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| We have three pottery classes. Try it class! $30 each person. A class for all ages (8 and up). This is a 1.5 hour class just to try out the wheel. We guarantee you will have 1 piece to keep, fire and glaze. Adult class: $135 each person. This class meets once a week for 6 weeks (2.5 hours a week), with 4 weeks of wheel instruction. The last two classes are for finishing up projects. The class is oriented to be fun, and includes a 6 week pass to Fired Up is included for free practice time when the store is open. For ages 14 and above. Includes up to 8 pounds of clay, used through week 4. Adult and child class: $100 each person. This class meets once a week for 6 weeks (1.5 hours a week), with 4 weeks of wheel instruction. The last two classes are for finishing up projects. This is the most popular class for home- schoolers and families. Children should be ages 8 and up, for coordination ability. More details: Adult Class: Have you always wanted to learn how to make pots on a potter’s wheel, or are you already experienced but need some help? This is the perfect class for you. Kim is an experienced wheel potter (30! years), and the class has a relaxed fun atmosphere. Be prepared to take your wheel out for a spin while having a great time. Class instruction is for four sessions, but a 5 week pass to the studio is included so you can come in anytime and practice (value $53). Eight pounds of clay is included in the class fee. More clay can be purchased at $6 per pound, and while my clay price is more expensive than other places, it is wedged and deaired, so you can make more pots with less hassle, and YOU ONLY PAY FOR ITEMS YOU KEEP! If you make a pot and decide not to keep it, we do not charge you for the clay, nor is it counted toward the 8 pound total for the class, which saves you money. We have a deairing pugmill, so no wedging! Week one is centering, and making pots Week two is centering and putting foots on th bottom and making handles week three is centering, and making spouts and lids and glazing week four is centering, footing, and anything else you want to know and glazing. weeks five and six have no instruction, but you are scheduled to come so your pots will be finished, picked up and brought home. Ages 14 and up. See the note below to see when the next wheel class will be. Or, you could be the one to set the time- just talk a friend into doing this with you, and call me! Next class is Starts May 2008. You could be the one to schedule a time! NEW: Flexible time classes Many people tell me they would like to take a class but the times I offer are not convenient. No worries. Here is my solution. If you have two or more people, then we will set a class time that works for all of us. I'm somewhat flexible, given enough lead time. Here's how it works: For the 2.5 hour wheel class (ages 14 and up), 2 people sign up $135 each 3 people (sign up as a group; friends are fine!) $125 each 4 people (sign up as a group) $120 each 6 week studio pass and 8 pounds of clay included ($113 value). Parent-child wheel classes: limit 4 people Parent and child wheel class There is a limit of 4 people per session Next class spring of 2008- one parent-child team can set the time for this class. Parents and their kids (ages 8 and up) team up to have an unforgettable pottery experience. Parents participate in the class with their child, or children. The idea behind this class is that the parent will learn and be able to reinforce the lesson while practicing at Fired Up. This is a unique class, and has been extremely well received by the families that have taken it. It is the only parent-child wheel class in the Madison area. Other combinations (parent and two children, or parent and three children) can be arranged; talk to Kim at Fired Up pottery for pricing. Kim has three children (ages 12, 11 and 9), so teaching that age is familiar to her. Be prepared to have a really fun and messy time together. Fee includes a 6 week family pass to the studio so you can come in anytime and practice (value of $83). Clay, glazes and all other fees are included, except crystal glazes, which are slightly more. For the 1.5 hour wheel class, (shorter version) with families, friends and kids: 2 people sign up $200 3 people (sign up as a group; friends are fine!) $275 4 people (sign up as a group) $350 6 week studio pass and 8 pounds of clay per person included. This is a shorter class of 1.5 hours of instruction a week for 4 weeks. The shorter class is designed for families, and those with children. To reserve a spot, call Fired Up 839-5000 with a credit card, or pay by check at Fired Up, 425 B West Cottage Grove Road, Cottage Grove 53527 |
| Note: Yahoo maps does not show correct location. The store is further east, between West Oak and Sandpiper, near the Piggly Wiggly. |
| New Hours: (Effective January 14 2008) Monday by appointment. Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 8 pm (close at 7 if no customers) Sunday 1 to 5 Driving directions are below. West Cottage Grove Road is Highway BB, and is marked as BB, not Cottage Grove Road. Depending upon your location in Madison, Mapquest gives "back road" directions, and some people have missed a critical turn. It is longer, but easier to take Cottage Grove Road, or Interstate 94 or Highways 12/18 to go east. Call 608-839-5000 if you need more information. |