Cup by Hayley

Basics & Beyond
Mon. 5:00-7:00pm
March 24th - May 26th
$450

Get your hands dirty during ten weeks of instruction and try out clay for the first time or build on your current skills while working with Hayley!

They’ll cover the foundations of wheelwork, including wedging, centering clay, forming cylinders, trimming, pulling handles, surface development, and glazing techniques - That’s a lot! Get your hands dirty and set the table with your own handmade mugs, bowls, & other functional forms.

And, get introduced to tissue transfers and develop your surfaces with flare. Each student will be provided with a 6” x 6” square of patterned transfer paper to play with on their projects.

This is an ideal class if you have little to no experience with clay, or have just taken one or two classes. We recommend that you take an introductory class two or more times (over consecutive quarters) to build your skills.

Prerequisites: Beginners Welcome! If you are new to clay or want to brush up on basics, this is the class for you.

There is a 15” maximum size, in any direction, when creating with clay at RCC.

You must be 15+ years of age to participate. This class is a great fit for those new to clay as well as those wanting to grow their skills with an instructor present to ask questions. Bring an apron, comfy clothes, a quart sized container (like a yogurt container), and a beginner's set of tools to the first class. Tool kits are available for purchase online or at SPS or CAC. Or here is another option on Amazon. The class fee includes one bag of clay (25 pounds), all glazing materials, firings, and generous open-studio access for practice time. All levels welcome - come join the fun!

Hayley Reed, @hayesclays

About the Instructor:
Taught by Hayley Reed (they/them)
Hayley is a Seattle-based potter making functional wares combining thrown and handbuilt components to create various forms.

They were a studio assistant at Rat City Studios from 2018-2020. They are excited to be on the RCC team as the marketing manager and as an instructor.
Hayley was raised in Houston, Texas, and received a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2018.
In their spare time, Hayley likes playing video games, cuddling with their dogs, and cooking. 

Class refund policy:

Cancellations must be made via email to info@raincityclay.com
If you want to cancel your class, you may request a refund based on the bullet points below. Then you may rebook yourself for a class that fits better into your schedule. Last-minute cancellations in classes are difficult to fill - please double-check your schedule before committing to an event. Refunds take several business days to process from the date we receive the email request.

  • 100% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student elects to drop a class no later than ten days (10 days) before the first class meeting.

  • 80% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student drops a class within 7 business days before the first class meeting.

  • 50% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student drops a class within 3 business days before the first class meeting.

  • 0% of tuition is refunded if cancellation is made within two days of class for any reason except for documented medical emergencies. (providing a doctor's note). There are no other exceptions to this policy.

  • No refunds or credit will be given for missed classes. Students currently enrolled in 10-week classes may practice during open studio time to build skills even if a class is missed. One-day clay events and lessons do not come with open studio time.

  • We reserve the right to cancel a class or workshop up to 3 days in advance of the first class due to insufficient enrollment. If a class is canceled, you will be offered the option of another class or a full refund.