Adult Class Information

We take attendance for the first month of our adult classes to ensure that everyone is in the right spot. Please make sure to check in at the Front Desk or with your instructor.
Classes typically start with a ~20-30 minute lesson or demo. Therefore, it is important to note that arriving late will likely cause you to miss the day's instruction. We hope you are able to arrive as-approximately-on-time-as-possible so you can get the most out of this class! :)
Due to staff schedules, the studio may be closed and locked until about 6:20-6:25pm. Once a Tinker instructor arrives, they will unlock the doors for all students. Thank you for your support.
Photo references can be sent to hello@tinkerartstudio.com. Please send references by noon, at the latest, on the day of your class so we may print them out for you!

We will be working with a live nude model for most classes, and also have a few (usually 3) technique based still life/skill building classes without a model.
We work with models of different genders throughout the course of the semester. Models can include women, men, transgender, and nonbinary individuals.

We will be using Walnut Oil as a thinner in our studio as opposed to Mineral Spirits. You may wish to have Mineral Spirits at home for additional cleaning. We will provide you with a small jar of walnut oil.

We provide clay on a use-what-you-need basis throughout the session. Outside clay and glazes are not allowed.

While wheel throwing, you will want to pull back any long hair, take off any jewelry, rings or watches and make sure that all sleeves are out of your way. It is also helpful to have trimmed fingernails.
Working with clay can get messy. We recommend that you wear an apron, old t-shirt, or clothes you don’t mind getting clay on.
Please plan to complete all of your pieces, including glazing, by the last class of the session. Remember that finishing + glazing your pottery takes a significant amount of time. Please budget for this as you work throughout the session.