May 1, 2025
Hand building participants will make a specific project (ex: mug, planter, candle holder). This is slower paced than the wheel and allows for flexibility when forming the shape. Also a good choice for participants who are younger or lack the upper body strength needed for the wheel. -Wheel throwing involves making a clay piece on a pottery wheel and requires certain hand and upper body strength. While no wheel experience is necessary, wheel throwing can be challenging to beginners. We guarantee that all participants will make a piece, and probably end up with a small bowl or cylinder shaped pot. Don’t come with an idea in mind if it’s your first time! It takes lots of practice. -Pottery painting accommodates most everyone. For all three types of events, participants are guided step by step through the entire process under the direction of our exceptional...
May 1, 2025
Hand building involves using slabs of clay or clay coils to make mugs, planters, bowls, vases, etc. Participants are guided through the process of making a unique pottery piece. Ages 6+ yrs. for classes labeled “family” & 18+ for classes labeled “adult”. A private hand building event for a minimum of 6 people is two hours and $60 per person. Maximum number for hand building is...
May 1, 2025
Wheel throwing involves making a clay piece on a pottery wheel. Participants are guided step by step through the wheel throwing process. Participants will make 1-2 pieces (small bowl, dish, vase) under the direction of an instructor(s). Ages 7+ yrs. for classes labeled “family” & 18+ for classes labeled “adult”. A private wheel event for a minimum of 6 people is two hours and $60 per person. Maximum number on the wheels is...
May 1, 2025
You may bring a cooler with drinks. We don’t recommend eating while throwing. If you want a spread of food, you can rent the party room where there are tables and seating to eat/drink before or after event. Click on this link for more info: ...
May 1, 2025
Please arrive fifteen minutes before your event and wear comfy clothes that can get dirty (the clay washes out, don’t worry). Also, tie back hair and clip nails. Participants are guided through the process and make 1-2 pieces (small cylinder, bowl, vase, etc). The cost of clay events includes firing of 1 piece. Pick your best! Extra pieces may be fired at a cost of $7 each. Participants will choose from a selection of glazes for their clay pieces, which are left at QCC for firing. They will be dried, fired, glazed, fired again and ready for pick up about 4 weeks from your event date. You will receive an email when your pieces are ready for pick...
