Workshops, Classes & Events
Interested in multiple classes? We are currently offering an Unlimited Class Pass. Learn more.
About our classes:
- Supplies and firing included
- Small class sizes (eight student maximum per session)
- Open studio access included during enrollment (M-F noon-5pm)
- Sessions are ongoing. Pick your start date.
Multi-Session Classes
Intro to Pottery Wheel - 3 Session Class
Instructor: Zoe
Learn the basics of Wheel-throwing, in this 3-session class. All supplies are provided. You will make your own pieces, learn to trim and in the final class, glaze them. This is the perfect place to get started on pick up where you left off on simple ceramic basics.
- Suitable for all skill levels, no prior experience required.
- Great for trying out wheel thrown pottery and becoming familiar with the ceramics process.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:30pm (Starting 09/30)
Vase Making: 3 Session Class
Instructor: Zoe
Come learn how to throw a vase on the wheel. No experience required. If you are experienced this class can elevate your wheel throwing and vase making skills.
This three session session class will take through learning the form, trimming, as well as using our glazes.
You will leave with your own set of vases.
Saturdays, 3:30 - 5:00
Intro to Sculpture - 3 Sessions
Instructor: Mary Helen
Explore the world of sculpting and learn how to create artistic pieces in this continuous course. Learn fundamental techniques such as working with slabs, coils, extrusions, and pinching while discovering the ins and outs of the ceramics process. Students will work with clay hands-on from day-one and see their creations go through the firing process as they learn about glazing, finishing, and surface decoration.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 12:30pm
Hand Building Basics - 3 Sessions
Instructor: Mary Helen
Dive into the ins and outs of hand built pottery under the guidance of an experienced hand builder. Learn fundamental techniques such as working with slabs, coils, extrusions, and pinching while becoming acquainted with the ceramics process. Students will work with clay hands-on from day-one and see their creations go through the firing process as they learn about glazing, finishing, and surface decoration.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Surface Decoration - 3 Sessions
Instructor: Mary Helen
Explore the possibilities of adding color and texture to your work in this series of hands-on classes. Each week we will tackle a different technique for adding color, patter, texture, and interest to your pottery by introducing concepts such as sgraffito, slip trailing, or image transfer, pattern carving, resists, and more. Bring your own bisque or greenware to experiment on or work with pre-made blanks supplies by the studio.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Sundays, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Single-Session Workshops
Beginner's Hand Building Session
Instructor: Mary Helen
Get to know the art of hand building pottery in these easy, introductiory sessions. Students will learn about simple and fundamental techniques such as pinching, sculpting, and working with slabs and coils.
Suitable for all skill levels, no prior experience required.
Tickets - $75.00
Beginner's Wheel Throwing Nights
Instructor: Zoe
Students will have the opportunity to give wheel throwing a shot. You will make your own piece for your home, which will be available for pick up within one week from your class.
No prior experience with ceramics required. This is a great way to try out wheel throwing and get a taste for what working with ceramics is all about.
Tickets - $75.00
- Fri, Sep 8, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Sat, Sep 9, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Fri, Sep 15, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Sat, Sep 16, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Fri, Sep 22, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Sat, Sep 23, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Fri, Sep 29, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Sat, Sep 30, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Beginner's Hand Building Sessions
Instructor: Mary Helen
Try out hand-building in these single-session workshops. Students will get to try hand making their own pieces using fundamental hand-building techniques such as coils, pinching, and slab work.
No prior experience required. A great way to try out working with clay!
Tickets - $60.00
Special Workshops with ATX Kiln Club
- Tuesday, 09/05: Make Your Own Ceramic Paint Palette
- Tuesday, 09/19: Make Your Own Clay Stamps & Molds