Savor your time together and join us for a creative night with clay. During this Maker Date, our ceramic instructor will walk you through the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection. Join us after class from 4-6pm, where you will feast on a catered spread, enjoy beverages and chocolate covered strawberries, and be enveloped by the tunes of a live musician. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Savor your time together and join us for a creative night with clay. During this Maker Date, our ceramic instructor will walk you through the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection. Join us before class from 4-6pm, where you will feast on a catered spread, enjoy beverages and chocolate covered strawberries, and be enveloped by the tunes of a live musician. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Valentine’s Day Ceramics Handbuilding Maker Date: “Be Mine” Trinket Trays
Feb 14, 2026
/ 1 session
Saturday
/ 2–4pm
Member: $106.00
/ Non-Member: $106.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by designing your own ceramic trinket trays inspired by the iconic “Be Mine” candies. This workshop will guide you through the process of slab building personalized trays perfect for keeping your small treasures or gifting to a loved one. Join us after class from 4-6pm, where you will feast on a catered spread, enjoy beverages and chocolate covered strawberries, and be enveloped by the tunes of a live musician. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Using templates and handbuilding techniques, create your own ceramic mug perfect for your favorite beverage. You will learn how to create slabs of clay by following a template and incorporate textures to the surfaces to make interesting functional object! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Explore alternative firing and finishing techniques that go beyond traditional glazing. You’ll learn about low-fire processes like raku and saggar firing, focusing on how atmosphere, materials, and surface treatments create unique, unpredictable results. Ideal for ceramicists looking to experiment and expand their surface decoration skills through hands-on experience and creative exploration. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more in this exciting introduction to the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel. You will be guided through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming your pieces. Express your creative voice through basic surface decoration and glazing techniques. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
In this two-day workshop, we’ll spend the first day in ceramics where you’ll learn the art of shaping clay into unique pinch pots that will be serving dishes for your crudités. On day two, you’ll craft a beautiful wooden charcuterie board, combining rustic design with functional elegance for the perfect handmade pairing. A materials fee is due at registration. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Homeschooling: Handbuilding in Clay: Session B (ages 7-12)
Mar 9–30, 2026
/ 4 sessions
Mondays
/ 10–11:30am
Member: $94.35
/ Non-Member: $111.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Youth and Teen
Join this exploration of clay designed for homeschooled students of all ages. Work on individual projects while you explore your creativity with guidance from our ceramic instructor. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Using templates and handbuilding techniques, create your own ceramic beer stein perfect for your favorite tall beverage. You will learn how to create slabs of clay by following a template and incorporate textures to the surfaces to make this interesting functional object! Once fired, pick up your stein at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub where the second half of the workshop will conclude with a demonstration and tasting with their brew experts 6pm Wednesday, March 11. Ages 21 and over only. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Using templates and handbuilding techniques, create your own decorative pitcher for your home. You will learn how to create slabs of clay by following a template and incorporate textures to the surfaces to make an interesting pitcher! Perfect for your favorite cold beverage or fresh flowers. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Create functional kitchen items like salt and pepper shakers, butter dishes, and paper towel holders, all crafted by hand without the use of a wheel. Learn essential building and glazing techniques to bring your own unique style to everyday essentials. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
In this advanced wheel throwing class, you’ll focus on creating lidded vessels and learning how to design well-fitting lids that complement your forms. You’ll take part in a group cone 10 reduction firing, gaining experience with high-fire atmospheric effects to enhance your finished pieces. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.