ADULT STUDIO POLICIES
we are not responsible for providing make-up classes or issuing refunds to students who miss classes…
we do not offer makeup classes for any student who exceeds 5 plus hours a week of free open studio time. if you are a student that comes to class once a week for the 2 hour class allotted and no open studio you are entitled to one makeup class per session.
we do NOT carry over any makeup classes during our 8 week sessions whatsoever into the next 8 week session.
ONE MONTH session – if you can only join for 4 weeks you $232 in addition must pay $55 for open studio. clay not included
due to inclement weather or emergency closing on our part we will offer a makeup class to the group. majority rules, if you are unable to make that class we allow a makeup in another class with prior notice. during those makeup classes there will be NO open studio. we will freeze membership for medical leave only. open Studio is for use by currently enrolled students only that sign up for an 8 week course. Course registration is non-transferable to a different session.
parties /private lessons
to book a party or at our studio we require a $200 deposit in order to hold the requested date and time once confirmed with the instructor. The deposit is non-refundable. A final head count will be required a week before the party date along with the remaining party balance. The balance paid cannot be refunded after the party. a scheduled private pottery lesson must be paid in full 24 hours after agreeing to the appointment. Scheduled lessons require 24-hour notice prior to the appointment in order to reschedule for a different time slot. scheduled lessons require 36-hour notice prior to the appointment for a full refund. failing to attend a scheduled lesson without notification to the instructor or office, will render the class non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. see cost below.
open studio
use of studio without instruction is available to currently enrolled students only. we do not allow walk ins if you are not enrolled in our classes. bench time schedules are posted in the studio and NOT scheduled class time. please be respectful and do not walk downstairs during another instructors class time for any reason. bench time is free of charge for students who enroll in 8 week sessions only. if you enroll for 7 weeks or less for whatever reason you must pay an additional $50 for open studio
shelf studio
shelf space is given to students enrolled for 8 weeks free of charge. if you leave after the 8 week session and do not take your belongings from the shelf alloted to you , your items will be disposed. we are NOT held responsible if you do not take your belongings. you must clear your shelf after a session if you are no longer with us. if you take a leave from our studio you may keep your shelf for $25 per month.
firing of work
clay bodies
we do not allow students enrolled in our school to bring in outside clay. each bag after your initial 25 pound bag is additional at the the cost $110. Clay body 266 -$115 this fee includes all our firing and glazing fees. if we did in fact measure each piece from one bag that was put into the kiln it would be much more than $100
independent working artists
Thursdays 9:00- 4:00 the studio can be yours to use as a working independent artist.
$105 day rate to use our studio does not include clay or firings.
2 months membership
includes
one shelf
one bag of clay
all firing fees $625
open studio
ADULT STUDIO PRICES
adult ceramics
8 weeks course includes: $565
- 1 two hour class per week
- open studio (not during class time)
- one shelf space
- all firing & glazing fees
- one 25 pound bag of clays
4 week 2 HOURS CLASS – $232
- 1 two hour class per week
ADDITIONAL ADD ON CHARGES
- $55 open studio
- $110 – $120 INCLUDES all firing & glazing fees
extra fees
ceramic tools $25 for beginners
additional 25 pound bag of clay after session $110 porcelian $120 a bag
any piece measuring over 470 cubic inches we charge an additional .05 per cubic inch
private wheel lesson
One Person (2 hours) $175
Two People (2 hours) $300
Three People (2 hours) $425
Four People (2 hours) $550
Contact Us, to schedule an appointment
Firing Fee: The cost for firing and finishing the work you’ve made during the session is $15 for up to 3 pieces (per person). The instructor will finish your pieces (clean the base, bisque fire, glaze, and glaze fire). Your pots will be ready for pickup in 2-4 weeks.
CHILDREN POLICIES
cancellation policy
Each session is between 15 -19 classes depending on school holidays. NO CARRY OVERS, TRANSFERRING OF CREDIT OR REFUNDS- NO EXCEPTIONS!WE OFFER MAKEUPS AND CREDIT IF MEDICAL LEAVE. NO REFUNDS ONCE YOU TAKE A SEAT. We follow the Port Washington school calendar. There are no classes during major holidays. NOTE: NO SESSION WILL RUN WITH LESS THAN 5 STUDENTS PER CLASS. We reserve the right to change class scheduled dates based on prior enrollment and instructor availability. no carry overs, transfering of credit AND NO REFUNDS AT ANY TIME. Students are entitled to TWO make-up classes only during semester.
CHILDREN PRICING 2025
childrens classes
payment is due in HALF sessions 18 classes per SEMESTER SEPT 8th – January 31 all our classes are 1.5 hours cost includes all materials & snacks
MONDAY – MIXED MEDIA $900 – SEP 8th – JAN 26TH
MONDAY – BACK TO BASICS/TECHNICAL DRAWING– $900 – SEP 8th – JAN 26TH
TUESDAY – MIXED MEDIA $900 – SEP 9th – JAN 26TH
WEDNESDAY – DRAWING/PAINTING $850 – SEP 10th – JAN 26TH
THURSDAY – DRAWING/PAINTING $850 – SEP 11th – JAN 26TH
FRIDAY CLASSES – MIXED MEDIA $900 – SEP 12th – JAN 26TH
SATURDAY – MIXED MEDIA $900 – SEP 13th – JAN 26TH
FULL YEAR SEMESTER – 2026 paid in full 10% off SEPT 8TH – JUNE 19TH 35 weeks all our classes are 1.5 hours cost includes all materials & snacks
SEPTEMBER 11th 2024 – JUNE 14TH 2025 35 WEEKS
PRE- K CLASSES 1.15 HOUR
JUNIOR ARTISTS/PRE – K (1.15 hour class) $1680 35 classes class inlcludes all firing fees and materials
private art lessons
- Get portfolio ready: $102 per hour
- Private Wheel Throwing -2 hours $150
FASHION SEWING MONDAY– INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SEWING
includes all materials (18 classes per session $1355) SEPT 8TH- JAN 26TH
FASHION SEWING TUESDAY INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SEWING
includes all materials (18 classes per session $1355) SEPT 9TH- JAN 27TH
TWEEN/TEEN WHEEL WEDNESDAY EVENING 6:00- 8:00- CLASS FULL YEAR
includes unlimited clay & all firings & glazing fees (35 classes per session $2800) SEPT 10TH – JUNE 17TH
ACCELERATED/ PORTFOLIO CLASS TUESDAY EVENING 6:30- 8:30
(36 classes per session $2700) SEPT 9TH – JUNE 16TH
DISCOUNTS
note: we follow the port Washington school calendar and there are no classes on their major school holidays.
Cost of classes is for 1 SESSION of (15-19 classes) depending on holiday closing. 10% off Full year payment up front for both sessions
5% off one child sibling discount if paying full year. ALL Trial lessons for 1.5 hours are $50 including if you join mid session.
HOLIDAY CAMPS 10:00 – 2:30 $100 PER CHILD 10% SIBLING DISCOUNT BYOL