All Levels Pottery – 10-Week Course
Instructor: Sierra Hooge
Schedule: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Dates: January 6 – March 10, 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Location: Base Art Studio
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters ages 11 and up are invited to join Sierra Hooge for this immersive 10-week pottery course. Designed for all ability levels, this unique class takes a student-led approach to ceramics using mixed methods, including hand-building and wheel-throwing. Students are supported at every stage of their practice and encouraged to work toward personal pottery goals. Community clay is included.
Those new to pottery will learn the fundamentals of wheel-throwing, hand-building, decorative treatments, and glazing. More experienced potters can brush up on their craft and expand their existing skills with guidance from an expert ceramic artist.
With a small class size (maximum of 8 students), participants receive both whole-group instruction and one-on-one guidance.
All materials and equipment are provided. Students are welcome to bring their own tools if desired. Participants also gain access to a weekly Open Studio session on Thursdays. Pre-registration is required, with a $20 fee to reserve a space.
English and Spanish instruction available.
If you expect to miss more than two classes during the session, we recommend registering for a different or future class. Only two make-up classes are allowed due to illness or extenuating circumstances.
Students who wish to create more than 10 vessels during the course will be charged a $30 shelf fee. Additional clay is available for purchase at $30 per bag.
A BASE pass is not required to enroll in Arts Council of Big Sky classes.
Any payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
