Classes & Workshops

As an arts educator I have always enjoyed sharing the knowledge and experience of clay with other people. I currently do this by teaching regular weekly classes and through virtual and in-person workshops. If you are interested in having me give a demonstration or teach a class or workshop for your school or arts center, please reach out to me through my CONTACT page.

Upcoming Workshops

Weaving Suspended Mugs

Online Workshop with Pocosin Arts

Friday, March 14th, 2025

1:00-3:30pm CST

$110

Sarah will demonstrate her technique of building woven coil structures that support her suspended mugs. Learn how Sarah lays out her architecturally inspired patterns, builds them through weaving coils, and combines them with solid forms to create delicate but strong pieces. Various techniques will be discussed during the course of the workshop, including coloring clay, rolling consistent coils, weaving and attaching coils to avoid cracking, and working with multiple colors of clay in one piece.

Weekly Classes in Austin, TX

Mud Studio
Beginner Wheel - Mondays, 2:30-5:30pm
Intermediate Wheel - Mondays, 6-9pm

Registration for new classes happens every six weeks. Visit Mud's website to see upcoming session and registration dates.
www.mudstudioaustin.com/classes

Private Lessons

I will work with you one-on-one to help you begin your clay journey, or help you get better at a particular aspect from my studio in SE Austin. From the basics of the pottery wheel, to more intermediate and advanced wheel techniques, hand-building techniques such as slabs or coils, or even learning more about decorating and glazing your pieces; we’ll work together to get you where you want to be.

$50/hr with a two-hour minimum per session. Includes materials and firing. Want to make it a date with a family member or a friend? I can accommodate two people on the wheel for $75/hr with a two-hour minimum. At this time, I am only offering private lessons for adults.

Private Lesson Request

Greater Austin Clay Artists (GACA)

I am currently serving as the Coordinator for Greater Austin Clay Artists. GACA is an informal network of ceramic artists working in the Austin area who are committed to sharing a passion for clay and offering opportunities for professional and artistic development. We're a volunteer organization that has monthly meetings where we focus on sharing information about clay and network with fellow clay artists. Local artists volunteer their time and talent to give demonstrations, workshops, and slide presentations for the group’s benefit.

Find details, follow us, and sign up for our email list at: www.austinclay.org