I offer private one-on-one or two-on-one pottery lessons in wheel throwing and handbuilding to beginning and intermediate level potters. I fire to Cone 6 in an electric kiln and occasionally do Raku and Barrel firings.

Pot Shots is an opportunity to come in and get a taste of the pottery experience with your friends or loved ones (up to 20 adults). You can try a one time reasonably priced play-time pottery experience! Bring a couple friends and a bottle of wine and come get your hands dirty!   [more about PotShots]

Pottery Classes with Teresa Olson
Teresa received a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Fine Arts, at Alabama State University in 2008. Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries in Alabama. Teresa's first interest in ceramics began in 1982. She studied with Master Potter Petra Goldman, in Germany. She also worked under Alabama Folk Potter Jane Brown, before earning her degree. While at the University, Teresa studied with Dr. Christopher Greenman and Dr. Scott Meyer.

Adult and Teen Pottery Class info
Beginning Students will learn techniques for throwing basic forms (bowls, plates, mugs, pitchers etc.) on the potter's wheel as well as hand-building techniques (pinch, coil, and slab-building) if desired. For intermediate and advanced students, I will help you refine your existing skills and expand your possibilities of form on and off of the wheel. Each course lasts 6 weeks and meets once a week. Classes are ongoing and students can start at any time; beginners and advanced students learn together with a 8 student per class limit. Price is $150 per 6 weeks; first 10 lbs of clay, glazes and firing are included; tools are not included. Additional clay can be purchased in the studio. Some tools are also available for purchase. One hour Open Studio time included.

Class times: Day Classes 1- 3 Tuesday, Thursday -- Evening Classes 7 - 9 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

After School Pottery Class info
Art is an important element in a child's cultural development. Our 'hands-on' teaching approach and easy to make projects make learning ceramics fun for kids. Clay and tools are provided as well as glazes and firing. Classes are divided into two age groups: Children 5 - 8 and Juniors 9 - 13. These classes are available after school 3:30 to 5:30.

Parent / Child Class
This single session class is for Parent / Child Saturday 9 - 11 or 1 -3
Class sizes are limited and have a two student minimum. You will learn basic coil, pinch, slab and extruded methods of handbuilding with clay. The all inclusive class fee, $50 includes instruction, clay, glazing, and firing for one parent + child. Tools are provided. This class does not have open studio time. $35 for each additional family member. Parents and children ages 5+ are welcome to try handbuilding together!

Children - Ages 5 - 8
Introduction to Hand-Building - CH Tuesday 3:30 - 5:30
Children learn the fundamentals of hand-building by making and cutting shapes and assembling them together to make a fun sculpture. Five 2-hour sessions - $110.00 *

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Any missed classes must be made up within the six-week period. Full payment must be made at time of registration. There is a $25 withdrawal fee. Notice of withdrawal must be received no later than 7 days prior to the first day of class. No refunds will be given after that time. Please do not ask for credit.

Keep in mind that making pottery or sculpture from wet clay is an exciting process that involves several steps, multiple kiln firings and requires some drying time. It takes at least two weeks of love from start to finish for each piece to be realized.

Making up missed classes
In this busy world, people need pottery. Our students come to rely on the sanity of clay and we try to be accommodating when the job or a family emergency keeps them away. But bear in mind that when you sign up for a session of classes, we reserve a space for you for 6 weeks in a particular time slot. If you are unavoidably absent, you can do make-ups with a limit of three per session.

Make-ups cannot be taken in your regular class and must be taken during your 6-week session; they cannot be used to extend your session by a class or two. If you know you will be missing a class, you can also do a make-up before you go. When you want to do a make-up, it's wise to check on space availability. Keep in mind that space is allocated first to students registered for that class, and then to any make-ups on a first-come, first-served basis.