MSU Lifelong Learning Institute

Open Studio Options

June 2 - August 27 | 6-8 PM
Monday/Wednesday
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio

$135/month | 8 Sessions
Age: 14+ 
Instructors: Blaire Engel

Join the MSU clay community and experience the pleasure of creating with your hands! Open studio hours are for individuals who already have some experience in clay and can work without direction or help. If you have never worked in clay but would like to learn, please consider signing up for one of our beginner-level classes!

Children ages 14+ may register for Open Studio Monthly with a concurrently registered and attending parent/guardian only.

• Weekly 2-hour time slots, Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Registered attendees will receive a small private locker and a designated studio shelf
• Clay and firing fees included, however excessive use may incur an additional fee
• These sessions are for individuals who already have some experience in clay and can work without direction or excessive assistance.
• A minimum of 6 attendees are required for Open Studio.

Beginning Wheel Throwing

June 5, 12, 19, and 26 | 6-8 PM
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio

$150
Age: 14+ | Level: Beginner
Instructors: Blaire Engel

Join us for a fun, hands-on pottery class. This 4 week introductory ceramics class will allow you to explore wheel throwing and various applications to create simple forms on the wheel. Students will be taken through the process step-by-step, beginning with wedging clay, centering clay, throwing basic forms and glazing and firing their work. Price includes supplies and firing fees.

• This class requires a minimum of 8 students. Max 10

RAKU Firing Workshop

July 2 | 6-8 PM
July 11 | 6-7 PM
July 12 | 12-4 PM
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio

$100
Age: 18+ | Level: Intermediate
Instructors: Blaire Engel

Discover the exhilarating thrill of Raku pottery! As you shape and glaze your unique forms, you will learn to fire your very own pieces using this fascinating and ancient Japanese technique. Experience the dramatic and almost magical process of pulling red-hot ceramics from the kiln, placing them in a reduction atmosphere, then pieces are removed and quenched in water. This class is perfect for those with some clay experience, so come embrace the beauty of imperfection and let your creativity shine! Price includes supplies and firing fees.

Instructor will give handout on all safety requirements needed during firing at time of class.

• This class requires a minimum of 6 students. Max 10

Beginning Wheel Throwing

July 8, 15, 29, and August 5| 6-8 PM
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio

$150
Age: 14+ | Level: Beginner
Instructors: Blaire Engel

Join us for a fun, hands-on pottery class. This 4 week introductory ceramics class will allow you to explore wheel throwing and various applications to create simple forms on the wheel. Students will be taken through the process step-by-step, beginning with wedging clay, centering clay, throwing basic forms and glazing and firing their work. Price includes supplies and firing fees.

• This class requires a minimum of 8 students. Max 10

Bird Sculpting Class

August 13| 6-9 PM
August 20| 6-8 PM
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio

$50
Age: 16+ | Level: Beginner
Instructors: Blaire Engel

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of ceramic sculpture? In this two-week course Blaire will take you through the art of building a bird to take home. Price includes supplies and firing fees.

• This class requires a minimum of 8 students. Max 20