Adult

Classes for Adults

You’re never too old to keep learning and creating! Our courses are fun, relaxing, engaging and designed for multiple skill levels. Sign up early as we fill up fast!

Wine on the Wheel

Join us for grown-up play time! All skill levels are welcome in this clay workshop designed for those who need to unwind and play in the mud. Clay hand-building and wheel instruction included. We supply wine (non-alcoholic options also available) clay and glazes. All pieces will be fired for you on-site. See the events listing below for available dates! Private group sessions are available by request.

Open Clay Studio

Open Clay Studio is offered Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. in the Rogers Clay Studio in the Visual Arts Center. Participants can pay a daily rate or save by purchasing a 4-session package.

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Participants must be adults and teens ages 15 and older, and have completed a Washington Pavilion pottery class or have ceramics experience.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

Every semester the Washington Pavilion pairs with OLLI to offer classes at the Pavilion for students ages 50 and older. From Pottery Wheel courses to lectures by artists in the Visual Arts Center, there are many exciting learning opportunities! For more information on becoming a member of OLLI, please visit the organization's website.

Coffee and Clay

Ages 13+. Spend a relaxing morning in the Rogers Clay Studio. Teenagers (13+) and adults will discover how to use clay – a natural earthen material – to create both functional and beautiful pieces of art.

Feb 6 - Feb 6

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Wine on the Wheel

Ages 21+. Join us for grown-up play time! All skill levels (21+) are welcome in this clay workshop designed for those who need to unwind and play in the mud.

Feb 11 - Aug 12

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Class Cancellation Policy

Participant Cancellation: Partial refunds will be issued to participants who cancel a minimum of 14 days prior to the first day of class (a processing fee of $10 will be kept on all refunds). No refunds will be issued for any cancellations made within 14 days of the first day of class.

Program Cancellation: If a minimum enrollment has not been reached one week prior to the first session, we must cancel the program. Customers will be contacted by telephone or email. If we are unable to accommodate a suitable transfer to a class in the same season, we will issue a full refund.