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One-Time Pottery Wheel Session
Available for Local and Out-of-Town Guests Experience the creative joy of pottery with a our one-time pottery wheel session! Whether you’re a local resident or visiting from out of town, our workshop is the perfect opportunity to try your hand at the pottery wheel. Duration: 2.5 hours Cost: $85 per person included: Each session is tailored to your skill level. 8lbs of clay (this includes glaze and firing fees) Instruction on throwing techniques, tools, and troubleshooting. You can keep up to 4-5 pots. Once your pots are trimmed by our experienced potters they will fire, and glaze your pots with our studio glaze called Creamy Matte. Who’s It For? Locals Take a break from the daily grind and dive into something new and creative. Out-of-Town Guests Looking for a unique activity during your Southwest visit? Our one time pottery session is the perfect souvenir-making experience and a chance to unwind. For our out of town guess we can ship shipping. Packagin is available for $5 per person. We ship via USPS, and the shipping rate will be calculated when your package is ready. Once we have the shipping cost, we will inform you of the price, and you can pay via Venmo or Zelle prior to shipping
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Slab building is a pottery technique where flat pieces of clay (called slabs) are rolled out, then cut, shaped, and joined together to create unique ceramic forms. This method is ideal for building geometric shapes, boxes, and architectural-style pieces, offering great control and creativity. It’s a wonderful introduction to hand-building and works well for both functional and sculptural designs.
This session is available for both local and out-of-town guests and is the perfect opportunity to explore clay in a relaxed, supportive environment. During your session, you’ll learn how cut and assemble them like puzzle pieces build the walls and structure of your ceramic form. You can make and keep up to 3–4 pieces. After your session, once the pieces are fully dried, our experienced studio potters will fire and glaze them using our signature studio glaze, Creamy Matte. This one-time pottery session makes for a meaningful personal creation
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Get hands-on with clay as you explore two essential pottery techniques in one fun and creative session! This class is perfect for beginners and anyone curious about working with clay.
You’ll start by learning the basics of wheel throwing—how to center clay and shape simple forms like cups or bowls on the potter’s wheel. Then, you’ll dive into slab building, where you’ll roll out flat sheets of clay and cut, shape, and join them to create more structured, sculptural pieces like boxes, trays, or geometric forms. Student can create and keep 2–6 pieces. Once your work is dry, our studio team will fire and glaze your pieces using our house glaze, Creamy Matte, for a beautiful, finished look.
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This session combines structured instruction with independent practice, making it ideal for individuals looking to improve their wheel-throwing skills while receiving guidance as needed. Over the course of 3 hours, you’ll have ample time to create and receive support on clay bodies, techniques, or any other questions you may have. What’s included: Clay (includes all material and firing fees) Instruction on throwing techniques, tools, and troubleshooting Guidance on any additional clay or pottery-related questions. After completing your pieces, you’ll need to schedule a separate trimming and glazing session to complete your pottery from start to finish. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice, with all the materials you need included. We look forward to helping you grow your skills!
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Trimming is an important step in pottery, for functional and aesthetic reasons; it plays a crucial role in ensuring its durability, function, and overall success in the firing process. Trimming is the last step which transforms a rough, thrown piece into a finished piece.You’ll learn about: How to use pottery wheel to trim your pieces. Trimming tools: What’s included: Your own pots or make arrangements for leather hard pot for practicing. Tools, and troubleshooting guidance on any additional trimming-related questions
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Basic Glazing Glaze is a liquid that comes in many color and it’s used to waterproof, decorate and give pottery a smooth, glass-like surface. The glaze serves multiple purposes, including: Waterproofing: Pottery is naturally porous, so applying glaze seals the surface, preventing liquids from seeping through. You’ll learn: Types of glazes such as glossy transparent glazes, and brush on the glaze. Methods for glazing, Brush on and Dipping glazes. Last but not least the importance of cleaning the bottom of the pieces, as this can make it stick to the kiln shelf during firing
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Studio Time (No Instruction)
Come and enjoy a relaxed environment for self-guided ceramics practice! This session is for experienced, intermediate to advanced potters. Come use our facilities to practice your skills and create your own work. Studio time is available during by appointment only. You will be given a introduction of studio set-up, tools, and equipment. Before you bring your on clay and glazes you must chat with Jackie to ensure your clay and glazes are cone 6. We do not supply towels. No production potters allowed.
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Private and Group Events
Our large, clean, well-lit studio can host group events of up to 15 people. To date, these events have included birthdays, family reunions, traveling, student groups, convention attendees, and company team building. Typically participants rotate between wheel throwing and hand building so everyone gets to experience the different techniques. We have a large hand building room adjacent to a spacious wheel-throwing room with 8 pottery wheels. We also provide space for snacks and refreshments. These events are a great and fun way to bond in a unique setting well indulging in an ancient craft.
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A pottery gift certificate is a wonderful and unique gift idea. Its a great way to for someone experience the art of hand made pottery. We offer certificates for wheel trowing $85 and for slab building $75. Certificates are delivered via text or email. The recipient can then book a class at their convenience. Duration: 2.5 hours Included: Hands-on Instruction – Personalized Experience: Each session is tailored to the participant skill level. All materials and firing is included. Instruction on throwing techniques, tools, and troubleshooting. Participants can keep up to 4-5 pots. Once the pots are leather hard (it usually takes a couple of days), our experienced potters will trim, fire, and glaze your pots with our studio glaze called Creamy Matte Finished work is usually available to pick in a couple weeks.
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