The Wheel of the Year is an annual, cyclical calendar marking eight seasonal festivals observed by Pagans, Wiccans, and nature-based spiritual practitioners. It combines four solar events (solstices/equinoxes) with four seasonal, earth-based festivals, honoring the shifting seasons, agricultural cycles, and the connection between humanity and nature. 

At Yule, the winter solstice and longest night of the year, a lamp becomes a powerful symbol of returning light and enduring hope. As darkness reaches its peak, the gentle glow of a lamp reflects the promise of the sun’s rebirth and the warmth that will slowly grow in the days ahead. This is a 3-hour hand-building session that is a part of our Wheel of the Year series.  You will learn the basics of hand-building in celebration of the season. No prior experience needed – your instructor will guide you through the techniques, and will be around to answer questions and offer tips and tricks. After the workshop, we will bisque fire your piece and glaze them in one color of your choice, and we will glaze fire it after that.

Workshop Details

Age Range: 18+
Class Date: December 20, 2026
Class Details: 3 hours – Sun, 10a to 1p

What’s Included: A 3-hour guided class focused on learning the basics of hand-building. Final pieces will be glazed by our studio staff fired shortly after.  

Attire: Wear something comfortable that you are willing to get dirty (clay does wash out of clothes). Closed-Toe shoes are required for any session involving pottery wheels.

Pro tip: long nails can make it difficult to work with clay, so plan accordingly, or ask your instructor for tips.  If you have long hair, we recommend that you tie it back.

Please read below for our cancellation policy and be sure to read and sign the Class / Workshop waiver at checkout.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. You may cancel by email at teresa@workinprogress.me. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date, will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 3 – 6 days will incur a 20% fee. Cancellations made within 48 hours to the event will incur a 30% fee. Cancellations made less than 48 will not be refunded. The studio owner has the only right to be flexible here.

We have this policy in place to protect our employees and artists who are booked specifically for events, and also other customers who might have had a chance to book if the seat was available. Please understand we are a small business and a lot of planning and supplies go into making these classes possible. Thank you for understanding!