Elevate your Creativity with Our Unique Classes

Ignite Your Passion with Our Wide Range of Pottery Classes

What a Pottery Journey Brings

Pottery offers a wealth of benefits, touching on both mental and physical well-being. Here are 5 key things people gain from engaging in this craft:

Sense of Accomplishment and Increased Self-Esteem

Creating a functional or decorative piece from start to finish provides a strong sense of accomplishment. This can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Enhanced Creativity and Self-Expression

Pottery provides a tangible outlet for creativity. From shaping the clay to glazing the finished piece, individuals have the freedom to express their unique artistic vision.

Social Connection

Pottery classes and studios often foster a sense of community. Engaging in this activity with others creates opportunities for social interaction and connection with like-minded individuals.

Improved Mindfulness and Focus

The process of working with clay demands presence and attention to detail. This cultivates mindfulness, helping individuals to stay grounded in the present moment and improve their concentration.

Stress Reduction and Relaxation

The tactile nature of working with clay, combined with the focused attention it requires, creates a meditative experience. This can significantly reduce stress levels and promote a sense of calm.

Our Class Offerings

House of Clay offers engaging pottery classes for beginners, enthusiasts and artists. We offer a variety of learning opportunities. Our classes include:

Introduction to Wheel Throwing: 8-Week Beginner Course

Ready to try the potter’s wheel? Our beginner-friendly course guides you through the fundamentals of wheel throwing, from wedging and centering to shaping, trimming, and glazing. Over 8 weeks, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to create beautiful pottery.

What to Bring:

  • Wear old clothes: Pottery can get messy!
  • Old towel
  • Closed-toe shoes: For safety in the studio.
  • A positive attitude: Be ready to learn and have fun!

Included in the course fee: a 25 lb bag of clay, a firing allotment for this clay, and all necessary tools.

Monoprint transfers on clay

In this 8-week course we will dive into the expressive art of monoprinting. Starting with slab transfers, you’ll learn how to design and layer imagery using underglaze and slip on newsprint. From there, we will progress to applying monoprints to pottery and sculptural forms, allowing us to explore the various applications of this technique. By the end of this course students will incorporate monoprints into their own pieces, using unique designs to complement their personal style and studio practice.

All skill levels welcome!.

What to Bring:

  • Wear old clothes: Pottery can get messy!
  • Old towel
  • Closed-toe shoes: For safety in the studio.
  • A positive attitude: Be ready to learn and have fun!

Included in the course fee: a 25 lb bag of clay, a firing allotment for this clay, and all necessary tools.

Hand building dinnerware

In this 8-week long course, we will explore the art of hand building with a focus on functional dinnerware. You will learn pinch, coil, and slab building along with surface decoration and glazing techniques. Whether you seek creative expression or practical design, this class will guide you through the process of combining these techniques to create pottery with a personal flare. 

All skill levels welcome!.

What to Bring:

  • Wear old clothes: Pottery can get messy!
  • Old towel
  • Closed-toe shoes: For safety in the studio.
  • A positive attitude: Be ready to learn and have fun!

Included in the course fee: a 25 lb bag of clay, a firing allotment for this clay, and all necessary tools.

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing: Refine & Expand (8 Weeks)

Take your wheel throwing skills to the next level in this 8-week advanced course. Designed for potters with prior wheel throwing experience, we’ll explore complex forms, advanced techniques, and personalized projects. Focus on refining your skills, mastering challenging shapes, and developing your unique artistic voice.

Prerequisite: Prior wheel throwing experience is required.

What to Bring:

  • Wear old clothes: Pottery can get messy!
  • Old towel
  • Closed-toe shoes: For safety in the studio.
  • A positive attitude: Be ready to learn and have fun!

Included in the course fee: a 25 lb bag of clay, a firing allotment for this clay, and access to all necessary studio tools.

Pottery and Pinot Night!

Uncork your creativity at our Pottery & Pinot night! Enjoy a relaxing evening creating your own unique monoprint plate while sipping wine. You’ll learn how to paint and transfer your designs onto the plate, which we’ll then bisque fire and clear glaze for you. Perfect for a fun night out! BYOB!

All skill levels welcome!.

What to Bring:

  • Old towel
  • Closed-toe shoes: For safety in the studio.
  • A positive attitude: Be ready to learn and have fun!
  • Your favorite beer or wine