A private, focused session on the potter’s wheel tailored to your pace and experience level. Ideal for beginners seeking individualized instruction or for those looking to refine specific techniques.

This format allows for direct guidance, hands-on instruction , and a deeper understanding of the wheel-throwing process in a quiet, supportive setting.

One-on-one wheel throwing provides tailored instruction to help you master ceramics, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced potter looking to refine your techniques. Private lessons offer flexible scheduling and personalized guidance on wedging, centering, pulling walls and making unique forms. 

• Please allow additional time after lesson for clean-up

Our one-time classes are designed for beginners and curious newcomers—offering a guided, low-commitment way to experience the ceramic process in a professional studio setting.

All one-time classes allow for a single-session experience. The full ceramic process extends beyond the class time frame, so finished pieces are not included. Work may be kept for an additional glazing and firing fee.

• Project clay, tools and aprons are included for all classes & lessons. 

• You may reschedule up to 72 hrs before class begins. Read full policies

• Make sure to wear comfortable clothes, trim nails, remove jewelry, tie back long hair, and optionally bring your own apron. 

• • Please allow additional time after class for group clean-up.

Intro to Slab Building

Ages 14+ · 2 hrs. Session + Clean - up · $80 · Project clay included 

Slab building is a flexible and approachable way of working with clay, using rolled sheets to shape and construct forms by hand. It offers a balance of structure and creativity, making it a great entry point into ceramics.

In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll create a small project using foundational slab techniques such as rolling, cutting, joining, and shaping. With guidance from your instructor, you’ll learn how to build with confidence while exploring your own ideas in a relaxed and supportive studio environment.

Group Wheel Throwing

Ages 14+ · 2 hr. Session $85 · Project clay Included

A shared introduction to the potter’s wheel designed for small groups. This class offers a guided, hands-on experience where participants learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing together in a focused, social setting.

Working alongside others, you’ll be introduced to core techniques including centering, opening, and forming basic shapes. Our instructors provide step-by-step guidance while allowing space for experimentation and individual pace.

This format is ideal for friends, families, team gatherings, or small group events—balancing instruction with a relaxed, communal atmosphere.

Introduction to Ceramics

Ages 18+ · 6 Weeks · $350· 2 hrs. Each Session · No prior experience necessary

Project clay included  · Bisque & glaze firing + house glazes included.

A six-week immersive introduction to working with clay from start to finish.

This course is designed for beginners who want a deeper understanding of the ceramic process while building confidence in both hand building and wheel throwing. Students will learn foundational techniques for forming, refining, glazing, and firing ceramic work while developing an understanding of clay as a creative material.

Over six consecutive weeks, participants will create functional and sculptural objects while becoming familiar with the complete ceramic workflow used in a professional studio environment.

By the end of the course, students will have completed several finished pieces and gained the skills necessary to continue working independently in the studio.

Hand Building (Slab & Coil)

Ages 18+ · 4 Weeks $250 · 2 hrs. Each Session · Project clay included

A deeper, process-based approach to working with clay over time. These multi-week courses are designed to build skill, confidence, and material understanding through repetition and progression.

Focusing on hand building techniques—including pinching, coiling, and slab construction—students develop projects across multiple sessions, allowing time for refinement, experimentation, and a more considered approach to form.

Unlike one-time classes, these courses follow the full ceramic process. Work created during the course will be dried, finished, glazed, and fired as part of the curriculum.

Ideal for beginners seeking a more immersive experience, or for returning students looking to expand their practice in a structured, supportive environment.

Full ceramic process including trimming, bisque fire, glazing and glaze firing.

Wheel Throwing (Techniques & Practice)

Adults & Ages 18+ · $250 · 4 Weeks · 2 hrs. Each Session · Project clay included

A four-week course for students with prior wheel throwing experience who are ready to refine technique, improve consistency, and explore more advanced ceramic forms. Through demonstrations, individualized instruction, and dedicated studio practice, students will deepen their understanding of form, control, and craftsmanship on the potter’s wheel.

Students may focus on larger vessels, altered forms, trimming techniques, surface treatments, and developing a more personal direction within their work. The class is designed to support continued growth while allowing space for experimentation and individual goals in a focused, supportive studio environment.

Class includes 4 consecutive classes, practice time, one 25 lb. bag of house clay, bisque firing, glazing, and final glaze firing.

Ceramic Mask Making

Ages 18+ · $200 · 3 Weeks · 2 hrs. Each Session · Project clay included · No prior experience needed

3-Week Workshop - 2 hr. sessions + Group Clean-Up 

In this three-week workshop, students will explore the process of creating expressive ceramic wall masks through hand building and sculptural clay techniques. Participants will learn how to design, construct, and refine their own hanging mask while developing an understanding of form, texture, surface, and symbolic expression in clay.

The workshop will cover foundational ceramic skills including clay preparation and wedging, slab construction, additive and subtractive sculpting methods, joining and reinforcing clay forms, hollowing techniques, and strategies for preventing cracking during drying and firing. Students will also learn how to build dimensional facial features, create surface texture, and incorporate sculptural details that give each piece a distinct personality and presence.

Masks have long carried deep symbolic and spiritual meaning across cultures—used to transform, conceal, protect, and embody forces beyond the self. Students are encouraged to explore themes of guardianship, personal mythology, ritual, transformation, and the shadow self while developing their own unique visual language. Finished works may function as sculptural wall pieces intended for indoor or outdoor display.

The final week of the workshop will focus on surface decoration, glazing, and finishing techniques, including the use of washes, underglazes, texture enhancement, and glaze application to bring depth and character to each mask. 

Monthly workshops at Claysita are open to everyone—no membership required.

Adults and teens (ages 18+) are invited to explore wheel throwing and hand building in a welcoming, beginner-friendly setting.

Our experienced instructors foster a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, making it easy to learn new skills while enjoying the creative process.

Workshops are designed for all levels, encouraging both technical growth and personal expression.

Bring Your Own Raku

Experience the excitement of Raku firing in this special two-day workshop. Participants may bring up to 4–5 bisque-fired, unglazed ceramic pieces to glaze and fire using a selection of specialty Raku glazes. An optional glazing session will be held on Saturday, followed by the Raku firing on Sunday.

For those without their own work, a limited selection of bisque-fired pieces will be available for purchase on-site. Suitable for both beginners and experienced ceramic artists.

Ages 18+ • $80 per person • Limited to 8 participants