September Pottery Classes Available To Book!
IMPORTANT HOMESCHOOL INFORMATION!
Parents...please read:
- You may sign up in person or by text to (951) 659-7117 but only once you have an enrichment certificate or purchase order.
- There are 3 sessions of 4 classes each (dates & descriptions below)
- Please pay close attention to the dates as not all sessions include consecutive dates.
- Currently we are vendors for Mission Vista Academy, Pacific Coast Academy and Springs Charter. If you are with a different charter please reach out as we may be able to become vendors for additional schools.
- Parents may also schedule any of our regular classes (pottery wheel, sgraffito or private lesson) and use enrichment certificates or purchase order to pay. Please arrange with Helen.
- Parents have the option of paying out of pocket for either the homeschool classes or any of our regular classes & workshops such as pottery wheel.
NEW! Homeschool Pottery Wheel Class
pottery wheel classes for skills development
Mountain Pottery has added skills development pottery wheel classes for homeschool students ages 9 and up. These series of classes are specifically designed for mature students who want to develop and improve their wheel throwing skills. There are 4 classes per session from 2-3:15 on the same Thursdays as the ceramics and science classes. The cost is $300. Class size is limited to 4 students and will be canceled if only 1 student signs up.
- Session 1: Thursdays 2-3:15pm Aug 27, Sept 3, 10 & 17 ($300)
- Session 2: Thursdays 2-3:15pm Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22 ($300)
- Session 3: Thursdays 2-3:15 Nov 5 & 12, Dec 3 & 10 ($300)
See below for the fall semester schedule of Ms Helen's fun filled science, STEM and ceramics classes.
Fall 2026 Ceramics, Science & STEM Classes
Welcome Back to Mountain Pottery!
Class/Program:
Science & STEM (ages 6-14)
Credentialed science/STEM teacher Helen Hixon will guide students through a series of hands-on science and STEM activities in a range of disciplines. All activities are appropriate and accessible to students in grades 1-8.
Science/STEM
Session 1: Thursdays 10-11am Aug 27, Sept 3, 10 & 17
Chemistry! Students will explore various chemistry concepts with hands on experiments and demonstrations. Topics may include chromatography, electrochemical reactions, melting point and more.
Session 2: Thursdays 10-11am Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22
Fishy Friends! Students will learn about the biological characteristics, adaptations and habitats of a variety of fishes through fun hands-on science activities.
Session 3: Thursdays 10-11am Nov 5 & 12, Dec 3 & 10
Textures & patterns in science!: Students will explore the importance of textures and patterns in nature and in STEM.
Cost for 4 Science/STEM classes is $125 per student and includes all materials.
Class/Program
Ceramics Arts (age 5-12)
Professional potter Helen Hixon will guide students through a series of lessons in ceramics handbuilding and surface decorating techniques. All activities are appropriate and accessible to students in grades 1-8.
Session 1: Thursdays 11:00-12:15 Aug 27, Sept 3, 10 & 17
Chemistry in Ceramics: Students will make and then decorate several ceramic pieces that use chemistry for surprising results!
Session 2: Thursdays 11:00-12:15 Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22
Fishy Friends!: Students will use a variety of techniques and tools to sculpt fish and to create fun fishy objects (tinned fish anyone?).
Session 3: Thursdays 11-12:15 Nov 5 & 12, Dec 3 & 10
Texture & patterns in Ceramics! Students will use texture and pattern to create original ceramic pieces including a ceramic frame and a ceramic wall clock (mechanism not included).
Cost for 4 Ceramics and Glazing classes is $200 per student and includes all materials, use of tools and both bisque & glaze firing of pieces made.
