FALL CATALOG

Mondays | 3:30-6pm | 8 Weeks | September 29th - November 17th

Tuesdays | 6-8:30pm | 8 Weeks | September 30th - November 18th

Explore the tactile art of clay in this 8-week, all-levels class at OUTSKIRT Studios in Lyman, Maine. Learn handbuilding techniques—including coil, slab, pinch, and additive construction—while creating functional and decorative pottery such as bowls, planters, vases, tiles, and sculptural pieces. Students will also explore surface design, texture, colored slips, and glazing, balancing technical skill with personal creativity.

Perfect For:

Beginners starting with clay

Intermediate/advanced artists exploring handbuilding

Anyone looking to create unique, functional, and decorative pieces

Mondays | 6pm-8:30pm | 8 Weeks | September 29th-November 17th

Wednesdays | 3:30-6pm | 8 Weeks | October 1st-November 19th

Discover the art of the pottery wheel in this 8-week beginner-friendly course at OUTSKIRT Studios in Lyman, Maine. With small class sizes and individualized instruction, students will learn the fundamentals of centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping bowls, mugs, vases, and more. The course also covers trimming, glazing, and surface decoration, balancing technical skills with creative expression. By the end, participants will have a collection of wheel-thrown pieces and the confidence to continue their ceramics journey. Focus on both technique and creativity.

Perfect For:

Adults new to pottery

Hobbyists seeking a creative outlet

Aspiring ceramic artists building foundational skills

Class times don’t work for you? Let us know by filling out our waitlist form

Wednesdays | 6-8:30pm | 8 Weeks | October 1st-November 19th

Take your pottery skills to the next level in this 8-week class for students with prior wheel experience. Explore advanced techniques such as multi-part vessels, larger forms, refined wall control, and intricate handles, while also developing surface design with slips, underglazes, and glazes. With individualized instruction and a balance of technical mastery and artistic exploration, students will create a cohesive body of functional and sculptural work that reflects their personal style.

Perfect For:

Students who have completed Intro to Wheel

Hobbyists ready to refine technique and explore creativity

Aspiring ceramic artists seeking advanced instruction

Thursdays | 6-8:30pm | 8 Weeks | October 2nd-November 20th

Discover the vibrant world of ceramic surface design in this all-levels course at OUTSKIRT Studios. Students will learn how to bring color into their clay work through staining clay bodies, mixing and applying slips and underglazes, glaze testing, and layering techniques for depth and texture. A special highlight includes a Nerikomi workshop led by a guest instructor, exploring this traditional Japanese patterned clay technique. Both handbuilding and wheel throwing may be incorporated, giving flexibility for different skill levels. By the end of the class, participants will have a collection of colorful ceramic pieces and a personalized glaze/slip reference library for future projects.

Perfect For:

Beginners interested in exploring color through clay

Intermediate potters expanding surface design skills

Artists seeking glaze testing and documentation techniques

All materials, firing, and supplies included. Small class size for personalized instruction. Basic wheel skills required if you plan to throw.

Sundays | 3–5:50pm | 8 weeks | September 28th – November 16th
Bring your garden to life with handmade ceramic art in this 8-week course at OUTSKIRT Studios. Students of all levels will create functional and decorative outdoor pieces such as planters, wind chimes, bird feeders, ollas, and bird baths, using both hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Surface design, texture, and glazing methods will be explored to ensure durable, weather-ready results. An optional add-on Pit Firing Workshop offers the chance to experiment with unique outdoor firing techniques for striking, one-of-a-kind finishes.

Perfect For:

Garden lovers looking to make functional art

Beginners and experienced potters interested in outdoor ceramics

Students eager to experiment with form, firing, and finish

All materials, glaze, and firing included. Small class size for personalized instruction. Basic wheel skills required if you plan to throw.

Thursday September 18th | 5:30-7pm

Participants will design and pot their own succulent arrangement, learning about plant care, soil, and container choices along the way. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and leave with a beautiful, low-maintenance piece to brighten your home or gift to someone special. Taught by Sue from Wild Maine Gardens.

Two-Part Pit Firing Workshop: Earth, Flame, & Form

SUMMER SESSION STILL AVAILABLE:

Saturday, August 30 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday, August 31 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a two-day pit firing workshop exploring one of the oldest and most elemental firing techniques. Participants will bring their own bisqueware and work collaboratively to prepare, load, and fire a communal outdoor pit. You’ll learn how to use natural materials—like copper, salt, and organics—to create stunning, unpredictable surface effects unique to the pit-fire process.

Day One includes surface prep, loading the pit, and lighting the fire. Day Two is dedicated to carefully unloading, cleaning, and discussing the results. Perfect for ceramic artists looking to expand their firing knowledge and connect with a growing community of wood, soda, and pit fire practitioners in southern Maine.

All experience levels welcome!

Fall Session TBA! Sign up for the waitlist HERE

We are actively working out details for more workshops coming this fall! Get a sneak peak below, and sign up for our waitlist to help us to bring them to life!

Embroidery on Knitware - Ceramics/Multi Media

Wire Sculpture - Ceramics/Multi Media

MORNING TIME SLOT - Wheel Throwing Classes

Kids Ceramics Classes

Terrain crafting workshop for tabletop games

Hat Making