A beginner's journey often starts with learning the fundamentals of hand-building or throwing on the potter's wheel. With practice and guidance, one can experiment with glazes and firing techniques to achieve a unique finished product. Working with clay also offers the benefits of mindfulness and stress relief, making it a great hobby for those looking to unwind and engage in a calming activity.
We offer adult evening and weekend classes and offer free programing for children through our local schools.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR WORKSHOPS & PRIVATE LESSONS
To request a cancellation and refund, you must email info@nobleplateware.com Full refunds are available up to 10 days before the class. 50% refunds up to 6 days before class. We do not offer refunds within 48 hours of the class. There will be no exceptions granted so please plan accordingly.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR WEEKLY CLASSES
To request a cancellation and refund, you must email info@nobleplateware.com. Full refunds are available up to 14 days before the first day of the semester. 50% refunds up to 7 days before semester. We do not offer refunds 6 days or less in advance of the semester starting. There will be no exceptions granted so please plan accordingly.
CLEANUP AND SPACE MAINTENANCE
Clean up your work area when done working, including wheel, wheel basin, stool, the floor surrounding your wheel, your bucket, tools. Put all borrowed plastic, sponges, brushes etc. in the appropriate areas. Do not leave it around the studio.
When using handbuilding table, or any other common area after you have finished using it clean up your surrounding area.
Clean and wipe down the wedging table after use. DO NOT Leave any clay on the wedging tables.
Students must clean their space BEFORE the end of the class time, not after the end of the class. Students must be prepared to leave the studio by the end of the class. Do not stay past the end of the open studio hours.
PICK-UP POLICY
All work will be held for 2 months after the last class. Work remaining on the pick-up shelf two months after being placed there will be discarded. We are not responsible for any work not picked up 2 months after pickup date.
EQUIPTMENT
If you have not been trained to use a piece of equipment, DO NOT USE IT. Ask staff for training on how to use the equipment. DO NOT handle the kilns or kiln furniture in ANY WAY. If you break equipment because you used it without prior instruction, you will be liable for any damage caused. Kilns are under surveillance and will be monitored at all times.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
DO NOT use anyone else’s tools without asking them directly. DO NOT touch ANYTHING on a member’s shelf or on a class shelf that does not belong to you. Please be considerate of those around you by taking up only as much space as you need to work. Please be considerate of those around you by not talking too loudly, and generally by respecting the atmosphere of the studio. Please be considerate of those around you by taking up only as much space as you need to work.