Ceramics and jewelry classes; tools, glazes, and clay. Garden City, MI
beginning ceramics classes
Beginning & Intermediate Wheel - MON AM
Beginning | Intermediate Ceramics - THU PM
Beginning & Intermediate Wheel - MON AM
This ceramics class is designed for the beginner and intermediate levels. Focus will be on beginning wheel throwing techniques such as centering, opening, pulling, shaping, trimming, and finishing, as well as five glaze applications. Once students feel they're ready, intermediate level projects will include, but not be limited to, decorative projects such as dinnerware, teapots, wall hangings, lidded jars, casseroles, clocks, lamps, etc. Clay will be provided as needed, up to 50 lbs. along with open studio time. Ages 16 and up.
Instructor: Dave Farmer
MON 10a-1p, 11 weeks
Fall 9/30/2024 - 12/9/2024
Winter 12/30/24-3/10/2025
Please register accordingly. Registration is not valid unless the correct amount is paid in full at registration.
If you didn't purchase a membership, or your membership has expired, you're a non-member and will need to pay the non-member cost.
Costs for production potters - those artists who create their own work for resale on the internet, boutiques, stores, art shows, galleries, Potter's Market, commissions, etc. - are below our regular student prices (those who don't sell their work).
Non-member Cost: $335
Member or Senior (60+): $325
Senior (60+) Member: $315
Non-member Production* Cost: $435
Members & Senior (60+) Cost: $425
Senior (60+) Member Cost: $415
Beginning Wheel Throwing - MON PM
Beginning | Intermediate Ceramics - THU PM
Beginning & Intermediate Wheel - MON AM
Students will learn to use hand/eye coordination, pressure and speed, while working with clay on the wheel. You will be taught clay preparation, 3 easy steps to centering, the basic elements of throwing, and 5 glaze application techniques. Clay will be provided as needed, up to 50 lbs., along with open studio time. A beginners clay tool kit will be available for purchase on site. Ages 16 and up.
Instructor: Kelly Alton
MON 7p-10p, 11 weeks
Fall 9/30/2024 - 12/9/2024
Winter 12/30/24-3/10/2025
Please register accordingly. Registration is not valid unless the correct amount is paid in full at registration.
If you didn't purchase a membership, or your membership has expired, you're a non-member and will need to pay the non-member cost.
Costs for production potters - those artists who create their own work for resale on the internet, boutiques, stores, art shows, galleries, Potter's Market, commissions, etc. - are below our regular student prices (those who don't sell their work).
Non-member Cost: $335
Member or Senior (60+): $325
Senior (60+) Member: $315
Non-member Production* Cost: $435
Members & Senior (60+) Cost: $425
Senior (60+) Member Cost: $415
Beginning | Intermediate Ceramics - THU PM
Beginning | Intermediate Ceramics - THU PM
Beginning | Intermediate Ceramics - THU PM
Students will learn to use hand/eye coordination, pressure and speed, while working with clay on the wheel. You will be taught clay preparation, 3 easy steps to centering, the basic elements of throwing, and 5 glaze application techniques. Clay will be provided as needed, up to 50 lbs., along with open studio time. A beginners clay tool kit will be available for purchase on site. Ages 16 and up.
Instructor: Dave Farmer
THU 7p-10p, 11 weeks
Fall 10/3/24 - 12/12/2024
Winter 1/2/2025-3/13/2025
Please register accordingly. Registration is not valid unless the correct amount is paid in full at registration.
If you didn't purchase a membership, or your membership has expired, you're a non-member and will need to pay the non-member cost.
Costs for production potters - those artists who create their own work for resale on the internet, boutiques, stores, art shows, galleries, Potter's Market, commissions, etc. - are below our regular student prices (those who don't sell their work).
Non-member Cost: $335
Member or Senior (60+): $325
Senior (60+) Member: $315
Non-member Production* Cost: $435
Members & Senior (60+) Cost: $425
Senior (60+) Member Cost: $415
Intermediate & Advanced ceramics classes
Intermediate | Advanced Wheel Throwing - TUE AM
Intermediate | Advanced Wheel Throwing - TUE AM
Intermediate | Advanced Wheel Throwing - TUE AM
This ceramics class combines fun, practical knowledge, and a concise approach to pottery making on the wheel. We will cover a large number of thrown forms and a variety of ways to decorate and enhance them, including carving, faceting, altering, and assembling. We will cover different types of lids and spouts, along with slips and glazing. Students will also have the opportunity to create their own handmade tools. Prior experience required. Clay will be provided as needed, up to 50 lbs. along with open studio time. Ages 16 & up.
Instructor: Steve Simon
TUE 10a-1p, 11 weeks
Fall 10/1/2024 - 12/10/2024
Winter 12/31/2024-3/11/2025
Please register accordingly. Registration is not valid unless the correct amount is paid in full at registration.
If you didn't purchase a membership, or your membership has expired, you're a non-member and will need to pay the non-member cost.
Costs for production potters - those artists who create their own work for resale on the internet, boutiques, stores, art shows, galleries, Potter's Market, commissions, etc. - are below our regular student prices (those who don't sell their work).
Non-member Cost: $335
Member or Senior (60+): $325
Senior (60+) Member: $315
Non-member Production* Cost: $435
Members & Senior (60+) Cost: $425
Senior (60+) Member Cost: $415
Intermediate | Advanced Ceramics - TUE PM
Intermediate | Advanced Wheel Throwing - TUE AM
Intermediate | Advanced Wheel Throwing - TUE AM
This class will explore various decorating techniques such as carving, faceting, and image transfer. We’ll explore altering and assembling techniques and experiment with slips and stains. We’ll practice throwing off the hump and work on projects such as lidded vessels, various vases and bowls, and try our hand at throwing large forms on the wheel. Glazing techniques will also be explored such as multi-layering, stone glazing, bubble glazing, and more. Clay will be provided as needed, up to 50 lbs. along with open studio time. Prior experience required. Ages 16 and up.
Instructor: Cortney Matier
TUE 7-10p, 11 weeks
Fall 10/1/2024 - 12/10/2024
Winter 12/31/2024-3/11/2025
Please register accordingly. Registration is not valid unless the correct amount is paid in full at registration.
If you didn't purchase a membership, or your membership has expired, you're a non-member and will need to pay the non-member cost.
Costs for production potters - those artists who create their own work for resale on the internet, boutiques, stores, art shows, galleries, Potter's Market, commissions, etc. - are below our regular student prices (those who don't sell their work).
Non-member Cost: $335
Member or Senior (60+): $325
Senior (60+) Member: $315
Non-member Production* Cost: $435
Members & Senior (60+) Cost: $425
Senior (60+) Member Cost: $415
Handbuilding - WED AM
Intermediate | Advanced Wheel Throwing - TUE AM
Exploring Raku & Other Glazing Techniques - WED PM
The focus of this class is hand-building- using a slab roller, our hands and various tools instead of a throwing wheel. Students will make decorative and functional pieces for their homes, gardens and themselves. They will also learn glazing and finishing techniques that will add color and design to their pieces. This course is for beginners and returning students.. Clay will be provided as needed, up to 50 lbs. along with open studio time. Ages 16 & up.
Instructor: Barb Johnson
WED 10a-1p, 11 weeks
Fall 10/2/24 - 12/11/2024
Winter 1/8/2025-3/12/2025 (no class 1/1/2025)
Please register accordingly. Registration is not valid unless the correct amount is paid in full at registration.
If you didn't purchase a membership, or your membership has expired, you're a non-member and will need to pay the non-member cost.
Costs for production potters - those artists who create their own work for resale on the internet, boutiques, stores, art shows, galleries, Potter's Market, commissions, etc. - are below our regular student prices (those who don't sell their work).
Non-member Cost: $335
Member or Senior (60+): $325
Senior (60+) Member: $315
Non-member Production* Cost: $435
Members & Senior (60+) Cost: $425
Senior (60+) Member Cost: $415
Exploring Raku & Other Glazing Techniques - WED PM
Exploring Raku & Other Glazing Techniques - WED PM
Exploring Raku & Other Glazing Techniques - WED PM
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Class is only offered during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. For the winter semester, see the Open Instruction - WED PM class. --> --> -->
Are you ready to expand your creative horizons and have your objects change, develop, morph and transform? In this class, we will be exploring several types of Raku firing. You will learn different surface treatments such as horsehair, feathers, naked raku, saggar firing, ferric chloride surface treatments, and other bare clay techniques. Students will also have the option of working on conventional wheel and handbuilt projects. Clay will be provided as needed, up to 50 lbs. along with open studio time. Ages 16 and up.
Instructor: Mike Kuhn/Dominique Larson
WED 7p-10p, 11 weeks
Fall 10/2/24 - 12/11/2024
Winter: No class during winter semester
Please register accordingly. Registration is not valid unless the correct amount is paid in full at registration.
If you didn't purchase a membership, or your membership has expired, you're a non-member and will need to pay the non-member cost.
Costs for production potters - those artists who create their own work for resale on the internet, boutiques, stores, art shows, galleries, Potter's Market, commissions, etc. - are below our regular student prices (those who don't sell their work).
Non-member Cost: $335
Member or Senior (60+): $325
Senior (60+) Member: $315
Non-member Production* Cost: $435
Members & Senior (60+) Cost: $425
Senior (60+) Member Cost: $415
Open Instruction - WED PM
Exploring Raku & Other Glazing Techniques - WED PM
Open Instruction - WED PM
This class only runs during our winter semester in place of our Raku class and is for students interested in wheel throwing or hand building, who want time to focus on their own set of goals and ideas.
Demos will vary from class to class depending on the interest of the students. This class is for intermediate to advanced students. Clay will be provided as needed, up to 50 lbs. along with open studio time. Ages 16 & up.
Instructor: Dominique Larson
WED 7p-10p, 11 weeks
Winter 1/8/2025-3/12/2025 (no class 1/1/2025)
Not available for Spring, Summer, Fall
Please register accordingly. Registration is not valid unless the correct amount is paid in full at registration.
If you didn't purchase a membership, or your membership has expired, you're a non-member and will need to pay the non-member cost.
Costs for production potters - those artists who create their own work for resale on the internet, boutiques, stores, art shows, galleries, Potter's Market, commissions, etc. - are below our regular student prices (those who don't sell their work).
Non-member Cost: $335
Member or Senior (60+): $325
Senior (60+) Member: $315
Non-member Production* Cost: $435
Members & Senior (60+) Cost: $425
Senior (60+) Member Cost: $415
Open Instruction - THU AM
Exploring Raku & Other Glazing Techniques - WED PM
Open Instruction - WED PM
This class is for students interested in wheel throwing or hand building, who want time to focus on their own set of goals and ideas. Demos will vary from class to class depending on the interest of the students. This class is for intermediate to advanced students.
Clay will be provided as needed, up to 50 lbs. along with open studio time. Ages 16 & up.
Instructor: Kelly Alton
THU 10a-1p, 11 weeks
Fall 10/3/24 - 12/12/2024
Winter 1/2/2025-3/13/2025
Please register accordingly. Registration is not valid unless the correct amount is paid in full at registration.
If you didn't purchase a membership, or your membership has expired, you're a non-member and will need to pay the non-member cost.
Costs for production potters - those artists who create their own work for resale on the internet, boutiques, stores, art shows, galleries, Potter's Market, commissions, etc. - are below our regular student prices (those who don't sell their work).
Non-member Cost: $335
Member or Senior (60+): $325
Senior (60+) Member: $315
Non-member Production* Cost: $435
Members & Senior (60+) Cost: $425
Senior (60+) Member Cost: $415
Coffee & Clay - SAT AM
Coffee & Clay - SAT AM
Coffee & Clay - SAT AM
What better way to start the weekend than with a cup of coffee and clay? Intermediate and advanced students will learn a variety of skills for wheel throwing. Demos will vary depending on the interest of students. Class projects will be student-driven. Clay will be provided as needed, up to 50 lbs., along with open studio time. Ages 16 and up.
Instructor: Julie Ireton
SAT 10a-1p, 11 weeks
Fall 10/5/24 - 12/14/2024
Winter 1/4/2025-3/15/2025
Please register accordingly. Registration is not valid unless the correct amount is paid in full at registration.
If you didn't purchase a membership, or your membership has expired, you're a non-member and will need to pay the non-member cost.
Costs for production potters - those artists who create their own work for resale on the internet, boutiques, stores, art shows, galleries, Potter's Market, commissions, etc. - are below our regular student prices (those who don't sell their work).
Non-member Cost: $335
Member or Senior (60+): $325
Senior (60+) Member: $315
Non-member Production* Cost: $435
Members & Senior (60+) Cost: $425
Senior (60+) Member Cost: $415
jewelry classes
Beginning Jewelry
Intermediate Jewelry
Intermediate Jewelry
Students will learn basic jewelry-making techniques. Some of the skills covered will be making jump rings and assembling them, making clasps, piercing, sawing, filing, sanding, buffing, patina, soldering and rivets. In class, we will make a wire-wrapped bangle, pin, pierced pendant, sweat-soldered pendant or keychain, rivet piece, and chainmaille earrings. Copper and brass materials to complete class projects are provided. After the class project is completed, other materials will be available for purchase. There may be an upcharge for premium materials. Seating is limited to 6 so register early!
Instructor: Erika Hanna
SAT, 10a-1p, 8 weeks
Fall 10/5/24-11/20/24
Winter1/4/2025-2/22/2025
Regular Cost: $300
Regular Member or Senior (60+): $290
Regular Senior (60+) Member: $280
Intermediate Jewelry
Intermediate Jewelry
Intermediate Jewelry
Building on previous techniques, students will be making wire-wrapped beads for pendant earrings, wire-wrapped pendent, stone set ring, and a rivet ring with tube or regular rivets. Copper and brass materials to complete class projects are provided. After class project is completed, other materials will be available for purchase. There may be an upcharge for premium materials. Seating is limited to 6 so register early!
Instructor: Erika Hanna
WED, 6p-9p, 8 weeks
Fall 10/2/2024-11/20/2024
Winter 1/8/2025-2/26/2025
Regular Cost: $300
Regular Member or Senior (60+): $290
Regular Senior (60+) Member: $280
just for fun!
Pottery Trial Lesson
Pottery Trial Lesson
Pottery Trial Lesson
We are offering a two-hour pottery experience on the potter's wheel. This session will introduce you to the basic skills of working with clay on the potter’s wheel through demonstrations and the help you need to guide you through this hands-on experience.
The lesson will include all the tools and clay you will need. No previous experience is required. At the end of the session you can choose the glaze of your choice and the MAC will complete your pieces and let you know when they're ready for pickup. Ages 16 and up. By appointment only.
Call 734.266.3500 to check available dates, register, and pay (a $75 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot). Bring a friend!
Per person: $75
Friday Night Events
Pottery Trial Lesson
Pottery Trial Lesson
Girls Night Out
Birthday Parties
ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Looking for a creative, different, and fun experience for birthdays, Girl's Night Out, Family Night…or just something crazy fun for a group of people?? Join us at the MAC on a Friday evening for a pottery extravaganza! During this 3-hour event, participants will make one hand-built piece and two wheel thrown pieces. Participants will then select glazes for their pieces. The MAC will finish the pieces and call when they’re ready for pickup. Ages 16 and up.
Friday evenings only; 7p-10p.
Group size: minimum 8, maximum 20.
Cost: $75.00 per person.
A $75 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the date and will be applied to the final amount due. Balance is due the night of the event.
Please call 734.266.3500 to check dates, schedule, and pay deposit.
workshops
Previous Workshops
Previous Workshops
Previous Workshops
August 2013 - Frank James Fisher
September 2013 - Tom Krueger
January 2014 - Daniel Johnston Demo
April 2014 - Daniel Johnston Workshop
September 2014 - Marie Woo Lecture
October 2014 - Steve Olszewski Sculpture
January 2015 - Jeri Hollister Sculpture Demo
April 2015 - Tools Workshop
May 2015 - Frank James Fisher Workshop
July 2015 - Steve Hansen Workshop & Demo
October 2015 - Phil Rogers Demo
March 2016 - Brian Beam Demo
May 2016 - Frank James Fisher Glazing Workshop
July 2016 - Fong Choo Demo
February 2017 - Troy Bungart Brush Workshop
November 2017 - Robert & Gail Piepenburg Workshop
November 2019 - Steve Olszewski Sculpture Workshop
Upcoming Workshops
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