Our Address:
KC Clay Guild
200 West 74th Street
Kansas City, MO 64114
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Phone:
(816)-363-1373
Guild Hours:
MON - THU 10am to 9pm
FRI - SAT 10am to 10pm
SUN 1pm to 5pm
Note: The KC Clay Guild is a volunteer run organization. Feel free to call ahead to make sure there will be a monitor on duty. Our monitors are reliable, however; in the unfortunate case there can't be a monitor on duty, the KC Clay Guild will be closed. (816) 363-1373
Family Fun Nights
FRI and SAT 6pm to 10pm
FREE studio time for members!
Only $5.00 for Non-Members
Brian Klapmeyer
Tuesday Night
Beginner to Advanced Wheel Throwing
6:00pm to 9:00pm
An interview with Brian Klapmeyer
I have been doing ceramic work for over 27 years. I've been teaching at the KC Clay Guild for five years now. I have also taught classes at JCCC, Avila College and at private studios.
All skill levels are welcome. I have the knowledge and skills to get beginners started and to help more advanced students further their abilities as a ceramic artist. I can teach wheel throwing or handbuilding. I like to encourage the use of both techniques when creating a piece.
Students can expect to learn how to become more centered. They should expect to learn as much as they try. This is not a "structured" class as in there are no "assignments or homework" due... etc; but we do various projects from month to month that emphasize different techniques and skills. This allows for each student's own creative abilities to show through.
The class atmosphere is very relaxed. There are lots of good conversations. Some students bring in food to snack on and some wine or beer to drink. It's just lots of fun! As with most classes at the KC Clay Guild, our meeting time becomes as much a social event as it is a "class you have to show up to." It's a great escape from the rest of the week too!
The thing that makes this class special is the students! I try to encourage the class to try new ideas and to stretch their skills and imaginations. When someone learns they can do something they thought they couldn't do; that's really special!
To prospective students I say "What are you waiting for? Take my class and be on your way to making awesome pottery and new friends!
There are many potters and ceramic artists whose work I admire very much. I get more excited about making something when a student asks me "How can I make a ________ ?" I start thinking about all the possibilities and one idea leads to another and so on. That's what is truly inspiring. As far as my work goes, I gravitate towards utilitarian / functional pottery. Those are the types of pieces I appreciate and enjoy and making the most.
Pictures from Brian's Class
