Take a pottery class
Come take a pottery class in the heart of Fort Collins. We offer a wide range of classes for all skill levels. Whether you have been working in clay for years or have never touched it, you are welcome here. Our classes do have some indicator about skill level and experience, but our classes welcome ALL skill levels.
Classes are 2 hours long and run for 10 weeks. You must 18 years or older to take one of our classes.
Each class includes 25lbs of clay, personal instruction, unlimited open lab time, and use of studio glazes. Additional clay can be purchased at the studio. We fire to cone 6 and our glazes are food safe, dishwasher/microwave and oven safe.
10 week classes are $235.
10 Week Summer classes are FULL. Join the waitlist here.
FIRST THROW
10 Week Class
BEGINNERS
For those who are just beginning their pottery journey. You will learn the basics of throwing on the wheel, do some hand-building, learn glazing, and hopefully have some fun along the way.
Mondays 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Wednesday 7:45-9:45pm
THROW THINGS
10 Week Class
MORE THAN BEGINNERS
This class is for those with some wheel throwing experience. We will take steps to develop your skills with clay, learn new techniques, and help you feel more confident working with this awesome medium.
Mondays 9-11am
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm
Wednesdays 9-11am
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm
CLAY ART
10 Week Class
HAND-BUILDERS
For any skill level. Use creative techniques in this hand-building class. The pieces we make in this class are sometimes sculptural, sometimes functional, and sometimes a bit of both. We try to incorporate unique tools as we use clay to make art.
Thursdays 9-11am
Fridays 9-11am
EARRINGS WORKSHOP
$50
Saturday, JULY 12 & 19
Noon-1pm
Create 4 pairs of beautiful, hand made earrings. All specialty glazes, and earring hardware is included. The first class you will create the pieces and the second will be glazing. You will receive tutorials about how to assemble your earrings in the second class.
HAND BUILT
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
$45
You will be taught how to make the project and choose your glaze. It will be fired for you and ready for pickup 3-4 weeks afterward.
INSTRUCTOR: Jaime Stroup
JUNE 8 ~ 11:30-1:30pm
3 WEEK WORKSHOP
$105
2 weeks will be devoted to hand building pieces and the final week will be glazing. *This workshop does NOT include open studio time.
INSTRUCTOR: Marya Osgood
JULY 13, 20, & 27
4 WEEK WORKSHOP
$140
3 weeks will be devoted to hand building projects and the final week will be glazing. *This workshop does NOT include open studio time.
INSTRUCTOR: Marya Osgood
"IN THE KITCHEN” ~ SUNDAYS 1-3PM
AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24
*Salt & pepper shakers / Decanters / Spoon rests
If you don't see one of our classes listed in the calendar below, it is because all spots have been filled or the next class sign ups have not posted. Subscribe to the newsletter for information on signups for the next session.
Sign up to be added to a wait list HERE.