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If we have to cancel a class for any reason it will be listed here and there will be a make up day posted.

Classes with Val at NOHO Pottery

The community is warm and welcoming, the studio is well equipped and has a wonderful feeling, and Val is a very experienced, kind and knowledgeable teacher. Clay, glaze and firing are included in the cost of the class.

Current students are welcome to come to one  open studio practice time per weekend on
  • Fridays 6:00-8:00 pm,
  • Saturdays from 9:00am- 11:00 am 
  • Saturdays from 11:30 am-1:30 pm
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If the system will not let you register for the class that you want, it may be that the class is full, or I have not yet made the buttons live- please join the waitlist! Sometimes people have to cancel last minute and I will reach out to folks on the waitlist.

Wait list for classes

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Making Faces workshop

Monday   April 28 
​10:00 am- 3:00 pm
​Faces are one of the most compelling things for us to look at- so lets play with them in clay! 
We will get down and dirty with the anatomy of the human face, but only as a starting point. From there we will play with variations like caricature, cartoon and critter. We will discuss practical issues as we dream into what you might do with faces in pottery, sculpture and relief. 

$135 TOTAL CLASS FEE

Pottery Starting May 5

​Monday  Morning   EXPERIENCED
 6 weekly classes @ $355.00
May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9
​9:30 am- 12:00 pm
This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered.
Beginners welcome. 


Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$355 TOTAL CLASS FEE
​- OR -
$75 DEPOSIT NOW. $280 CHARGED APRIL 28TH
Monday Afternoon   MIXED LEVEL
6 weekly classes @ $355.00
​May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9
​1:00- 3:30 pm

This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered. 
Beginners welcome.


Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$355 TOTAL CLASS FEE
​- OR -
 $75 DEPOSIT NOW. $280 CHARGED APRIL 28TH

Pottery Starting June 30

​Monday Morning   MIXED LEVEL
4 weekly classes @ $250.00
June 30, July 7, 14, 21
​9:30 am- 12:00 pm
This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered.
Beginners welcome. 


Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$250 TOTAL CLASS FEE
​- OR -
$75 DEPOSIT NOW. $175 CHARGED JUNE 23rd
​Monday Afternoon   MIXED LEVEL
4 weekly classes @ $250.00
June 30, July 7, 14, 21
​1:00- 3:30 pm

This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered. 
Beginners welcome.


Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$250 TOTAL CLASS FEE
​- OR -
$75 DEPOSIT NOW. $175 CHARGED JUNE 23rd

Pottery Starting July 28

 Monday Morning   MIXED LEVEL
 4 weekly classes @ $250.00
July 28, August 4, 11, 18
​9:30 am- 12:00 pm
This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered.
Beginners welcome. 


Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$250 TOTAL CLASS FEE
​- OR -
$75 DEPOSIT NOW. $175 CHARGED JULY 21st
Monday Afternoon   MIXED LEVEL
4 weekly classes @ $250.00
July 28, August 4, 11, 18
​1:00- 3:30 pm

This class focuses on functional pottery on the wheel, but other building techniques will be covered if there is interest. Surface decoration and glazing will be covered. 
Beginners welcome.


Optional special projects for experienced students TBA
$250 TOTAL CLASS FEE
​- OR -
$75 DEPOSIT NOW. $175 CHARGED JULY 21st

Checkout my Youtube channel! There is a pottery playlist as well a whole lot of stuff for artists and creatives.
Northampton Pottery info
Location of NOHO Pottery Studio

Please note that the studio entrance is at the back of the building near the parking lots- not at the street address.


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  • Home
  • About Val
    • Val Gilman
    • Val's art >
      • Portrait Sculpture by Val Gilman
      • Val's Art Website
      • Studio Visit
  • Coaching
    • Coaching for Artists
    • How does coaching for artists work
    • Will Art coaching help you? a quiz
    • Free initial consultation
    • interview/coaching exchange
  • Offerings
    • Spring Workshops 2025
    • Taproot Artist Circle
    • Pottery Classes
    • Weight health with love
    • Taproot Virtual Co-Working
  • Free things
    • Youtube channel
    • Blog
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Scheduling
  • FAQ