Hi, nice to meet you. Potterings is a series of affordable workshops, classes, and open studio sessions that focus on hand-building pottery techniques. Note: Potterings does not teach wheel classes. During each workshop or class, you will learn hand-building techniques ranging from slab rolling, joining, smoothing, glazing, and design. Unique to Potterings is your choice of coming back during a glazing open studio to hand-glaze your own creations. Potterings can also glaze your pieces. It’s another opportunity to enjoy learning about pottery.
What to Expect?
To have fun: At each Pottering workshop or series of classes, you will learn to make one to three pottery items that are achievable for beginner potters.
Each participant will be led through the instructions as we build the items out of clay. You will be provided with tools, clay, building boards, turntables, and glazes.
What About Refunds?
Things happen: You can request a refund 8 days before your class. After 8 days, refunds are no longer available, but you can transfer your spot to another person. Please email us your name, workshop date, and class title, and we’ll be happy to switcharoo for you.
Where are You Located?
Potterings workshops, classes, and open studio sessions are offered in the Potterings studio, located at 3400 Harbor Ave SW, #132 (on the east side of the building), Activspace, Alki Beach, West Seattle. Look for the distinctive Potterings flag.
When Can I Pick Up My Piece?
Ready in 4-5 weeks: You will pick up your finished pieces in 4-5 weeks after the class.
Once you have made a piece of pottery, we dry it for at least 10 days. The piece is then bisque-fired. Once the piece is out of the bisque fire, you have the option of glazing it yourself (included in the price of the class/workshop/open studio). Or, we will glaze the piece for you. You can choose the glaze.
What is the Cost?
We keep things affordable: Potterings keeps the fees simple. For in-studio workshops, we charge an affordable $50 to $55 per potter, per class for a 3 to 3.5 hour class.
Our multi-date classes are priced at $80 for 2 classes.
Open studio time is priced at $45 for two hours, including instruction, materials, and kiln firing.
Check out the calendar for the schedule.
What Do I Bring?
If you take a workshop in the pottery studio, you are welcome to bring snacks and beverages; we have a drinks refrigerator at the studio.
If you book a private pottery workshop, you can provide whatever snacks and beverages you would like.
Optional: Apron
How Do I Pay?
Lots of ways: You can purchase a ticket in advance via Eventbrite. You can also pay after the class. Potterings accepts Venmo and PayPal on the day of the workshop, the first day of the class, or open studio.
What is the Minimum Age?
Good for adults and teens: We do request a minimum age of 11 years old for our general sessions. We do offer private parties for kiddos. Be sure to check out the Potterings calendar for more information. Private kids pottery parties, we suggest ages 8 and up.
What Happens if my Piece Breaks?
The kiln queen can sometimes shatter a piece; it’s the way of the kiln! If something does happen, you are welcome to join us for another like workshop (same item).
How Long Do You Hold My Piece?
We will hold your pieces for 21 days. After 21 days, we will need to dispose of your work due to space. You can arrange in advance for us to hold the piece longer. Please talk to the pottery instructor for more information.
Do You Offer Memberships?
Yes! Studio membership is an affordable $105 per month for an individual. $150 per month per couple (partners and friends!). Email us to be placed on the wait list.
What is an Open Studio?
Open Studio is held on Wednesdays from 6-8 PM. Each month, we highlight an item that is easy for beginning potters to make. You are also encouraged to bring your ideas. We’ll work with you to make your dream a reality.
Limited to four students per open studio to ensure plenty of individual instructor time.
How do I know I’m Registered?
You will receive an immediate confirmation that your email has been received. You will then receive a confirmation of the registration. To keep the workshops immersive and tailored to the participants, we limit each workshop or class to six students. Open studio limit is four students. Glazing open studio limit is six students.
Do You Offer Private Parties?
Yes! You can book the Potterings studio for up to six potters. The cost is $300 to $330 (depending upon item) for three to three and a half hours. We work with the party host to customize the party and the pieces you’ll make. Email us for more information
How Do I Register?
Here’s how: To register for an Open Studio, Workshop, or Class, the best way is to reserve through Eventbrite here.
You can also reserve via email [email protected] with your name, date of the workshop, and number of people.
Do You Offer Gift Certificates?
Yes! We have gift certificates which can be mailed to the recipient with a personalized note, or you can pick up a gift certificate after a class.
Email us with the subject Gift Certificate, include the recipient’s name, address, and special message.
Can I Glaze my Pottery?
Yes! Unique to Potterings, you can come back to glaze your pieces after bisque firing with our studio glazes. The cost of the glazing is included in the price of the class, workshop, or open studio. Or, you may choose your glaze at the end of the class for Potterings to glaze for you.
Are You on Social Media?
Potterings loves to share on social! We would love to post your group pictures and individual builds. Let us know if you would prefer we not post; we totally understand. We use Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Follow us!
Do you have any more questions?
Is there something specific you can’t find answers to? Let’s have a conversation!