A series class is perfect for folks wanting to learn all the steps of creating pottery on the wheel from prep to glaze firing.

With small class sizes (8-10) these sessions can be catered to anyone’s skill level. Beginners are welcome, no experience required. Folks with experience will also find these classes a perfect return or continuation. Each individual will be able to grow their skills based on their experience. Pottery is a journey that will often take Classes are 3-hours, once a week.

See below for the current schedule. Join the newsletter if you want to be notified when the next series class is scheduled.

Multiple Classes available, see schedule below

$435/person

In this class participants will be guided through the various

Great for folks just entering clay for the first time or who think they may enjoy both types of clay work. Students will learn the ways that skills can be combined.

Unlimited clay, tools, materials and instruction all included.

Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 pm

$435/person

This series is for folks who already know the basics. Participants need to know how to wedge, center, and pull a basic cylinder. There will be no intro style demos, we will work on furthering our skills and refining our throwing.

Learning surface design and texture while exploring new forms. Students must come in with base knowledge of wheel work.

Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm

$450/person

We have created a series of afternoon drop-in classes for folks to just come in and create.  We will have a particular hand-building technique that we are featuring and the instructor will have a few ideas/projects available using the technique of the week.  Participants will choose which project they make after receiving basic instruction and participants can build and construct.  

Each week the technique will be specific (in the title) and all students will stick to that technique and the clay prepared.  The instructor is there with you to help you succeed and all instruction, materials, tools, firing, and glazing is included in the cost. 

Participants will choose one of our 9 studio glazes and our staff will fire and glaze the pieces created during your three hour class. Projects are limited in size and complexity based on time and amount of clay, you will be expected to complete your project in the time allotted and stick to the amount of clay provided.  

There is no additional studio time included or available for purchase with these drop-in classes.  These are built as one time classes to come and get your hands in clay when you cannot commit to an entire series. This class is great for beginners and experienced potters alike.

All clay, tools and instruction provided.

Wednesdays 1-4 pm

$85 / person

Sip N Spin &
Try It Classes

These classes are a fully instructed, fun, 2-hour introduction to the basic techniques on the wheel. Great for beginners or as a refresher. A smaller investment in finding out if the wheel is something you would like to make a hobby. This class only focuses on wet clay on the pottery wheel. We do all the prep and the cleanup!

Participants can choose one piece to be trimmed and fired by the studio. These can be picked up 3-4 weeks after class.

No experience is required, all levels of experience welcome! These are the same exact class. One is less boozy. Sip N’Spin classes are 21+ and folks can BYOB if they would like.

$100/person

Classes are available for registration 4 weeks in advance.

Check out our events page for more one time events/projects.

Members enjoy unlimited access to member wheels during open studio hours. Members also have access to the studio slab roller, extruder, tools, and bats. Clay is purchased directly from the studio and that pricing includes firing and glaze fees ($40-45 per 25 lb bag). Members have a personal shelf for work and locker for personal storage.

The path to membership is to start with a series class in our studio. This is the only way to join the wait list for the time being.

$275/month + tax

Ballard Clay offers gift cards good for all of our classes, workshops, and memberships.

The gift card page gives you a guideline of our average pricing of workshops and events.

Give the gift of an experience and maybe a life long love of clay.