Adult Classes

Hand-building is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using only your hands, fingers, and simple tools. This 6 week class is designed for both the beginner and returning beginner student who would like to explore or strengthen their skills using the slab technique of hand-building. The student will discover how to create the basic clay forms (cups, plates, bowls and platters). To enhance the beauty of the simple slab, different texturing techniques will be introduced. Glazing applications will also explored. A materials fee of $30 cash or check payable to the Maryland Hall Pottery is due on the first day of class. For more information, please contact the instructor Laura Switkes at lswitkes@mac.com.

Before potters had the wheel, they were creating beautiful pots and clay forms using clay, their hands their fingers, and basic hand tools . This 6 week class is designed for the Intermediate to advanced student, who would like to explore a broad variety of hand building techniques. To enhance the beauty of the hand built piece, different texturing techniques will be introduced. Decorative slips and glazing applications will also be explored. A materials fee of $30 cash or check payable to the Maryland Hall Pottery is due on the first day of class. For more information, please contact the instructor Laura Switkes at lswitkes@mac.com.no class 7/4/23

In this class students will advance their knowledge of wheel throwing to create more complex forms such as teapots, platters, pitchers, and lidded forms. We will also discuss aesthetic details regarding rims, feet, handle, proportions, weight, etc. Bring an old small towel, a sketch book and lots of ideas. A materials fee of $30 is due to Maryland Hall Pottery at the first class. For more information, please contact the intstructor at renata@rmastrotipottery.com.

Learn endgrain hollowing in this 3 session class. Students will learn to use a Ray Key hollower, scrqapers and traditional hollowing tools to complete three projects. Students should have basic woodturning knowledge but no endgrain experience required. Materials fee of $35 to the teacher is required at first class. For more information, contact matt.radtke@gmail.com

Learn endgrain hollowing in this 3 session class. Students will learn to use a Ray Key hollower, scrqapers and traditional hollowing tools to complete three projects. Students should have basic woodturning knowledge but no endgrain experience required. Materials fee of $35 to the teacher is required at first class. For more information, contact matt.radtke@gmail.com

In this class students will advance their knowledge of wheel throwing to create more complex forms such as teapots, platters, pitchers, and lidded forms. We will also discuss aesthetic details regarding rims, feet, handle, proportions, weight, etc. Bring an old small towel, a sketch book and lots of ideas. A materials fee of $30 is due to Maryland Hall Pottery at the first class. No class on 7/19/23. For more information, please contact the intstructor at renata@rmastrotipottery.com.

In this class students will learn basic techniques of centering clay, throwing simple forms and transforming these into more developed forms, such as vases, bowls and mugs.We will also be experimenting with surface decoration techniques including carving, slip trailing, sgrafitto, inlay,etc. This class is suited for those with little or no experience on the wheel. Bring and old towel, a sketch book and lots of ideas. A materials fee of $30 is due to the Maryland Hall Pottery at the first class. No class on 7/19/23.For more information, please contact the intstructor at renata@rmastrotipottery.com.

The Summer Woodturning Co-op provides access to the woodturning workshop during non-class times. Co-op members should be safety and technically evaluated to work independently, however it is strongly recommended to work with others in the room. Lab fee of $20 is due at orientation June 5 and June 6. Woodturning Co-op registration must be pre-approved by Matt Radtke (unless a renewing student) with release forms in place. Co-op members are expected to follow all recommendations for safety, including working only when an additional member is in the room. Access is Monday through friday 9:00AM - 9:00PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, unless a class is taking place. Please check schedule before arrival. For more information please contact matt.radtke@gmail.com. 3 months starting June 16.

The Metals “Mini Session” is a one-day workshop for students of any experience level to learn to make a simple piece in 2 ½ hours. This mini session is also ideal for the beginning jeweler who wants to get acquainted with metals including copper, brass and silver. Come more than one time - each time, it can be a different project! We'll explore various tools & techniques used to create a basic pair of handmade earrings, a keychain or a simple pendant. Materials fee based on what is used.

This class is VIRTUAL. The Basics I class is for beginners and almost-beginners. We start with the basic ballet positions and simplest steps. Barre and centre exercises are followed by gentle stretching. The class emphasizes alignment and balance to produce ease of movement. Dress: Female: leotard and tights, or other comfortable clothes for moving, and ballet slippers. Male: T-shirts, tights (and shorts, if desired) or other comfortable clothes for moving, and ballet slippers. NO CLASS 07/03/2023, For more information, please contact Lisa Peelish at 410 703 7654 or lisa.peelish@gmail.com. The Ballet for Life Program is based on the Ballet 40/60 Program founded by Barbara Owen in 1995.