C. O. F. POTTERY
Bringing the Arts and Agriculture Together
A CERAMIC ARTS SCHOOL ON A FARM
Have you always wondered what throwing on a wheel is like? Come learn how to throw on the potter's wheel and make a few bowls, cups, vases and other fun items. Maybe the wheel isn't for you but you really want to be creative. Try a hand-building or sculpture class and make a few pieces to enjoy at home or in your garden.
At Cedar Oak Farm you can enjoy the views, and have fun with some really cool people too while you learn how to create in clay.
To Register: Please Complete the Sign-up Form (Click Button Above)
or
Email: Tanya Pohlmann at Tanya@cedaroakfarm.org,
Text or Call: (704)750-9821
8 Week Ceramic Art Classes include:
25lb De-Aired Clay and use of recycled clay
Apron, Towel & Clay Tools Provided
Firing up to one full pottery kiln of work.
A selection of glazes to choose from.
Small class size
Practice Time outside of class is available - simply call ahead to ensure space is available.
You are able to miss up to 2 classes and make them up during another opening. If you can't make your scheduled time and there is available space on another evening you can join in that class.
Ceramics Classes
Learn Basics of both Hand-building and wheel-throwing then learn the basics of glazing
Class Cost: $330 per participant
8 Sessions
Beginner Ceramics Class
Wednesday Afternoon 2:00PM to 4:30PM (One spot Left)
Friday Evenings 6:00PM to 8:30PM (One spot Left)
Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Ceramics Class
Monday Evenings 6:00PM -8:30PM (Class is Full)
Hand-building Classes
Class Cost: $330 per participant
8 Sessions
Beginner & Advanced Beginner Hand-building Clay Classes
Thursday Afternoon: 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Wheel Throwing Classes
Class Cost: $330 per participant
8 Sessions
Beginner Wheel Throwing Classes
Monday Morning 10:00AM - 12:30PM (Starting in June)
Wednesday Morning: 10:00AM - 12:30PM (Starting in June)
Friday Morning 10:00AM - 12:30PM - Class Starting May 24th
Advanced Beginner Wheel Throwing Class
Thursday Evening 6PM-8:30PM (Class is Full)
Intermediate & Advanced Wheel-Throwing Class
Tuesday Evening 6:00PM - 8:30PM (One Spot opening in June)
Understanding Glaze Short Course
July 13th & July 20th
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Cost: $175 per participant
One of the best ways of saving money is to make your own glazes.
This workshop will focus on Cone 5-6 oxidation glazes, slips and engobes
Students are required to bring their own PPE equipment. Mask and Goggles.
Non-latex gloves are available for use
Participants will make and learn the following
Make a basic Slip, Engobe and glaze and test various color combinations
How to make adjustments to your glaze to change sheen, texture, feel, fit and color
Learn non-scientific ways of modifying a glaze and still be able to replicate it
How to check clay and glaze for fit and food safety
Participants will be provided access to various chemicals to create and color test glaze with, however, if you have specific colorants you want to test please bring them with you. (E.g. mason stains or a rarely used chemical colorant)
Participants will be contacted to pick up their test tiles and artwork as soon as they are ready
Alternative Glaze Firing Workshop/Class
This class will make forms specifically for firing in a Raku Kiln or Pit Fire..
3 weeks will focus on making work & 5 weeks will focus on firing work using different Raku techniques.
Saturday Evening 6PM to ... (The Kiln will dictate timing)
May 17th Through 19th - Pit Fire
May 25th - Obvara Raku Fire
All Firings are weather dependent.
Private Lessons & Group Events
Call or Email to Schedule
Per Lesson: $190 for up to 2 people and $70 for each additional person
2 Hours of Instruction - (Max 5 participants for wheel throwing)
Pieces will be glazed and fired by the instructor up to 2 pieces per person.
Allow 4 weeks for work to be ready for pickup.
Hand-Building - Group Events
Available at your location or on the farm
2 Hours of Instruction allow for 3 hours total.
Allow 4 weeks for work to be completed.
Email Tanya@cedaroakfarm.org
Phone or Text: 704.750.9821
Instagram: @C.O.F.Pottery
Facebook: Cedar Oak Farm Pottery
Cancellations: Full refund if cancellatiotn is 2 weeks prior to class.
No refund available if cancellation is less than 1 week prior to class start.
Work not picked up within 90 days will become property of Cedar Oak Farm Pottery and may be donated.
Unused clay left behind, will be reclaimed.
Building the Raku Kiln
Setting up the Raku Kiln
The Test Fire Pots
Raku kiln
Meet Your Instructor
Tanya Pohlmann
I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree for both ceramics and sculpture at Colorado State University where I had many really amazing instructors that were a great influence to me. I went on to pursue a masters degree in fine arts at the University of Hartford. After obtaining my degree, I spent many years in corporate America but continued creating in clay at home. I am now able to combine my love for teaching, ceramics and animal husbandry together by offering pasture board for a few horses, and opening an art center in Fairview, North Carolina - Union County.
I am excited to provide a different kind of environment for people to create art. For now, the art school will offer wheel throwing, Hand-Building and Sculpture art classes. In time, I hope to provide space for other artists, and agricultural enthusiasts to create a dynamic community.
All the best,
Tanya