In order to prep supplies, PLEASE NO “SAME DAY” REGISTRATIONS! Same day registrations will automatically be moved to the next scheduled class date.
Do I need to have any experience?
Not at all. During the class, you'll receive personalized instruction tailored to your skill level. Students will be taught fundamental techniques such as centering, pulling, and shaping clay to create your own functional pieces or artistic sculptures. If you've never touched clay before in your life, when you sign up for any of our classes, you’ll learn the basic techniques with the simple joy of building something with your own two hands. Our one-time pottery wheel session “Throw & Go” is perfect for beginners to learn the basics of throwing on the wheel. To take your skills to the next level, consider our “Intro to Pottery Wheel Workshop”. All tools and supplies are provided.
Pottery & Ceramics
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Throw & Go
Fridays
6:00-8:00 pmSaturdays
1:00-3:00 pmAges 13+
$20/person
Excited to try your hand at pottery but not sure if you're going to be good at it? Throw & Go is perfect for beginners to learn the basics of throwing your own ceramic pieces and take your creations home with you.
INSTR (Fridays): Stephanie Payton
INSTR (Saturdays): Madeline Byrd
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Paint A Pot
Saturdays
3:00-4:00 pmAges 8+
$25/person
Paint hand-made pottery for personal use or give as a gift. You will have access to a variety of stencils, decals, and colored underglazes to create a unique piece of pottery.
INSTR: Kara Holland
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Open Studio Handbuilding
Saturdays
3:00-5:00 pmAges 8+
$25/person
In these free-style classes, you can create anything from functional pieces like vases to unique sculptures. An instructor will be there to guide you with technique and design ideas each step of the way. Unleash your creativity and end with a beautiful and unique creation.
INSTR: Kara Holland
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Handbuilding Classes
Mondays @5pm and finishes when the project is completed (lasts up to 2 hours).
Ages 8+
$25/person
In each class, we’re making something different - view project schedule.
Classes will introduce the potter to the three basic techniques of handbuilding – Pinch, Coil, and Slab construction.INSTR: Geoff Simkins
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Intro to Pottery Wheel Workshop
Meet each Tuesday & Thursday
6:00-8:00 pm for 8 sessionsAges 13+
$150/person for 8 sessions
In this series of 8 classes, our experienced potters take you through the entire process of learning how to make a piece of pottery, from throwing it on a wheel, designing, firing, and glazing. Learn a variety of techniques and processes such as classic throwing style, trimming process, glazing and electric kiln firing basics.
A new workshop starts each month.
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Clay Fusion Crafting with Thread
Saturday, November 9
3:00-5:00 pmAges 16+
$30/person
Join us on a unique journey where the tactile beauty of clay meets the delicate intricacy of thread. In this innovative ceramic class, participants will explore the versatile medium of clay to create stunning planters and pots, which will then be transformed with the addition of thread.
INSTR: Kara Holland
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Glaze N' Blaze
November 15
There are 3 separate sessions that participants can register for:
3:00 - 4:30 PM
4:30 - 6:00 PM
6:00 - 7:30 PMAges 16+
$30 person includes one pottery piece. Other pieces will be available for purchase if you wish to glaze more than one piece.
This fun-filled workshop lets you experience the excitement and unpredictability of the Raku dynamic pottery process. Whether you're new to ceramics or looking to expand your skills, this hands-on experience offers a deep dive into one of the most engaging firing methods.
We will be providing smores and hot beverages (cider, hot cocoa), and participants are welcome to BYOB.
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Pinch Pot Pumpkins
Monday, November 18
5:00-7:00 pmAges 8+
$25/person
Create your own pinch pot pumpkins just in time for fall. This class will introduce the potter to the "Pinch" technique of handbuilding.
INSTR: Madeline Byrd
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Paint A Pot - Winter Wonderland
Saturday, November 30
3:00-4:00 pmAges 8+
$25/person
Our theme is Winter Wonderland as we paint hand-made pottery for personal use or give as a gift. You will have access to a variety of stencils, decals, and colored underglazes to create a unique piece of pottery.
INSTR: Kara Holland
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Open Studio Handbuilding - Unique Christmas Decorations
Saturday, December 14
3:00 - 5:00 pmAges 8+
$25/person
In this free-style class, we're creating Christmas decorations. An instructor will be there to guide you with technique and design ideas each step of the way.
INSTR: Kara Holland
Important: Please be advised that pottery and ceramic pieces need to undergo kiln firing and will be arranged for pick up at a later date for your convenience.
Meet the Instructors
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Stephanie Payton
Arts On Main Ceramic Studio Manager, Sculptor, and Installation Artist
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Kara Holland
Van Buren High School Ceramics and Sculpture Classroom Teacher