The Pottery
Upcoming Classes:
What is The Pottery?
The Community Learning Center’s pottery studio, also known as “The Pottery”, offers a wide variety of classes; up to 6 week wheel throwing class, various handbuilding classes, team building events, private parties, and more!
We also offer memberships for those ceramic artists that need a place to create and want to be a part of a diverse group of potters.
Adult Membership
Ages 18+- Unlimited use of equipment in The Pottery during open studio hours
- Locker to store equipment
- Shelf to store works in progress
- 20% off all The Pottery classes
- Early text/email updates about upcoming classes
- Access to sell at any market hosted by the CLC
Student Membership
High School or College students- Unlimited use of equipment in The Pottery during open studio hours
- Locker to store equipment
- Shelf to store works in progress
- 20% off all The Pottery classes
- Early text/email updates about upcoming classes
Meet our Staff
Lindsay Brown
Studio Manager
clclinbrown@gmail.com
Lindsay earned her Bachelor’s in History & Art History from DePauw University and her Master’s in Elementary Education from Ball State University. She has been the Art Teacher at J.E. Ober Elementary in Garrett, IN since 2018. Her mission is to build community and help other find joy in art!
Matt Schroeder
Studio Technician
clcmschroeder@gmail.com
Matt comes to us from Fort Wayne, IN. He graduated from IPFW with a BFA in Ceramics. Matt specializes in mixing his own glaze recipes, organizing firings, and making sure our studio is running smoothly and efficiently. You can find Matt’s work throughout the summer at multiple art festivals around the Fort Wayne area!
Debbie Walterhouse
Private Instructor
Debbie took her first class at IPFW in 1996 and now has over 25 years of experience. She is always learning and continuing to take classes and workshops. She is a Kendallville native and a mother of two daughters. Her inspiration for her work derives from nature, especially the ocean. She prefers to work with adults students. She specializes in pinch pots, jewelry, and wheel-throwing. She is known for creating a calm, fun, and inviting environment.
Ryan Johnson
Private Instructor
Ryan is a self-taught artist who has a natural affinity for all things clay. A 2021 graduate of East Noble High School, she specializes in handbuilding, jewelry, wheel-throwing and carving.
Private Pottery Lessons
The Pottery offers private lessons for individuals who want to build their pottery skills one-on-one with an instructor. Lessons are open to beginners or people who are looking to hone their skills or learn a new technique. If you are interested in a one-time class, please check our class listings for other options.
- Option 1 – Going Solo (must commit to two sessions)
Cost: $60 per session
One instructor, one student for a wheel-throwing or handbuilding lesson for 1.5 hours. Cost includes all materials (including clay), glazing and firing (if you have a finished piece). Students should plan for an additional 15 minutes to clean up after the lesson. Let us know if this is your first time – or if you want to learn a new technique. - Option 2 – Two Times the Fun (must commit to two sessions)
Cost: $90 per session
One instructor, two students for a wheel-throwing or handbuilding lesson for 1.5 hours. Cost includes all materials (including clay), glazing and firing (if you have a finished piece). Students should plan for an additional 15 minutes to clean up after the lesson. Let us know if this is your first time – or if you want to learn a new technique.
Contact studio manager Lindsay Brown to schedule your private lessons. She can be reached at clclinbrown@gmail.com or (260) 494-4475.
Please note, this is a community space. While instruction is one-on-one, other members may be working in the studio at the time of your lesson.
How do I get to The Pottery?
- The Pottery is located at 401 E Diamond St in Kendallville, Indiana inside of the Community Learning Center.
- The quickest way to get into the Pottery is through door 16 which is off of Sheridan St.
- The Pottery will be the first door on the right once you enter through door 16.
