Class Descriptions

Adult Throwing Basic: for ages 16+  /  $250

This 6-week course will provide introductory exposure to, and skill building in the art of wheel throwing. Students will learn to manipulate clay on the potter’s wheel, creating functional, unique and personal pieces. Focus is on centering and throwing basic forms for students with little to no prior pottery experience. Course fee includes 25 pounds of clay, use of tool kit, shelf space, all glazes and firings, plus additional 25+ open practice hours in which students are encouraged to practice and play.

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Adult Throwing Intermediate: for ages 16+  /  $250

Prerequisite: Basic Throwing

This 6-week Intermediate course provides intermediate and advanced instruction in the art of wheel throwing. Focus is on expanding skill and proficiency on basic forms as well as embellishing techniques and glazes for students with at least one session of Pottery Works Basic Throwing already completed. Course fee includes 25 pounds of clay, tool kit, shelf space, all glazes and firings, plus additional 25+ open practice hours in which students are encouraged to practice and play.

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One Day Wheel Class  /  $80 per participant

No prior experience is required. Our instructor will show and assist you with the basic techniques of throwing on the potter’s wheel. You will get to keep the bowl or cylinder you have successfully created. We will glaze and fire it for you with a glaze of your choosing, and we will email you in approximately 3 weeks to let you know your pieces are ready to be picked up. For ages 16+ 

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Dirty Date Night: Couples Special  /  $160 per couple

You and your partner will bond while enjoying this introduction to the basic skills of throwing on the potter’s wheel. No prior experience is required. Our instructor will show and assist each of you with the basic techniques of the potter’s wheel. You will each get to keep the bowl or cylinder you have successfully created. We will glaze and fire it for you with a glaze of your choosing, and we will email you in approximately 3 weeks to let you know your pieces are ready to be picked up.

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Want to sign up with another couple for a Double Dirty Date Night? No problem! Just contact us to add two participants to your booking and we'll add an hour of instruction to make sure everyone gets the assistance they need. Double Dirty Date Nights are 6-9pm, $320.

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Trial Spin: for ages 16+  /  $30 per participant
​Brand new to clay and want to take one of our potter's wheels out for a test ride? Try a Trial Spin and get a coupon for a discounted 6 week class. All Trial Spin sessions need to be booked at least two weeks in advance.

Adult Hand-Building Basic  /  $250

Under the instruction of Hannah Hones, participants will create functional vessels or sculptural objects by exploring the fundamentals of hand-building. Students will learn the techniques of coil and slab building and glaze their work to create virtually anything they can dream up. The use of tools such as molds, extruded, and the slab roller will be demonstrated. For ages 16+ No previous experience is needed. Course fee includes 25 pounds of clay, use of each tool kit, shelf space, all glazes and firings, plus additional 25+ open practice hours in which students are encouraged to practice and play.

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Adult Hand-Building Intermediate  /  $250

Prerequisite: Basic Hand-building

This 6-week Intermediate course provides intermediate and advanced instruction in the art of hand-building. Focus is on expanding skill and proficiency on basic forms as well as embellishing techniques and glazes for students with at least one session of Pottery Works Basic Hand-building already completed. Course fee includes 25 pounds of clay, tool kit, shelf space, all glazes and firings, plus additional 25+ Open Practice hours in which students are encouraged to practice and play.

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Pottery For All  /  Tues 3:30-5:30pm $240

Tailored for potters 8+ No experience required, and conveniently scheduled for after school: 3:30-5:30pm. Fee includes all instruction, materials, and firings. Support staff are invited to work side-by-side at no extra charge.

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Family Clay  /  Saturday 12-2pm

The entire family can explore the fundamental techniques of hand-building and an introduction to the wheel. We will learn the techniques of pinch pots, coils and slabs and glaze your work to create virtually anything you can dream up. The use of tools such as molds, pottery wheel, and the slab roller will be demonstrated. No previous experience is needed. Course fee includes 25 pounds of clay, tool kit, shelf space, all glazes and firings, plus additional 20+ open practice hours in which students are encouraged to practice and play. Contact us for Family pricing.

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Twinkle Tree  /  Nov 14

1-Session Workshop with Darlene Aspinwall

No Experience Necessary! Learn the fundamentals of hand building in this 1 Session Workshop while creating your own unique twinkle tree. For ages 12+. Course fee includes all materials, glazes, firings, and use of studio tools.

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Snowman Luminary  /  Nov 27

1-Session Workshop with Mardis Kelsen

No experience necessary! Join Mardis as she guides you through this adorable hand building ceramics project in just one evening. You choose to make two small luminaries or one large luminary. We will glaze and fire it for you with a glaze of your choosing and we will email you to let you know your pieces are ready to be picked up. For ages 12+. Course fee includes all materials, instruction, and firing fees.

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Hand-Built Mugs  /  November 16 & 30  6-8pm

2-Session Workshop with Annette McMahon

Learn the fundamentals of hand-building while creating two unique mugs. Build and embellish on the first date -- finish and glaze on the second. For ages 16+. Course fee includes all instruction and materials, firings, use of tools, and glazes.

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Spiral Tree  / November 27 1-3pm

2-Session Workshop with Annette McMahon

No experience necessary! Join Annette as she guides you through this festive hand-building ceramics project over two afternoons. Build and accessorize in session 1; personalize and glaze in session 2. Ages 16+. Course fee includes all materials, instruction, and firing fees.