Kimball Art Center

Park City, Utah Art Center

Weekly Class

Introduction to Handbuilding Fall Session 2

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This Beginning Handbuilding class introduces students to the fundamental techniques of working with clay using slab, coil, and pinch methods. Designed for newcomers to pottery, the course covers essential skills such as clay preparation, forming, and basic construction techniques. Through hands-on practice and guided instruction students will develop a solid foundation in handbuilding and produce a unique ceramic pieces that reflect their personal style and creativity.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece. 

The $25 material fee includes a half bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.

Introduction to Handbuilding Fall Session 3

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This Beginning Handbuilding class introduces students to the fundamental techniques of working with clay using slab, coil, and pinch methods. Designed for newcomers to pottery, the course covers essential skills such as clay preparation, forming, and basic construction techniques. Through hands-on practice and guided instruction students will develop a solid foundation in handbuilding and produce a unique ceramic pieces that reflect their personal style and creativity.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece. 

The $25 material fee includes a half bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.

Morning Beginner Wheel Throwing Fall Session 2

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This six-week course introduces students to the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel, covering essential techniques, trimming, and glazing applications. Designed for beginners, this class ensures a tailored learning experience to meet their specific needs. A series of skill-building practices will introduce you to the joys of working with clay on the wheel. The basic skills of wheel-thrown pottery will be taught through step-by-step instruction in clay preparation, throwing on the wheel, trimming, handles, and the firing process. Students will learn how to throw a cylinder, cup, and bowls. We emphasize this class structure to provide beginner students with focused instruction, making the most of the invaluable learning opportunities offered by our qualified instructors. This is a space dedicated to beginners, if you’ve taken this course more than three times, we ask that you enroll in one of our more intermediate or advanced classes. 

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece. 

The $50 material fee includes a bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.

Watercolor Level I

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Discover the beauty and fluidity of watercolor in this beginner-level class designed to build foundational skills and confidence. Students will learn essential techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, color mixing, layering, and brush control while exploring the unique qualities of watercolor.

Through guided exercises and small projects, participants will practice composition, color theory, and more while developing their own artistic voice. This class encourages experimentation and play, helping students become comfortable with watercolor’s unpredictable and dynamic nature.

No prior experience necessary. This is a 6-week course.

Watercolor, Level I, minimum items to bring
  • palette
  • brushes (1″ flat, 1/2″ flat, #8 round, #4 round)
  • paper (sheets or pad, Arches #140 cold press)
  • paints (professional grade)
  • paper towels/shop cloth
  • pencil (#2)
  • white vinyl eraser
  • water container (anything that holds about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water)
  • small spray bottle (not a misting one)
Blick U list for the palette, brushes, paper and paints: 

Drawing Level I

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Ready to start drawing but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly class introduces the foundational skills needed to build confidence with pencil and paper. Students will explore core concepts such as line, shape, value, shading, perspective, and composition through engaging, step-by-step exercises.

No prior experience necessary. This is a 6-week course.

 

Drawing, Level I – Materials List
  • drawing paper pad (Strathmore 9 x 12 recommended)
  • pencils: one each of 2H, 2B, 4B, 6B
  • kneaded eraser
  • white vinyl eraser
  • pencil sharpener
  • tracing paper

Clay Club

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Explore the creative possibilities of clay in this fun and welcoming ceramics class for teens! Students will learn both hand-building and wheel throwing techniques, including pinch pots, coil building, slab construction, and the fundamentals of throwing on the pottery wheel. Through guided projects and opportunities for personal exploration, participants will create both functional pottery and imaginative sculptures while experimenting with texture, form, glazing, and surface design. Whether you’re new to ceramics or have prior experience, this class offers a supportive studio environment to build skills, gain confidence, make friends, and create unique works of art.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece.