Sessions & Classes
Introductory Sessions
Introductory sessions, offered monthly, are the perfect way to get your hands dirty, relax, and have fun! Learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. If you successfully create a bowl, staff will glaze and fire it after the class is completed—all included in the price of the class. If you’d like to take the piece home with you, you can come back and pick it up.
Introductory sessions last 60 minutes and cost $50. This fee includes everything needed for the class (including clay, glaze, and firing services). Introductory sessions are for adults ages 18 and over (students 16+ may attend when accompanied by a paying adult).
Along with your class comes complimentary admission to the Museum’s galleries – don’t miss the chance to explore one of the largest collections of ceramic art in the United States!
Friday, October 13, 2023 • 5:00-6:00 PM
Friday, October 13, 2023 • 7:00-8:00 PM
Six-week Classes
If you’re looking to develop your skills further, consider taking a six-week course. Courses encourage development of ceramic skills and are limited to 10 participants. Courses meet once a week with an instructor for 2.5 hours (15 hours of total instructor time). Access to open studio hours is included for the duration of the class and one week following.
Clay classes are for adults ages 18 and over (students 16+ may attend when accompanied by a paying adult).
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Breana Ferreira • $295
Mondays, January 16–February 20, 2023 • 6:30–9:00 PM (Pacific) • In-person
Hand Building II with Breana Ferreira • $295
Tuesdays, January 17–February 21, 2023 • 6:30 –9:00 PM (Pacific) • In-person
Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Nathan Stanfield • $295
Wednesdays, January 18–February 22, 2023 • 6:30–9:00 PM (Pacific) • In Person
Beginning Hand Building with Kat Hopkins • $295
Thursdays, January 19–February 23, 2023 • 2:00–4:30 PM (Pacific) • In Person
Beginning Hand Building with Aida Nicole Lugo • $295
Thursdays, January 19–February 23, 2023 • 6:30–9:00 PM (Pacific) • In Person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $295
Saturdays, January 21–February 25, 2023 • 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (Pacific) • In Person
Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $295
Saturdays, January 21–February 25, 2023 • 2:00 PM–4:30 PM (Pacific) • In Person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $295
Sundays, January 22–February 26, 2023 • 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (Pacific) • In Person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $295
Sundays, January 22–February 26, 2023 • 2:00 PM–4:30 PM (Pacific) • In Person
Beginning Hand Building with Kat Hopkins • $350
Mondays, April 10–May 15, 2023 • 10 AM–1 PM • In-person
Hand Building II with Breana Ferreira • $350
Mondays, April 10–May 15, 2023 • 6–8:30 PM • In-person
Surface & Ornamentation with Breana Ferreira • $350
Tuesdays, April 11–May 16, 2023 • 6–8:30 PM • In-person
Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Nathan Stanfield • $350
Wednesdays, April 12–May 17 2023 • 6–8:30 PM • In-person
Beginning Hand Building with Aida Lugo • $350
Thursdays, April 13–May 18, 2023 • 6–8:30 PM • In-person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $350
Saturdays, April 15–May 20, 2023 • 10 AM–12:30 PM • In Person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $350
Saturdays, April 15–May 20, 2023 • 2–4:30 PM • In Person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $350
Sundays, April 16–May 21, 2023 • 10 AM–12:30 PM • In Person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $350
Sundays, April 16–May 21, 2023 • 2–4:30 PM • In Person
Beginning Hand Building with Kat Hopkins • $350
Mondays, July 10–August 14, 2023 • 10:30 AM–1 PM • In-person
Surface & Ornamentation with Breana Ferreira • $350
Mondays, July 10–August 14, 2023 • 6–8:30 PM • In-person
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Bilingual English/Spanish) with Pam Aliaga • $350
Tuesday, July 11–August 15, 2023 • 6–8:30 PM • In Person
Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Nathan Stanfield • $350
Wednesday, July 12–August 16, 2023 • 6–8:30 PM • In Person
Beginning Hand Building (Bilingual English/Spanish) with Aida Lugo • $350
Thursdays, July 13–August 17, 2023 • 6–8:30 PM • In-person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $350
Saturdays, July 15–August 19, 2023 • 10 AM–12:30 PM • In-person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $350
Saturdays, July 15–August 19, 2023 • 2–4:30 PM • In Person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $350
Sundays, July 16–August 20, 2023 • 10 AM–12:30 PM • In-person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Mark Muscarello • $350
Sundays, July 16–August 20, 2023 • 2–4:30 PM • In-person
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Isabella Hackerman • $350
Tuesdays, October 10–November 14, 2023 • 6:30–9:00 PM • In Person
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of working with clay on the potter’s wheel—no prior experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to basic throwing shapes, as well as the follow-up steps of trimming, handle making, and glazing.
Beginning Hand Building with Kat Hopkins • $350
Wednesdays, October 11–November 15, 2023 • 10:30 AM–1 PM • In-person
This beginning hand building course is designed to teach the fundamentals of working with clay—no prior experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to basic types of hand building and construction techniques, as well as the basics of glazing.
Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Nathan Stanfield • $350
Wednesdays, October 11–November 15, 2023 • 6–8:30 PM • In Person
This intermediate wheel throwing course is designed for students who are comfortable throwing, trimming and glazing work independently. This class focuses on developing consistency in throwing and also using the wheel to create larger and more complex bodies of work.
Beginning Hand Building (Bilingual English/Spanish) with Aida Lugo • $350
Thursdays, October 12–November 16, 2023 • 6–8:30 PM • In-person
This beginning hand building course is designed to teach the fundamentals of working with clay—no prior experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to basic types of hand building and construction techniques, as well as the basics of glazing.
This class may be conducted in English and Spanish – both English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Esta clase puede llevarse a cabo en inglés y español; tanto los hablantes de inglés como los de español son bienvenidos.
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Yunting Li • $350
Saturdays, October 14–November 18, 2023 • 10 AM–12:30 PM • In-person
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of working with clay on the potter’s wheel—no prior experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to basic throwing shapes, as well as the follow-up steps of trimming, handle making, and glazing.
Beginning Wheel Throwing with Yunting Li • $350
Saturdays, October 14–November 18, 2023 • 2–4:30 PM • In-person
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of working with clay on the potter’s wheel—no prior experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to basic throwing shapes, as well as the follow-up steps of trimming, handle making, and glazing.
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Bilingual English/Spanish) with Pam Aliaga • $350
Sundays, October 15–November 19, 2023 • 10 AM–12:30 PM • In-person
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of working with clay on the potter’s wheel—no prior experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to basic throwing shapes, as well as the follow-up steps of trimming, handle making, and glazing.
This class may be conducted in English and Spanish – both English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Esta clase puede llevarse a cabo en inglés y español; tanto los hablantes de inglés como los de español son bienvenidos.
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Bilingual English/Spanish) with Pam Aliaga • $350
Sundays, October 15–November 19, 2023 • 2–4:30 PM • In-person
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of working with clay on the potter’s wheel—no prior experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to basic throwing shapes, as well as the follow-up steps of trimming, handle making, and glazing.
This class may be conducted in English and Spanish – both English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Esta clase puede llevarse a cabo en inglés y español; tanto los hablantes de inglés como los de español son bienvenidos.
If you have a suggestion for a class, or are interested in teaching, send us an email at studio@amoca.org – we’d love to hear from you!
Things to Know / Policies
- Refunds are not allowed after the class begins. Refunds requested during the week prior to the start of the class will be honored at 50%. If you would like to request a refund, email studio@amoca.org.
- Introductory sessions and six-week studio classes are for adults ages 18 and over (students 16+ may attend when accompanied by a paying adult).
- AMOCA follows current Los Angeles County COVID guidelines. We encourage you to keep up to date on vaccines, wear a mask if you’d like to, and stay healthy!
Studio Etiquette
Open studio:
Students are encouraged to come in on their own time to work on their projects during Open Studio hours (posted online and in the classroom). Entry to studio outside of Open Studio hours will be disabled via entry system.
Studio Artists:
Our Studio Artists and Artists in Residence occupy private spaces. Please be respectful of their personal space and please do not interrupt them while they are working.
Cleaning:
Please be sure to clean up the area you are working in, including:
- Handbuilding tables – wipe down after use
- Slab roller – always use canvas
- Glaze area – wipe down any spills, countertops, and buckets
- Studio tools – clean before putting back in drawer
Noise:
All cell phone conversations are to be taken outside. When listening to music or podcasts please only use headphones! It is important to not assume others want to listen to your tunes.
Storage:
There is shelving provided for each class in the classroom. This can be used for the duration of the class; however, once class is over these shelves must be cleared. Anything left behind after the two week grace period concludes will be assumed abandoned and then discarded.
Clay:
All clay must be purchased through our studio; no outside clay will be fired. If there is a cone 10 clay body you like from Laguna Clay that we don’t have in stock please let us know and we can order some for you.
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301 N Garey Ave Pomona, CA 91767
909.865.3146 | studio@amoca.org
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