Classes at Studio 540 are built around small group sessions to ensure one-on-one attention for every student. Participants experience tailored coaching leading to significant personal skill development. I simplify techniques into step-by-step, approachable instructions, helping students gain confidence in their ability to create.
My weekend workshops are an opportunity for learning, fun, relaxation, and social connection. Beyond exploring a new art form, my hope is that you’ll leave feeling inspired to bring deeper creative expression into your everyday life.
Zane Swyer Frye is now co-teaching with me so you will have two instructors for the throwing classes.
Masks are no longer required in the studio, but spacing of wheels and stations remains. In order for me to proceed responsibly with the safety of everyone in mind, I must ask that you please be vaccinated (Covid) before signing up for a class or workshop. We will be in an enclosed space. Thank you for your understanding.
My weekend workshops are an opportunity for learning, fun, relaxation, and social connection. Beyond exploring a new art form, my hope is that you’ll leave feeling inspired to bring deeper creative expression into your everyday life.
Zane Swyer Frye is now co-teaching with me so you will have two instructors for the throwing classes.
Masks are no longer required in the studio, but spacing of wheels and stations remains. In order for me to proceed responsibly with the safety of everyone in mind, I must ask that you please be vaccinated (Covid) before signing up for a class or workshop. We will be in an enclosed space. Thank you for your understanding.
Intro to Tea ware and Throwing off the hump
July 13-15,MTW; and July 20 & 21, M,T
11am - 3:30pm
$350
Four Day intensive on learning the basics of throwing off the hump and some fundamentals of the tea ware making process. Here we will cover forms from, Tea cup, Chawan(Tea bowl), Gaiwan(Bowl with lid), Shiboridashi(Shallow lidded bowl with spout), Tea pot, Kyusu (Side Handle Tea pot).
Along with these forms we will go over tips and tricks of throwing off the hump, which is taking a larger mound of clay and throwing small things off the top of that, this allows us to get unique pieces that would otherwise be challenging to throw straight off the wheel head, as well as not having to wedge up many different balls of clay and center them over and over again.”
- 4.5 hours each class w/ 30 minute lunch break
- Skill Level: Intermediate
July 13-15,MTW; and July 20 & 21, M,T
11am - 3:30pm
$350
Four Day intensive on learning the basics of throwing off the hump and some fundamentals of the tea ware making process. Here we will cover forms from, Tea cup, Chawan(Tea bowl), Gaiwan(Bowl with lid), Shiboridashi(Shallow lidded bowl with spout), Tea pot, Kyusu (Side Handle Tea pot).
Along with these forms we will go over tips and tricks of throwing off the hump, which is taking a larger mound of clay and throwing small things off the top of that, this allows us to get unique pieces that would otherwise be challenging to throw straight off the wheel head, as well as not having to wedge up many different balls of clay and center them over and over again.”
Beginner wheel throwing level#1
Date: Sept 22- Nov. 3, 2026, 7 weeks
Time: 6-8:30 each Tuesday
Cost: $350
Zane and Rene will be co- teaching this class. All materials and firings included. Just bring your enthusiasm and your desire to learn.
This class is for those with no prior experience. Learn to center the clay and pull cylindars, along with the basics of trimming. Class size limited to 8.
Beginner Wheel throwing Level #3
Date: Sept 23- Nov. 4, 2026, 7 Weeks
Time: 6-8:30 each Wednesday
Cost: $350
Zane and Rene will be co- teaching this class. All materials and firings included. this is for students ho have taken the Beginner 1 & 2 class or show demonstrate some proficiency and the ability to throw a 6" cylinder and consistent bowl forms. We will introduce lidded forms and larger forms, learnng to throw thinner walls and gain more control over shaping the vessels.
or class sign-up or questions, contact Rene @[email protected]
Date: Sept 22- Nov. 3, 2026, 7 weeks
Time: 6-8:30 each Tuesday
Cost: $350
Zane and Rene will be co- teaching this class. All materials and firings included. Just bring your enthusiasm and your desire to learn.
This class is for those with no prior experience. Learn to center the clay and pull cylindars, along with the basics of trimming. Class size limited to 8.
Beginner Wheel throwing Level #3
Date: Sept 23- Nov. 4, 2026, 7 Weeks
Time: 6-8:30 each Wednesday
Cost: $350
Zane and Rene will be co- teaching this class. All materials and firings included. this is for students ho have taken the Beginner 1 & 2 class or show demonstrate some proficiency and the ability to throw a 6" cylinder and consistent bowl forms. We will introduce lidded forms and larger forms, learnng to throw thinner walls and gain more control over shaping the vessels.
or class sign-up or questions, contact Rene @[email protected]
