Put a Lid On It
This class will focus on…you guessed it: lids!
We will explore various types of wheel thrown lids and the benefits of each in relation to its pot’s form and function, ranging from closed-form lidded pieces and sets, countertop canisters, to casserole dishes and honey pots. We will also discuss various surface decoration techniques. Students must have wheel-throwing experience for this class and and be able to throw cylinders proficiently and independently.
All students enrolled in a multi-week class are allotted up to 6 hours of unguided Open Studio time weekly to practice outside of class.
Please check our FAQ’s page for additional information on the studio and read our Cancelation Policy prior to booking!
This is an 8 week course and each session is 2.5 hours long. Tools are not included in multi-week classes; bring your own or purchase a kit from the studio! There must be 5 students registered to confirm.
This class will focus on…you guessed it: lids!
We will explore various types of wheel thrown lids and the benefits of each in relation to its pot’s form and function, ranging from closed-form lidded pieces and sets, countertop canisters, to casserole dishes and honey pots. We will also discuss various surface decoration techniques. Students must have wheel-throwing experience for this class and and be able to throw cylinders proficiently and independently.
All students enrolled in a multi-week class are allotted up to 6 hours of unguided Open Studio time weekly to practice outside of class.
Please check our FAQ’s page for additional information on the studio and read our Cancelation Policy prior to booking!
This is an 8 week course and each session is 2.5 hours long. Tools are not included in multi-week classes; bring your own or purchase a kit from the studio! There must be 5 students registered to confirm.

This class will focus on…you guessed it: lids!
We will explore various types of wheel thrown lids and the benefits of each in relation to its pot’s form and function, ranging from closed-form lidded pieces and sets, countertop canisters, to casserole dishes and honey pots. We will also discuss various surface decoration techniques. Students must have wheel-throwing experience for this class and and be able to throw cylinders proficiently and independently.
All students enrolled in a multi-week class are allotted up to 6 hours of unguided Open Studio time weekly to practice outside of class.
Please check our FAQ’s page for additional information on the studio and read our Cancelation Policy prior to booking!
This is an 8 week course and each session is 2.5 hours long. Tools are not included in multi-week classes; bring your own or purchase a kit from the studio! There must be 5 students registered to confirm.
Classes are on the same day for eight (8) consecutive weeks
The class fee includes a 25-lb bag of clay and firing for that first bag; additional bags of clay can be purchased and will require a $3/lb firing fee. Tools are not included in the class fee. Students may bring their own, or purchase a tool kit that they can pick up on the first session of their class.
Students in multi-week classes are given a 4 ft shelf to store their works in progress during each session and can sign up for up to 6 hours of self-guided Open Studio time per week of class. Students will be notified when their wares are ready for pickup. Come explore clay with us!
Meet the Instructor
Jess Cullen enjoys the simplicity and simultaneous complexity of wheel-thrown clay, and takes pride in the details of her craft. She is an organized and process-driven artist, and finds that the medium of clay allows for self-expression and constant challenge and growth. Jess specializes in wheel-thrown functional wares, electric kiln firing, and use of underglazes.