Pottery for the People has only been open for a few months, but its evening classes are already gaining popularity
DALLAS — Pottery hasn't been this popular since 1990's “Ghost.”
At least that's what Jane Parsons, co-owner of Pottery for the People in Dallas, says.
“It was a huge shock to us that Pottery for the People was so successful in such a short period of time,” Parsons said.
Thanks to shows like “The Great Pottery Throwdown,” interest is growing as quickly as it has, Parsons said.
Parsons said since she started pottery a year and a half ago, she wanted a place where she could learn and practice as much as possible.
Unfortunately, she was unable to find a studio available in Dallas.
“I said if no one else would do it, I would do it,” she said.
Soon after, Parsons met Lillian Flint, a potter who studied at the University of North Texas, and together they opened Dallas' first community pottery studio in August.
“We just really started in February,” Flint said.
Artists with memberships can use the space at any time, but Parsons and Flint want to bring pottery to the people.
That's why we hold clay nights for those with no experience. On Friday and Saturday nights, we teach newcomers the basics. Guests can choose to create their creations by hand or using a potter's wheel.
“This is an introduction to pottery and also kind of a fun evening,” Flint said.
This class is open to anyone: couples, friends, or singles.
At the end of the class, participants should have made something to take home. We hope that participants will be interested and want to try more.
“There's really no limit to what you can do with ceramics,” Parsons says.
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