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Jill
@jillrenaeb.bsky.social
Mom, puppy grandma, and Ceramics Instructor.
Family Plus Pottery starts this Thursday: in this 1.5hr class, a child + their adult work together to create art & memories! I will show you how to make a Thanksgiving plate, bowls & cups on the wheel, animal sculptures, balloon bowls, & historical vessels!
Sign up @ cityofevanston.org/register
October 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
October 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Make a ceramic Jack-O-Lantern that will last for years!
The first week you design and construct your Jack-O-Lantern, & the next week you glaze it! The fee covers everything, including the light. Starts October 3rd - sign up today!!
Cityofevanston.org/register
September 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Toddler & Preschool Pottery classes starts soon!
Saturdays starting 10/4, 11:45am-2:30pm
Tuesdays starting 10/7, 1:45-2:30pm
For 2-5 year olds - Adults can drop off the little artists or stay. We use air dry clay, paints, & markers. (& googly eyes)
Sign up today @ cityofevanston.org/register
September 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Cake plate!
September 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I made a new fall cornucopia wreath!
September 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Some lidded pots I made recently!
September 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Sign up for Adult 1 class ends tomorrow at noon- sign up today at cityofevanston.org/register
September 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
LAST CHANCE! Sign up by tomorrow 9/3-classes start 9/5

Youth Pottery
Fridays 4:45-5:45pm
(no class 9/19)
5-12 year-olds
Learn how to make a stamp, pinch pot monster, vehicle, wheel basics, & glazing, and let me know if you want to make something else!

Sign up today cityofevanston.org/register
September 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
LAST CHANCE! Sign up by tomorrow 9/3-classes start 9/5

Youth Wheel Crash Course
Fridays 6:15-9:15pm,3 weeks 9/5-26 (no class 9/19)
7-17 year-olds
Learn the basics of centering, making cylinders, plates, trimming, & handles- plus lots of time to practice!

Sign up today cityofevanston.org/register
September 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Family Plus Pottery starts Thurs 9/4, 5:30-7pm!
Kids come with an adult & create together for 1
5 hours! Registration under the kid's name only. I will teach stamps, wreaths, tree houses, wheel basics, pinch pot monsters, & glazing, but you can make what you want. Sign up cityofevanston.org/register
August 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Learn something new! Hang out with friends! Get away from the kids! My beginning adult pottery class starts Thurs 9/4, 7:15-9:15pm. I will teach pottery wheel basics, wreaths, balloon bowls, a mini house lot, & glazing - you can also make what you like! Sign up today at cityofevanston.org/register
August 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Teen Pottery starts Tues, 9/2, 4:30-6pm! 13-17 year-olds get to work on their ceramic skills for 1.5 hrs/wk. This session, I will go over signature stamps, balloon bowls, sculptures, the wheel, & glazing - but you are always welcome to make what you like! Sign up today at cityofevanston.org/register
August 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Pottery for 2-5y/o starts Tues, 9/2, 1:45-2:30pm. Using air dry clay, markers, paint & googly eyes, I am going to teach how to make a leaf bowl, candy, frog, gnome, & monster BUT they can make whatever they like! A caregiver may attend if they choose. Sign up online at cityofevanston.org/register
August 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
August 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Youth Wheel Workshop starts Friday, September 5th! It runs for 3 weeks, 3 hours each Friday evening. Humans from 7-17 years old will learn catering, making cylinders, and trimming. They will also ve able to glaze the items they make. Sign up today at cityofevanston.org/register
August 22, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Youth Pottery Classes starting Friday, September 5th, 4:45-5:45pm
For the first session, we will make signature stamps, pinch pot monsters, vehicles, 2 weeks on the wheel, clay recycling and glazing! Sign up today at cityofevanston.org/register
August 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Come see us! 11-4 TODAY- We have displays and demos, learn about our fall programs that start September 2nd, and check out our Studio!
Robert Crown Community Center 1801 Main Street, Evanston
August 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Pottery classes starting Sept 2nd!
Tues: Toddler & Preschool, Teen, & Adult 2
Thurs: Homeschool (1st session is already sold out!), Family Plus, & Adult 1
Fri: Youth & Youth Wheel Workshop (as well as Jack-O-Lantern, Luminary, & Adult Wheel starting in October)
Sign up at cityofevanston.org/register
August 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
36 fidget toys and a few more pieces made by our campers in pottery last week!
August 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Come to our Studio Tour Sunday, August 17th from 11-4!
We will have live demos, you can see the studio, and learn about our fall programming.
Robert Crown Community Center, 2nd Floor, 1801 Main street, Evanston, Illinois
August 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Pet & Decorative Fountain Workshop
Make a fountain for yourself, your pet, or as a gift- all supplies included, even the pump!
8/15 & 8/22, 6-9pm
Class# 223612-A5, $78R/$102NR
Sign up today at cityofevanston.org/register or in person!
August 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
#90 Wheel-Thrown Mug, Marbled Standard 112 & 630. Standard Glossy White inside, Ritual Blue and Green Puff checkered on outside & handle. Cone 6.
July 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
#89 Wheel-Thrown mug, Standard 760, Mayco Antique Brass. Cone 6.
July 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Pet & Decorative Fountain Workshop 8/15 & 22! Design and create a Fountain for yourself, your pet, or a gift! Sign up today at cityofevanston.org/register
July 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM