Classes, workshops and community events at
Clay Works!
Join us for classes, group sessions, community events and other activities at Clay Works!.
Adults and youth groups and individual classes are available at Clay Works!. If you're a beginner, our hand-building and throwing on the wheel classes offer the perfect opportunity to get your hands dirty, play with some clay and unleash your creativity. Seasoned potters and beginners and will enjoy our studio camaraderie and group sessions, where you can ask questions, share ideas, laughs and insights while honing your skills. We also host seasonal community activities where you can drop in and create a small clay project. Whether you want to enjoy time with friends, schedule a team-building event, or simply looking for a fun outing with loved ones, group activities with clay provides a fun collaborative experience.
Don’t see what you’re looking for on our schedule or have a unusual clay project or event you’d like to try - let’s organize it with one of our instructors or members.
Handbuilding Series - 1 of 4: Plant Pot
Meeting on Thursday afternoons, we will use soft slabs to construct a Plant Pots. The next classes will be platters that can be decorated with slips or transfers, and little dishes with feet, such as soap dishes. The last class will be glazing/decorating your bisqued pieces to prepare for final glaze firing. Register at rireland3@gmail.com. Price for the entire 4 session series is $220 or pick 2-3 classes (must include glaze class) for $60 each.
Workshop: Wall Shelf (Copy)
Create a wall shelf for your garden or home. Use clay slabs, texture and imagination to design your perfect piece
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
5-8pm - $85
Instructor: Rika Blue. 707-218-5121
Handbuilding Series - 2 of 4: Fish Platter
Meeting on Thursday afternoons, we will use soft slabs to construct fish platters that can be decorated with slips or transfers. The next class will feature little dishes with feet, such as soap dishes. The last class will be glazing/decorating your bisqued pieces to prepare for final glaze firing. Register at rireland3@gmail.com. Price for the entire 4 session series is $220 or pick 2-3 classes (must include glaze class) for $60 each.
Handbuilding Series 3 of 4: Decorative Dish
Meeting on Thursday afternoons, we will use soft slabs to construct decorative little dishes with feet, such as soap dishes. The last class will be glazing/decorating your bisqued pieces to prepare for final glaze firing. Register at rireland3@gmail.com. Price for the entire 4 session series is $220 or pick 2-3 classes (must include glaze class) for $60 each.
Handbuilding Series 4 of 4: Glazing
Meeting on Thursday afternoon, this last class will be glazing/decorating your bisqued pieces to prepare for final glaze firing. Register at rireland3@gmail.com. Price for the entire 4 session series is $220 or pick 2-3 classes (must include glaze class) for $60 each.
Handbuilding Group - Winter/Spring 2025
A great way to experience hand building as a valuable technique of clay art.
Kidz Klay - After School
Join us for a Creative Clay Art experience for Youth and Families.
Handbuilding Group - Winter/Spring 2025
A great way to experience hand building as a valuable technique of clay art.
Kidz Klay - After School
Join us for a Creative Clay Art experience for Youth and Families.
Kidz Klay - After School
Join us for a Creative Clay Art experience for Youth and Families.
Handbuilding Group - Winter/Spring 2025
A great way to experience hand building as a valuable technique of clay art.
Dinnerware Handbuilding Series - Pick-up Party!
Pick up your creations and admire each others work! Well done!
Wheel Intro (Tue): Glazing-session 3
Session 3: Glazing. Curious about throwing pottery? Give it a try!
Dinnerware Handbuilding Series - Part 4 - Glaze
Create functional ceramics using soft clay slabs. Create a dinnerware set of 1-2 mugs, 2 plates and 2 bowls, then glaze the set.
Wheel Intro (Wed): Glazing-session 3
Session 3: Glazing. Curious about throwing pottery? Give it a try!
Kidz Klay - After School
Join us for a Creative Clay Art experience for Youth and Families.
Wheel Intro (Tue): Glazing-session 3
Session 3: Glazing. Curious about throwing pottery? Give it a try!
Handbuilding Group - Winter/Spring 2025
A great way to experience hand building as a valuable technique of clay art.
Dinnerware Handbuilding Series - Part 3 - Bowls
Create functional ceramics using soft clay slabs. Create a dinnerware set of 1-2 mugs, 2 plates and 2 bowls, then glaze the set.
Dinnerware Handbuilding Series - Part 2 - Plates
Create functional ceramics using soft clay slabs. Create a dinnerware set of 1-2 mugs, 2 plates and 2 bowls, then glaze the set.
Kidz Klay - After School
Join us for a Creative Clay Art experience for Youth and Families.
Handbuilding Group - Winter/Spring 2025
A great way to experience hand building as a valuable technique of clay art.
Wheel Intro (Wed.): session 3 glazing
Session 3: Glazing. Curious about throwing pottery? Give it a try!
Dinnerware Handbuilding Series - Part 1 - Mugs
Create functional ceramics using soft clay slabs. Create a dinnerware set of 1-2 mugs, 2 plates and 2 bowls, then glaze the set.
Wheel Intro (Wed.): session 3 glazing
Session 3: Glazing. Curious about throwing pottery? Give it a try!
Wheel Intro (Tue): session 3 glazing
Session 3: Glazing. Curious about throwing pottery? Give it a try!
Valentine's Day Party for Kids
For Children 6-12 yrs (Must be accompanied by an adult)
$30/child. - 50% of the proceeds will go to Heartism
Craft projects, pottery heart painting, cupcakes!
Valentine's Evening Workshop
Bring your sweetheart to this pottery decorating workshop. Choose a handmade porcelain mug or platter and
decorate it with Valentine themed underglaze transfers. No experience necessary. Pieces will be glazed with a clear glaze and fired for you.
Wine, beer or sparkling soda and desserts provided.
Cost: $100/person ($90 for members). Couples $180. Venmo accepted.
Kidz Klay - After School
Join us for a Creative Clay Art experience for Youth and Families.
Handbuilding Group - Winter/Spring 2025
A great way to experience hand building as a valuable technique of clay art.
Wheel Intro (Wed.): session 2, trimming
Pottery Wheel Session 2: Trimming. Curious about throwing pottery? Give it a try!
Wheel Intro (Wed.): session 2, trimming
Pottery Wheel Session 2: Trimming. Curious about throwing pottery? Give it a try!
Wheel Intro (Tue.): session 2, trimming
Pottery Wheel Session 2: Trimming. Curious about throwing pottery? Give it a try!