Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing I $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Basic Wheelthrowing foundation skills - appropriate wheel speed, centering, coning, opening, pulling up walls, compressing, and shaping your pottery pieces Wheelthrowing preparation basics - clay wedging techniques, recognizing states of clay, purpose, and how to use essential tools on the wheel Finishing skills - trimming techniques, glaze basics, surface decoration tools, and techniques Studio practices - evaluating your work and reclaiming your own clay for reuse and continued practice What you will make Cups and variations Small Bowls Small Vase Forms Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage in our Bucktown studio and damp box for work-in-progress ceramics Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 17 Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 19 Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 20 Friday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 21 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 23 Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 17 - $456.00 Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 19 - $456.00 Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 20 - $456.00 Friday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 21 - $456.00 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 23 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Wheelthrowing I
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Loading... Woodworking I $543.00 - $-543.00 Learn the basics of woodworking in this hands-on, project-based class. Students will create a series of functional and decorative pieces while learning measuring and layout, basic joinery, shaping, sanding, finishing techniques, and proper tool safety. All wood for class projects is provided, and a $75 materials fee has been added to tuition to cover the cost of materials. What you will make: Decorative Shelf Picture Frame Small stool/side table What you will learn: Tool safety Measuring and layout Basic joinery Shaping & sanding Finishing What’s Included in Your Class Tuition: Consumable materials such as wood glue and sandpaper Basic finishing supplies Access to the woodshop during open studio hours Safety gear, including eye and ear protection Students will leave class with multiple finished projects, experience with hand and power tools, and have developed the foundational skills needed to work independently in a wood shop. Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Monday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 17 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 18 Friday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 21 Saturday 2:30 - 5:30 pm - Begins August 22 Sunday 10:00 - 1:00 pm - Begins August 23 Monday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 17 - $543.00 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 18 - Sold Out Friday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 21 - $543.00 Saturday 2:30 - 5:30 pm - Begins August 22 - $543.00 Sunday 10:00 - 1:00 pm - Begins August 23 - $543.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Woodworking I
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing II $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Refine your wheelthrowing skills and develop your technique Making matching multiples - sketch a plan and create templates Work larger - increase the amount of clay you throw with and control wall thickness Relationship between internal and external pressure and tools Expand trimming techniques - different foot options Surface design techniques and tools Develop handles through pulling and molding techniques Kiln loading and kiln firing basics What you will make Larger bowls Small pouring vessel Set of mugs Small Plates Nested bowls Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage and damp box for work-in-progress Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Monday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 17 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 18 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 23 Monday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 17 - $456.00 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 18 - $456.00 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 23 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Wheelthrowing II
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Handmade Pottery I $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Create pottery using coiling, pinching, slab building, sculpture, and carving Decorate your ceramics with colored slips using basic surface techniques Come to class with ideas for projects and/or receive prompts and project ideas from your teacher Learn the basics of glazing ceramics, workability stages of clay, managing the drying process, controlling your piece’s edges, and how pieces are fired What you will make Cups Small bowls Small vases Trinket dishes Sculptural planters Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage in our Bucktown studio and damp box for work-in-progress Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 19 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 23 Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 19 - $456.00 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 23 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Handmade Pottery I
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Loading... Woodworking II $568.00 - $-568.00 Build your woodworking skills in this intermediate class at MADE Chicago’s new woodshop in Bucktown. Students will create a series of refined projects that introduce new joinery techniques, furniture construction, and more advanced woodworking skills. This class is ideal for students who have completed Woodworking I or have basic experience using woodworking tools. You’ll leave with finished projects and a stronger understanding of how to work safely and confidently in a shared woodshop.All wood for both projects in Woodworking II is provided, and a $100 materials fee has been added to tuition to cover the cost of materials. What You Will Make Simple seat or stool Small wall cabinet What You Will Learn How to mill and prepare wood accurately Joinery: miters, dovetails and box joint Safe use of the table saw, router table, drill press, and band saw How to shape, sand, and refine small parts Installing hinges and small hardware Project planning, sequencing, and finishing basics What’s Included in Your Class Tuition: A portion of wood for your first project Consumable materials such as wood glue and sandpaper Basic finishing supplies Access to the wood shop during open studio hours Safety gear, including eye and ear protection Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 19 Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 22 Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 19 - $568.00 Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 22 - $568.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Woodworking II
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Handmade Pottery II $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Combining handbuilding techniques Make bisque molds Designing and working from templates for making multiples Working on larger and more complex forms Surface design using handmade texture tools, underglaze, and slip Kiln loading and firing basics What you will make Large vases Pitchers Set of mugs or cups Plates Lidded box Beginning sculptural forms Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage and damp box for work-in-progress Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 23 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 23 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Handmade Pottery II
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing III $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Expand and control vocabulary of possible forms Throw large forms, combine and alter thrown forms Create two-part vessels with lids Throwing on the hump Alternative trimming techniques Learn glaze-making fundamentals and explore more advanced glaze and surface decoration techniques Develop a body of work from concept to realized forms What you will make Large vase Large pouring vessel Plates & Platters Complex lidded forms Custom-Chosen Projects Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs instruction each week Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 17 Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 17 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Wheelthrowing III
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Woodworking III $468.00 - $-468.00 Woodworking III builds on the skills developed in Woodworking I and II while giving you more independence in the shop. Through guided projects and demonstrations, you will develop greater precision, explore more advanced joinery, build a small side table, and gain introductory experience on the lathe. As the session progresses, students will also have dedicated time to develop and work on projects of their own choosing. Your instructor will help you refine your ideas, select appropriate materials and construction methods, plan a sequence of work, and troubleshoot challenges along the way. Students will be assessed a one-time $85 materials fee for the hardwood used to make the side table. Additional hardwood will be available for purchase for independent projects. What You Will Make: Joinery sampler box Small side table Student-designed independent project What You Will Learn More precise milling, measuring, and layout Introduction to woodturning and lathe safety Project planning and material selection Independent problem-solving and shop workflow What’s Included in Your Class Tuition: A portion of wood for your first project Consumable materials such as wood glue and sandpaper Basic finishing supplies Access to the wood shop during open studio hours Safety gear, including eye and ear protection Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 23 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 23 - $468.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Woodworking III
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Handmade Pottery III $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Advanced handbuilding & surface techniques Keeping clay workable for long term projects Project planning and concept development Glaze and slip making fundamentals What you will make Lidded vessels Dish sets Large forms Complex Sculptural Forms Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 17 Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 17 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Handmade Pottery III
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing IV $468.00 - $-468.00 What You'll Learn: Depending on your interests and project goals, you'll build upon your existing wheel throwing skills by exploring a selection of advanced techniques, including: Throw larger and more technically demanding vessels with confidence. Develop consistency across larger forms and cohesive series of work. Combine, alter, and assemble multiple thrown components into complex functional and sculptural forms. Design and construct functional attachments including spouts, handles, knobs, and galleries. Master advanced forms including bottle forms, moon jars, narrow-necked vessels, and closed forms. Throw wide forms such as platters and chargers while minimizing warping and distortion. Integrate advanced surface techniques including faceting, carving, mishima, sgraffito, slip decoration, wax resist, and layered glazing. Gain a deeper understanding of glaze chemistry, glaze layering, and how surface choices support finished work. Students will gain hands-on experience loading two glaze kilns during the session, developing an understanding of proper kiln loading and glaze firing practices. What You'll Make: Projects are selected based on your experience, interests, and goals. Students will typically complete a selection of advanced forms such as: Large statement vases Pitchers and complex pouring vessels Teapots with custom-fitted lids, spouts, and handles Large lidded jars and covered serving pieces Platters, chargers, and serving ware Coordinated serving sets and nested forms Tall bottles and narrow-necked vessels Altered and sculptural ceramic forms Independent project developed around your personal interests Tuition includes: 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs instruction each week Unlimited Open Studio Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Sunday 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Begins August 23 Sunday 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Begins August 23 - $468.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Wheelthrowing IV