Programs
Open to students aged 18 and over, this class offers in-depth demos followed immediately by your own work time to create and have fun. You can try all hand-building methods like pinch, coil, slab, and extruded techniques, plus a chance at the wheel. Finally, we will learn about glazing. Class is built around learning one skill each week.
**This class is the prerequisite class needed for many of our pottery classes at The 577 Foundation.**
CLASS INFO:
Dates: Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Fee: $180 ~ includes all supplies and firings
Age: 18+
Location: Pottery Studio
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
Directions: View the campus map for class location and parking -> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking
577 Staff Instructors: Julie Beutler, 577 Pottery Manager & Ceramic Artist & Alison Buchanan, 577 Pottery Coordinator
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.
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.
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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
577 offers a wide variety of classes with intentionally small class sizes to create meaningful learning experiences. Because space is limited, we ask participants to register thoughtfully and review our registration, cancellation, refund, accessibility, accommodation, and illness policies before completing registration.
Life happens, and we understand that plans sometimes change. Our policies are designed to keep classes affordable, respect the time our instructors invest in preparing for each class, and provide opportunities for waitlisted participants whenever possible.
577 is committed to creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for all participants. If you have accessibility needs or require reasonable accommodations to fully participate, we encourage you to contact us before your class so we can work with you to provide appropriate support whenever possible.
Our complete policies are available on our website and are also included in the Notes section below and on your registration receipt.
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. Additional guests, including children, family members, or friends, will not be permitted. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you soon.
CLASS INFO:
Dates: Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Fee: $180 ~ includes all supplies and firings
Age: 18+
Location: Pottery Studio
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
Directions: View the campus map for class location and parking -> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking
Note: This class is open to all adults over 18, no prerequisite or experience is required.
Accessibility & Accommodations: We strive to create welcoming and inclusive experiences for all participants. If you need reasonable accommodations or have accessibility needs, please let us know as early as possible so we can best support your participation.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
We ask participants to register only for classes they plan to attend and to reserve cancellations for emergencies or unexpected circumstances. As a small nonprofit, we intentionally keep class sizes small and affordable. Late cancellations often prevent others from participating and impact instructors who have already prepared for class. We recognize that emergencies and unexpected conflicts happen, and exceptions may be considered in extraordinary circumstances.
>>> If your class is 6 or fewer days away, please call us immediately at (419) 874-4174.
>>> If your class is 7 or more days away, cancellations may be emailed to hello@577foundation.org.
PLEASE NOTE:
>>> Please use the main phone number or email address above. Contacting individual staff members or other extensions may delay your request. Online cancellations are not available.
>>> Refund eligibility is based on how close your cancellation request is to the class date. Please see the Refund Policy below.
>>> Once your registration has been accepted, a 5% administrative fee applies to refunds issued to the original payment method (credit card, cash, or check), regardless of the reason for cancellation.
Minimum Enrollment & Inclement Weather: Classes may be canceled by 577 due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. If 577 or a Community Instructor cancels a class, you may choose to:
>>> Transfer to another class, if space is available.
>>> Receive a 100% refund via your original payment method.
>>> Receive a 100% Household Credit to your account for a future class.
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REFUND POLICY: 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 cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class.
>>> Exception: If we are able to fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund, less the 5% administrative fee.
Refund via Household Credit for a Future Class*
>>> 100% Household Credit with seven (7) or more days' notice prior to the start of class.
**Once a refund has been issued as Household Credit, it cannot later be converted to a refund via credit card, cash, or check.
IMPORTANT NOTE: No refunds will be given for cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class.
>>> Exception: If we are able to fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% Household Credit.
>>> Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances. Please contact us to discuss options in the event of an illness or emergency.
Donations: In lieu of a refund, you may choose to donate your registration fee to 577 to support educational programming and our scholarship fund, helping make classes accessible to everyone.
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ILLNESS: Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or another contagious illness may not visit 577's indoor facilities or attend an in-person class. Anyone who has COVID-19 or has been knowingly exposed to COVID-19 should follow current CDC guidelines before entering any indoor space at 577.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Pottery |
| Program Subcategory | Adult Pottery • Open to all |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 7/29/2026 9:00 AM |
| Enrollment End Date | 9/1/2026 9:00 AM |
| Instructor(s) |
Julie Beutler
Alison Buchanan
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| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 3 |
| Maximum | 12 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 18 years |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 18+ | -None- |
-None-
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$180.00 |
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | Wednesday | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Pottery Studio |
| 09/09/2026 | Wednesday | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Pottery Studio |
| 09/16/2026 | Wednesday | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Pottery Studio |
| 09/23/2026 | Wednesday | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Pottery Studio |
| 09/30/2026 | Wednesday | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Pottery Studio |
| 10/07/2026 | Wednesday | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Pottery Studio |