Got a little bit of time on your hands? Or maybe you want to pick up a new hobby!
If you’re the type who likes to get your hands dirty and create personalized masterpieces, then pottery is something you may want to try out!
Yes, we know that pottery is something we are made to participate in during arts and crafts classes in school, but many adults enjoy it too.
No shade to kids, but they can be annoying at times. We love them! But we just need a breather.
So we’re going to talk about a few pottery classes that cater to the young-at-hearts.
Beginner Pottery Materials
Okay, before anything else. Let’s talk about some pottery materials that you may need. Some schools do provide you the clay, wheels, carvers, and all the other knick-knacks, but you may want to have some of your own to practice with at home.
Don’t worry, not only are these affordable, they’re very easy to find on Amazon and Blick!
Here are some tools you may need:
- Pottery wheel
- Clay
- Fettling knives
- Ribs and scrapers
- Loop, wire, and ribbon tools
- Modeling tools
- Apron
- Sponges
- Brushes
- Bucket
We know this looks like a lot, but we’re also going to suggest a few products.
It can be hard to find individual tools, and as a beginner, you don’t really need all of them. So here are a few brands you may want to check out:
- Pottery Tool Kit by Hethrone
- Brent Model B and C Power Wheels
- US Art Supply Sculpting Tools Set
- Blisstime Pottery Carving Tool Kit
- Creative hobbies Hake Blender Brush
- KEILEOHO Flat Heke Brushes
- Economy Tool Kit
- Kemper Pottery Tool Kit
Don’t worry; we made sure that these kits will be more than enough to start off your passion for pottery. Feel free to have a look!
In-Person Pottery Classes
Now that you know what you will need to enjoy your new hobby at home fully, we’ll talk about pottery schools that cater to adults!
Let’s get started with in-person classes:
Want to enjoy pottery classes with fellow grown-ups? Then The Pottery Piazza is for you.
While they do hold some classes for children around ten years old, you have the option to book private lessons!
This means that you can bring over ADULT friends and family and not worry about having to deal with a stranger’s kid!
Their classes are quite affordable too. Expect to pay under $80 per person for a private, 2-hour lesson, materials included!
The Pottery Piazza earned 4 stars on yelp!
A delighted student said, “The Pottery Piazza is so much fun for all ages. The prices are reasonable, the establishment is incredibly clean, and the employees are friendly and helpful! My friend and I went for an afternoon outing and will definitely be going back!!”
So if you live in Connecticut or anywhere nearby, grab a few friends, and drop by!
Clayroom is another adult-friendly pottery studio in San Francisco, California, offering workshops for beginner and expert potters who want to expand their pottery skills.
Their lessons are a bit on the higher end of the price range, but that’s only because it’s broken up into 6-weeks of clay-ful fun! You should expect to pay around $300 per workshop.
Don’t worry; materials will all be included in the fee!
They also have a membership option for both pottery hobbyists and professionals. Just check out their website to learn about important details.
Clayroom earned 4.5 stars on yelp! One student even sang praises about their staff and service, “Took a couple class sessions here, the staff is amazing and they held some cool free events too with local artists. The community is friendly and helpful and they have everything you need for every level. The open studio hours are generous and accessible; turnaround time for firing and glazing is also super quick.”
So if you live in San Francisco or anywhere in California, you should drop by!
Carbondale Clay Center is another studio you may want to check out if you want to avoid the little ones.
Located in Colorado, this pottery studio offers classes for adults ranging from beginners to experts!
Their workshops typically cost around $300, but they do have a 3-hour introductory workshop for only about $70 for beginners who aren’t sure if they really want to take up pottery.
Carbondale Clay Center earned 5/5 stars on their Facebook page reviews.
One of their students said, “Amazing community of artists and clay enthusiasts. Carbondale Clay is warm, welcoming, and constantly supporting artistic endeavors!”
Another praised their customer service, describing it as “Elite customer service and a very talented artist. Great time for friends and family.”
If you want to give pottery a try and live in the area, feel free to pay them a visit!
Online Pottery Classes
Not everyone wants to leave their homes; no thanks to COVID! If you’re wary of the outdoors or are simply a homebody, then these online pottery classes will suit you.
Check them out!
We know you’ve heard the spiel; Skillshare is a wonderful learning platform. They have thousands of classes that cater to students in every skill level. They even offer a one-month free trial!
Okay, we’re sure you’re sick of hearing that from Youtube ads. Anyways, here are a few classes that you should check out.
Some classes on Skillshare:
- Make a Clay Mug: Handbuilding Pottery for Beginners
- Glazing your Ceramic Pieces
- How to Throw and Trim a Plate on the Pottery Wheel – Clay and Ceramics Class
- Pottery on the Wheel for Beginners – Throwing Clay, Beginning Ceramics
At only around $19 a month, you get unlimited access to any lessons you may want to try out.
Of course, because you’re learning at home, you will have to provide your own materials. Here are some products you may want to pick up:
- Pottery Tool Kit by Hethrone
- Penguin Pottery Clay
- RapidFire Tabletop Kiln
- Brent Model B and C Power Wheels
Learn the fundamentals of hand-building in a ninety-minute workshop with your host, Shahane!
In her workshop, you will learn to work with natural materials to make unique and useful items. You will also learn how to handle clay, make pinch pots, and get to know professional ceramicists from Feet of Clay studio in Brookline!
Expect to pay around $300 per head. Sounds pricey? That’s because your materials are covered in the fee!
If you don’t mind paying a little extra, then give reELIVATE a try!
We have to mention, reELIVATE does not solely provide pottery workshops. They are actually a company that connects experience providers. If your company is looking for a fun team-building event, then reELIVATE will be your best friend!
One of their clients praised thier pottery workshop by describing it as a “fun digital experience. Great info from the instructor. She dropped excellent advice and knowledge while we worked on our pottery. Had an answer to every question!”
Last but certainly not least is Clayshare! They have hundreds of pottery classes and over 2,000 videos related to pottery.
They serve both newbies and veterans alike. Plus, they offer a free 7-day trial for newcomers!
Guess how much their membership fee is? We’ll give you a hint: It’s less than $10 every month!
You can even purchase videos for yourself or as a gift for a fellow potter.
You get access to monthly giveaways, a private Facebook group, discount codes for workshops, private broadcasts, and weekly live broadcasts if you sign up.
Want to fully enjoy your new hobby and interact with other passionate potters like you? Then it’s time for you to sign up!
But just like most online classes, you do have to purchase your own materials. But we’ve got your back. Check these out:
- Blisstime Pottery Carving Tool Kit
- Kemper Pottery Tool Kit
- Penguin Pottery Clay
- RapidFire Tabletop Kiln
- Brent Model B and C Power Wheels
Conclusion
Don’t worry. Deciding which poetry class to go to is not life-or-death. You can always switch to a new workshop or studio if your first try doesn’t work out well!
What matters is that you enjoy every minute you’re inside that studio and that you’re surrounded by fellow potters that will encourage you to hone your skills!
Hey, don’t forget to tell us about your pottery experiences. We would love to see your work!