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 4 key things people gain from engaging in this craft:
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, artists and everyone in between. We offer a variety of learning opportunities. Our classes include:
Pottery and Pinot Night™
Enjoy a relaxing evening with friends, a date, or yourself learning hand-building techniques or applying designs to your unique ceramic piece in our inviting and creative studio.
Handmade Holidays
Get into the holiday spirit with House of Clay! This season, we’re offering special hands-on workshops designed to add a unique, handmade touch to your celebrations. Whether you’re looking to create festive decor for your home or thoughtful gifts for loved ones, our beginner-friendly classes are the perfect way to make lasting memories and beautiful art. Join us for some creative cheer!
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Dive into the wonderful world of pottery with our beginner-friendly course! Designed for absolute newcomers, we’ll gently guide you through every exciting stage of creation. From preparing your clay with wedging and mastering the art of centering on the wheel, you’ll progress to confidently shaping your unique forms, expertly trimming for that polished finish, and finally, bringing your pieces to life with vibrant glazing techniques.
Independent Study – Wheel throwing
Looking for more freedom to explore your own ideas on the pottery wheel? Our Independent Study – Wheel Throwing class is designed for students who already know the basics and want to keep growing. You’ll enjoy dedicated studio time, supportive guidance from an instructor, and the flexibility to work on the projects that matter most to you.
Hand Building: All Levels
Discover the endless possibilities of working with clay in our all-levels hand-building course. Whether you’re brand new or returning to refine your skills, you’ll build a solid foundation as you explore pinch pots, coil construction, and slab building. From functional pieces to expressive sculptures, you’ll create work that reflects your style while learning surface decoration and essential glazing techniques. Walk away with finished ceramic creations you’re proud of—fired and ready to enjoy.