Pottery Apprenticeship - Trackers Earth Portland

Pottery & Ceramics Apprenticeship

Through our apprenticeships, expert Trackers Mentors guide youth and teens in learning at art studios. Our classes are designed for students from beginner to advanced levels. Thanks to our small class sizes, instructors can provide individual attention to each apprentice. Develop the following skills:

Craftsmanship & Form: Craft handmade pottery for your home—bowls, cups, art pieces, and more. Practice shop safety and tool handling. Learn to care for and maintain studio equipment diligently. Delve into various sciences: chemistry, thermodynamics, and beyond!

Art & Design: Master designing in three dimensions, effectively bringing your innovative ideas to life. Explore the fundamentals of sculpture and expressive forms. Paint, glaze, and decorate. Develop your unique personal style as an artist.

Traditional & Modern: Go beyond the basic techniques. Explore a range of traditional pottery styles and engage with modern methods. Gain hands-on experience using both a potter’s wheel and a kiln. Fire your works using ancient and contemporary methods, from outdoor pit fires to our electric kiln.

Need After School? This is for our Weekend Apprenticeship. For Ceramics After School Program, visit here.

Our Team

Our mentoring team includes our top Trackers staff featuring:

Expertise in mentoring and Trackers skills.
Low student-to-guide ratio facilitating personal, team-based learning.
Background checked with First Aid & CPR certification.
Trained in program safety and the Trackers Earth curriculum.

Our Place

Our Studio Apprenticeships take place at our Trackers Art Studios where apprentices can explore hands-on arts and crafts. Our locations feature ceramics, photography, woodworking, and blacksmithing studios.

How It Works

Our Studio Apprenticeships are school-year programs that teach Trackers Skills one weekend each month from Fall to Spring.

Studio Days: 9 total + Graduation Day

For Studio Apprenticeships you can choose from a Morning or Afternoon classes.

Morning 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Afternoon 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

For flexibility, we provide several scheduling options—see below for dates.

Tuition

Choose your $55 deposit (non-refundable) to reserve your spot. The remaining tuition is divided into ten monthly payments of $78 beginning August 31. We follow-up after you register to create a payment plan.

Sibling Discount: Families enrolling two or more children receive a 5% discount on all monthly payments.

Need Financial Help? We offer scholarships ranging from 5% - 15%. Learn More or Apply.

Have Questions?

For any questions, please feel free to contact our Family Success team.

Choose Your Schedule & Time

9 Studios Days Choose your class:
Morning Class 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Afternoon Class 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Find the schedule that aligns with the subject you choose.
Due to group size limits, we cannot switch between schedules.
We offer make-up days for weather-related postponements.
The Graduation BBQ is May 10, 2025

Schedule Options

Saturdays

SCHEDULE - A

Grade 2-4 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Grade 5-12 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

September 14, 2024 - Field Day
October 5, 2024 - Field Day
October 26, 2024 - Field Day
November 16, 2024 - Field Day
January 4, 2025 - Field Day
February 1, 2025 - Field Day
March 1, 2025 - Field Day
April 5, 2025 - Field Day
May 3, 2025 - Field Day
May 10, 2025 - Graduation Day

Sundays

SCHEDULE - D