• For most classes, this was the last week of the Spring 1 session! (Please see scheduled makeup classes below).
• FIRING FEES ARE DUE IN YOUR LAST CLASS! If you have had your last class and have not already paid your firing fees, please pay now!
  • Students are responsible for totaling up your own firing fees. If you did not attend your last class, please come in sometime this week to total up your final amount, or email us and we can send a picture of your sheet. Thank you.
• Spring 1 Classes start March 9th!
  • Classes run March 9th – May 3rd, no classes March 30th – April 5th!
• Besides the makeup classes scheduled next week, there is a one-week break between sessions.
  • We will be having regular open studio the weekend of the off-week for those needing to add any final touches or finish glazing. Wheel throwers: if you are only glazing, please sign up for a handbuilding OS slot.
• This month is Mug Madness in the Shop! We would like to feature both our shop artists and our students and your marvelous mugs. If you have a mug you would like to share on our Mug Madness post please email to Kellie and you will be featured! [email protected]

Makeup Classes:

Sunday 3hr Wheel, March 1st and 8th– 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Monday Handbuilding, March 2nd regular class time & Thursday March 5th 10:00am – 1:00pm
Monday Advanced Wheel, March 2nd regular class time & Thursday March 5th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
also:
Kid’s Clay, March 2nd regular class time
Mondays with Mireille, March 2nd regular class time
Teen Art, March 2nd 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Monday Stained Glass March 2nd regular class time

• The Studio is closed to all students, staff & members all day today, February 23rd through 10:30am Tuesday, February 24th. This is subject to change! Please keep an eye on your email for Open Studio & Class updates, and please check here and our social media for up to date information regarding re-opening.
• As of Monday 2pm: Open Studio tomorrow is rescheduled 10:30am – 12:30pm. Please do not arrive before 10:30am to allow ample time to plow and ready the parking lot & Studio after being closed.
• Please stay safe and warm!

• Next Week is the last week of the Spring 1 session
  • EXCEPT for Sunday classes: you will have 2 makeup classes on March 1st and 8th
  • EXCEPT for Monday classes: you will have one makeup class on March 1st
• FIRING FEES ARE DUE IN YOUR LAST CLASS! Please plan to bring your preferred method of payment to class. We ask that you total up your final amount due and pay DURING your final class.
  • We sent an email with details on how to pay your firing fees earlier this morning. Please refer to that email for all information regarding firing fees!
  • Students are responsible for totaling up your own firing fees. If you do not plan to attend your last class, please pay before you leave and come in to total up your final amount. Please email us with any questions.
• Besides the makeup classes, there is a one-week break between sessions. However, we will be having regular open studio the weekend of the off-week for those needing to add any final touches or finish glazing. Wheel throwers: if you are only glazing, please sign up for a handbuilding OS slot.
• General Pottery Room Reminders:
  • All clay for student use should come from the bin under the stone table in the wheel room. Please do not take clay from other locations, like under the slab roller.
  • The AMACO glazes (useable for those who attended the AMACO workshop only) are communal Studio glazes. Please do not take these glazes home, and please return them immediately after using so other students can find and use them!
  • We have 2 new heat guns! Please be aware that these tools are running a little hotter than our past heat gun- as always please use caution when using!

• Spring 1 Classes are now live and available for general registration through our website.
• Only 2 more weeks of Winter classes! (Except for Sunday and Monday classes, who will have a their make up on March 1st and 2nd respectively)
• Please double check that you are correctly recording and totaling up your firing fees. Firing fees are due ON your last day of class! If you know you will be missing your final class, please plan to pay your total before you leave. Students are responsible for totaling up their final firing fees due.
• We have some great workshops coming up this Spring, including another one of Mindy’s Glazing workshops where you will learn the glaze techniques of Peacock and Ombré. Check out our workshop offerings here.

• Reminder: we will be enrolling current pottery students for Spring 1 classes starting next Tuesday. If you prefer to pay before the charge date, please do so before February 10th!
  • If you do not plan on returning next session, please let us know before next week!
• We recycle dry-cleaning plastic for use in wrapping pots here at the Studio. If you have any dry-cleaning plastic, we’d happily accept: please bring it in to us at the desk.
• Glaze Note: All personal glazes must be approved by submitting the online form to us. If you have any new (to you) glazes that you would like to use, please make sure you submit the form before using. Feel free to email us for the link again!
  • If you have personal glazes, please note that temperature changes (like our current freezing temperatures) may affect the constancy and quality of the glazes if they freeze- be aware of leaving them in cars or other unregulated temperature zones.
• Please note that due to snow days, make up classes will be held as follows:
  • Sunday Wheel: March 1st and March 8th (this means Spring 1 classes will start on March 15th for the Sunday class- no break between sessions).
  • Monday Handbuilding, Kid’s Clay and Advanced Wheel: March 2nd

Spring 1 Registration Information!

• This is a reminder that our Spring 1 Registration will be opening soon! As a part of our new registration plan, all current pottery students will be re-enrolled in their SAME class to continue into the Spring 1 session. Please see below for more information and options to enroll.
• Spring 1 2026 Dates: March 8th – May 1st (no classes March 30th – April 5th), 7 weeks of class
  • please note that due to Winter make-ups, Sunday 3-Hour Wheel will run from March 15th-May 3rd
  • please note, there is a one-week break of no classes between the Winter and Spring 1 session!
• Registration Plan
  • To register, we will be charging your card on file starting next Tuesday, February 10th.
  • However, if you prefer to pay by a different method, you will receive a discount. Please see below for the Venmo/Zelle/cash/check discounted price. 
  • You must pay to register before February 10th, or we will register you using your card on file.
  • If you do not want to continue your class, you must let us know prior to February 10th, if you have not done so already, and we will cancel your re-enrollment.
  • If you would like to sign up again but transfer classes, please let us know ASAP. Once we have an idea of which classes have available spots, we can transfer you and sign you up for your preferred class.
  • If any spots open up, we will reach out to our waitlist for new students to enroll starting February 12th, and general registration will open February 13th.
• Pricing:
  • Discount Price for Venmo/Zelle/Cash/Check
    • Thursday 2.5hr Wheel class: $350($364 credit card charge)
    • All 3hr Wheel & Handbuilding Classes: $420 ($437 credit card charge)
  • Venmo: @Jill-leary1
  • Zelle: [email protected]
  • Please let us know if you would like the link to your class, for your reference, or to pay with another credit card, instead of us charging the card we have on file.

• Makeups have been scheduled for all classes canceled last week due to weather. Please check your email if your class was canceled due to snow (Sunday Wheel)!
• We are keeping an eye on the incoming storm! We will reach out via email if we decide to reschedule your class!
• Registration and payment information for the Spring 1 session will be emailed next Friday, January 30th! The deadline to withdraw from the Spring 1 session before your card will be charged is February 10th!

• No Updates today. Enjoy the weekend and see you in Open Studio!
• Please see below for our makeup policies and how to schedule a makeup, if needed!

We hope you have enjoyed your first week of classes!

• Please check this page weekly for important news, events & more!
  • We will still send an email with the open studio link each Friday at 12:30
    
• New Students!
  • Included with your class registration, we offer one 2-hour Open Studio session each week of class.
  • Please wait until you have had your first class before attending an Open Studio session. 
  • Scheduled Open Studio times are offered: Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm and Monday & Tuesday 9:30am-11:30am. See below for Open Studio dates for this session!
  • All: please only sign up for one day.
  • Handbuilders sign up for handbuilding slots and Wheel Throwers sign up for wheel spots.
  • Outside Glazes: in general, we suggest for students to use our in-house glazes, as these are monitored for consistency in firing on a regular basis. However, we understand many students have purchased other glaze options for personal use either for a workshop, class project or other. If you have purchased outside glazes, please let us know as we are creating a list of approved glazes to use. Please email us and we will send you the glaze approval form to fill out and we will confirm which of your glazes are safe for use. Please note that if you choose to use an outside glaze, you are responsible for any problems or damage that may arise during firing. The fine for damaged glaze shelves is $50. Thank you! 
  • Firing Fees:  All pottery made by Railyard Arts students needs to be measured and recorded in the Firing Fees book at GREENWARE.  In order to fire any of your pieces in the bisque kiln, you need to measure, record in FF book, and fill out a ticket with class info, price and piece #. Your instructor will also go over how to correctly measure & record your pieces and answer any firing fees questions.
    • Firing fees include cost of clay, space in the kilns, staff to load/unload kilns and manage Studio clay recycling & glaze material, so anything made in class or Open Studio must be paid for, even if you decide to fire at a different location.
  • Makeup Policy: If you miss a class, Open Studio time can be used in place of your missed class, ONE TIME per session. Missed Open Studio sessions may not be made up.
    • Please see below for more information regarding our makeup policy, including how to schedule a makeup.

• Classes start this Sunday, January 4th!
• Please note that the first day of open studio for the session will be Saturday, January 10th!