Upcoming & Past Workshops
Calendar of Events
Underglaze Transfers on Slab Vessels
Learn how to make a vessel out of slabs and decorate it with Underglaze transfers in this step by step workshop with artist Becky LaPadula. No experience necessary!
Family Story Time: Clay Mobiles
April Showers bring May Flowers! Join artist Connie Nelson Laird for a morning of making mobiles together inspired by signs of Spring. Rainbows, raindrops flowers, Spring creatures and all kinds of shapes can be cut out to be fired, painted and assemble into a mobile you can enjoy indoors or out! $35 per person.
Treat your Mother this Mother's Day
Treat your Mother! Mother’s Day Event
Celebrate the special mothers in your life with a pottery painting event! A $10 non-refundable ticket reserves your spot. Enjoy refreshments, a 20% discount for moms on pottery, and a small floral bouquet. Choose your pottery piece and create a memorable gift or keepsake. Because this event is so popular we are offering two separate sittings: 1pm-3pm and 3:30pm- 5:30pm.
Pysanky Workshop
Learn the folk art of Pysanka writing, the decorating of eggs using wax and colored dyes, as has been practiced for thousands of years in Ukraine and other parts of Eastern Europe with artist Natalie Kravchuk.
All supplies will be provided. You may work on as many eggs as time allows. We will be working with hot wax and dyes, so please dress accordingly. Aprons will be provided. The cost is $30 per person.
Slab Plank Tray Workshop
Come make a slab tray and a small bowl with slabs that are textured from a variety of textured wooden planks in this step-by-step workshop. No experience with clay is necessary! Includes instruction, materials, firings and glaze.
Monster Mash (with Clay) with Connie Nelson Laird
Monster Making Fun! Enjoy a reading of "Glad Monster, Sad Monster" followed by a hands-on pinch pot monster workshop with artist Connie Nelson Laird. Perfect for kids and caregivers! Monsters will be ready to glaze in two weeks. $35 per person
Plank Slab Trays with Becky LaPadula
Come make a slab tray and a small bowl with slabs that are textured from a variety of textured wooden planks in this step-by-step workshop. No experience with clay is necessary! Includes instruction, materials, firings and glaze.
Mishima & Sgraffito with Daria Smith
Workshop includes 2 tiles per technique. Participants are also welcome to bring their own firm leather hard green ware. It should not be bone dry. No experience with clay is necessary! Includes instruction, materials, firings and glaze.
March Youth Classes
Youth Classes
Our next session will begin the week of March 3rd.
Includes instruction for throwing on the wheel, slab, coil and other hand-building technique. Wide selection of glazes and painting techniques provided.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Afternoons
This 5 week class session begins March 3rd and ends February 27th. Class is from 4:30pm to 6:15pm. Includes all materials and light snack.
Instructors: Connie Nelson Laird on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Gaia Hendrix-Petry on Wednesdays.
Price: $190.
Age: Open to all levels. Ages 5-14.
Underglaze Transfers on Wet Clay with Becky LaPadula
Come make a small plate and a small bowl with slabs and choose from a variety of designs to decorate them with under glaze transfers. No experience with clay is necessary! Includes instruction, materials, firings and glaze.
Youth Pottery Pizza Night
Join us for a fun evening of pottery painting, games, pizza, Jiffy Treet Ice Cream. Open to ages 5 to 14. Includes food and painting a pottery piece that is $25.
Tripod Vessel Slab Plank Workshop with Becky LaPadula
Learn to make a tripod vessel using patterned slabs planks in this step by step workshop. No experience necessary. Lots of cool designs to choose from! Cost is $50 which includes all materials, bisque and glaze firing.
Please Note: Your piece requires a two-week drying and firing period before it is ready for pickup. Due to the nature of ceramics, there is an inherent risk of cracking or damage during the drying and kiln-firing process. While we take every precaution to ensure successful firing, unforeseen imperfections may occur. If your piece experiences significant damage, we will work with you to find a suitable solution. Thank you for your understanding and patience!
Special Valentine’s Day Event
Join us for a fun evening of pottery painting. We will have sweet treats for you and your sweetie. Customers over the age of 21 are welcome to bring wine to enjoy (bottle must be unopened). $10 registration fee is applied to pottery.
Galentine’s Day Party
Grab your friends for a fun evening of pottery painting. We will have sweet treats for you and your friends. Customers over the age of 21 are welcome to bring wine to enjoy (bottle must be unopened) . $10 registration fee is applied to pottery.
Family Story Time: Create Your Name in Clay with Connie Nelson Laird
There are many fun ways to create your name in clay! Join Ceramist Connie Nelson Laird for this fun story time and pottery session. $10 registration fee per person includes refreshments and fun. Cost of clay is separate and includes all materials, glaze and firing (clay $25 per pound).
Jewelry Making with Deanna Poelsma
Jewelry Making with Deanna Poelsma
Join us for a very special and fun afternoon of jewelry making. No experience necessary - beginner friendly! Deanna creates colorful, art deco inspired ceramic jewelry, and she will be teaching you how to create one-of-a-kind pieces of your very own! Participants can make both necklace pendants and earring designs, keeping their favorite three pieces. A variety of glaze colors will be available for you to choose from, making a custom look easy.
Majolica with Susan Snyder at Stone Leaf Pottery!
Join us at SLP for a hands-on workshop with Susan to learn this traditional glazing technique!
Cost is $30 per person and reservations must be made by calling 303-463-8081.