Workshops & Classes
There are so many ways to experience clay at the Stuart Glassman Clay Studio! Whether you are trying pottery for the first time, looking for a creative night out, or ready to grow your ceramic skills, we offer classes and workshops for every experience level.
5-Week Group Classes
Our popular multi-week classes provide a welcoming and supportive environment where students build skills week by week while becoming part of our creative clay community.
Beginner Wheel Throwing
Perfect for first-time potters, our beginner wheel classes teach the foundations of working on the potter’s wheel, including:
Centering clay
Opening and pulling walls
Shaping forms
Trimming
Surface decoration
Glazing and finishing
Students leave with handmade pottery and the confidence to continue exploring the ceramic arts.
Handbuilding Classes
Handbuilding is one of the oldest and most expressive forms of working with clay. Using techniques such as:
Slab building
Coiling
Pinching
students create both functional and sculptural forms without using a pottery wheel. Handbuilding is ideal for creative exploration and offers endless design possibilities.
Intermediate & Advanced Classes
Ready to expand your skills? Intermediate and advanced classes build on foundational techniques and may include:
Throwing larger forms
Creating complex shapes
Lidded vessels
Altered forms
Sculpture
Surface decoration
Specialized glazing techniques
These classes are designed for students ready to deepen their craftsmanship and artistic voice.
Specialty Workshops
Throughout the year, the studio offers project-based specialty workshops focused on specific techniques, seasonal projects, and visiting artist instruction. Workshops provide opportunities to explore new creative approaches in a fun and inspiring setting.
Private Lessons & Group Experiences
Looking for a more personal experience?
We offer:
Private wheel throwing lessons
Private handbuilding instruction
Couples and date-night experiences
Small group lessons
Team-building and private events
Private instruction is perfect for beginners, visitors, families, or artists wanting focused one-on-one guidance to improve specific skills.
Come discover the joy of clay and become part of our growing community studio.