Submitted by Coneylake t3_11cvlei in pittsburgh
I've been looking all over the place and can't find like a course for (young) adults to take. I'm only finding one off classes and workshops. Ideally some place would have at least a 3 sessions course or more.
Try the Union Project in Highland Park/E Lib/Garfield.
I saw their page: https://unionproject.org/calendar/?ceramicscamp=true&onetime=true&ongoing=true
But they also just have one off classes.
They regularly offer classes with 6 sessions, they just don’t have any up right now. I would call and ask if they know when the next one will be!
That’s interesting. I wonder if they are still getting ramped up post Covid
I’d call them to see what they are offering. At minimum it would let them know people are interested in multiple session classes.
Have you looked at CCAC?
Bathhouse Ceramics at the Braddock Library might be a good place to try once their renovations are over. It is a ceramics studio in the basement of the library. It used to be where all the steel workers would bath before heading upstairs to use the library.
This place is in McMurray https://madebyyoupgh.com/
Little House Big Art?
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild offers adult classes, called art after dark.
Edit: I didn’t realize you said young adult. MCG’s primary focus is high school students/ young adults.
Omg I've been searching for ceramics classes for so long. I've never known where to start looking. This is a great post!😊
North Hills Art Center has a parent+kid series we’ve done a few times, super fun! Assume they have similar things for other ages?
Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media usually has ceramics classes going. You'll have to keep an eye out for when they are enrolling and what they are offering for their next semester.
Sweetwater Center for the Arts offers many different types of class series. https://sweetwaterartcenter.org/classes/
Check out Emmy Pots in White Oak. They are a local favorite! Their Facebook page has up to date class info.
Ton Pottery in Millvale might offer what you're looking for.
They sold the building unfortunately in 2022
As a local Ceramic Artist I would say PGH Arts and Media would be your best bet. You also should look at Touchstone Center for Crafts for workshops (though they are also one off classes).
Check out Katie's Clay Studio in Gibsonia.
https://katiesclaystudio.com/activities/wheel-throwing/ Looks like they have series of 3 classes for kids
Scrolling67 t1_ja5ftfb wrote
I took a class with fireborn on the Southside. You need to join the waitlist and jump quick when there is an opening. It was an 8 week course and I made 13 pieces. I was happy with the experience.