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/
Winter Break
I am not offering classes through January while on Winter break.
Please email me to be added to my (sporatic) newsletter with information about upcoming class meeting times and dates. potterypatio@gmail.com
Are you ready to learn or refine your pottery making skills?
Join me at my Pottery Patio for a time of learning, growing and self expression. I offer entry level to intermediate wheel and hand-building classes. Use the knowledge you gain to spread your creative wings and let the clay take you in new directions. Each class includes everything you need to help your ideas come to fruition: clay, glazes, tools, equipment and firing to completion. I look forward to meeting you and helping you start your journey with clay.
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. All materials, tools and firings (up to 6 pieces) included. $215
Limit 4 students, spaces are filling up fast!
All classes are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6-8
A $40 deposit reserves your space
RESERVE NOW by emailing or text:
916-220-6044
Students 14 years and older are welcome with parental participation.
hand-building classes
Hand-building in Historic Diamond Springs!
Join in the fun of making hand-built pottery, hosted in one of Diamond Springs historic buildings. Everyone will enjoy an evening of learning and fun! There is a follow on glazing class to add beautiful color to your work.
$45 per person, minimum 4 students. A $10 deposit reserves your place.
Please phone/email me to secure your spot!
Location: 505 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs
(Each class has two meetings on separate dates; 1. Creating, 2. Glazing)
Students 14 years and older are welcome with parental participation.
Our most recent project was creating these adorable Christmas trees. In the past we have made cute pumpkins, lace-impressed planters and pottery decorated with leaves.
Join in the fun starting in February.
Open Studio
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. $10 an hour.
Open Studio sessions are arranged around our schedules and don't have set times.
COMING SOON! Evening open studio times.
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)
Low Fire Glaze Firing (Cone 05)
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
Length x Width x Height x $0.05 (ex. Cereal bowl or cup aprox $2.50)
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.