One Time Classes
One night classes offer an energetic glimpse into the world of pottery. Classes are 2.5 hours and capped at 10 students to maximize personal instruction. Students learn the basics of handbuilding or wheel throwing through demonstration and hands-on guidance. One night classes are held Friday or Saturday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
Try Out the Pottery Wheel
Try out the pottery wheel in this 2.5-hour guided class. This introductory lesson will teach you the basics of centering clay to make low bowls and cups through demonstration and hands-on guidance. No tools needed—just bring yourself and be ready to get messy. Students will select a glaze color and pieces are fired and ready for pickup in 4 weeks.
Mug Making Night
Learn to design and build your own coffee mugs or tea cups by hand. No experience required. Students are encouraged to get messy and learn to use molds, how to apply texture, and the endless possibilities of color through guided demonstrations and their own exploration. Pieces will be glazed and fired for student pickup in 4 weeks.
Planters and Plant Pots
Learn to make small pots or self-watering planters. In this beginner class we’ll walk you through designing a planter using slabs of clay and working by hand. You’ll get messy and learn to create your form out of clay. Pieces will be glazed and fired for student pickup in 4 weeks.
Vase Making Night
Learn to make vases using slabs of clay. You’ll work through the design of your vase while thinking about size, weight, and proportion. Then you’ll make templates, cut out the pieces, and put together your final piece. No experience required. Pieces will be glazed and fired for student pickup in 4 weeks.
Please select your date carefully. We cannot offer refunds or last minute requests to change class dates when your priorities change. If purchasing as a gift, please ensure that the recipient knows the class has a specific date.
Pieces must be picked up in person. We do not mail items. Please email lorraine@hickoryclay.com if you’re interested in purchasing one spot.
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