Ceramic Classes - The Union Project

To sign up for classes at Union Project please use the registration form to the right. This form will work for Stained Glass, Ceramics, Mosaic, and other classes offered at Union Project.

If you have trouble downloading the form, please email infounionproject.org to have a form mailed to you.

To register for a class and pay by credit card call 412-363-4550 ext. 22. For additional registration information email clayunionproject.org.

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2009 Ceramics@UP Classes

Open Studio Class

Class #9C1: 10 week session Mondays Jan 5-Mar 16 6-9 pm     Cost $195/10wks        Si Brown, instructor
Class #9C2: 10 week session Mondays Apr 20-Jun 29 6-9 pm     Cost $195/10wks        Instructor TBD
Class #9C3: 10 week session Mondays Jul 20- Sep 28 2 6-9 pm     Cost $195/10wks        Instructor TBD
Class #9C4: 10 week session Mondays Oct 19- Dec 21 2 6-9 pm     Cost $195/10wks        Instructor TBD

Join our own Union Project clay artists and others in the open studio. THIS CLASS IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUS CLAY EXPERIENCE. No formal instruction will take place, but students are invited to come and work in a cooperative atmosphere. We can all “learn by osmosis”. Students must be 16 years of age or older to enroll alone in Union Project Ceramics classes. Students under the age of 16 may enroll ONLY if a parent or guardian also enrolls in the class with them.

Ceramic Decals w/ slab & wheel thrown ceramics

Class #9C5: 10 week session Tuesdays Jan 6- Mar 10 6-9pm Cost $215/10wks Justin Rothshank, instructor
Class #9C6: 10 week session Tuesdays Jul 21-Sep 22 6-9pm Cost $215/10wks Justin Rothshank, instructor

This class is only for STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUS CLAY EXPERIENCE. Students will learn several different methods of decal transfer and surface decoration techniques. Specific instruction will focus on creating personal laser decal transfers. Students will learn the basics of preparing an image in Photoshop, important resources for producing your own custom decals, and will learn how to apply decals to ceramics in all stages of the making process. Cost of the class includes 10 sheets of decal paper/laser printing and 10 commercial decals, as well as clay and glazes. Students may want to bring their own decals in addition to what is provided.

Beginning and Intermediate Clay

Class #9C7: 10 week session Wednesdays Jan 7- Mar 11 6-9 pm       Cost $195/10wks         Joe Delphia, instructor
Class #9C8: 10 week session Wednesdays Apr 22-Jun 24 6-9 pm     Cost $195/10wks        Joe Delphia, instructor
Class #9C9: 10 week session Wednesdays Jul 22-Sep 23 6-9 pm       Cost $195/10wks        Joe Delphia, instructor
Class #9C10: 10 week session Wednesdays Oct 14-Dec 16 6-9 pm   Cost $195/10wks        Joe Delphia, instructor

Students will learn basic wheel throwing techniques in this 10-week class. Students will focus on throwing cylinders, bowls, and other shapes. Students will work with high fire stoneware clay. The final 2 class sessions will focus on basic glazing techniques for reduction kiln firing. Cost for this class is $195 per student. Cost of clay and glazes is included in fee. Students must provide their own tools. Union Project sells ceramic tool kits for $20. Students must be 16 years of age or older to enroll alone in Union Project Ceramics classes. Students under the age of 16 may enroll ONLY if a parent or guardian also enrolls in the class with them.

Beginners Wood Firing—making, glazing, and firing pots for the wood kiln NEW*

Class #9C11: 10 week session Thursdays Jan 8-Feb 19 PLUS 3 weekend dates* 6-9 pm Cost $250/10wks Instructor TBD
Class #9C12: 10 week session Thursdays Jul 23-Aug 27 PLUS 3 weekend dates* 6-9 pm Cost $250/10wks Instructor TBD

Students will learn how to create ceramic pieces to be fired in Union Project’s wood fired kiln. The first 5 weeks of the class will focus on making pieces on the potters’ wheel or hand building, with specific attention paid to creating forms that will work well in a wood kiln. The last 5 weeks of class will focus on glazing, surface decoration, preparation of pieces for the kiln, and loading and firing the kiln. * The wood kiln is located in Mt. Pleasant, PA. The final dates of class will be scheduled over 2 weekends to include loading, firing, and unloading the kiln. Previous experience with clay is recommended, but not necessarily required. Members of Union Project’s Ceramics staff and cooperative studio will teach this class.

Beginning and Intermediate Hand building/Sculpture NEW*

Class #9C13: 10 week session Thursdays Apr 23-Jun 25 6-9 pm Cost $195/10wks Instructor TBD
Class #8C10: 10 week session Thursdays Oct 15-Dec 17 6-9 pm Cost $195/10wks Instructor TBD

Students will learn basic sculpture and slab building techniques in this 10-week class. Students may also incorporate wheel thrown techniques into this class. Students will work with high fire stoneware clay. The final 2 class sessions will focus on basic glazing techniques for reduction kiln firing. Cost for this class is $195 per student. Cost of clay and glazes is included in fee. Students must provide their own tools. Union Project sells ceramic tool kits for $20. Students must be 16 years of age or older to enroll alone in Union Project Ceramics classes. Students under the age of 16 may enroll if a parent or guardian also enrolls in the class with them.

Empty Bowls Night

Jan 26 and Feb 2, 6-9 pm.
Come make bowls to benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. Free event, but previous clay experience is preferred. Limited space is available. Please reserve your space in advance.

Advanced Wood Firing Opportunities NEW*

Loading Feb. 26/27, Firing Feb. 27-Mar 2, Unloading Mar. 6/7
Loading May 28/29, Firing May 29-Jun 1, Unloading Jun 5/6
Loading Aug 6/7. Firing, Aug7-10, Unloading Aug14/15
Loading Sep 17/18, Firing Sep 18-21, Unloading Sep.25/26
Loading Nov5/6, Firing Nov6-9, Unloading Nov. 13/14

Previous wood firing experience is required. Sign up for our beginner wood firing class to get experience. Cost for advanced opportunities vary. Email clayunionproject.org for more details. Space is very limited and very early registration is recommended.

Financial Aid

Union Project offers a limited number of finaicial aid awards to persons demonstrating significant financial need. Please contact mikeunionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 x 22 for more information.

Refund Policy

Union Project will give you a full refund if you choose to withdraw from a class before the registration deadline. If you choose to withdraw from a class after the registration deadline but before the beginning of the first class you will be given a refund minus a $25 processing fee. If you choose to withdraw from the class after the beginning of the first class session no refund will be given.