Small classes and caring instructors in a professional studio art space
It is our mission to provide high-quality studio space to local community members and visitors alike. We strive to create a welcoming and collaborative environment where all levels of artists can be involved. We believe diversity in age, race, gender, experience and knowledge help to foster a healthy artist community where the exchange of knowledge flows freely. We hope to provide a challenging yet supportive environment for artistic growth primarily utilizing the mediums of ceramics, glass and stone.
Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Instructor: Cailey O’Brian
Mondays, 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Late Fall Session 10/26/2026 - 11/16/2026
Cost: $390, includes instructor fee and clay and glaze materials during class
Age: 6 and up
Description: Kiddos will learn the fundamentals of building with ceramic slabs and coils. Students will learn how to make ornaments, figurines, cups and vessels, and more. This class offers children a chance to experience free play with a new creative medium.
Wednesdays, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Instructor: Cailey O’Brien
Late Fall Session: October 28 - December 2 (no class Thanksgiving week)
Cost: $475, includes instructor fee and clay and glaze materials (max. 15lbs clay per child)
Age: 8 and up
Instructor: Julie Anderson
Thursday, November 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $125
Description: Raku firing provides instant gratification for the artist! Glazed ceramic pieces are taken out of the raku kiln, glowing red at around 1850 degrees Fahrenheit. These pieces are immediately placed in a combustible material inside a steel can to produce flashing, crackle effects and rainbow metallic finishes. Each firing takes about 30 minutes or so. The ceramic piece is usually cooled within an hour, showing the highly variable effect. Students will learn glazing methods, safety procedures, and firing techniques. Glaze results can be highly variable and exciting! Students must have bisque-fired work ready to fire and can fire up to 3 pieces during the session, depending on size. This will be a potluck event to fuel our fun with fire! Please bring a dish to pass to celebrate the fun and enjoy the company of other artists.
Sunday, December 6, 1-3:00pm
Instructor: Sterling Smith
Cost: $95/per person
Age: 6 and up (adults welcome as well)
Description: Participants will work with rolled clay slabs to make fun, hand-made decorated ceramic ornaments. Students can use cookie cutters to cut out shapes or ceramic tools to cut and sculpt unique forms. We will then use a variety of carving and texture tools to imprint the clay surface and underglaze to paint and decorate the ornaments. Each ornament will be prepared with a small hole at the top through which to affix string for hanging. Pieces will be fired and finished with a clear glaze before being returned to students.
Instructor: Max Stepan
Cost: $220 per couple, up to 2 pieces per person
Age: Adults 18 and over
Dates: Please click on class title above to choose date
November 13, 6-8:30pm
December 11, 6-8:30pm
January 8, 6-8:30pm
February 12, 6-8:30pm
March 12, 6-8:30pm
April 9, 6-8:30pm
May 21, 6-8:30pm
Gift Cards can be used only on the website to sign up for classes. THEY EXPIRE IN 5 YEARS (or as long as our website exists, whichever is less). Please note that gift cards CANNOT be used towards rent, lessons or clay/glaze firing packages. If you would like to purchase a gift certificate for these other services, please call or text Julie at 970-846-5156. You can also email Julie at info@warehomestudios.com.
Instructor:
Kayleen VonSchondorf (Early Winter Session)
Cailey O’Brian (Late and Spring Sessions)
Mondays, 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Early Winter Session: 1/18/2027 - 2/8/2027
Late Winter Session: 2/22/2027 - 3/15/2027
Spring Session: 3/22/2027 - 4/12/2027
Cost: $390 per session, includes instructor fee and clay and glaze materials during class
Age: 6 and up
Description: Kiddos will learn the fundamentals of building with ceramic slabs and coils. Students will learn how to make ornaments, figurines, cups and vessels, and more. This class offers children a chance to experience free play with a new creative medium.
Taught by: Julie Anderson
Tuesday Evening, March 23, 6-9pm
Cost: $95, includes materials and firings for work made during class
Description: Learn slip trailing, slip inlay, sgraffito, shellac resist and stamp making techniques on leather hard clay - for all levels beginner to advanced. Participants with be given leather-hard clay slabs to practice their techniques and turn their clay slabs into wall-hanging tiles or trivets for decorative or functional use. Students will choose a single glaze for their piece and they will be dried, glazed and fired within 4 weeks.
Dates:
Friday, Nov. 13 Lecture/intro 5:30-6:30 pm (free and open to the public, optional)
Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 14 & 15, 10am-4pm hands-on workshop time (includes short break for lunch)
Minimum age: 16 and over
Experience: Some prior hand-building/clay experience is helpful, but not necessary
Description: During this two-day hands-on workshop, Lynda Ladwig will show her process and provide guided instruction on working with porcelain slabs to create functional pottery and vessels. Students will create their own pottery using Laguna Frost porcelain, learning tips and tricks to work with a refined and delicate clay body. If time allows, Lynda will also show some of her slip decorating techniques.