Classes and Workshops
HANDBUILDING CLASSES | SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER
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GRANDPARENTS DAY CLAY CLASS
Skip the ordinary gift and make memories together instead.
Celebrate Grandparents Day with a morning of creativity, laughter, and quality time in our studio. Grandparents and grandchildren will work side by side to create handmade clay keepsakes while sharing an experience they'll remember long after the clay is fired. Whether it's Grandma, Grandpa, Nana, Papa, or another special loved one, this beginner-friendly handbuilding class is designed for all skill levels and all kinds of family memories.
Sun 9/13 | 10-12pm
$75 per person | Ages 6 & up
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MOUNTAIN MUGS
Bring your favorite landscape to your morning coffee.
Whether you're dreaming of mountain adventures, ski weekends, or simply love the outdoors, this handbuilding class lets you create a mug that's uniquely yours. Form your own ceramic mug before learning carving techniques to create layered mountain landscapes, forests, and scenic textures. A perfect keepsake—or a thoughtful handmade gift for the mountain lover in your life.
Thu 9/17 | 5:30–7:30 PM
$75 per person | Ages 10 & up
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KIDS CLAYTIME: SNAIL SCULPTING
Cute, colorful, and full of personality!
Children will build their own whimsical clay snail and turn it into a bowl, planter or sculpture, adding playful textures, patterns, and imaginative details to create a one-of-a-kind garden friend. A perfect introduction to working with clay while building creativity and confidence. Children will paint their snail with glazes by the end of class.
Fri 9/25 | 4:30–5:30 PM
$55 per child | Ages 6 & up
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KIDS CLAYTIME - MEA No School day: FOREST FRIENDS
A creative two-hour adventure while parents enjoy a well-deserved break.
Kids will sculpt adorable woodland creatures inspired by the magic of autumn—from foxes and owls to hedgehogs, bears, squirrels and more. This fun, beginner-friendly class encourages imagination while introducing basic handbuilding techniques. No experience needed!
Ages 6+
Thu 10/15 | 10-12pm
$75 per person / Ages 6 & up
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DOWNTOWN FALL FESTIVAL: OPEN STUDIO - MAKE YOUR OWN MINI PUMPKIN
Drop in and Create.
Join us during the Downtown Hastings Fall Festival for one of our favorite annual traditions! Stop into the studio anytime during the event to sculpt and paint your own miniature clay pumpkin. Whether you're out shopping, enjoying the festival, or looking for a fun family activity, this quick hands-on project is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
No experience or registration is needed—Your piece will be professionally fired and ready a few weeks later to display as part of your fall décor.
No registration required
$10 per pumpkin
Fun for all ages while supplies lastSaturday September 26th | 11-4pm
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EVERGREEN TREES
Back by popular demand—and after selling out in record time last year!
Our beloved Evergreen Trees workshop returns for another holiday season. In this two-hour handbuilding class, you'll create three beautifully textured ceramic trees in varying sizes, perfect for mantels, tablescapes, or holiday displays. Personalize each tree with your own patterns and textures before choosing your glaze colors. These timeless decorations will become part of your holiday tradition for years to come.
Sun 9/27 | 10:00–12pm
Thu 10/8 | 5:30-7:30pm
Sun 10/18 | 10-12pm
Sun 11/1 | 10-12pm
Thu 11/12 | 5:30-7:30pm
Sun 11/22 | 10-12pm (*last date to guarantee firing before Christmas)
Thu 12/3 | 5:30-7:30pm
Sun 12/6 | 10-12pm
$75/ per person, Ages 10 & up
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YOU GNOME SO WELL
Create holiday friends you'll want to display all year long.
These charming ceramic gnomes have become a customer favorite! Design one or more festive gnome characters complete with hats, beards, braids, and plenty of personality. Customize them for Christmas, winter, or everyday décor—they're guaranteed to make you smile.
Thu 10/15: 5:30-7:30pm
Sun 10/25: 10-12pm
Thu 11/19: 5:30-7:30pm
$75/ per person | Ages 10 & up
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DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY HOOPLE: OPEN STUDIO EVENT - PAINT YOUR OWN ORNAMENT
Create a keepsake that's made to last for years to come.
Kick off the holiday season with a visit to our Holiday Hoopla Open Studio! Drop in anytime to paint your own handmade ceramic ornament—the perfect addition to your Christmas tree or a thoughtful handmade gift for someone special.
Choose your favorite design, add your own creative touch with colorful glazes, and we'll fire it for you. No reservation needed—just stop by, relax, and enjoy a festive holiday tradition with family and friends. Ornaments will be fired and ready for pick up 1-2 weeks later.
No registration required | 11-4pm
$10 per ornament
A fun holiday activity for all ages while supplies last -
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
The gingerbread house you'll enjoy for years—not just one season.
This special two-session workshop gives you the time to create a truly one-of-a-kind holiday keepsake.
Session One: Handbuild your ceramic gingerbread house from clay, adding charming details like candy, frosting, windows, doors, and festive textures.
Session Two: Return after your house has been fired to bring it to life with colorful glazes during an extended decorating session. Paint every sweet detail and make it uniquely yours before we complete the final firing.
The result is an heirloom-quality holiday decoration you'll look forward to displaying year after year—or a heartfelt handmade gift that will become part of someone else's holiday tradition.
$110 per person | Ages 12+
DATE COMBOS: (incl. 2 sessions)
Sat 11/7 (sculpt) & Sat 11/14 (glaze) : 10-12pm
Tues 12/1 (sculpt) & Tue 12/8 (glaze): 5:30-7:30pm
POTTERY WHEEL CLASSES - FALL / WINTER
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2 hr Intro to Pottery Wheel
Looking for a date night, team building workshop, Girl’s night out, birthday party, quality family time or just some time for yourself, away from life’s hectic pace?
Our Intro wheel-throwing workshop is the perfect fit! During this fun 2 hour session you will learn to make two to three round pieces (bowl or cup shaped) on an electric potter’s wheel. Your pieces will be glazed and fired by your instructor and can be picked up a few weeks later!
Ages 11yrs and up (max. 6 participants)
Cost: $79/pp
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Multi-Week Classes (5 or 10 week sessions))
🌟 NEW! The 10-Week Clay Experience
More Time. More Techniques. More Possibilities.
Created in response to one request we heard over and over from our students: "Can we have more time?"
Our brand-new 10-Week Clay Experience combines pottery wheel throwing with handbuilding techniques, giving students the opportunity to explore both disciplines while creating projects that blend the two. Learn to throw functional pottery on the wheel, then enhance your work with handbuilt components, carving, texture, surface design, glazing, and more.
Choose the class that fits your experience:
Monday Evenings – Intermediate
Continue building on your wheel skills while expanding into advanced forms and mixed-technique projects.Wednesday Evenings – Beginner
Perfect for those new to clay or anyone looking to build a strong foundation in both wheel throwing and handbuilding.Flexible Registration Options
Life gets busy, so we've designed this class with flexibility in mind.
Each evening class is divided into two 5-week sessions. Every 5-week session begins with its own introduction and foundational instruction, making it easy to jump in at the beginning of either session without feeling like you've missed out. Whether you start in Session 1 or Session 2, you'll receive a complete learning experience.
Want to keep the momentum going? Simply register for both 5-week sessions to enjoy the full 10-week Clay Experience, where you'll continue building your skills through progressively more challenging projects and techniques.
Whether you're looking for a five-week introduction or a ten-week creative journey, you can choose the option that best fits your schedule and goals.
All finished work will be glazed, fired, and ready for pickup by early December—perfect for holiday gift giving.
Mondays (Intermediate) : $275 pp / $550pp
Sep 14 - Oct 12 and/or Oct 19 - Nov 16th, 6-8pm
Wednesdays (Beginner 1 or 2):$275 pp/$550 pp
Sep 16 - Oct 14 and/or Oct 21 - Nov 18, 6-8pm
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Private Group Class
Bring the family, the BFF’s, a double date, the team or the office group and enjoy a meditative clay session! This one guarantees some bonding and some laughs! Choose from pottery wheel or handbuilding options.
Pottery Wheel: Minimum 4 participants / maximum 6 participants
Handbuilding/Sculpting: Minimum 4 participants / Maximum 10 participants (Contact us if your group is larger or you are interested in an off-site option)
Do I need to have any experience?
Nope! Most of our classes and workshops are designed for beginners—or anyone who just wants a fun refresher. We’ll provide the clay, tools, glaze, and firing, so you just show up ready to play.
Already dabbled in pottery before? Perfect. Come knock the rust off and enjoy some studio time.
Is a 2 hour workshop right for me?
Yes, if you’re curious and want to give pottery a “spin” without a big time commitment. These short sessions are great as a first try—or as a creative night out with a friend. Workshops often follow a seasonal theme or focus on a simple project, so you can always come back to try something new.
What if I get hooked?
That’s when the real fun begins! Our 4- or 6-week beginner classes walk you through the whole process—from squishy lump of clay to finished, glazed mug. You’ll have more time to throw, trim, carve, add handles, and glaze your own pots, week by week.
