This class is perfect for beginning to intermediate students. We'll start with the basics of wheel throwing from centering, opening, and shaping of a pot. We'll focus on understanding the basics of making the foundational shape of cylinders first. Once you have achieved those, the world of clay opens up for you!

Students will work at their own pace and level, to learn the skills of the life cycle of a pot from wedging clay, trimming, glazing and finishing. We'll helo you are your own level of skill, with group or individual demonstrations as needed. We want to encourage learning, experimenting and improving your technique.

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!
• Bring a friend, and have some fun.

Class includes 25lbs clay.  Students may 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 may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not reached. Your money will be refunded should this happen. 

This class is intended for adults 18 years and older.

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

This is a 7 week class.

The studio will be closed for the holidays after classes end on Sunday, December 21st until we resume in the New Year. 

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.  

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 may 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 may 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 may 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 3 week class.

The studio will be closed for the holidays after classes end on Sunday, December 21st until we resume in the New Year.