Personal Enrichment @ Superstition Mtn. Campus (Apache Junction, AZ)   

Bring creativity to your outdoor space with handbuilt ceramic garden art! Designed for beginning to intermediate students, this class focuses on fun, approachable handbuilding techniques to create both whimsical and functional pieces for the outdoors. We’ll explore projects like bells, bird feeders, luminaries, and vertical/stackable art, while practicing multiple construction methods, including slab building, coils, pinch pots, and working with templates. You’ll gain skills and confidence through guided demonstrations and plenty of time to experiment with form, texture, and personal style.

Materials & Fees: Cone 6 clay and glazes may be purchased from a local art supplier or craft store. Participants should bring personal tools.

Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, all cancellation or rescheduling requests must be made via email no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of class. All requests can be sent to CommunityEducation@centralaz.edu

Discover the freedom to create at your own pace in our Ceramics Open Lab! This flexible, self-directed studio experience is designed for individuals who want hands-on access to our ceramic's facilities without the structure of a traditional class. Participants can design, throw, and glaze their own pottery projects, exploring personal creativity using cone 6 clay in a supportive environment.

While the lab encourages independence, ceramics instructors will be available during the scheduled open lab to provide guidance, answer questions, share techniques, and fire pottery projects. Whether you are refining your skills or experimenting with new ideas, this open lab offers the space and resources to bring your ceramics visions to life.

Prerequisite: Prior ceramics experience recommended.

Materials & Fees: Cone 6 clay and glazes may be purchased from a local art supplier or craft store. Participants should bring personal tools.

Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, all cancellation or rescheduling requests must be made via email no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of class. All requests can be sent to CommunityEducation@centralaz.edu.