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Thursdays, October 29 – December 3, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM (4 weeks, 2 hours each)
Instructor: Kayla Rich
Get your hands in the clay and discover the timeless art of hand building! In this 4-week Hand Building Pottery series, you'll learn to shape, build and finish functional pieces without a wheel, using only your hands and a few simple tools.
Each week builds on the last. You'll start with the basics of working with clay and making a classic pinch pot, then move on to coil building, where you'll stack and blend coils of clay into a vessel with your own shape and style.
Next, you'll roll out slabs of clay to build pieces like a mug, dish or planter, and learn how to add texture, handles and decorative details that make each piece your own.
In the final week, you'll glaze your bisque-fired pieces and choose colors and finishes that bring your work to life. Our staff will handle all the kiln firing, so you can focus on creating.
By the end of the series, you'll have a collection of handmade pottery pieces and the skills and confidence to keep creating, whether that's at home or in our open studio membership.
NOTE: due to kiln shipping delays, we might not be able to fire all of your pieces in time for glazing. If this happens, you’ll be invited back for a free glazing session and you’ll use your fourth class to continue to make more pieces.
What you'll make: A collection of handmade, functional pottery pieces, including: (1) a pinch pot, (2) a coil-built vessel, (3) a slab-built piece such as a mug, dish or planter, (4) and glazed (painted), kiln-fired finished work to take home.
What you'll learn:
Clay basics: wedging, preparing and handling clay
Pinch pot techniques
Coil building and blending
Slab rolling and construction
Attaching handles, adding texture and decorating surfaces
Glazing techniques and how the firing process works
Week-by-week:
Week 1 (Oct 29): Clay basics and pinch pots
Week 2 (Nov 5): Coil building
Week 3 (Nov 12): Slab building, texture and details
Week 4 (Dec 3, skip Thanksgiving week): Glazing and finishing
NOTE: due to kiln shipping delays, this could be a bonus week of additional hand building and you’ll receive a free glaze class to finish your work
Skill level: Beginner. No previous experience required.
Age restriction: 16+ years
Who's this class for: Beginners, adults, teens, friends looking for a weekly creative night out, and anyone who wants to try pottery without the wheel.
Food & drink policy: Non-alcoholic drinks are welcome as long as they are in a container with a lid. No food.
What to bring/ wear: All class materials and aprons will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting muddy, and tie back long hair. Short fingernails make working with clay easier!
Please note: Finished pieces need time for final kiln firing and will be ready for pickup about 2 weeks after glazing. Your ticket covers all 4 sessions and a potential free glaze session if there’s delays in firing.
Thursdays, October 29 – December 3, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM (4 weeks, 2 hours each)
Instructor: Kayla Rich
Get your hands in the clay and discover the timeless art of hand building! In this 4-week Hand Building Pottery series, you'll learn to shape, build and finish functional pieces without a wheel, using only your hands and a few simple tools.
Each week builds on the last. You'll start with the basics of working with clay and making a classic pinch pot, then move on to coil building, where you'll stack and blend coils of clay into a vessel with your own shape and style.
Next, you'll roll out slabs of clay to build pieces like a mug, dish or planter, and learn how to add texture, handles and decorative details that make each piece your own.
In the final week, you'll glaze your bisque-fired pieces and choose colors and finishes that bring your work to life. Our staff will handle all the kiln firing, so you can focus on creating.
By the end of the series, you'll have a collection of handmade pottery pieces and the skills and confidence to keep creating, whether that's at home or in our open studio membership.
NOTE: due to kiln shipping delays, we might not be able to fire all of your pieces in time for glazing. If this happens, you’ll be invited back for a free glazing session and you’ll use your fourth class to continue to make more pieces.
What you'll make: A collection of handmade, functional pottery pieces, including: (1) a pinch pot, (2) a coil-built vessel, (3) a slab-built piece such as a mug, dish or planter, (4) and glazed (painted), kiln-fired finished work to take home.
What you'll learn:
Clay basics: wedging, preparing and handling clay
Pinch pot techniques
Coil building and blending
Slab rolling and construction
Attaching handles, adding texture and decorating surfaces
Glazing techniques and how the firing process works
Week-by-week:
Week 1 (Oct 29): Clay basics and pinch pots
Week 2 (Nov 5): Coil building
Week 3 (Nov 12): Slab building, texture and details
Week 4 (Dec 3, skip Thanksgiving week): Glazing and finishing
NOTE: due to kiln shipping delays, this could be a bonus week of additional hand building and you’ll receive a free glaze class to finish your work
Skill level: Beginner. No previous experience required.
Age restriction: 16+ years
Who's this class for: Beginners, adults, teens, friends looking for a weekly creative night out, and anyone who wants to try pottery without the wheel.
Food & drink policy: Non-alcoholic drinks are welcome as long as they are in a container with a lid. No food.
What to bring/ wear: All class materials and aprons will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting muddy, and tie back long hair. Short fingernails make working with clay easier!
Please note: Finished pieces need time for final kiln firing and will be ready for pickup about 2 weeks after glazing. Your ticket covers all 4 sessions and a potential free glaze session if there’s delays in firing.
