Project Classes
Project Classes
Short, focused, and designed for all levels of (in)experience! Our project classes are proof that you can dip your fingers into clay without investing huge amounts of time and money.
Cocktail Creations / Mar 25 & Apr 8 6-8pm $65
2-Session Workshop with Grace Wright
No experienced needed. Come pour one out in your very own custom martini glass or wine goblet! During this 2-session workshop, you will have the choice of making 2 martini glasses, 2 wine goblets, or one of each! You will learn the basics of hand-building and glazing to make your own unique piece. The second portion of the class will be a glaze and sip, so be sure to BYOB! Includes all instruction and materials, firings, use of tools, and glazes. Bring only yourself and a towel. For Adults only.
Soap Dish & Soap / Mar 27 6-8pm $65
1-Session Workshop with Darlene & Tammie
Make 12 bars of natural soap AND a ceramic soap dish all in this one unique class offering at Pottery Works Cortland. Learn the basics of cold process soap making and go home with 3 pounds of your very own custom soap. But that’s not all! You’ll also build your own unique ceramic soap dish which will be glazed and fired for pick-up at a later date. Includes all materials and instruction. Participants will receive an equipment list upon registration (common kitchen equipment you’ll be able to use on food again). For Adults only.
Beer Stein or Wine Goblet / Apr 1 & 15 $65
2-Session Workshop with Grace Wright
No experienced needed. Come pour one out in your very own custom beer stein or wine goblet! During this 2-session workshop, you will have the choice of making 2 beer steins, 2 wine goblets, or one of each! You will learn the basics of hand-building and glazing to make your own unique piece.
The second portion of the class will be a glaze and sip, so be sure to BYOB! Includes all instruction and materials, firings, use of tools, and glazes. Bring only yourself and a towel. For Adults only.
Tree Trolls / Apr 2 & 16 $65
2-Session Workshop with Chris Carle
No experience necessary! During the first session participants will receive a brief introduction to facial spacing and head and face design, they will then choose from four different backgrounds, and build two unique pieces (each approximately 7" tall). During the second session participants will learn the basics of glazing and then glaze their pieces. Please note, these pieces can be hung just about anywhere, not just trees! Course fee includes all materials, instruction, and firing fees. For Adults only.
Hand-Built Mugs / $65
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. Includes all instruction and materials, firings, use of tools, and glazes. For ages 16+
Thrown Mugs / For ages 16+
Prerequisite Basic Throwing Level 1
This 2 session course will provide instruction in how to throw mugs of various shapes. Discover your favorite mug style to throw and learn how to pull and attach handles. Take home as many mugs as you can make with the clay provided. Students will glaze their pieces outside of class. Course fee includes 10 pounds of clay, use of tools, all glazes and firings.
Private Events
For all ages
Create the perfect birthday, anniversary, retreat, or friends and family private party using our wheels, glazing, and hand-building stations. Contact us for pricing and scheduling.
Private Group Instruction
Calling Clubs, 4-H & Scouting Groups, Homeschoolers, and Families: Work with Pottery Works instructors to design a studio course to meet your specific needs. Contact us for details.