Classes and Services

I offer pottery classes for students of all ages, from beginners as young as 10 to artists well into retirement. I am honored to teach at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center, where I lead a variety of classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, welcoming both new and returning students.

In addition to teaching, I offer kiln rental services from my personal studio. I have two kilns, and renting space helps ensure efficient firings while providing fellow artists with reliable access to a professionally maintained kiln.

Classes at Quinlan

I offer pottery classes through the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville, GA, and I also travel to teach hand-building classes. Through the Quinlan, I work with students ranging from age 10 through retirement, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all skill levels.

I specialize in wheel throwing, and my classes focus on building strong foundational skills while also offering new challenges for mid-level potters. Each class is designed to encourage creativity, technical growth, and confidence at the wheel.

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Quinlan's website

June Classes at the Quinlan

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Beginner-Intermediate Hand building and Wheel Throwing with Lesther Martin
Wednesdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24
6:00-8:30 PM | $150

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Beginner-Intermediate Hand building and Wheel Throwing with Lesther Martin
Thursdays: June 4, 11, 18, 25
6:00-8:30 PM | $150

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July classes at the Quinlan

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Beginner-Intermediate Hand building and Wheel Throwing with Lesther Martin
Wednesdays: July 8, 15, 22, 29
6:00-8:30 PM | $150

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Beginner-Intermediate Hand building and Wheel Throwing with Lesther Martin
Thursdays: July 9, 16, 23, 30
6:00-8:30 PM | $150

Thursday Evening

Kiln Share

For quotes write to martinspottery@gmail.com

I have three kilns that I use for bisque and glaze firings. The smaller of the two is about 3 cubic feet, the rake updraft kiln is about 3 cubic feet, and the bigger one is about 10 cubic feet. I usually do all my bisque firings to cone 06 in the small kiln, and my glaze firings in the bigger kiln to cone 6.

I gladly will share/rent my kilns to any artist. Please write me to martinspottery@gmail.com for quotes, dates and more information about renting kiln space. Space is limited, and not all firings are possible. Please write as much information about cone specifications, time-lines, etc.

FIRING RULES

•If you plan to fire taller pieces prices are subject to change based on the vertical space that your pieces occupied.
•For glaze firings, I am requesting the use of cookies. If you cannot provide them, let me know ahead of time.
•I do not fire with stilts, but you can load your own pieces with stilts if you wish to use stilts.
•I do not have any equipment for beads or any other piece that requires special shelving/equipment for glaze firing.
•You are responsible for any cost to repair damage from exploded pottery that has damaged the kiln brick, furniture or elements during firing (only if it is your pottery that explodes of course.)
•To help avoid explosions and disasters I ask that all pots be thoroughly dried and a small hole be poked in any areas where moisture/steam may get trapped.

Private classes

I also offer private and small-group hand-building classes and can travel to different locations upon request. These classes include all necessary materials—clay, tools, glazes, and firings—so students can focus fully on the creative process.

Minimum of four students. For availability and custom quotes, please contact martinspottery@gmail.com.