Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturdays, October 18 - November 1, 2025 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Tuesdays, September 30 - November 4, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $300

Enjoy learning to work on the pottery wheel in a relaxed atmosphere. Take clay from its raw state to glazed finished ware through step-by-step demonstrations, individualized instruction, and lots of practice on the wheel. Beginners and those wishing to tune up their pottery skills are welcome.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 | No class on November 27 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build functional and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 | No class on November 27 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturdays, November 15 - December 6, 2025 | 4 - 7P | No class on November 29 | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and their grown-ups work side-by-side using slab-building techniques to create a holiday-themed project. No experience needed—just a love of creativity and getting a little messy!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Allison Riese

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 | No class on November 27 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturdays, November 15 - December 6, 2025 | 4 - 7P | No class on November 29 | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 | No class on November 27 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Friday, December 5, 2025 | 5:30 - 8P | One-day workshop | $75

Parents, enjoy a night on the town while your kids have fun learning new skills and expressing themselves in CraftStudies' studios! Includes pizza and snacks for the kids and 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for parents! Kids ages 8-12. $75.

Held the first Friday of each month. Each night is sold seperately.

• Friday, October 3, 2025: Clay

• Friday, November 7, 2025: Jewelry

• Friday, December 5, 2025: Sewing

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

This program is offered In partnership with the Hartford Parks & Recreation Department

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturdays, November 15 - December 6, 2025 | 4 - 7P | No class on November 29 | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:30P - 4P; Wednesday, December 11, 2025, 5 - 8P; Sunday, December 14, 2025, 1:30P - 4P | 3 sessions | $225

Create a memorable holiday with pottery and baking! Sculpt a ceramic pie dish and master pie-baking in this unique collaboration with King Arthur Baking Company.

• December 7 at CraftStudies

• December 11 at King Arthur Baking Company

• December 14 at CraftStudies

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching & Guest Artists: Tony Luckino, King Arthur Baking School

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 | No class on November 27 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 9:30A - 12P; Wednesday, December 11, 2025, 5 - 8P; Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:30A -12P | 3 sessions | $225

Create a memorable holiday with pottery and baking! Sculpt a ceramic pie dish and master pie-baking in this unique collaboration with King Arthur Baking Company.

• December 7 at CraftStudies

• December 11 at King Arthur Baking Company

• December 14 at CraftStudies

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching & Guest Artists: Tony Luckino, King Arthur Baking School

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:30P - 4P; Wednesday, December 11, 2025, 5 - 8P; Sunday, December 14, 2025, 1:30A -4P | 3 sessions | $225

Create a memorable holiday with pottery and baking! Sculpt a ceramic pie dish and master pie-baking in this unique collaboration with King Arthur Baking Company.

• December 7 at CraftStudies

• December 11 at King Arthur Baking Company

• December 14 at CraftStudies

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching & Guest Artists: Tony Luckino, King Arthur Baking School

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm