Geneva, Florida · Est. 1971

In-Person Pottery Classes at the Stephen Jepson Studio — Geneva, Florida

60 years at the wheel — and still throwing every single day. Learn from one of America's most respected ceramic artists through in-person studio classes and a comprehensive video course you own for life.

Stephen Jepson — Master Potter
60+Years at the Wheel
$1M+In Pottery Sales
2,500+Students Taught
8Instructional Videos
5.0★Average Rating

A Lifetime Devoted
to the Craft

I've been throwing clay since the 1960s — and I've never stopped. My studio in Geneva, Florida has been my home for over 50 years. Every morning I'm at the wheel because the clay still teaches me something new.

I founded the ceramics department at the University of Central Florida in 1972. In 1976, my piece Jar with Lid was selected for the Smithsonian Museum Collection of American Crafts. In 1993, I started making instructional videos so anyone, anywhere, could learn real pottery technique from a real working studio.

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MFA — Alfred University, 1971One of the world's finest ceramics programs
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Smithsonian Collection, 1976"Jar with Lid" — American Crafts Collection
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Founded UCF Ceramics Dept., 1972University of Central Florida
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World Pottery Institute, 1997Advanced ceramic education, Geneva FL
Stephen Jepson in his pottery studio

The Complete Pottery Course

Over 8 hours of expert instruction — from your first lump of clay to running a profitable pottery studio. Watch at your own pace, forever.

Introduction to Throwing 53 min
Beginner Basics
Introduction to Throwing
Centering, pulling walls, plates, mugs, bowls, pitchers, trimming, handles and spouts. Perfect starting point.
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Advanced Throwing 45 min
Advanced Techniques
Advanced Throwing Projects
Master advanced wheel techniques with Danish National Champion Bill Gossman as guest instructor.
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Large Pots 52 min
Large Scale Pottery
How To Throw Large Pots
Pots up to 4 feet tall, platters over 3 feet wide. With Bill Gossman, Danish National Throwing Champion.
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Hand Building 80 min
Hand Building
Introduction to Hand Building
Pinch pots, coil pots, slab construction, cylinders, mugs, vases, press molds and hump molds.
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Decoration Techniques 74 min
Decoration Techniques
Pottery Decoration Techniques
Incising, carving, stamping, slip trailing, sgraffito, inlay, wax resist, marbled and mosaic patterns.
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Glazing and Firing 106 min
Glazing & Firing
Glazing and Firing Mastery
Greenware prep, electric and gas kilns, waxing, glaze mixing, dipping, pouring, spraying and testing.
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Kiln Building 60 min
Kiln Building & Firing
Kiln Building — Complete Guide
Build 20–100+ cubic foot kilns. Atmospheric burners, safety systems and professional-grade construction.
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Marketing Your Pottery 90 min
Business & Marketing
Successfully Marketing Your Production
Real strategies from $1M+ in pottery sales — art fairs, wholesale, consignments, photography, shipping.
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In-Person Studio Classes

Learn directly in Stephen's studio — the same space where he has worked every day for over 50 years. Small groups, hands-on, unforgettable.

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Wheel Throwing
Learn to center, open, pull and shape on the pottery wheel. From first cylinder to finished mugs and bowls — in Stephen's own studio.
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Hand Building
Pinch pots, coil building, slab work and sculptural forms. No wheel required — just clay, your hands, and Stephen's guidance.
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Glazing & Decoration
The art of surface. Celadon glazes, sgraffito, slip trailing, dipping and spraying — learn Stephen's signature finishing techniques.
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Kiln Firing
Load, fire and unload. Understand the transformation that happens in the kiln — electric, gas, raku and salt firing explained hands-on.
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Large Scale Pottery
Throw vessels up to four feet tall. Learn the advanced techniques Stephen uses to create monumental work — only possible at a full production studio.
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Pottery Business
Art fairs, gallery sales, wholesale, consignments and commissions. Learn how Stephen built over $1,000,000 in career pottery sales.

Ready to book a class?

Call or email Stephen directly to discuss availability, class size, and scheduling.

📞 (407) 349-5587 ✉️ Email Stephen

Real Results from Real Potters

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"Stephen's video series completely transformed my pottery. I went from struggling with centering to creating beautiful large vessels. His teaching is clear, patient, and incredibly detailed."

— Maria R., Florida
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"The lifetime access is incredible value. I keep coming back to the glazing video — there's always something new I pick up. Worth every penny."

— David C., California
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"As a pottery instructor myself, I recommend Stephen's videos to all my students. The depth of knowledge in these 8 videos is unmatched anywhere online."

— Sarah W., New York

Visit the Studio

Stephen works from his studio in Geneva, Florida every day. Reach out to ask about classes, custom pottery, or the video course.

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Location
Geneva, Florida (Seminole County)
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