Please note there is no class on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th, 2026.

Discover the endless possibilities hand building has to offer to make functional and unique pottery.  Students of all experience levels will enjoy learning new techniques in this class.

We will focus on a variety of slab forming methods and surface decoration to create visual interest.

Learn how to make and use your own templates, stamps, sprig molds and bisque molds to enhance your work. Add volume and change the basic cylinder using altering techniques. Students with wheel experience will learn how to combine thrown and hand built components to alter pieces and create even more complex forms.

What do I need to bring?

• Wear old clothes or an apron.
• Closed toe shoes, NO SANDALS for safety.
• Light plastic to cover your pieces.
• Pottery tools if you have them, but we have plenty to borrow if you don't!

Class includes 25lbs clay.  Students can use any of the clay types but  some clay bodies have an upcharge. Please pick up clay during the session. Clay cannot be "banked" for future pick up. Please write your name on your clay and keep it on your student shelf. Any unopened clay not used during the session must be stored at home. 

Classes could be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen. 

Please refer to our main website www.Clayworxstudios.com for our policies. 

This is a 7 week class.

Please note there is no class on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th, 2026.

This class is designed for any skill level and will focus on all aspects of ceramic sculpture and wheel throwing from concept to completion. We will discuss elements of 3-dimensional design, methods of constructing with clay, and surface treatments.

Students will design work based on personal interest and will be encouraged to stretch their imaginations. We will experiment with several different techniques including wheel throwing fundamentals, modeling and slab building. Students will finish their work using a range of surface treatments including texture, ceramic glaze, and polychrome.

Group demonstrations and instruction will be based on students’ interests and questions. Individual instruction will be provided at each class to promote student success. This class is intended for adults 18 years and older. 

What do I need to bring:

• Wear old clothes or an apron
• Closed toe shoes, NO SANDALS for safety
• some light plastic to cover your pieces (drycleaning bags are the best)
• pottery tools if you have them, but we have plenty to borrow if you don't!
• encourage a friend to join you taking classes, and have some fun.

Class includes 25lbs clay.  Students can use any of the clay types but  some clay bodies have an upcharge. Please pick up clay during the session. Clay cannot be "banked" for future pick up. Clay must be kept on student shelf. Any unopened clay not used during the session must be stored at home. 

Classes could be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen. 

Please refer to our main website www.Clayworxstudios.com for our policies. 

This is a 7 week class.

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at ceramics, even if you are a total beginner? This fantastic three hour workshop is just for you. It is designed to unlock your inner potter and discover your creative side. 

Participants will get to explore several different methods of working with clay, including wheel throwing, slab building and modeling. It is a hands-on experience that will let you learn and have fun all at the same time. This workshop is open to anyone ages 16 and up, you are never too old!!

Materials will be provided. 

While this is a process workshop meant to give the student a chance to experience clay, students may choose their one favorite piece to be glazed and finished by our talented instructor. 

Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen. 

Please refer to our main website www.Clayworxstudios.com for our policies. 

You will be notified when your piece(s) are ready. This can be 2-3 weeks post the session depending on our kiln firing schedule. Please be patient with us as we dry,  bisque fire, then glaze fire your pieces. This can sometimes be a slow process.   Pieces will be held for 8 weeks after we have contacted you, after that time they will be deemed abandoned.

Please read the mud puppy policy document on our website before agreeing or applying for mudpuppy.

Upon registration you will be placed into a waiting list so we can confirm your registration. Mud Puppy is open access to the studio for students who can work independently. To be eligible, all mud puppies must have attended at least 3 full class sessions with ClayWorx Studios in order to be considered eligible. Consideration is based on the recommendation of their instructor. Safety in the studio is paramount.

If you are new to mud puppy, please contact us at clayworxstudios@gmail.com before to signing up.  We refer the right to turn down independent access based on an individual's experience.

Monthly Mudpuppy fee schedule: 

• $250/month - dual enrollment discount of 20% off the lowest priced item out of class or mudpuppy.*
• You can bring your own clay or purchase clay from the studio $25/bag  (upcharges apply where applicable for 266 and Porcelain).
• Access to studio glazes

Firing fees:

• bisque $3.75 per ½ shelf minimum, $7.50 per shelf, or $30 full kiln. 
• glaze $10 per ½ shelf minimum, $20 per shelf, or $80 full kiln 
• Height on tall pieces must to be considered - up to 8” one shelf, 8-12” 2 shelves high, 12-18” 3 shelves high, 24” plus is 4 shelves. 

*Duel enrollment discount – all work made outside of the 3-hour class time is subject to firing fees as listed above.

We work on an honors system for determining your firing fees based on your production. If you are taking a class, fees for those pieces are exempt.  Fees are due at the end of each month, and please make payment in a timely fashion. 

Mud puppies can use the studio during scheduled class time, only if there is sufficient space to allow for increased attendance. Please check with an instructor prior to attending the session. The studio is closed to Mud Puppies on Friday mornings until 12:00 Noon and every other Wednesday morning for cleaning (please check the studio Google calendar for specific dates).

Mud puppies are in the studio for their own independent work. If they attend and wish to participate in a class, they need to enroll in that class separately. 

Your registration is for you alone. If you wish to bring ad hoc guests, please contact clayworxstudios@gmail.com to make arrangements prior to using the studio resources.

You will be given a key code to access the studio.  A maximum of 4 Mud Puppy participants will be assigned at any time. The agreements are from the 1st to the end of the month.

We are not accepting production potters at this time due to kiln capacity. 

Please refer to our main website www.Clayworxstudios.com for our policies. 

This class will introduce students aged 9-16 to the wonderful workings of clay. We will teach many different handbuilding techniques for creating and finishing projects in clay.

Students will dive into their imaginations to make fun pottery pieces that can be used and treasured. The last session of class will give students a quick introduction to throwing on a potters wheel.

Clay will be provided, studio glazes and firing. Wear old clothes, closed toe shoes, and bring an old towel. Bring a snack and invite a friend to register too!

Classes could be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen. Please help us spread the word to other friends to get the class to run.. 

Please refer to our main website www.Clayworxstudios.com for our policies. 

This is a 4 week class.

Looking for an interesting holiday gift to make for friends, family, colleagues? Or are you a morning person who wants to create a personalized coffee mug (or two) to suit your moods? Or to set your mood for the day?

Learn techniques for applying features and designs to your mug. Each participant is supplied with 2 blank mugs and the necessary tools and materials to produce 2 functional mugs.

This morning workshop will be an absolute hoot for both kids and adults alike, so invite a friend or two! Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Pieces can be picked up approximately 2-3 weeks after the workshop. We need to dry them slowly, bisque fire them, glaze and then a final kiln firing to be finished.

Workshop subject to cancellation at short notice should we not have sufficient interest.  

From smooth to rough, clay is a miraculously versatile material with the ability to contrast many textures within the same piece. In this hands-on 2 day workshop students will explore a myriad of ways to influence and create surface textures on wheel-thrown or hand built forms. Multiple techniques will be demonstrated and then practiced by attendees.

Upon completion, students will have tried:

• unique Chinese wheel throwing techniques applicable to all pots

• various methods for creating both spontaneous and planned patterns in clay

• different methods for heating clay prior to stretching

• using slip, impressions, carving and other surface enhancement methods

• a wide variety of miscellaneous techniques as a result of in-class discussions

Eric Serritella is recognized internationally as one of the top ceramic trompe l’oeil artists in the world. He specializes in hand-carved sculptures transforming clay into birch, charred and weathered logs. His one-of-a-kind pieces are known for their hyper-realism, and have been shown, awarded and collected on five continents for their exquisite organic design and incredibly lifelike textures. Works have been contributed to over 160 exhibitions with nearly 30 pieces in museum collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Fine Arts Museum, Houston, among others.

Eric was honored by the James Renwick Alliance as the 2016 Distinguished Artist in Ceramics at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. His 2018 solo show at Jason Jacques Gallery was recommended in the NY Times and he has received positive acclaim by Architectural Digest and renowned art critic/historian Daniella Ohad. Serritella is also an accomplished potter, having studied with production potters in the USA and with Ah Leon and four other masters in Taiwan.

Eric began working in glass during the pandemic and has since had pieces included in many gallery exhibitions and in solo shows at the Gregg Museum of Art and Design and the Blowing Rock of Art and History Museum.

Throughout all his workshops, Eric emphasizes visual elements, ways of seeing as an artist, and anecdotally

shares his decades of experience making, marketing and selling wheel-thrown and hand-built works in clay and glass. He is a fun, engaging and mindful presenter who is sure to help bring new techniques, ideas and life to your creations.