up to 18x14”

    -Glass Inking Tables, Dry Working Area, Silkscreen Tables

    -Utility Wash-Out Shower & Sink/Tub

    -Silkscreen Darkroom

    -Vertical Ferric Bath Holds up to x2 24x18” Copper Plates

    -Epson 1400 Printer​ for 13x19” Silkscreen Films (ink not provided)

    -Communal Space - Mat Cutter, Light Table, Copy Printer, Extra Working Space

    -Drying Rack​ 48x30”

    -Flat File & Bin Storage​ for duration of membership

    -Studio Supplies:​ Emulsion, Strip-E-Doo Remover, Squeegees, Cleaning Supplies, Newsprint

    -Silkscreen Darkroom

  • -Ink

    -Gloves

    -Paper towels

    -Tape

    -Paper

    -Silkscreen films

    -Epson photo printer ink

Ceramics Memberships

Currently full. Fill out an application to be added to our waitlist.

  • Those interested in membership must take as least two ceramics classes at Chases Garage.

  • Ceramics memberships are $160.00 per month (effective January 2024).

    All memberships are based on a ​6-month lease commitment​.

  • Members can access the studio during open studio hours (anytime outside of scheduled class times).