Pottery Classes + Workshops
for kids & adults too!
Pottery Wheel + Hand Building Classes for Kids & Adults
Pottery classes are a great opportunity to explore the mess, the joy, and the challenges of working with clay. No picking pre-made pottery off a shelf to paint here! Each artist experiences the entire process of sculpting out of clay (by hand or on the wheel), beginning with wet clay and ending with kiln fired ceramic pieces!
While learning how to roll coils, build slabs, & create textures & unique surface patterns, students absorb fun factoids about clay, kiln temperatures & history of pottery making!
Parents, prepare yourself for ceramic awesome-ness! At pick up, you may wonder if we took your kids on a mud run through the woods and then hosed them off, but we just consider that a successful day in the clay studio! Finished & fired pieces are ready for pick up the week after the class session ends (to allow us time to kiln fire their final creations).
Classes are intimate and focused, so students get ample assistance with process & techniques.
Tuition covers all materials, including clay, tools, glazes, and firing.
Saturday DROP IN Pottery Class
Ages 5+
We have drop in classes and events on many Friday evenings and Saturdays – as often as our schedule permits! In these classes and events students will learn the basics of hand building. Through demonstration by our experienced instructors and hands on learning, students practice foundational construction techniques (coil, slab and pinch pot) to sculpt an amazing hand built project. Note that we do not teach the pottery wheel in this class – look for special wheel classes! Register in Advance.
Preschool Age Pottery Classes
Preschoolers learn best by doing – and classes for this age are filled with opportunities to explore, discover, and create. Young artists experiment with painting, drawing, sculpture, and pottery while strengthening fine motor skills, independence, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Every project encourages curiosity, joyful exploration, and the confidence that comes from creating something all on their own. It’s the perfect blend of artistic growth, sensory learning, and imaginative play.
Elementary Age Pottery Classes
Pottery Hand-building + Wheel Class – Ages 6-10
There’s something magical about transforming a lump of clay into something completely your own. Young artists learn hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing, and surface design while creating both functional pottery and imaginative sculptures. Along the way they’ll strengthen fine motor skills, patience, perseverance, and creative confidence – all while getting wonderfully messy in the studio.
Combo Art + Pottery Class – Ages 4-8
For kids who love variety, this class offers an exciting mix of two- and three-dimensional art. Students alternate between mixed media projects and pottery hand-building while exploring drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and clay. Every creative challenge encourages imagination, problem-solving, artistic growth, and the confidence to turn big ideas into something they can proudly take home.
(Hand-building only. See our Hand-building + Wheel class if your child is interested in the wheel.)
Tweens & Teens
Combo Art + Pottery- Ages 5-10
Our 90-minute combo class gives young artists even more time to explore, experiment, and create. Students dive deeper into drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and pottery hand-building while strengthening creative confidence, artistic skills, and problem-solving abilities. With extra studio time, artists can develop more detailed projects, refine techniques, and enjoy the creative process without feeling rushed. (Hand-building only. See our pottery classes for wheel throwing.)
Combo Art + Pottery- Ages 11-15
Older artists thrive when they’re given opportunities to explore and make meaningful creative choices. This class blends mixed media art with pottery hand-building, encouraging students to experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and clay while developing artistic independence and confidence. Every project is designed to strengthen technical skills while encouraging imagination, originality, and creative problem-solving. (Hand-building only. See our pottery classes for wheel throwing.)
Adults
Adult Beginner Hand-building
Whether you’re discovering clay for the first time or returning to a creative hobby you love, this class offers the perfect blend of instruction, relaxation, and artistic exploration. Learn hand-building techniques including pinch pots, coils, and slabs while experimenting with texture, surface design, glazing, and finishing techniques. Every project encourages creativity, confidence, and the simple satisfaction of making something beautiful with your own hands.
Adult Beginner Wheel Throwing
In our beginner wheel throwing classes, you’ll learn fundamentals to create basic pieces such as cylinders, cups, bowls, etc. and you’ll be guided through the process of trimming and glazing your pieces. We also teach adult wheel classes in single “workshop” formats, with abbreviated instruction and glazing done by our staff.
