Springfield Art Association
  • About
    • Contact
    • What We Do
    • Hiring
    • Board of Directors >
      • For Current BOD
    • Residency
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Palette Newsletter
  • Education
    • Classes >
      • Ceramics
      • Digital Media
      • Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
      • Glass
      • Metals & Jewelry
      • Mixed Media
      • Painting
      • Pastels
      • Photography
      • Printmaking
      • Pulp + Paper
      • Sculpture
      • Teen
      • Youth
    • SAAmplers
    • Youth SAAmplers
    • Summer Art Camp >
      • Login Sign-up Info
      • 4 YO- K
      • 1st - 2nd
      • 3rd - 5th
      • 6th - 8th
      • High School
      • Full Schedule
    • Open Studio
    • Scholarships
    • Instructor Bios
  • Outreach
    • Art Outreach
    • Field Trips
    • Make Truck
    • Bronwyn Eves Memorial Project
    • OMA
    • pARTners Program
  • Events
    • 6x6
    • Art Synergy
    • Film Series >
      • Past Film Series
    • Fine Art Fair
    • Golf Outing
    • Paint the Street
    • Palette to Palate
    • Yart Sale
  • Galleries
    • Collective >
      • Underground
      • For Juried Artists
    • M.G. Nelson Family Gallery
    • Call For Entries
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Past M.G. Nelson Exhibition Photos
      • Past Collective Exhibition Photos
  • Edwards Place
    • Edwards Place Events
  • Library
    • Library Events
  • Rentals
    • Arty Party
    • Field Trips
    • Adult Events
    • Team building
    • Rental Spaces
  • Join + Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • Volunteer
  • Shop
    • Art Supplies >
      • Clay
      • Clay Tools
    • Make Kits
    • Murder Mystery Game
    • CHECKOUT

Ceramics

WELCOME CLAY STUDENTS!
Click the button below to access information about our Ceramics Studio prior to your class starting, review official studio policies, and see answers to FAQ's. 
If you have completed at least one full 8 week class session with us, join us for Open Studio. There is no Open Studio in June and December.
Summer Open Studio schedule TBD.
Prairie Earth and Fire Ceramics Studio Info

Beginner Students


Picture

Wheel 1

Mondays, July 6 - August 24 [8 weeks]: 6 - 9 PM or
Wednesdays, July 8 - August 26
 [8 weeks]: 6 - 9 PM [Maggie Packman]
Let's get muddy! Through group and individual instruction, students will learn the basics of throwing on a potters wheel including how to throw cylinders and bowls, finishing techniques, constructing handles and other attachments, and various types of surface decoration. Pots will be thrown the first 6 weeks of class, leaving the last 2 weeks for finishing and glazing.
​Ages 16+
SUPPLIES: 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit, Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old hand towel, and a full-front apron.
$240 Non-Members. $210 Members.
​
​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Picture

Intro to Handbuilding

Thursdays, July 9 - August 27 [8 weeks]: 6 - 9 PM [Kathy Adams]
​This is not a wheel throwing class. Students will learn basic ceramic handbuilding techniques to create functional and non-functional ceramics. The class will explore glazing techniques as well as alternative surface decorations and design.
​Ages 16+
SUPPLIES: 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit, Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old hand towel, and a full-front apron.

$240 Non-Members. $210 Members.

​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Intermediate Students


Picture

Ceramics Independent Study

Fridays, July 10 - August 28 [8 Weeks]: 6 - 9 PM [Colleen Halford]
Wheel throwers and hand builders take skills acquired from the beginning adult classes and expand their skill sets with instructor input as desired. This is a self driven learning environment with a great sense of community and support towards your individual goals!
Ages 18+
SUPPLIES:  8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit,  Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old hand towel, and a full-front apron.
$240 Non-Members. $210 Members.

​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Picture

Intermediate/ Advanced Ceramics

Tuesdays, July 7 - August 25 [8 Weeks]: 6 - 9 PM [Kathy Adams] 
Individuals in this class will work independently toward creative goals with instructor and peer input available. Previously completing other beginning and intermediate ceramics courses is highly recommended. Please be ready to share your knowledge with the class! This is a self driven learning environment; if structure is desired, one-on-one teaching with the instructor is available.
Ages 18+
SUPPLIES:  8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit,  Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old hand towel, and a full-front apron.
​
$240 Non-Members. $210 Members.
​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS OF CLASS
We do not issue credits, or roll forward tuition.

What is the class refund policy?
Class Refunds for 8-week classes and SAAmplers will be issued at 95% of original purchase price if you cancel 1 week in advance or more before class start date.
Cancellations made less than 1 week in advance will not be eligible for a refund. For example: If you cancel your class 48 hours before the start time, your registration is not valid for a refund. We can not issue credits or roll forward tuition.
In case of medical or family emergency, please give our office a call at 217-523-2631.
​For more information, please visit our FAQ page found here.

Donate
Contact Us
Mailing List Sign Up
Campus Map
3D Campus Walkthrough
2026 sponsorship & partnership opportunities

Edwards Place

Located on Main Campus
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
​

Tour Times:
Tuesday - Saturday 1 PM and 2PM
​Not open for self-guided tours

217-523-2631
collections@springfieldart.org

 SAA Collective

105 N. 5th Street 
Springfield, IL 62701


Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
​217-544-2787
[email protected]
Visit the SAA Collective on Artnet!

SAA Main Campus

Main Office, Studios,
M.G. Nelson Family
Gallery, and Edwards Place
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
​

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
217-523-2631
[email protected]
  • About
    • Contact
    • What We Do
    • Hiring
    • Board of Directors >
      • For Current BOD
    • Residency
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Palette Newsletter
  • Education
    • Classes >
      • Ceramics
      • Digital Media
      • Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
      • Glass
      • Metals & Jewelry
      • Mixed Media
      • Painting
      • Pastels
      • Photography
      • Printmaking
      • Pulp + Paper
      • Sculpture
      • Teen
      • Youth
    • SAAmplers
    • Youth SAAmplers
    • Summer Art Camp >
      • Login Sign-up Info
      • 4 YO- K
      • 1st - 2nd
      • 3rd - 5th
      • 6th - 8th
      • High School
      • Full Schedule
    • Open Studio
    • Scholarships
    • Instructor Bios
  • Outreach
    • Art Outreach
    • Field Trips
    • Make Truck
    • Bronwyn Eves Memorial Project
    • OMA
    • pARTners Program
  • Events
    • 6x6
    • Art Synergy
    • Film Series >
      • Past Film Series
    • Fine Art Fair
    • Golf Outing
    • Paint the Street
    • Palette to Palate
    • Yart Sale
  • Galleries
    • Collective >
      • Underground
      • For Juried Artists
    • M.G. Nelson Family Gallery
    • Call For Entries
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Past M.G. Nelson Exhibition Photos
      • Past Collective Exhibition Photos
  • Edwards Place
    • Edwards Place Events
  • Library
    • Library Events
  • Rentals
    • Arty Party
    • Field Trips
    • Adult Events
    • Team building
    • Rental Spaces
  • Join + Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • Volunteer
  • Shop
    • Art Supplies >
      • Clay
      • Clay Tools
    • Make Kits
    • Murder Mystery Game
    • CHECKOUT