Hybrid Pottery to Go ~ Raku • June Firing

Prerequisite: To register for this class, participants must have successfully completed the 577 Adult Pottery 6-Week Class.

This class is a hybrid of our popular “work from home” classes where you will make all the pieces at home and then join us for an in-person outdoor firing of the raku kiln.

In this “work from your home” class, we will supply you with all the tools and resources you need to make this project: clay, pottery tools, drywall board, plastic bags to make your pieces at home. You will also have options to receive links to videos on basic constructions to make pots of your choosing using techniques including, pinch, coils, slabs, as well as instructions/ideas for what to make for your raku firing.

For this class, you will be limited to four (4) to six (6) pieces. Underglazes are available for an additional fee, or you may use your own. If you use underglazes, you will be required to glaze those pieces in white cloud/crackle. You will also have horsehair as an option.

Important Class Notes:
• Two hours of studio time is included for glazing or finishing your projects.
• You can also choose to use your block of clay to create your pieces at home, on your own with your chosen indie times, or during other clay classes at 577, or a combo of both.
• After completing your projects you will receive an email about signing up for your raku firing day shift ~ you will be able to choose an afternoon or early evening shift on the firing day ~ Monday, June 9. A shift is 2 to 3 hours.*

Choose from two options for finishes:
• $50 class includes the supply kit, and you will have access to all the raku glazes (you will apply these in advance).
*Important: Choose this option if you own and want to use your own underglazes. You will glaze your pieces in white cloud/crackle.
• Optional Add-On to $50 class: $15 fee adds 8 small containers of underglazes (orange, purple, yellow, red, blue, brown, green, black). You will put white crackle over any underglaze or use horsehair.

**After registration and prior to payment being completed, you will schedule your timeslot for the pick up of materials. You can also set up picking up your supplies and dropping them off using your key fob, please contact Julie if you would like this choice.

Material Pick Up: Thursday, May 1, 8:30am to 4pm
Return Projects/Materials: Thursday, May 29, 8:30am to 4pm***
Raku Firing: Monday, June 9, 1pm to 8pm
***You may also set up picking up your supplies and dropping off using your key fob, please contact Julie via email

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577 Cancellation & Refund Policy

Each month, 577 offers a wide variety of class topics with small class sizes. Because space is limited, we rely on you to register for classes thoughtfully.

Life brings many surprises to us all and sometimes people must cancel their class reservations. Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes as affordably as possible by adhering to the following registration, cancellation, and refund policies listed below in the notes section.

Please see our website for the full policies.

Note:

Please Note: Participants MUST have successfully completed the 577 Adult Pottery 6-Week Class to participate. This class no longer counts toward the three classes needed to keep Indie Time privileges.

We’re excited to welcome you to class. Please note that doors will open no earlier than 20 minutes before the scheduled class time. This allows our instructors time to prepare and ensures the best experience for everyone. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you soon.

CLASS NAME: Hybrid Pottery to Go ~ Raku • June Firing
PICK UP & DROP OFF DATES:
Material Pick Up: Thursday, May 1, 8:30am to 4pm
Return Projects/Materials: Thursday, May 293, 8:30am to 4pm***
Raku Firing: Monday, June 9, 1pm to 8pm
***You may also set up picking up your supplies and dropping off using your key fob, please contact Julie via email.

CLASS LOCATION: Pottery Studio
PARKING: Courtyard Parking Lot
DIRECTIONS: Find a map online or copy and paste this link ~ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kE6pu2LKGlw2OFtzsanjqt14bIqLLKTK/view

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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations should be reserved for emergencies and illnesses, but we recognize that life happens and conflicts may require you to cancel your registration. If you must cancel and the class date is within 6 or less days, please call us immediately at (419) 874-4174. If the cancellation is 7 or more days from the class date, cancellations may be emailed to hello@577foundation.org.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Calling other extensions or emailing other staff members may delay your request. Please use the main voicemail box and the email address above. Cancellations must be processed through those channels; our online system does not allow you to cancel online on your own. Refunds are available based on the proximity of your cancellation request and the class date. Please see the Refund Policy below.
• Once you are accepted into a class, a 5% cancellation fee applies to any refunds processed via credit card, cash, or check, regardless of the reason for canceling.

Minimum Enrollment & Inclement Weather: Classes are cancelled by 577 when enrollment minimums are not reached or for inclement weather. If 577 or a Community Instructor cancels a class, you will have the option to a) transfer to another class, as long as space is available, b) receive a 100% refund via the original payment method, or c) receive a 100% household credit to your account for a future class.

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REFUND POLICY:

Important Considerations: As a small non-profit organization, we strive to keep class sizes small and affordable. Please only register for classes you will be able to attend, and reserve cancellations for emergencies and illnesses. Even with the waitlist that we offer for most classes, when you cancel out of a class, the other excited potential participants may have made other plans because the class is full.

This refund policy was established to honor 577's Instructors, to respect the time and energy they invest in preparing for each class, and to encourage class participants to weigh their class registrations carefully and in balance with other potential participants.

If you choose to withdraw from a class, the refund policies are as follows:

Refund via the Original Method of Payment ~ Credit Card, Cash, or Check*:
>>> 100% refund with seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the start of class, less a 5% administrative fee.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellation six (6) days prior to the start of class. Exception: If we can fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund, less a 5% administrative fee.

Refund via Household Credit to use on another class at a future date*:
>>> 100% refund as a Household Credit with seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the start of class.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class. Exception: If we can fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund via Household Credit.

*Exceptions may be made to this policy in extreme circumstances. Please contact us to discuss options for cancellation in the event of illness or emergency.

**Once a refund is processed as a Household Credit, you may not request a refund via a credit card, cash, or check at a later date.

Donations: In lieu of a refund, you may request your registration fee be donated back to 577 to support future educational programming and a scholarship fund designed to make classes available to all.

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ILLNESS: Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or other contagious illnesses may not visit 577’s indoor facilities or an in-person class. Anyone who has COVID-19 or is knowingly exposed to COVID19 should follow CDC guidelines for quarantine and isolation before entering any indoor space at 577.

Program Type Pottery
Program Subcategory Pre-requisite Required Pottery
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 3/26/2025 9:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 4/30/2025 12:00 PM
Instructor(s)
Julie Beutler
Alison Buchanan
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 3
Maximum 12
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 18 years
Maximum -
Adult
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $50.00
Underglazes
Residency Restriction -None-
Amount $15.00
Thursday - 05/01/2025
Start Time 8:30 AM
End Time 4:00 PM
Location Take Home Class
Thursday - 05/29/2025
Start Time 8:30 AM
End Time 4:00 PM
Location Take Home Class
Monday - 06/09/2025
Start Time 1:00 PM
End Time 8:00 PM
Location Pottery Studio