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

  • Paint A Pot

    Saturdays
    3:00-4:00 pm

    Ages 8+

    $25/person

    Our theme is Winter Wonderland! 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

  • Open Studio Hand Building

    Saturdays
    3:00-5:00 pm

    Ages 8+

    $25/person

    Our theme is Valentine’s Day! Classes will introduce the potter to the three basic techniques of hand building - Pinch, Coil, and Slab construction.

  • Hand Building Classes

    Mondays @5pm and finishes when the project is completed (lasts up to 2 hours).

    Ages 8+

    $25/person

    Classes will introduce the potter to the three basic techniques of hand building – Pinch, Coil, and Slab construction.

    In each class, we’re making something different - view project schedule.

    INSTR: Geoff Simkins
    INSTR: Lucky Dogwood

  • Adult Open Studio Hand Building

    Wednesdays
    1:00-3:00 pm

    Ages 18+

    $25/person

    Create your own projects. Students are provided 2 pounds of clay per class and may use underglazes. An instructor is available 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: Geoff Simkins

    Schedule coming soon!

  • Throw & Go

    Fridays
    6:00-8:00 pm

    Saturdays
    1:00-3:00 pm

    Ages 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

  • Intro to Pottery Wheel Workshop

    This class meets each Tuesday & Thursday for 8 sessions
    6:00-8:00 pm

    Ages 13+

    $150/person

    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.

    Choose your start date.

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

  • Stephanie Payton

    Arts On Main Ceramic Studio Manager, Sculptor, and Installation Artist

  • Kara Holland

    Van Buren High School Ceramics and Sculpture Classroom Teacher