Ceramics

This class helps you bridge the gap between basic skills and visual and functional design. Improve your skills with lids, knobs, handles, and feet.

• Download course syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 7.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Required Prerequisite: Introduction to Ceramics

This course focuses exclusively on the potter’s wheel. Expanding on the techniques covered in Introduction to Ceramics, this class will improve your skills on the wheel. You will make mugs, cups and bowls while learning more about firing techniques, temperatures and atmospheres.

• Download your syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 7.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Required prerequisites: Introduction to Ceramics

This class explores how to unify different types of vessels using decorative designs, illustrations, textures, and text (if you want it). Wouldn’t it be fun to start thinking about your work as a cohesive group instead of just piece-by-piece items? You will have designated making time (hand building or wheel throwing) plus time to brainstorm and experiment with underglaze elements, text and textures across various forms. Cool.

• Download course syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 12

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly and times are posted outside each studio.

Want to enroll in Experimental Surface Design but haven’t taken Introduction to Ceramics? Special admittance to the class is granted on a case-by-case-basis pending approval from David Stevens, Senior Manager of Studio School. Email: dstevens@okcontemp.org for more information.

Required Prerequisite: Introduction to Ceramics, Wheel Throwing 1

This course focuses exclusively on the potter’s wheel. Expand upon the skills and techniques gained in Wheel 1. Learn to throw larger and lidded vessels plus tumblers, mugs and handles, pitchers, pouring vessels and surface decoration.

• Download your course syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 10.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Required Prerequisite: Introduction to Ceramics, Wheel Throwing 1

This course focuses exclusively on the potter’s wheel. Expand upon the skills and techniques gained in Wheel 1. Learn to throw larger and lidded vessels plus tumblers, mugs and handles, pitchers, pouring vessels and surface decoration.

• Download your course syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 12.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Sold out! Join our waitlist here.

Beginners welcome, no experience necessary.

Learn to create sculptural forms and functional vessels like mugs, plates and bowls. This course introduces the two main techniques of ceramic arts: hand building and wheel throwing. We begin with a focus on hand building skills, such as pinching, coiling and slab building. In the second half of class, you’ll learn how to use the potter’s wheel. The class also touches on the science and art of slips, glazes and textures as well as historic and contemporary ceramic artists.

Have fun, create functional art and remind your fingers they can do more than scroll.

• If you need a ceramics tool-kit you can purchase it ($17) on the first day.

• You'll also need to purchase a 25 lb. bag of clay on the first day. The cost of clay ranges from $17-$25 per 25 lb. bag.

• Download course syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 8.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Sold out! Join our waitlist here.

Required Prerequisite: Introduction to Ceramics

This course focuses exclusively on the potter’s wheel. Expanding on the techniques covered in Introduction to Ceramics, this class will improve your skills on the wheel. You will make mugs, cups and bowls while learning more about firing techniques, temperatures and atmospheres.

• Download your syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 16.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Sold out! Join our waitlist here.

No experience necessary!

This introductory mold-making class will walk you through identifying and preparing objects for making press molds and two-part molds out of plaster for slip casting. You’ll learn how to prep everyday objects for slip casting molds and how to properly mix plaster for the slip casting process. You will cast objects out of porcelain or stoneware, and we will discuss multiple finishing techniques unique to the casting process.

• Download your syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 16.

On the first night of class, students will purchase a kit of materials ($50) that supplies everything you need for mold making magic and madness. Your kit includes: mold straps, mixing containers, sponges, steel scrapers, speed clamps, and plaster and other goodies.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Sold out! Join our waitlist here.

Beginners welcome, no experience necessary.

Learn to create sculptural forms and functional vessels like mugs, plates and bowls. This course introduces the two main techniques of ceramic arts: hand building and wheel throwing. We begin with a focus on hand building skills, such as pinching, coiling and slab building. In the second half of class, you’ll learn how to use the potter’s wheel. The class also touches on the science and art of slips, glazes and textures as well as historic and contemporary ceramic artists. Have fun, create functional art and remind your fingers they can do more than scroll.

• If you need a ceramics tool-kit you can purchase it ($17) on the first day.

• You'll also need to purchase a 25 lb bag of clay on the first day. The cost of clay ranges from $17-21 per 25lb bag.

• Download course syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 10.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Sold out! Join our waitlist here.

Required Prerequisite: Introduction to Ceramics

This course focuses exclusively on the potter’s wheel. Expanding on the techniques covered in Introduction to Ceramics, this class will improve your skills on the wheel. You will make mugs, cups and bowls while learning more about firing techniques, temperatures and atmospheres.

• Download your course syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 11.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Want to enroll in Wheel Throwing 1 but haven’t taken Introduction to Ceramics? Special admittance to the class is granted on a case-by-case-basis pending approval from David Stevens, Manager of Ceramics Program and Studio. Email: dstevens@okcontemp.org for more information.

Sold out! Join our waitlist here.

Required Prerequisites: Introduction to Ceramics or Make Ceramic Furniture or You Light Up My Life: Make Ceramic Lamps

Make big stuff with Brian Bosworth. Wanted to take Make Ceramic Furniture or You Light Up My Life: Make Ceramic Lamps but your schedule conspired against you? We heard you! This class covers all the big stuff, furniture, sculpture, lamps. Make a lamp that is furniture—a glowing table?—we won't stop you.

• Download your course syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is March 11.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

This class is part of the Ceramics Certificate Program. Learn more about the certificate program here.

Beginners welcome! Learn to create sculptural forms and functional vessels like mugs, plates and bowls. This course introduces the two main techniques of ceramic arts: hand building and wheel throwing. We begin with a focus on hand building skills, such as pinching, coiling and slab building. In the second half of class, you’ll learn how to use the potter’s wheel. The class also touches on the science and art of slips, glazes and textures as well as historic and contemporary ceramic artists. Have fun, create functional art and remind your fingers they can do more than scroll.

• If you need a ceramics tool-kit you can purchase it ($32) on the first day.

• You'll also need to purchase a 25 lb bag of clay on the first day. The cost of clay ranges from $17-$21 per 25 lb bag.

• Download course syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is December 2

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

This class is part of the Ceramics Certificate Program. Learn more about the certificate program here.

Beginners welcome, no experience necessary.

Learn to create sculptural forms and functional vessels like mugs, plates and bowls. This course introduces the two main techniques of ceramic arts: hand building and wheel throwing. We begin with a focus on hand building skills, such as pinching, coiling and slab building. In the second half of class, you’ll learn how to use the potter’s wheel. The class also touches on the science and art of slips, glazes and textures as well as historic and contemporary ceramic artists. Have fun, create functional art and remind your fingers they can do more than scroll.

• If you need a ceramics tool-kit you can purchase it ($32) on the first day.

• You'll also need to purchase a 25 lb bag of clay on the first day. The cost of clay ranges from $17-21 per 25 lb bag.

• Download course syllabus and materials list here.

• If one class is postponed due to weather or unforeseen instructor circumstances, the rain date is December 6.

Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.

Looking for an opportunity to work independently in the Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Studio? Eight-week rentals occur during Studio School's sessions.

Rentals space is shared and semi private. Rental prices do not include clay or firing costs. Full-time renters receive a discount on firing costs.

Full-day rentals (M-F 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.): $595
Half-day rentals AM (M-F 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.): $300
Half-day rentals PM (M-F 4-8 p.m., weekends 2-5 p.m.): $300

Renters must purchase clay from Studio School or may use their own clay with prior approval of David Stevens.

To secure your rental, email dstevens@okcontemp.org.

Looking for an opportunity to work independently in the Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Studio? Eight-week rentals occur during Studio School's sessions.

Rentals space is shared and semi private. Rental prices do not include clay or firing costs. Full-time renters receive a discount on firing costs.

Full-day rentals (M-F 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.): $595
Half-day rentals AM (M-F 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.): $300
Half-day rentals PM (M-F 4-8 p.m., weekends 2-5 p.m.): $300

Renters must purchase clay from Studio School or may use their own clay with prior approval of David Stevens.

To secure your rental, email dstevens@okcontemp.org.

Looking for an opportunity to work independently in the Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Studio? Four-week rentals can begin anytime, based on studio availability.

Rentals space is shared and semi private. Rental prices do not include clay or firing costs. Full-time renters receive a discount on firing costs.

Full-day rentals (M-F 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.): $320
Half-day rentals AM (M-F 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.): $160
Half-day rentals PM (M-F 4-8 p.m., weekends 2-5 p.m.): $160

Renters must purchase clay from Studio School or may use their own clay with prior approval of David Stevens.

To secure your rental, email dstevens@okcontemp.org.

Working on a ceramic project and need access to a kiln? Ceramicists in central Oklahoma are invited to use Studio School’s several electric and two large-scale gas kilns, including a salt and soda kiln custom built by Donovan Palmquist of Master Kiln Builders.

Bisque—$8 per cubic foot

Cone 6—$6 per cubic foot

Cone 10—$13 per cubic foot

Cone 10, Soda—$15 per cubic foot

For more information contact us at dstevens@okcontemp.org.