Programs
Bring a little Halloween magic to your home by creating a handmade votive holder. Participants will create their choice of a jack-o'-lantern and black cat-themed votive holder, or make two of the same design, perfect for adding a handmade glow to your Halloween décor.
You'll begin with two pre-extruded clay tubes and transform them into your chosen designs. 577 Pottery Coordinator Alison Buchanan will guide the class step by step, demonstrating how to cut and refine openings in the clay to create a jack-o'-lantern face or cat-inspired features. Along the way, you'll explore different ways to add texture, sculptural details, and decorative elements to give each votive holders plenty of personality.
Once your clay work is complete, you'll have the opportunity to add pops of color using underglazes (liquid colored clay) before choosing from a selection of studio glazes for the final finish.
After class, our pottery staff will complete the firing and glazing process. Each votive holder will be bisque-fired, glazed, and fired again to create a durable finished piece you'll enjoy displaying. You'll be notified by email when your finished projects are ready for pickup, approximately 14–18 days after class.
This class is open to adults ages 18 and older. No prerequisite or prior clay experience is required. Just bring your creativity and celebrate the season with clay!
CLASS INFO:
Date: Friday, September 4
Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Fee: $48
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 Instructor: Alison Buchanan
Alison 577's Pottery Coordinator and is a BGSU graduate with a K-12 art education degree and a 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.
Artwork and Image by The 577 Foundation
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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, 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: Friday, September 4
Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Location: Pottery Studio
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
View the campus map for class location and parking -> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking
Class Note: This class is open to all adults over 18, no prerequisite or experience is required.
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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 | 9/17/2026 12:00 PM |
| Instructor(s) |
Alison Buchanan
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| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 3 |
| Maximum | 10 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 18 years |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 18+ | -None- |
-None-
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$48.00 |
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
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| 09/04/2026 | Friday | 1:30 PM | 3:30 PM | Pottery Studio |