Classes & Workshops
Each month we offer a brand new schedule of classes which open for registration on the 1st Thursday of the preceding month at 9am. Check out the classes on the card below, or scroll on to view the classes by level.
Classes
Beginner I Wheel Throwing
Come and learn the basics of wheel throwing in a relaxed small group setting. These lessons will focus on wheel control, hand positioning, centering clay, glaze application and the use of basic tools. By the end of this 4- week course, students will have created 4 functional pieces to take home. All materials will be provided. Shoes and clothes will get messy.
Beginner II Wheel Throwing
For students who have completed the Beginner I Wheel Throwing Course.
This course will allow the student to expound upon their basic throwing skills and will focus on centering larger amounts of clay, handling mugs, trimming, and glazing techniques. All materials will be provided. Shoes and clothes will get messy.
Intermediate I Wheel Throwing
Wednesdays 7:30PM
For students who have completed Beginner 2 or have equivalent wheel experience.
This course is designed for potters ready to work with larger amounts of clay and more complex forms. Instruction will focus on centering and throwing at scale, pulling handles, trimming, and refining glazing techniques. Together, we’ll work toward throwing a pitcher with matching mugs and finishing a lidded jar.
Prairie Kids
We love having kids in our studio! Check here for upcoming 4-week classes, camps, and 1x workshops.
1X Workshops
July Date Nights: Wheel Throwing
July 10th | 7-9PM
July 17th | 7-9PM
July 25th | 7-9PM
Bring your favorite person and have fun learning the basic techniques of wheel throwing. This is a relaxed time to explore pottery and enjoy a new experience. Tasty beverages provided. As always, good tunes and good vibes included.
July 1X Handbuild: Harry Potter House Tumblers
July 31 | 7-9PM
Come celebrate the wizard’s birthday with us, and learn how to make your very own ceramic Harry Pottery House tumbler! This workshop will teach differing hand building techniques (no wheel this time). This is a relaxed time to explore hand building and create functional items you can use. As always, you can count on good tunes and good vibes.
August 1X Wheel Throwing Workshop
August 14 | 7-8:30PM
Have you thought about taking pottery lessons before? Or wished there was a 1x class that could give you a taste of what it’s like before you commit to one of our 4-week classes? This 1x wheel throwing workshop is for people who have no experience but want a general introduction of what it’s like to throw pottery.
August Date Nights: Wheel Throwing
August 15 | 7-9PM
August 21 | 7-9PM
August 22 | 7-9PM
Bring your favorite person and have fun learning the basic techniques of wheel throwing. This is a relaxed time to explore pottery and enjoy a new experience. Tasty beverages provided. As always, good tunes and good vibes included.
Skillbuild Workshop: Big Bowls with Will Mantor
August 8 | 6-8:30PM
Join local potter Will Mantor as he guides through the process of throwing a large bowl. Our Skillbuilding Workshops exist to provide continued learning for our members and local potters.