Programs
The teapot is one of the most classic and iconic forms in pottery—an elegant blend of shape, style, and functionality. In this immersive one-day workshop, Julie will guide you through the process of designing and building a teapot using foundational hand-building techniques.
Together, you’ll explore how to construct a well-fitting lid, what makes an effective pouring spout, how to design and position handles, and why proportions, attachments, and placement matter. Julie will also demonstrate different construction methods and how each one impacts the final form. In addition, she will share inspiration and history by highlighting traditional teapot styles from various cultures.
While this class focuses on hand-building, experienced wheel potters are welcome to form their teapot on the wheel or combine wheel work with hand-building. If choosing a wheel-based approach, participants must already be comfortable creating tight-fitting lids and rounded, bulbous forms.
We’ll take a 30-minute lunch break together in the Green Door Studio—please remember to pack a lunch for the day.
Glazing will be completed on your own during open studio or a later session. Julie will offer guidance and helpful tips for glazing forms with spouts and lids.
This workshop is designed to be enriching, creative, and community-focused. Join your fellow 577 potters for a fun and inspiring day of teapot making!
CLASS INFO:
Date: Saturday, January 10
Time: 9am to 2pm
Fee: $75
Age: 18+
Location: Pottery Studio
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
*Copy & Paste this URL for a Map with directions and parking information >>> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking
577 Staff Instructor: Julie Beutler, 577 Pottery Manager & Ceramic Artist
Julie is a member of the Education team at 577. A gifted artist and teacher, she leads all things related to pottery and ceramics: classes, kilns (electric, wood, and raku), glazes, and clay recycling. Her creativity in the studio knows no boundaries and has students trying new techniques and projects every day, giving everyone the chance to play with clay.
Image by The 577 Foundation
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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. 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:
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.
Please remember: This class is for registered participants only, and we’re not able to accommodate additional guests such as children, family members, or friends. Thank you so much for understanding and helping us keep classes running smoothly.
Prerequisite: To register for this class, participants must have successfully completed the 577 Adult Pottery 6-Week Class.
CLASS INFO:
Date: Saturday, January 10
Time: 9am to 2pm
Location: Pottery Studio
Lunch Location: Green Door Studio
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
*Copy & Paste this URL for a Map with directions and parking information >>> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking
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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 | 11/19/2025 9:00 AM |
| Enrollment End Date | 1/9/2026 12:00 PM |
| Instructor(s) |
Julie Beutler
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| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 3 |
| Maximum | 9 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 18 years |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 18+ | -None- | $75.00 | |
| Adult 18+ | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $75.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2026 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Pottery Studio |
| Saturday - 01/10/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 2:00 PM | |||
| Location | Pottery Studio | |||
| 01/10/2026 | Saturday | 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM | Green Door Studio |
| Saturday - 01/10/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 12:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 1:00 PM | |||
| Location | Green Door Studio | |||