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Classes and Workshops

The following is a list of upcoming classes and workshops coming to my Portugal studio soon. If there are no dates posted please contact me to discuss dates and times. I also have room for one or two artists to share the studio with dedicated storage for tools and projects, for a monthly fee. Contact me for details.

Beginner Wheel Throwing

Wheel Throwing for Beginners  380 €/month 

Next Class begins: late November

Max students: 4 /Minimum: 2

Meets twice a week for 3 hours/class (+30 minutes to clean up). 24 hours per month.

Includes firing of 8 small pieces, one bag of clay (more clay and firings can be purchased as needed), and use of select studio glazes.

  • In this wheel throwing intensive, we will learn the basics of wheel throwing: wedging clay, centering, raising the walls, and cutting a piece from the wheel, trimming leather hard pieces, attaching handles. The importance of cleaning up clay to avoid clay dust will also be taught.
  • The goals in the class are to make cups, mugs, bowls. A demonstration for each will be provided. Below is a sample schedule, but we can adjust based on your pace and interest in specific shapes.

Beginner Handbuilding

Handbuilding with slabs- 6 weeks

260€ 

Max students 6. Min 2

Next class begins late November

While this class will focus on building functional forms from slabs of clay, the first class we will also learn other handbuilding techniques like, how to make pinch pots, and coiling forms, as these skills will help improve your overall handbuilding projects.

Includes clay, glazes and firing for 4 completed projects. If there’s time, you may be able to create more.

Open Studio

Open Studio

Open studio is time to work on personal projects without formalized instruction. Nicole will be in the studio to answer questions and provide some guidance as needed. Open Studio sessions will be offered in 3 hour blocks of time.

  • 3 hours 45€
  • 12 hours 120€ (4) 3 hour sessions)
  • 18 hours 160€ (6) 3 hour sessions)
  • 24 hours 210€ (8) 3 hour sessions)
  • Fees include:
  • 1 bag of clay (either cone 6 or low fire)
  • Select studio glazes, engobes, and underglazes
  • Firing in the 60 liter kiln. Work too large to fit will need to be fired elsewhere and those costs will be separate.
  • Access to tools, equipment and shelf space for storage

Equipment available:

  • Slab roller
  • 4 pottery wheels
  • Banding wheels
  • Throwing and handbuilding tools

Open Studio Hours:

contact me for hours.

Coming in 2026

I'm thrilled to be talking with some of my favorite artists about coming to teach and stay with us in Portugal next year. Dates and deeper descriptions to be added as they are confirmed.