Learn the process of making your own colored clay body. We will discuss clay bodies, appropriate equipment and colorants to use, and how to add paper pulp for added green strength. The morning will cover how to mix a colored clay body. The afternoon will consist of a handbuilding demonstration with tips on how to use colored clays. Bring your notebook and lots of questions!

Purchase clay prior to your first class by calling 727-821-7162 ext. 2311 Please note that we are open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm

259 – Buff colored stoneware. Smooth enough to throw on the potter’s wheel, but strong enough to withstand most hand-building techniques. Can be fired from Cone 6 to Cone 10. 

Speckled Brownstone – Made by Highwater Clays. Fires to a light brown in color with small black specs. Great for throwing on the potter’s wheel. Can be fired to Cone 6. 

Brooklyn Red – Rich dark red colored clay. Contains grog that makes it exceptionally strong for sculpting or throwing large vessels. Can be fired to Cone 6. 

240 White – Made by Standard clay. Very smooth, plastic throwing body that fires to Cone 6. 

Held at the Morean Center for Clay in the Wheel Classroom

420 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Purchasing a gift for someone? Consider a gift card! Call us at 727-821-7162 x2311 or drop in during business hours!

Tuition Refund Policy: Full refund or credit will be issued for any class cancelled by the Morean Arts Center. A $25 processing fee is deducted for all other student refund requests. No refunds will be issued on or after the first day of class.