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Workshops are a great way to try your hand at pottery without committing to a full 4- or 8-week class. We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year we focus on a small, seasonal project that can be completed during the session. This is a great way to introduce your friends to the joy of pottery, or just come meet new people, have a lot of fun and get the creative juices flowing!
Current Workshops
Garden Mushrooms
Come make your very own garden mushrooms. These make lovely decorations for your garden or your flower beds. They are easy to make and add a touch of color and whimsy to every decor. All materials and tools will be provided, and your finished creations will be kiln-fired and ready for pick-up a couple of weeks after the workshop.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Projects will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Aug 8 –>
$ 50
Toad or Fairy Houses
Join us and make your own toad or fairy house for the garden or yard. These are fun to make and you’re only limitation is your creativity! All materials and tools will be provided, and your finished creations will be kiln-fired and ready for pick-up a couple of weeks after the workshop.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Projects will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Sep 12 –>
$ 50
Mabon: Wax Warmers
We will be making clay wax burners in celebration of the Mabon, a pagan festival celebrating the autumn equinox. It marks the balance of day and night and the second harvest of the season. Mabon is a time to give thanks for the abundance of nature, reflect on the year, and prepare for the darker half to come. Please join us to honor the holiday and enjoy a custom brewed tea blend while you’re working!
This session is part of the full Wheel of the Year series.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Projects will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Sep 21 –>
$ 75
Pinch Pot Jack O’Lanterns
Join in the Halloween fun and make your own pinchpot Jack O’Lantern! We love these as candle holders and they are absolutely fantastic in a group, so even if you’ve done this workshop before, come back an do another! All materials and tools will be provided, and your finished creations will be kiln-fired and ready for pick-up a couple of weeks after the workshop.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Projects will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Oct 10 –>
$ 50
Holiday Ornaments
Time to get your holiday decor in order. This is a great workshop to make decorations for you and for all of your friends. The workshop includes 5 ornaments. All materials and tools will be provided, and your finished creations will be kiln-fired and ready for pick-up a couple of weeks after the workshop.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Projects will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Nov 14 –>
$ 30
Kids Ornaments
Kids Activity!! This is a great workshop to give kids an opportunity to make gifts for all of their friends and family. The workshop includes 5 ornaments. All materials and tools will be provided, and finished creations will be kiln-fired and ready for pick-up a couple of weeks after the workshop.
Age Range: 10+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Projects will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Nov 16 –>
$ 30
Pinchpot Snowmen
Celebrate winter with your own clay snowman.
Get creative and craft your very own Pinch Pot Snowmen. Our instructors will guide you through the process of creating your unique snowman using the pinch pot technique.
Don’t miss your chance to create a one-of-a-kind winter decoration.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Projects will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Dec 12 –>
$ 50
Monthly Workshops
B.Y.O.P
Every Month!
Bring Your Own Project and get ready to unleash your inner artist. Bring any current creative project and mingle with other crafty people in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
We provide some supplies, snacks, and light refreshments while you work on your own project for two hours. Our B.Y.O.P session is perfect for anyone looking to get creative, relax, and have a good time. So come on over and let your creativity flow.
This event is free for members and current students who want extra practice time.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 2 hours
Projects do NOT have to be pottery related!! Bring whatever creative project you happen to be working on!
Last Friday of the month
$ 10
Try the Pottery Wheel
Every Month!
Curious about the pottery Wheel? Give it a spin!
This session is perfect for those who are curious about pottery and want to try their hand at the pottery wheel.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process, making it a fun and relaxing experience. You’ll even get to take home 2 finished pieces* as a souvenir of your time with us.
Book now and discover your passion for pottery making.
Age Range: 16+
Class Duration: 2 hours
* Pots will be available 2-3 weeks after the class.
First Friday of the month
$ 50
Teen Night on the Wheel
Monthly – Begins in September!
These sessions are for teens aged 15 to 18. We invite you to come in, learn and get practice with wheel throwing. You’ll have access to clay and one of our wheels as well as instruction from our experienced instructor. These sessions use reclaimed clay and are intended for practice only. You are encouraged to learn and practice throwing and then work with the instructor to evaluate your progress and skill progression. When you’re ready, come join us as a member so you can come throw any time and then fire your work!
Age Range: 15 to 18
Class Duration: 2 hours
Check the schedule!!
$ 50
Drop-In Wheel Nights
Monthly
These sessions are designed to allow a student to drop into the studio to practice their wheel throwing skills with an experienced instructor. Come in and get your practice. The idea is not to take home extra pieces, but to get more practice while having an instructor nearby who can help you hone your skills so that when you’re ready to move on to more finished projects, you’re already ahead of the curve.
This is NOT a class for new students. These sessions are intended for those who already have throwing experience.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Check the schedule!!
$ 55
Cancellation Policy:
Due to limited seating for all of our classes, we request that you cancel at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. This gives us the opportunity to fill the 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 receive a refund. The owner has the only right to be flexible here.
Previous Workshops
Hand-Building with Anne – Color
Guest artist, Anne Willette, will demonstrate her hand-building techniques using torn slabs, adding texture and color to make a bowl. This workshop will also use tar paper as a template and support during the building process.
This is a great opportunity to try out hand-building and working with color. Anne will demonstrate using colored slips and underglazes to create texture and design elements on slabs. Students create a design to apply to their slabs and then shape those slabs in to simple platters and bowls that will perfectly showcase their image. Work will be glazed with a clear glaze by staff and will be available for pick up 2-3 weeks after the event.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Participants of all skill levels are welcome to this class.
Hand-Building with Anne – Texture
Guest artist, Anne Willette, will demonstrate her hand-building techniques using torn slabs, adding texture and color to make a bowl. This workshop will also use tar paper as a template and for support during the building process. This is a great opportunity to learn from an expert hand-builder. Anne will teach techniques new to WiP students and fans.
This is a more challenging class and participants should have some recent experience hand-building.
Bowls will be glazed with a clear glaze by staff and will be available for pick up 2-3 weeks after the event.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Participants must have some hand-building experience and understand basic clay techniques and terminology.
Wheel of the Year – Beltane: Planters
We will be making clay Planters in celebration of the Beltane holiday. Please join us to honor the holiday and enjoy a custom brewed tea blend while you’re working!
If you’re interested in the full Wheel of the Year series, take a look at our Classes page to get a reduced rate on all of the sessions by booking the entire series!
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
We’ll have a custom hot tea for our class participants!
Chimes
Join us at Work in Progress Art Studio for our Chimes workshop, where you’ll have the chance to create your own unique clay wind chimes.
This challenging but rewarding workshop is perfect for anyone who loves music and nature-inspired art.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Chimes will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Wall Pockets
Add a touch of creativity to your home with our hand-built wall pockets. Perfect for adding storage while also showcasing your personal style, these clay wall pockets are a fun and creative addition to any space. Join us to learn how to make your own and have a blast doing it!
Participants will make a wall pocket from clay slabs. Using texture mats, stamps and color you will design a unique object to display in your space or give as a gift.
Age Range: 12+
Class Duration: 2 hours
Pockets will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Bird Feeders
Come have some fun for the summer! Make your own clay bird feeder. This is a handbuilding workshop so everyone can join in the fun. You’re only limited by your creativity!
Come have a bit of fun and make something you’ll be proud to tell all of your friends about!
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Projects will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Pride Coasters
Join us for a fun and creative pottery workshop celebrating Pride Month! We’ll be hand-building a set of pride coasters and a holder to celebrate and raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community and its allies! All materials and tools will be provided, and your finished creations will be kiln-fired and ready for pick-up a couple of weeks after the workshop.
Whether you’re celebrating Pride yourself or standing as an ally, come connect with others in a joyful, inclusive environment where art meets identity.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Projects will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Berry Bowls
Join us while we learn to make hand-built berry bowls and get your summer off to a fantastic start. All materials and tools will be provided, and your finished creations will be kiln-fired and ready for pick-up a couple of weeks after the workshop. These bowls are beautiful and handy around your kitchen for a million idfferent things (including holding freshly picked and washed berries). They make great gifts too!
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Projects will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Conversation Heart Trinket Dish
Let your valentine know you care with a hand-made dish with your own special message. Get creative and make a unique Valentine’s Day gift!
Participants will create a heart-shaped dish and add their own custom message, making it a one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone. Perfect for all skill levels.
Age Range: 8+
Class Duration: 2 hours
Participants will make up to 3 dishes. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.