Carnegie Arts Center






"My thoughts are whirled like

a potter's wheel;

I know not where I am nor

what I do."


- William Shakespeare





No individual may participate in classes at the

Carnegie Arts Center unless tuition has been paid in

full (or a payment plan has been agreed upon)

prior to the start of session. 


Please Note:

Pieces made in the pottery classes must be allowed to completely dry before being fired in the kiln.

Students may not be bringing projects home every week.  Some pieces may not be ready to fire until after the class has ended.  Students will be contacted when their pieces are ready to be picked up.





Pottery Basics

Instructor: Kay Hunter

Ages: 6-8

Dates: (6) Thursdays, June 24 - July 29

Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Cost: $60 members/$70 non-members


This is a beginning clay class.  Students will learn how to make four different kinds of pottery: pinch pots, coil pots, slab pots, and sculpture pieces.





The Potter’s Hands

Instructor: Kay Hunter

Ages: 9-12

Dates: (6) Thursdays, June 24 - July 29

Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Cost: $60 members/$70 non-members


This is a beginning hand built clay class.  Students will learn how to make four different kinds of hand-built pottery:  pinch pots, coil pots, slab pots, and sculpture pieces.




Beginning and Intermediate Wheel Throwing 

Instructor: Jeanette Oliver

Ages: 14+

Dates: (8) Mondays, June 7 - August 2  *no class July 5

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Cost: $190 members/$200 non-members (payment plans available)


Students will learn or improve their pottery skills using the potter's wheel as a tool for creating functional and decorative pieces.  The class includes up to four hours a week of extra studio time. 



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Open Studio Time Available!


The Carnegie Arts Center offers open studio time for artists wishing to use

the Carnegie's studios during hours of operation.

The charge for open studio time is $50 members/$55 non-members per month. 

Please contact the Carnegie Arts Center to schedule an appointment.




last updated 04/14/10