Pottery Essentials
Tuesdays, June 2nd – July 7th, 2026
6:00PM – 9:00PM
$350.00
6-Week Course
June 2nd - July 7th
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Can’t decide if you want to start with handbuilding or wheel throwing? Interested in a ceramics practice that mixes techniques? In this class you can do both! This comprehensive 6-week pottery course will cover the fundamentals of multiple approaches to working in clay. Gain proficiency in wheel throwing, from centering your clay all the way through through glazing finished pieces. Then explore the versatility of handbuilding through techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab construction. This course is a great starting point to get to know this awesome material by acquainting you with both handbuilding and wheel throwing in the same class.
8 in stock
Pottery Essentials
Tuesdays, June 2nd – July 7th, 2026
6:00PM – 9:00PM
$350.00
6-Week Course
June 2nd - July 7th
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Can’t decide if you want to start with handbuilding or wheel throwing? Interested in a ceramics practice that mixes techniques? In this class you can do both! This comprehensive 6-week pottery course will cover the fundamentals of multiple approaches to working in clay. Gain proficiency in wheel throwing, from centering your clay all the way through through glazing finished pieces. Then explore the versatility of handbuilding through techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab construction. This course is a great starting point to get to know this awesome material by acquainting you with both handbuilding and wheel throwing in the same class.
8 in stock
Instructor Bio
Melissa Fiskaldo
Melissa Fiskaldo is a ceramic artist and educator based in Plano, Texas, with roots in Pennsylvania where clay has been her passion since childhood. With nearly 2 decades of experience in wheel throwing and hand building, her pieces celebrate the simple beauty of everyday moments, transforming ordinary objects into cherished vessels that foster connection with others and within ourselves. Her studio is located at FCS Clayworks in the Garland, Texas where she is a resident artist and instructor. With a bachelor’s in Art Education and 15 years of experience teaching ceramics, Melissa is dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inspiring learning environment where students of all levels can explore their creativity and find joy in the pottery process.
