Unleash Their Creativity
Pottery Classes for Teens (13+)
Semester Wheel Classes
Develop your pottery wheel skills with structured, multi-week courses.
Ideal for both beginners and those looking to refine their technique.
Semester Handbuilding Classes
Learn traditional handbuilding techniques in semester-long classes,
perfect for creating unique pottery pieces while furthering their techniques.
One-Time Classes
A fun, no-commitment introduction to pottery for teens to explore their creativity in a friendly and enthusiastic environment.
Wheel Throwing one time class
Handbuilding one time class
Glazing one time class
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Pottery Classes for Teens
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TEEN ONE TIME WHEEL CLASS
FEE $65 2hrs..
The adult wheel throwing class includes all materials and instructions.
Explore the art of wheel throwing and enjoy an immersive, hands-on experience.
You can use as much clay as you'd like and keep 1 piece, with an additional fee of 0.05 per cubic inch/cm, for extra piece they choose to add.
They can choose from a selection of studio dipping glazes for your pieces. The studio will prepare, glaze, and fire their pieces, which will be ready for pickup in about four weeks after firing.
No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.
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TEEN AFTER SCHOOL SEMESTER WHEEL CLASS
FEE $250 FOR 6 WEEKS EACH CLASS 2hrs
A 6-week pottery course for teens aged 13 and up, ideal for both beginners and intermediate students. Focuses on building foundational pottery skills, including centering clay, pulling, shaping cylinders, and creating custom projects as students advance.
All equipment, materials, and clay are provided, with hands-on guidance in shaping and decorating.
Students can use as much clay as they like and keep two pieces, with a firing fee of $0.05 per cubic inch/cm for any additional pieces they would like to keep. Finished pieces will be available for pickup in about four weeks.
No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.
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TEEN AFTER SCHOOL HAND BUILDING
FEE $250 FOR 6 WEEKS EACH CLASS 2HRS.
A 6-week hand-building pottery course designed for teens aged 13 and up, catering to both beginners and intermediate students.
Focusing on essential hand-building techniques such as working with clay slabs, coils, molds, and tools to design and shape unique creations.
Students will also learn how to decorate their work using underglazes and slips, with personalized guidance throughout the process.
All materials, equipment provided, and students are welcome to use as much clay as they like, keeping up to 2 pieces.Additional pieces can be kept for a firing fee of $0.05 per cubic inch or centimeter. Finished pieces will be available for pick up in about 4 weeks.
No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.
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TEEN ONE TIME HANDBUILDING
FEE $75 2hrs.
Unleash Your Teen’s Creativity with an Unforgettable Pottery Experience!
All equipment, clay, and glazes are included—teens just bring their imagination!Our friendly, expert instructors will guide your teen through every step, making it fun and easy to shape and mold clay into unique creations.
Each class includes 2 pieces. Want to create more? Additional pieces can be fired for just $0.05 per cubic inch (or cm). Finished pieces will be available for pickup in about four weeks.
No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.
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FAMILY TIME CLASS
FEE $125 Includes 1 adult 1 child 2hrs.
All equipment, clay, and glazes are included—Gather the family for an interactive and joyful time!
Our friendly, expert instructors will guide your through every step, making it fun and easy to shape and mold clay into unique creations.
Each class includes 1 piece per person adult and child each. Want to create more? Additional pieces can be fired for just $0.05 per cubic inch (or cm). Finished pieces will be available for pickup in about four weeks.
No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.
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TEEN SUMMER CAMP
FEE $525
5 Days 3 Hours Per SessionLet your teen’s creativity shine in our weeklong pottery camp, daily from 1 to 4pm, designed for ages 13 and up! Students will explore both pottery wheel and hand-building techniques.
On the wheel, they’ll learn the fundamentals of wedging, centering, lifting, and trimming to create unique pottery. Through hand-building, they’ll master slab, coil, and pinching techniques to craft their pieces.
Each student will receive personalized guidance based on their skill level from our instructors. Teens will get to keep up to 10 of their best creations and select their glaze colors. Finished pieces will be available for pickup in about one week after camp ends.
A light snack is provided daily, but we recommend bringing a hearty snack and water bottle, especially for those with allergies.
No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.