Copy of Clay and Company: A hand building clay class

Clay and Company: Handbuilding Class

Tuesdays, Mar 3- Apr 7, 2026

Time: 6-8 PM

Instructor: Jay Anderson, Ph.D.

In this 6 week class you will explore pinch, coil, and slab processes to make bowls and vases. You will also learn how to make and use sprig molds for surface decoration. We will talk about glaze processes and personal style.

$280 for non members

$240 for Arts Lab members

$30.00 materials fee is included in the cost of the class.

Minimum of 4 participants required to run the class, Ages 16+.

Interested in becoming a Member? Click here for more information.

About the Instructor

James B. Anderson, Ph.D.

Jay grew up on the West Coast, moved to rural Colorado, traveled the world, and now lives in southern Maryland.

An artist, writer, photographer, and educator, his other abiding passion is exploring the relationship between Image-Based Learning, Semiotics, and Visual Arts Education.

For decades, Jay taught Studio Art and Ceramics in various K-12 and university settings both here and abroad. He still thoroughly enjoys working with students of all ages and levels of ability.

He is the author and illustrator of four books, ‘The Oath’, ‘Where Tour Buses Won’t Go’, ‘Threadbare Tales from Silk Road’ and “The Leavenworth Lifers Prison Baseball Organization".

Visit his website at jayandersonphd.com

About Arts Lab of South County

Vision: To create a vibrant, nationally recognized arts destination in Southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland, where everyone can experience the life changing impact of creative expression.

Arts Lab of South County operates as a workspace where artists can create their own work and share the experience with others. Arts Lab provides dynamic interactions with the arts through our community of visual artists, open studio tours, and programs. Through our artist members and guest artists, we offer art up close, in person, and in progress. Artists work in oil paint, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pencils, glass, ceramic, metal/jewelry, fiber arts, stone, plastic and more. We aim to create value for Southern Anne Arundel County residents through classes, lectures, and other community events.

Arts Lab of South County is supported in part by the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland State Arts Council, Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, Dippel & Co., and Herrington Harbour North.