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RIVER OAKS POTTERY
At River Oaks Pottery, we give you everything you need to develop your craft. Our studio is full of creative artists for you to enjoy through fellowship and community. Come in so you can begin exploring your imagination and creating masterpieces.
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About the Teacher
MaryEllen Free
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I have always had a passion for color and beauty, and enjoyed the exploration of all art forms since I was a child. Including acrylic painting, soft pastel, photography, pottery, and silversmithing. I received a Fine Arts Degree from George Mason University where I studied painting, graphic design, and 3-dimensional art. I started out as a Computer Illustrator and Graphic Designer. After many years in this profession, I decided to go back to my fine arts routes and reengaged in painting and creating pottery.
Our Goal
It is my goal to teach you how to express your ideas in clay. Learning a new discipline takes time and practice. I strive to make this process easy and enjoyable. Please come and take this opportunity to share the love of art with each other and create beautiful works of art as well as functional pieces in clay.
Our Classes
Wheel Throwing
Experience the therapeutic art of pottery with River Oaks Pottery’s wheel throwing classes. Our classes are limited to only 4 students, allowing for personal instruction and an intimate learning environment. In each session, you will learn studio safety, how to use the equipment and tools, centering, creating cylinders, trimming, and glazing techniques. You will have the opportunity to create up to 4 unique pieces that will be fired and glazed, all included in the price. Get ready to unleash your creativity and discover the joys of pottery with us.
Hand Building
Discover the joy of pottery making with our Hand Building class at River Oaks Pottery. With a limited class size of 3 students, each class is personalized to meet your needs. In this class, you will learn how to create functional pieces using the slab roller, while also learning about studio safety and equipment usage. You can choose from three projects, including a coffee cup, butter dish, bowl, platter, or plate, and learn how to assemble them. Join us for a creative and fun experience
Studio Time
Studio Access is $15.00 per hour (in half hour increments). Active students are welcome to use this time to practice and create on the wheel or to decorate on the table using studio tools, stamps, rollers and glazes. Studio Access is available by walk in or reservation. Reservations may be made no more than three days in advance. If you do make a reservation, the full payment for the time blocked is expected, unless the reservation is canceled no less than 24 hours ahead of time. You may call me or text me to make a reservation. You are welcome to call me prior to walking in to verify availability.