Bird Feeder Class Information

Make a Bird Feeder at The FORD Studios in Marion, VA!During this class, students make hand-built textured bird feeder.  You will learn step-by-step with as much or as little assistance as you require.  Multiple textures and shapes are available.  This class is longer than our normal class, and the skills are somewhat more challenging.  We do not recommend this be your first pottery class with us.  Having taken the Textured Plate, Plate & Platter and/or Rocks Glasses classes is great preparation for this project.  (This is an image of a bird feeder in progress.  The finished piece has a rope hanger and wooden perches.)

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY ON AVAILABLE AS A PRIVATE CLASS.

(If there is not a date with available slots, the class is SOLD OUT or not currently being offered.  If you have a party of at least 3 people, you may schedule a private class by contacting us.)

GUIDELINES:

  • LIMITED SEATING: Each session is normally limited to 4 people.  (We cannot make exceptions for THIS class like we can in some of the others.)
  • LENGTH of STUDIO TIME: 4 hours including a mid-class break.  
  • AGE LIMIT:  Participants must be at least 13 years or older unless there is a supervising adult also taking the class.
  • No one may accompany you unless they are also participating in the class.
  • PICK UP:  The pieces you make will be available 8 to10 weeks after your studio time.  Please be sure to provide an email address and/or phone number to be notified when your pottery is available for pickup.
  • APRONS not provided.  Please bring/wear something you don't mind getting dirty; however, you will be using non-staining porcelain clay... so it will wash out of clothing.

FEES:

  • $75 per person.  This fee covers the studio time, materials, finish glazing, firing & clean up.  You make the pottery, we will glaze & fire them.

    FINE PRINT:

    *** You may cancel your reservation and receive a full refund if you email your request to cancel to theFORDstudios@gmail.com by 5pm EST three days prior to your reserved studio session.  After that, you will not receive a refund.

    **** You may bring your own beverages; however, alcoholic beverages are only allowed in classes where all participants are a part of the same party or all participants consent. theFORDstudios@gmail.com.

    **** There are 6 parking spaces in the garage attached to the rear of the building located at 103 Pendleton St, Marion VA 24354.  The spaces are clearly marked with The FORD Studios logo.  If all the gallery spaces are full, there is street parking is available on Main Street.