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There are no makeups for the first class. If you’ll miss it, please choose another class or session. For weeks 2–5, contact your instructor about attending another class that same week. We’ll do our best to accommodate you, but makeups aren’t guaranteed.

Yes! Students can reserve unlimited practice time at no extra cost, beginning after the second class and continuing through week four. Open studio runs Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2–7 p.m. Development students can begin right away and also have access on Sundays.

The Bridgeport Art Center offers ample free parking on the North side of the building off of Racine.

Wheel throwing uses a pottery wheel to shape clay. Handbuilding uses techniques like pinching, slab building, and coiling, without a wheel. Both are ways to work with clay

No!

Unfortunately, we currently don't offer gift cards for either classes or independent study.

No. Completing a Level 2 class at Shared Floor is required before joining Independent Study.

Your finished work will be ready to pick up one week after your final glaze class. For Development students firing work in the gas reduction kiln, turn around time can be longer. Usually no longer thank 14 days after class

Yes. All materials are included in the class price, with no hidden costs.

Level 1 is for complete beginners. If you can independently throw a neat, even cylinder using one pound of clay, you’re ready for Level 2. If you’re unsure, taking Level 1 again is a great way to strengthen your foundations.