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POTTERY CLASSES, Mondays with Val

If we have to cancel a Monday pottery class for any reason it will be listed here and there will be a make-up day posted.
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"Val is a terrific potter and teacher. She has a great attitude and is fun and supportive. Her demos are really helpful and while she is always there to help gives of plenty of space to explore and practice."
Wendy S

Classes with Val at NOHO Pottery

The community is warm and welcoming, the studio is well equipped and has a wonderful feeling, and Val is a very experienced, kind and knowledgeable teacher. Clay, glaze and firing are included in the cost of the class.

Current students are welcome to come to one  open studio practice time per weekend on
  • Fridays 6:00-8:00 pm,
  • Saturdays from 9:00am- 11:00 am 
  • Saturdays from 11:30 am-1:30 pm
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If the system will not let you register for the class that you want, it may be that the class is full, or I have not yet made the buttons live- please join the waitlist! Sometimes people have to cancel last minute and I will reach out to folks on the waitlist.
Wait list for classes
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Pottery Starting November 3

​​​Monday  Morning   EXPERIENCED
 6 weekly classes @ $365.00
November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15
   *No class November 24
​9:30 am- 12:00 pm
This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered.
For students with familiarity with the studio and comfort with basic techniques.
Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$365 TOTAL CLASS FEE
​- OR -
$75 DEPOSIT NOW, $290 OCT 27TH
​​Monday Afternoon   MIXED LEVEL
6 weekly classes @ $365.00
​November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15
    *No class November 24
​1:00- 3:30 pm
This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered. 
Beginners welcome along with more experienced students.


Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$365 TOTAL CLASS FEE
​- OR -
$75 DEPOSIT NOW, $290 OCT 27TH

Hand Building with Coils---- December 22

Monday December 22, 10:00- 3:00
More info coming soon!
$135
$125 full workshop fee
- OR -
$50 Deposit now, $75 charged December 14

Pottery Starting January 5

​​Monday  Morning   EXPERIENCED
 6 weekly classes @ $370.00
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
​9:30 am- 12:00 pm
This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered.
For students with familiarity with the studio and comfort with basic techniques.

Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$370 total class fee
- OR -
$75 deposit now, $295 charged December 29
​Monday Afternoon   MIXED LEVEL
6 weekly classes @ $370.00
​September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13
​1:00- 3:30 pm

This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered. 
Beginners welcome along with more experienced students.


Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$370 total class fee
- OR -
$75 deposit now, $295 charged December 29

(Workshop tbd  February 16 or 23)

If you have any requests, let me know. You can contact me through the contact page

Pottery Starting March 2

Monday  Morning   EXPERIENCED
 6 weekly classes @ $370.00
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6
​9:30 am- 12:00 pm
This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered.
For students with familiarity with the studio and comfort with basic techniques.

Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$370 total class fee
- OR -
$75 now, $295 charged a week before classes start
​Monday Afternoon   MIXED LEVEL
6 weekly classes @ $370.00
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6
​​1:00- 3:30 pm

This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered. 
Beginners welcome along with more experienced students.


Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$370 total class fee
- OR - 
$75 deposit now, $295 charged a week before classes start

(Workshop tbd April 13 or 20)

If you have any requests, let me know. You can contact me through the contact page

Pottery Starting April 27

Monday  Morning   EXPERIENCED
 7 weekly classes @ $430.00
April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8
​9:30 am- 12:00 pm
This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered.
For students with familiarity with the studio and comfort with basic techniques.

Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$ 430 total class fee
- OR -
$75 now, $355 charged a week before classes start
​Monday Afternoon   MIXED LEVEL
7  weekly classes @ $430.00
​April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8
​​1:00- 3:30 pm

This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered. 
Beginners welcome along with more experienced students.


Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$430 total class fee
- OR -
$75 now, $355 charged a week before classes start

Checkout my Youtube channel! There is a pottery playlist as well a whole lot of stuff for artists and creatives.
Northampton Pottery info
Location of NOHO Pottery Studio

Please note that the studio entrance is at the back of the building near the parking lots- not at the street address.


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