Check out our upcoming classes and workshops!
Wheel Classes
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Take this opportunity to hone your throwing skills and gain confidence on the wheel. This introductory class will focus on setting achievable goals and working on foundational skills such as centering, pulling up the walls of a piece, and creating consistent cylinders. The class will also cover trimming and decoration techniques, as well as how to addhandles and other charming flourishes to your creations. Whether you’re new to ceramics, or just needing a refresher, this class will set you up for success.
Instructor: Mary Tuttle
Price: $180
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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Jump into this awesome, well-rounded introduction to ceramics! In the first week students will have an introduction to handbuilding. The second week will center around practicing wheel throwing, while the third week will focus on trimming, adding handles, and finishing your pieces. Finally, in week four, students will practice glazing their work. This is a beginner level class for students looking to dip their toes into the wonderful world of pottery and get a good sense of what working with clay is all about.
Instructor: Esther Cranfill
Price: $120
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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Take this opportunity to hone your throwing skills and gain confidence on the wheel. This introductory class will focus on setting achievable goals and working on foundational skills such as centering, pulling up the walls of a piece, and creating consistent cylinders. The class will also cover trimming and decoration techniques, as well as how to addhandles and other charming flourishes to your creations. Whether you’re new to ceramics, or just needing a refresher, this class will set you up for success.
Instructor: Mary Tuttle
Price: $180
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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Come learn to throw functional pottery on the wheel. This is an in-depth class where students will get loads of practice centering clay and throwing basic forms such as cylinders, bowls, vases, and small plates. Each week will begin with the demo of an exciting new assignment. The class will focus on mastering simple throwing and trimming techniques and will cover handle-pulling for mugs, securely attaching clay features and embellishments, decorative carving, the use of stamps and textures, as well as tried and true glazing methods. First-time beginners are welcome, as well as students looking to solidify their skills and build confidence.
Instructor: Valya Boutenko
Price: $180
Max Number of Students: 9 (Ages 14+)
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Jump into this awesome, well-rounded introduction to ceramics! In the first week students will have an introduction to handbuilding. The second week will center around practicing wheel throwing, while the third week will focus on trimming, adding handles, and finishing your pieces. Finally, in week four, students will practice glazing their work. This is a beginner level class for students looking to dip their toes into the wonderful world of pottery and get a good sense of what working with clay is all about.
Instructor: Valya Boutenko
Price: $120
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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The idea of the Clay Club arose from the desire to help intermediate potters move beyond basic forms and develop in new directions. In this class, we will be building on the existing skills of the students and focus on implementing unexpected artistic elements into our work. The objective of this class is to broaden the horizons of what’s possible, spark curiosity, and find delightful ways to refine and elevate one’s signature style. This class will feature 1 simple wheel thrown assignment each week and will conclude with a day of glazing.
Instructor: Valya Boutenko
Price: $150
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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Join in this inspiring, deeply informative, relaxed format wheel throwing class. The instructor, Esther Cranfill, is skilled in both handbuilding and wheel work. She loves to share her love of art and create an atmosphere of excitement. The class will focus on proper wheel throwing techniques and the creation of elegant functional forms. In this class students will also practice incorporating striking details, applying captivating textures, they will work on developing signature style, and capturing movement in their work. This is a Saturday afternoon class with wiggle room for special student requests. Beginners welcome!
Instructor: Esther Cranfill
Price: $180
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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This class is the perfect opportunity to get your kids started on the potter’s wheel. Anya Beldon will guide students through the stages of making functional pottery and will focus on centering clay, pulling up the walls, shaping, trimming, making spouts, and adding handles. Students will get to make bowls, mugs, ring holders, pitchers, spoon-rests, and more. Domino’s pizza will be provided so that dinner is taken care of. No experience necessary, beginners welcome.
Instructor: Anya Beldon
Price: $180
Max Number of Students: 6 (Ages 11+)
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Come learn to throw functional pottery on the wheel. This is an in-depth class where students will get loads of practice centering clay and throwing basic forms such as cylinders, bowls, vases, and plates. Each week will begin with the demo of an exciting new assignment. The class will focus on mastering simple throwing and trimming techniques and will cover handle pulling for mugs, securely attaching clay features and embellishments, decorative carving, the use of stamps and textures, as well as tried and true glazing methods. First-time beginners are welcome!
Instructor: Kyrsten Bryant
Price: $180
Max Number of Students: 9 (Ages 14+)
Handbuilding & Decorating Classes
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Jump into this awesome, well-rounded introduction to ceramics! In the first week students will have an introduction to handbuilding. The second week will center around practicing wheel throwing, while the third week will focus on trimming, adding handles, and finishing your pieces. Finally, in week four, students will practice glazing their work. This is a beginner level class for students looking to dip their toes into the wonderful world of pottery and get a good sense of what working with clay is all about.
Instructor: Esther Cranfill
Price: $120
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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Jump into this awesome, well-rounded introduction to ceramics! In the first week students will have an introduction to handbuilding. The second week will center around practicing wheel throwing, while the third week will focus on trimming, adding handles, and finishing your pieces. Finally, in week four, students will practice glazing their work. This is a beginner level class for students looking to dip their toes into the wonderful world of pottery and get a good sense of what working with clay is all about.
Instructor: Valya Boutenko
Price: $120
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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This offering is an intermediate 6-week class where students bring in ideas they came up with on their own, or were inspired by online, and the teacher helps facilitate these unique projects. Make your pottery wishes come true with this flexible class that easily accommodates the distinct goals of each student. Whether you want to make an elaborate ceramic wind chime for your porch, a gnome sculpture for your garden, or a set of dollhouse furniture for your grandkids, this is the class for you.
Instructor: Esther Cranfill
Price: $180
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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Step into your creativity with this inspiring handbuilding masterclass. The instructor will cover sculpting, coil building, soft/hard slab construction, decorative and texturizing techniques, as well as glazing methods. Students will learn all essential handbuilding techniques, making several artistic, functional pieces to take home. In the process, they will learn how to use slump and drape molds, a slab roller, carving tools, and a clay extruder for coil building. Class projects may include but are not limited to plates, bowls, mugs, vases, planters, utensil holders, book ends, and animal sculptures, and more. All pieces made will be food, oven, and dishwasher safe. This is an introductory course, no experience necessary.
Instructor: Kyrsten Bryant
Price: $180
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
Kid and Adult Workshops
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Come make an attractive set of cuddling bowls with us—just in time for Valentine’s Day! This fun-filled class will cover essential handbuilding and refining techniques that make every piece shine. The finished bowls are in the attractive shape of a heart and can be used individually or as a set to serve snacks, sweet treats, or house other little treasures. Beginners welcome.
Instructor: Cary Dahl
Price: $85
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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This inspiring class is centered around making an elegant, ceramic charcuterie board. Students will get to customize their boards to into unique shapes and sculpt shallow containers to hold their favorite treats. Want to add a hole to the handle so you could hang your board on a peg at home? You get to decide the exact size and shape of your board and add all your favorite details. All glazes used will be food safe and lead free. These custom charcuterie boards are super easy to use and wash, and they make wonderful gifts. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Esther Cranfill
Price: $75
Max Number of Students: 6 (Ages 14+)
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Come make some heart-shaped trays with us and take home a cottage chic, food-safe ceramic piece will last a lifetime. Why bother with boring home décor that’s mass-produced for a department store, when you can have real functional artwork that brings you joy each day? Using a handmade piece of pottery elevates even the simplest dining experience such as grabbing a snack—and transforms it into a soothing time of peaceful leisure. This is an entry level class, ages 8 and up are welcome.
Instructor: Abby Kiracofe
Price: $85
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 8+)
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It’s time to make the ‘mug of the season!’ Jump into this sweet little class, and practice making a couple of heart-shaped mugs just in time for Valentine’s Day. Valya will demonstrate exactly how to alter the basic thrown cylinder form into an attractive heart shape, and how to pull and attach a handle. This is the perfect class to get a taste of what it’s like to throw on the wheel and try your hand at glazing. This is an entry level class, beginners are welcome.
If you sign up for this workshop with your significant other, use code COUPLEHEARTMUG at checkout for $20 off the total purchase.
Instructor: Valya Boutenko
Price: $85
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 8+)
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Come make the handbuilt ‘mug of the season,’ and pour all your love into this heart-shaped wonder just in time for Valentine’s Day! Abby will demonstrate all the necessary techniques required to form a beautiful heart shaped mug out of clay slabs. She will explain and show how to make and attach a handle. Students may decorate their Valentine’s Day mug to their hearts content. This is the perfect class to get a taste of what it’s like to work with clay and try your hand at glazing. This is an entry level class, beginners are welcome.
If you sign up for this workshop with your significant other, use code COUPLEHEARTMUG at checkout for $20 off the total purchase.
Instructor: Abby Kiracofe
Price: $85
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 8+)
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Make your home shine with the bright colors of happy golden daffodils. Here at the Clayground, we believe these sweet-scented wonders deserve their own special vase. Come build the perfect vessel to house your spring daffodils for years to come. Students will be guided through the blissful process of building their own ceramic vase, and afterwards presented with the option of returning to glazing their own piece or having a staff member glaze it for them at no additional cost. Beginners welcome.
Instructor: Cary Dahl
Price: $85
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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This extra special iris vase design has a hidden feature that sets it apart. It has what’s known as a floral frog, which is a pronged metal disk. The stems of flowers are then pressed onto the prongs, and this makes it possible to produce effortless, stunning arrangements in the Japanese ikebana style. Delicate flowers such as irises are optimal for the use of floral frogs. Students will have the option of returning to glaze their own piece, or have the staff glaze it for them at no additional cost. Floral frogs provided. Beginners welcome.
Instructor: Cary Dahl
Price: $85
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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Calling all bunnies! It’s time to hop on into the studio and make some Easter mugs. Esther will share all her secrets on how to carefully craft the ultimate showstopping Easter mug at a level of cuteness that’ll leave spectators cooing with joy. This is the perfect class to get a taste of what it’s like to work with clay and try your hand at glazing. Entry level class, bunnies—I mean beginners welcome.
Instructor: Esther Cranfill
Price: $85
Max Number of Students: 8 (Ages 14+)
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