Programs
577 Pottery Coordinator Alison will begin with a demonstration on how to roll and cut slabs and will introduce families to a variety of textures, letter stamps, and design tools to personalize their pieces. Kids and adults can add stamped words, patterns, or simple decorative details to make their snack sets uniquely their own.
After building, you’ll select your glaze colors, and staff will glaze and fire the finished pieces. Families will receive an email when items are ready for pickup, typically two to three weeks after class. These snack sets are perfect for chips and dip, veggies and hummus, fruit and yogurt — or any snack that deserves its own dipping space!
This class is a delightful way for families to learn basic pottery techniques while making something fun, functional, and ready to enjoy at home.
Class Notes: Each registration is for one (1) youth between the ages of 7 to 17, with an accompanying adult 18 years old and older. Due to the small class size, only one adult may accompany the youth registered. If an adult would like to accompany multiple youth participants, please sign up each youth participant individually and list the adult's name for each registration.
CLASS INFO:
Date: Saturday, February 28
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Fee: $45 per pair (youth and adult participant)
Age: 7-17/18+
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: Alison Buchanan, 577 Pottery Coordinator
Alison is a BGSU graduate with a K-12 art education degree and Bachelor of Fine Arts. As a creative ceramicist and member of the Education and Programs team, Alison works as a pottery class instructor and assists in the responsibilities of the operation, development, care, and maintenance of the pottery studio.
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.
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:
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 child and their accompanying adult 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.
CLASS INFO:
Date: Saturday, February 28
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Age: 7-17/18+
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 | Youth and Family |
| Program Subcategory | Family Pottery |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 12/17/2025 9:00 AM |
| Enrollment End Date | 2/27/2026 12:00 PM |
| Instructor(s) |
Alison Buchanan
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| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 2 |
| Maximum | 4 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 7 years Enforced - As of date 2/28/2026 |
| Maximum | 17 years 11 months Enforced - As of date 2/28/2026 |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth (age 7-17) & Adult (18+) | -None- | $45.00 | |
| Youth (age 7-17) & Adult (18+) | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $45.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Pottery Studio |
| Saturday - 02/28/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 2:00 PM | |||
| End Time | 4:00 PM | |||
| Location | Pottery Studio | |||