February 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
One time pottery wheel class
Mountain Pottery has added several dates for single pottery wheel classes for homeschool students. Each class is about 1 1/2 hours long. Ms. Helen will demonstrate how to center the clay and the techniques used to create simple vessels such as a tumbler or bowl. Each student will try to make 2 vessels. All instruction, materials, bisque firing, dip glazing (done by Mountain Pottery staff) and glaze firing is included. $85 for 1 class. Class size is limited to 4 students and will be canceled if only 1 student signs up.
- Pottery wheel class Thursday January 15 11am-12:30 $85 per student
- Pottery wheel class Thursday March 26 11am-12:30 $85 per student
- Pottery wheel class Thursday May 21 11am-12:30 $85 per student
See below for the spring semester schedule of Ms Helen's fun filled science, STEM and ceramics classes.
Spring 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 Jan 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12
Cryptology, Secrets & Spies! Students will create, write & decode secret messages using a variety of techniques including invisible ink, hidden messages and secret codes.
Session 2: Thursdays 10-11am Feb 26 & Mar 5, 12, 19
Furry Friends! Students will learn about the biological characteristics, adaptations and habitats of a 4 different furry critters through fun hands-on science activities.
Session 3: Thursdays 10-11am April 23, 30 & May 7, 14
E is for Engineering!: Students will apply a variety of engineering skills to design and construct 4 different gadgets that move, make something move or make something appear to move.
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 Jan 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12
Secret Surprises in Ceramics: Students will make and then decorate several ceramic pieces that have hidden surprises!
Session 2: Thursdays 11:00-12:15 Feb 26 & Mar 5, 12, 19
Furry Friends!: Students will use a variety of techniques and tools to sculpt animals and to create something used by a furry friend.
Session 3: Thursdays 11-12:15 April 23, 30 & May 7, 14
Design & Modeling in Ceramics! Students will use engineering principals of design and modeling to imagine, design, plan and create original ceramic pieces.
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.
