DMCosta Classes
Individual Pottery lessons and Workshops Simpsonville, SC (five forks area)
Make it.
It all begins with an thought. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn how to make handmade pottery but never carved out the time for yourself, or didn’t have a place to take classes. Maybe you made pottery years ago, and miss it. No matter what your circumstance, I’m here to help you navigate your own pottery journey.
Fire it.
Yay! I made some pottery on the potters wheel, now what? The pieces need to dry for many days then they go into their first kiln firing, called a bisque firing. Once that firing is complete, you have some glaze decisions to make!
Glaze it.
Handmade is so hip right now! Who wants something cookie cutter when you can have something handmade. Once you’re pottery is fired, you will be able to select from a variety of glaze colors, and you will custom glaze your pottery pieces. When complete, the pieces go into the kiln one final time to be glaze fired, then they are able to be taken home and envied by all!
Finally get to that bucket list!
Pottery Wheel lessons are taught in tandem, small groups of two focusing on learning both throwing and Handbuilding techniques. you will dip your toes into the pottery world and learn the basics of constructing, firing, and glazing pottery. Lessons will emphasize exploring the pottery wheel and creating handmade pottery. Lessons will be conducted out of Dianna’s home based studio in the Simpsonville, Sc.
Handbuilding Workshops are also taught in a small group setting with a maximum of six students at once.
Dianna is a South Carolina certified Art teacher with twenty years of teaching experience. Dianna has her undergradue degree in Art education and a masters degree in education. Dianna will accept students 10 years and older.
*Open studio available from April to November at $20 an hour. Includes equipment, clay, tools, and glaze. Kiln firing is additional. Some basic pottery experience is suggested for open studio sessions. Contact me directly if interested.
