Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and easy clay workshop. You will learn how to make a cute decorative reindeer using simple slab-building techniques. No clay experience is needed. In about an hour and a half, we will walk you through each step as you shape, build, and add holiday touches to your reindeer. It is a great way to relax, get creative, and make something special for the season.
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1001 S Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
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Past Pottery Classes
Primitive Bean Pot
Experience the ancient art of clay cooking vessels! In this class, you’ll hand-build a traditional bean pot using micaceous clay from New Mexico. Learn how to coil, slip-coat, burnish, and open-pit fire your piece using authentic Pueblo Indian techniques. The result is a beautiful, heat-tolerant pot that’s perfect for light cooking or display.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a love of making!
Create Your Own Decorative Clay Chickens
Join us for a fun and beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn to craft adorable decorative chickens using clay slab construction. No prior experience is needed! In just 1.5 hours, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of hand-building your own charming clay chickens. Perfect for those new to pottery or anyone looking for a creative way to spend an afternoon!
October Beginning Wheel Throwing Class - Monday
Dive into the world of pottery with our Beginning Wheel Throwing class! This hands-on workshop is perfect for those new to the pottery wheel or looking to refine their basic skills. Under the guidance of a professional ceramic artist, you’ll learn the essential techniques of centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping simple forms.
October Beginning Wheel Throwing Class - Thursday
Dive into the world of pottery with our Beginning Wheel Throwing class! This hands-on workshop is perfect for those new to the pottery wheel or looking to refine their basic skills. Under the guidance of a professional ceramic artist, you’ll learn the essential techniques of centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping simple forms.
Intermediate Pottery
This four-week intermediate workshop is designed for potters who can quickly and accurately center clay and confidently pull a consistent cylinder. The ability to throw to gauge—matching forms to a specific size or weight—will be helpful but is not required; it’s a skill we’ll introduce and reinforce throughout the course to help you create a cohesive dinner set.