Pottery classes
Wheel throwing pottery classes for adults
Yunomi Studio offers wheel-throwing pottery classes for adults taught by Chyako Hashimoto in Durango, CO. Students at all levels are welcome.
In Yunomi classes, students build a foundation in ceramics and wheel throwing, and many students repeat classes to keep building their skills.
Our classes are intimate communities, and we cherish the small group dynamics that make learning fun and meaningful.
A mindful approach
In addition to learning pottery on the wheel, students at Yunomi are introduced to mindfulness meditation.
Chyako is trained in meditation, and mindfulness has informed her practice as an artist for many years. Meditation helps us take a break from our busy days and focus on the present moment.
We begin each class with a short guided meditation to feel the present moment and set the tone for the day. Students love this and have shared that it impacts the quality of their work, their experience in class, and their overall well-being.
Classes
Structure
Sessions are offered seasonally in fall, winter, spring, and summer. Each session includes six classes. Classes meet once a week, for 3 hours. Each class includes a short guided meditation.
There are six students per class.
Investment
One session costs $400, which includes glazing and firing 10 pieces of pottery.
Clay and tools are not included and can be purchased on the first day of class. A 25-lb bag of clay costs $25 and generally lasts 1-2 sessions. A tool kit costs $10.
Registration
Students register for classes by email on a first-come, first-served basis. Please sign up for the Yunomi email list below to receive information on upcoming sessions and instructions on how to sign up.
Classes tend to fill up almost immediately when the registration window opens. Cancellations happen, so please add your name to the waiting list, even if the class you want to join is full.
Next class session:
Pottery making on the wheel
February 4 - March 13
Beginning/Intermediate Level
Tuesday morning from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Wednesday morning from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Thursday evening from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Join the registration list
Sign up to get notifications about upcoming classes.
You will receive an email with instructions on how to sign up for the next class before the next session begins.