Scroll down for info about lessons, ceramic firing service and the story about the van!
The Story of the Van
The mural on my van was painted by Ryan Kroger. He is a professional muralist whose works grace the walls of many Sacramento buildings including the California Automobile Museum. You can find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pawnpaint/
Are you ready to learn or refine your pottery making skills?
NEW! I am now offering daytime classes!! See below to join in!!
Join me at Pottery Patio in Diamond Springs for a three week pottery class. You will learn all the basics of throwing on the wheel. This class is perfect for an absolute beginner or someone who wants to refine their skills. My small class size allows for personal attention to really get those skills!
All materials, tools and firings (up to 6 pieces) included. $225
Please note, each session has a separate glazing date to allow for pieces to be fired.
All classes are held at my studio in Diamond Springs. Address provided via text/email.
Limit 3 students, spaces fill up fast!
A $40 deposit reserves your space
March Classes:
March Classes FULL
April Classes:
6-8pm
April 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
*Separate Glazing Day May 6th, 6-8pm
DAYTIME CLASSES
Do you have time during the day to learn pottery and add to your creative repertoire? Grab a friend or two and schedule a three week daytime class. Choose from 10-12 or 1-3pm time slots.
RESERVE NOW by emailing:
Participants will receive a welcome letter with address and details.
Please note, missed glazing dates will delay finished pieces by 4-6 weeks.
Students 14 years and older are welcome with parental participation.
Open Studio
NEW for 2025! Evening hours available!
I offer Open Studio sessions for skilled potters. If you need to work on the wheel for an upcoming fair, need to get back into the swing of things or just let the clay help you unwind, you can bring your own clay and enjoy the use of my wheels and tools. $10 an hour.
Open Studio sessions are arranged around our schedules, please text with your requested time.
Daytime hours are 10am to 5pm. Evening hours are Monday or Tuesday Evenings, 5-8pm
Please contact me for more information!
Kilnshare at Jan's Pottery Patio
I'm excited to offer firing services to my pottery community. Please contact me to set up a time to fire your work!
I fire using an L&L e-23T Electronic Kiln.
Bisque Firing (Cone 04)
Mid Range Firing (Cone 5 or 6)
Pricing for Bisque (^04) and Glaze (^5 or ^6) firings are priced the same
Pricing for Individual Pieces
Per piece example: Cereal bowl or cup aprox $2.50
One full shelf: $20
Pricing for Full 6.7 cubic foot kiln rental: $75
Important Notes:
All pieces should be fully dried and marked for identification.
All pieces should be dry footed (no glaze on the bottom).
Individuals are responsible for understanding their clays and glazes. Glaze runs that may stick to the kiln wash are the potter’s responsibility. Any pieces that drip, melt, explode or otherwise damage the kiln or other works will be charged a minimum of $20. Complete shelf replacement due to excessive damage will be $100 (half or whole shelf). Potter’s may bring kiln-cookies to place under their pieces or can be provided for $0.50 each.
The kiln is fired on an "as needed" basis. Each firing takes approximately 24 hours. For efficient firing, we may have to postpone a firing to allow other pieces to arrive in order to fill the kiln.
Potters will receive a text message when their firing is completed. We have limited storage space. Please pick up pieces within 15 days of firing.