Oklahoma Contemporary’s Studio School is offering a new certificate program that provides an opportunity for adult learners (18+) to deepen their technical knowledge of contemporary ceramics, test their technical proficiency, receive one-on-one attention and critiques, and complete 129-133 instructional hours in ceramics.
The certificate program aligns with the existing Studio School ceramics curriculum but offers participants the following differences.
Certificate enrollees will
• prove technical proficiency at each curricular level
• receive one-on-one critiques with their instructor
• receive end-of-term written evaluations
• receive early registration (one week before the general public)
Certificate Curriculum
- 6 required courses
- 1 elective course
- 1 ceramic workshop
Total hours: 129-133 depending on the electives and choice of workshop.
Course Name | Availability | Course Length |
Introduction to Ceramics | Every term | 8-week | 2.5 hours per week | 20 hours |
Hand Building | Fall, Winter, Spring (no Summer session) | 8-week | 2.5 hours per week | 20 hours |
Wheel Throwing 1 | Every term | 8-week | 2.5 hours per week | 20 hours |
Wheel Throwing 2 | Every term | 8-week | 3 hours per week | 24 hours |
*Advanced Ceramics | Varies | 8-week | 3 hours per week | 24 hours |
1 elective—hand building or wheel throwing | Varies | 8-week or 4-week | varies |
1 workshop | Every term | Varies |
*Advanced ceramics may include, but is not limited to:
Atmospheric Clay, Clay Fires Everywhere: Raku, Barrel, Salt, Pickle Pots, Yes Chef, Technical Clay, Guided Throwing, Altered Forms.
Course Costs
Introduction to Ceramics, $425
Hand building class, $425
Wheel Throwing 1, $425
Wheel Throwing 2, $465
Advance Ceramics, $465
Elective, $425-$465 depending on the course
Workshop, $115-$145 depending on workshop
Retroactive credit is not available. Certificate participants must begin with Introduction to Ceramics. Questions? Email studioschool@okcontemp.org
Want to start this fall?
Winter Session!
January 10 - March 9
Member Registration : December 1, 10 a.m.
Non members: December 8, 10 a.m.
Ceramics Certificate Program | Introduction to Ceramics - Sunday
- Date 2-4:30 p.m., Sundays, Jan 11. - March 1, 2026.
- Cost $425
- Location The Studios | Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio and Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Brian Bosworth
- Age Requirements 18+
- Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
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 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.
Ceramics Certificate Program | Introduction to Ceramics - Tuesday
- Date 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 13 - March 3, 2026.
- Cost $425
- Location Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio + Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Liz Parham
- Age Requirements 18+
- Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
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 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.
