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Frequently Asked Questions:
Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and sign up! We can’t wait to see you in class!
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Each class is limited to 6–10 participants to ensure plenty of individual instruction. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you're interested in booking a private group class, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us at silkcityclay@gmail.com to discuss availability and scheduling.
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You’ll need to bring a towel to wipe your hands and to clean up afterwards. We also suggest brining an apron to help keep clay off your cloths. We supply tools and clay!
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Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little messy, along with closed-toe shoes for safety in the studio. Since this is a wheel throwing class, we recommend keeping finger nails shorter if possible, as longer nails can make working on the wheel challenging.
We also suggest tying back long hair and removing rings, bracelets, and watches before class.
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During class, students are given 1 lb balls of clay. Instructors will walk you through the steps to make simple beginner friendly forms such as cups, bowls, and small vases.
Students can expect to make 1 - 3 pieces during the 90 min session and may choose to keep any 2 pieces to have glazed and fired. Additional pieces can be glazed and fried for $10 each
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Instructors will walk you through the steps to make simple beginner friendly forms such as cups, bowls, and vases.
If you are interested in learning to make more complex forms, or forms that require attachments such as handles, we recommend one of our 8 week classes. Making these items requires more time and extra steps with drying time in-between.
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No, our expert staff will monitor drying and complete any trimming that your piece may need. We will also dip glaze your pots in a food safe glaze of your choice.
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Clay Nights are recommended for ages 13+
However, please contact us at silkcityclay@gmail.com if you are interested in booking a private class for younger students.
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Absolutely! In most cases we are able to make accommodations. However, please contact us at silkcityclay@gmail.com before signing up to discuss all options.
Note: There are 3 steps from the parking lot into the Armory building where we are located.
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About 4-6 weeks. Each piece must be trimmed, fully dried, then fired, glazed, and fired a second time. We will contact you when your pottery is ready to be picked up.
Cancellation/Refund Policy - Clay Nights at Silk City Clay
Last-minute cancellations are difficult to fill - please double check your schedule before committing to an event. Refunds take several business days to process from the date we receive the email request.
100% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee per reservation) will be refunded if a student elects to drop a class no later than 10 days of the scheduled class.
80% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee per reservation) will be refunded if a student drops a class within 7 days of the scheduled class.
50% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee per reservation) will be refunded if a student drops a class within 3 days of the scheduled class.
After this period, if a student elects to drop a class, tuition will NOT be refunded for any reason except for documented medical emergencies. (providing a doctor's note). There are no other exceptions to this policy.
Silk City Clay will remain open during inclement weather; we take our cues from local colleges and universities for canceling or rescheduling classes during particularly hazardous conditions.