We are thrilled to have you join our creative community. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore various techniques, work with different clays and develop skills at your own pace.
Feel free to ask questions, share ideas and connect with fellow potters. We encourage collaboration and creativity. Let us make beautiful pieces together and enjoy the journey of pottery.
Tuesday Afternoons Clay with Monika Mann – 3:30 – 6:30pm. (6 week session) beginning Tuesday, July 15 – August 19. Have you experienced the pleasure of putting your own handmade functional pottery into use? All skill levels are welcome to join us at Volcano Art Center’s ceramic studio.
Teaching artist, Monika Mann, will provide instruction for this class including demonstrations of wheel throwing methods and be available for individualized assistance. Those new to clay will be guided step by step through the basics of using the potter’s wheel or handbuilding techniques. Continuing students and those with previous experience are encouraged to develop their skills and are welcome to pursue more advanced directions with the instructor’s helpful input. Informal discussion on topics ranging from sources of creative inspiration to various pottery styles and traditions from around the world will supplement this hands-on learning experience.
Open to beginning as well as continuing students.
Cost for the afternoon session is $185/$165 for VAC Members plus a $20 materials fee for 6 lbs of clay, which includes glazes and firing. Additional clay available in 6lb increments for $20 (includes firing and additional glazes).
Open studio time will be available to registered students Monday – Friday, from 10am – 4pm. Cost is $150 per month or $20 per day, You can register at the Administration Office front desk during business hours (10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday) or call 808-967-8222. Must be registered for a ceramics class to participate.
Handbuilding with Clay with Diane Hanzel Wednesdays (6 sessions) July 16th – August 20th, from 3:30pm. – 6:30pm.
Refresh with a new creative outlet at our open and spacious ceramics studio located in a unique rainforest setting at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Diane will be teaching strong fundamentals that are the foundation to help see your artistic vision through. You will start with pinch pot bubbles that can take you in lots of different directions. Then moving into slabs and adding textures and basic oxides and glazes. Learn how to manipulate the clay and work with it. Definitely Art from the heart.
$185 / $165 VAC members plus a $20 materials fee which includes the first 6 lbs. of clay (including glazes, firing, labor) Additional clay will be available for purchase.
