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Pottery & Clay Classes

Learn fundamental handbuilding techniques or take the potter’s wheel for a spin in our pottery and clay classes. Explore finishing and glaze processes. Experience the versatility of clay. We have pottery classes for all ages and skill levels.

Students will learn different techniques for working in clay such as building with slabs, coils, and working on a potter’s wheel. You’ll learn surface decoration and glazing processes. Discover a bit of the science of ceramics, when the materials meet extreme heat.

Come prepared:

  • Bringing an apron and a towel to a clay class is recommended (adult classes)
  • Clothes that you're ok to get clay on
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Waterbottle

Unless otherwise stated in a particular adult class, supplies are extra and a shopping list of materials will be discussed during the first class. All tools and supplies for kids classes are included.

Clay animals - kids


Kids will use handbuilding techniques to sculpt animals with clay. All supplies are provided.

Age: 5 - 12 years

Clay: beginner - adults 


You will experience the many possibilities of working in clay from handbuilding and wheel throwing to glazing and decorating.

Age: 18+

Clay discovery - preschoolers


Preschoolers will grow their imagination while being introduced to working with clay. All supplies are provided.

Age: 4 - 5 years

Clay handbuilding - teens


Teens will learn clay techniques to create sculpture and pottery, while growing their handbuilding skills and creativity. All supplies are provided.

Age: 13 - 17 years

Clay handbuilding: beginner - adults


You will be introduced to handbuilding with clay while learning a variety of building methods and decorating techniques.

Age: 18+

Clay handbuilding: intermediate - adults


Continue to expand your handbuilding skills by working with an instructor to create your own ideas and set goals for yourself while working with clay.

Age: 18+

Clay - parent & preschooler


Together, you and your preschooler will expand your imaginations and learn the basics of working with clay. All supplies are provided.

Age: 3 - 5 years + adult

Clay - parent & kid/teen


Working together and individually, you and your child will develop clay creating skills. All supplies are provided.

Age: 6 - 17 years + adult

Clay sculpture - kids


Through fun and imaginative activities, kids will be introduced to building with clay. All supplies are provided.

Age: 6 - 12 years

Potter's wheel - parent & kid/teen


You and your child will be introduced to basic wheel throwing skills. You will both work on your own wheel.

Age: 9 - 17 years + adult

Potter's wheel - teens


Teens will be introduced to wheel throwing techniques through instruction and practice. All supplies are provided.

Age: 13 - 17 years

Potter's wheel try-it - adults


In this single class, you will have fun while discovering the potter’s wheel. All supplies are provided but does not include any take-home pieces.

Age: 18+

Potter's wheel: beginner - adults


You will be introduced to wheel throwing techniques through instruction and practice.

Age: 18+

Potter's wheel: intermediate - adults


Continue to grow your wheel throwing skills while practicing more advanced techniques.

Age: 18+

Potter's wheel: advanced - adults


Grow your current wheel-throwing skills and create personal projects. An instructor will help you to identify areas of improvement.

Age: 18+

Pottery teapot: advanced - adults


Challenge yourself as you learn to make all components of the teapot. This class is suitable for handbuilders and wheel throwers.

Age: 18+