7. Seniors Class (Tues 10am-1pm)
7. Seniors Class (Tues 10am-1pm)
6 Week Course Nov 10- Dec 15, 2026
Available
Service Description
This class is specifically for seniors, age 60+! From beginners to advanced, we aim to keep things flexible and engaging for all skill levels, while providing an environment and experience more curated for seniors. Half a bag of clay is included in the class, as well as firing fees for the provided clay. Any additional clay can be purchased at our regular rates. Students will be able to focus on projects they want to accomplish, with guidance from our instructors. Instructors will do basic instruction for the student new to clay at the beginning of the session and will do more advanced demonstrations upon request throughout the session. This is a senior adult class only, age 60+ birthday verification to receive the discount will be required. Skills Covered: -Hand-building Basics (pinch, coil, slab techniques) -Wheel-throwing fundamentals -Clay preparation and wedging -Modified techniques for seniors -Basic glazing techniques Cone 6 (Oxidation, Reduction & Salt) Cone 10 (Reduction & Salt) Raku (Traditional, Naked, Tin Foil Saggar, Obvara, and Horse Hair) -Introduction to kiln firing -Intermediate/advanced throwing techniques -Intermediate/advanced hand building techniques -Refinement of form and design If you're not ready to commit to 6 weeks, check out our Drop-In sessions! This class meets for three (3) hours once a week for six (6) weeks. Additional Needs/Cost: We provide a variety of shared tools and equipment in the studio. If you have your own tools feel free to bring them. If you don't like to share, we sell sets but its not required. You will need to purchase additional clay and firing fees separate if you use more than the provided clay, we sell Mammoth clay at the studio so you don't need to purchase prior to class. Clay is messy we provide aprons, but, wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Timing & Studio Access: Classes are 6 weeks long meeting for 3 hours per week. However, there are 8 weeks available to you when you book a class. The 7th week allows for makeup class time and open studio access to finish work done in class. The 8th week allows for additional open studio access to finish glazing pieces if needed. Open Studio: While you are a student you have access to our open studio hours at $3 an hour. Studio time for non students is regularly $20 an hour. Open studio hours are available during all Open Hours and do not need to be booked. 9am-8:30pm (M,Tue,Thu,F) 12pm-8:30 (W) 10am-8pm (Sat) 10am-5pm (Sun). Makeup Sessions: Two makeup sessions are available because we know life happens. We highly suggest you don't miss the 1st class especially if you are new to clay and our studio. Makeup classes can be done during open studio hours, Drop-In Sessions, or if a seat is available in another class. Drop-In and In-Class makeup sessions must be signed up for pending availability and have guaranteed instructor access but have limited availability and space. Open Studio hours times do not need to be booked, but have varied and limited access to instructors, often just being solo work time to makeup class time. Please do not sign up for a class if you know you will miss more than 2 classes. You must attend the class session you register for, if you want access to the studio but can't attend a class talk to us about membership or interim options CANCELATION POLICY: You may cancel for a full refund if you cancel 1 week before your class starts. Otherwise we cannot issue a refund. Age Restrictions: Unless otherwise noted most our classes are 18 and up. We will accept teen students 14-17 but they must be taking the class WITH a parent or legal guardian.
Contact Details
790 West Tennessee Avenue, Denver, CO, USA
info@alsiceramics.com