Class Information

Spring Term Begins Soon!

Spring classes begin April 20th. Berman Ceramic Arts classes feature 3–hour sessions, weekly demonstrations, small class sizes, 9 week semesters with open studio time, and an ever–changing curriculum designed to create an exciting learning environment.

Classes fill quickly. Join our Wait List and you will be able to register at the earliest opportunity.

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What We Offer

Berman Ceramic Arts offers diverse and thorough courses that range from the beginner's "Introduction to Ceramics" to intermediate and advanced classes where hand–built and wheel thrown pottery and abstract and figurative sculpture are created.

The school is completely equipped with lots of potter's wheels, gas kilns from small to walk–in electric kilns, slab rollers, an extruder, spray equipment — and plenty of room to spread out and work. The large variety of cone 10 clays and wide assortment of high and low fire glazes provide unlimited avenues of expression.

Tuition

Tuition is $445.00. Clay, firing and tools are extra. This includes 9 sessions and meets once a week for 3 hours. In addition, studio time is available on Thursdays from 2–5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am–1 pm.

Registration

Registration is now open. There are limited spaces and the classes will sell out.

2026 Spring Class Descriptions & Registration

Class Instructor Day / Time First – Last PayPal Sign up
Throwing & Hand–Building Kylie Ruan Mon / 6–9 pm 04/20 - 06/15
Opens 03/25/26
This class is for intermediate students. The small class size enables us to focus on the basic techniques for working with clay by hand building and on the potter's wheel. The weekly demonstrations and hands on assistance create a terrific learning experience. The term ends with a potluck dinner.
Pottery Carol Sun Tue / 7–10 pm 04/21 - 06/16
Opens 03/25/26
This class is for intermediate students. The small class size enables us to focus on the basic techniques for working with clay by hand building and on the potter's wheel. The weekly demonstrations and hands on assistance create a terrific learning experience. The term ends with a potluck dinner.
Hand–Building & Throwing on the Wheel Kitty Sheehan Wed / 1–4 pm 04/22 - 06/17
Opens 03/25/26
This class is for complete beginners to intermediate students. Learn to throw on the potter's wheel and build by hand. You'll be able to make a wide variety of handmade pottery including mugs, bowls, vases, and plates. In addition, the instructor will be demonstrating carving, surface decorating techniques and glazing methods to complete your work. The small class size ensures that everyone gets lots of individual attention.
Creating Tableware Robert Miller Wed / 7–10 pm 04/22 - 06/17
Opens 03/25/26
This class is for intermediate and advanced students. You will be throwing and hand–building a variety of pieces for the table. Ongoing carving, glazing and decorating styles are also demonstrated. The term ends with a potluck meal.
Sculpture Harry Berman Thu / 6–9 pm 04/23 - 06/18
Opens 03/25/26
Prerequisite: Must have taken one term of ceramics. This class is primarily a sculpture class for intermediate through advanced students. Each term varies from figurative to abstract sculpture and has a specific theme. We are always exploring the creative process and demonstrating new concepts and techniques.
Pottery Kylie Ruan Fri / 6–9 pm 04/24 - 06/19
Opens 03/25/26
This class is for the complete beginner. The small class size enables us to focus on the basic techniques for working with clay both building by hand and on the potter's wheel. Students will have an opportunity to produce a number of beautiful handmade items. The weekly demonstrations and hands-on assistance create a terrific learning experience. The term ends with a potluck meal.
Wheel Throwing, Building by Hand & Glazing Kitty Sheehan Sat / 2–5 pm 04/25 - 06/20
Opens 03/25/26
Two instructors co–teach this exciting class for complete beginners to intermediate students. Students will be learning to throw on the potter's wheel and build by hand. Weekly demonstrations change each term and will include a variety of functional ware, surface decoration and glazing techniques. The term ends with a potluck dinner. Having two teachers ensures that everyone gets lots of individual attention.

Remaining 2026 Term(s)

Term Class Instructor Day / Time First – Last
Sum Throwing & Hand–Building Kylie Ruan Mon / 6–9 pm 07/13 – 09/07
Pottery Carol Sun Tue / 7–10 pm 07/14 – 09/08
Hand–Building & Throwing on the Wheel Kitty Sheehan Wed / 1–4 pm 07/15 – 09/09
Creating Tableware Robert Miller Wed / 7–10 pm 07/15 – 09/09
Sculpture Harry Berman Thu / 6–9 pm 07/16 – 09/10
Pottery Kylie Ruan Fri / 6–9 pm 07/10 – 09/04
Wheel Throwing, Building by Hand & Glazing Kitty Sheehan Sat / 2–5 pm 07/18 – 09/12
Fall Throwing & Hand–Building Kylie Ruan Mon / 6–9 pm 10/12 – 12/14
Pottery Carol Sun Tue / 7–10 pm 10/13 – 12/15
Hand–Building & Throwing on the Wheel Kitty Sheehan Wed / 1–4 pm 10/14 – 12/16
Creating Tableware Robert Miller Wed / 7–10 pm 10/14 – 12/16
Sculpture Harry Berman Thu / 6–9 pm 10/08 – 12/17
Pottery Kylie Ruan Fri / 6–9 pm 10/09 – 12/18
Wheel Throwing, Building by Hand & Glazing Kitty Sheehan Sat / 2–5 pm 10/10 – 12/19
Refund Policy

A refund will be issued if an email is received 7 days prior to the beginning of the term. Tuition is not transferable from term to term. Classes missed may be made up only during the same term. In order to make up a class, you must confirm with our General Manager.