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.

Multi-Week Classes
Kids Classes & Camps
Specialty Workshops & One Time Classes

5-Week Group Classes

Whether you're trying clay for the first time or refining advanced techniques, Glassman Clay Studio offers classes and workshops for every stage of your creative journey.

Each class includes:

  • 5 weeks of instruction

  • A 6th week of Open Studio to finish glazing

  • Dedicated open studio time

  • Supportive, experienced instructors

Beginning Wheel

Perfect for first-time potters. Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing.

Intermediate Wheel

Build confidence while expanding your skills with new forms, improved technique, and greater consistency.

Advanced Wheel

Challenge yourself with larger forms, lidded vessels, altered shapes, and personalized projects that refine your craftsmanship.

Handbuilding (All Levels)

Explore the versatility of clay without using a pottery wheel. Learn techniques such as:

  • Slab building

  • Coil building

  • Pinching

  • Surface decoration

Create functional pottery, sculptural pieces, and unique projects.

Kids Classes & Camps

Young artists can discover the joy of working with clay. Our kids' programs encourage imagination while teaching foundational ceramic skills through age-appropriate projects.

We offer:

  • After School Kids Clay Club

  • Home School Kids Clay Club

  • Summer Camps

Kids will explore both wheel throwing and handbuilding while creating projects they can proudly take home.

We also offer

Specialty Workshops

Explore a specific technique or creative project in one of our specialty workshops.

Workshops may include:

  • Guest artists

  • Seasonal projects

  • Specialty glazing

  • Alternative firing techniques

  • Focused skill-building

Perfect for students looking to expand their knowledge or try something new.

One-Time Classes & Group Experiences

Looking for a fun introduction to clay or a unique group activity?

  • Try the Wheel

  • Private wheel throwing lessons

  • Private handbuilding lessons

  • Couples & date nights

  • Family experiences

  • Team-building events

One-Time classes are perfect for beginners, visitors, families, or artists wanting focused one-on-one guidance to improve specific skills.