10-Week Sessional Classes

RCC Sessional classes run for 10 weeks. These classes are available to individuals 15 years and older (must be 15 on the first day of the event or class). We have a variety of instructors for those with all skill levels in clay - from those totally new to the material, to those wanting to build their current skills.

It is helpful to spend time practicing in order to remember what you learned in class. Generous practice hours at RCC are included with the class tuition. Practice hours are available Tuesday-Saturday and various hours. Each participant must schedule online to use the practice studio. All clay projects made at RCC are limited to 15” in any direction.

The session moves quicker than you might imagine. Try to come to every class. There are no make-up classes, but you may come practice and check in with your fellow participants and instructor during class.

We keep students connected about upcoming events, deadlines, and resources through our communication platform, Clay Q&A. Students will receive an invitation to the platform after registration. It is free to use.

Generally, our schedule for the ten-week sessions are as follows. Of course, this is an overview and these plans are subject to change.

  • Week One - Introductions to participants, into tools and facillity, first clay technique demonstration, start working with clay

  • Week Two - Continued technique demonstration, working on projects

  • Week Three - Continued technique demonstration, working on projects, 1st bisque loaded

  • Week Four - Glazing demonstration

  • Week Five - Glaze in Class, continue working on projects, 1st glaze loaded

  • Week Six - Continued technique demonstration and working on projects

  • Week Seven - Continued technique demonstration and working on projects

  • Week Eight - Last week to finish projects that are wet clay, Last bisque kiln

  • Week Nine - Last week to finish glazing projects, Last glaze kiln

  • Week Ten - Final class, potluck, looking at and learning from finished work, take photos of work, & sand bottoms.

Working with clay can be physically demanding. Please try out a short clay class (Sip n Spin or Hang n Handbuild) before registering for a long session if you have any concerns in this area.

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