Classes in a Pottery Studio
Explore the world of clay at The Clay Cauldron located in West Seattle, WA. Classes are now open for the Autumn 2024 and Winter 2025 quarters. The Pottering series is designed for beginner potters who enjoy learning how to create simple, yet functional ceramics. You will learn various techniques including rolling, forming, smoothing, pinch pots, and glazing.
The classes are limited to six students to maintain a hands-on and immersive experience. Experience the world of pottery by yourself or bring some friends. You will be a part of the pottery community of creators as we explore the medium together.
Your creations will be glazed and fired in the kiln. You can pick up your creations 3 weeks after the class. The Pottering instructor will email you when your piece is ready. Please pick up your piece within 14 days of the email.
What to Expect
15 mins Welcome and overview
75 mins Hand building
15 mins Break and glazing transition
60 mins Glazing
15 mins Clean up and payment
Payment: Venmo/PayPal/Credit Card + $1.50 fee/EventBright
You may register in advance to guarantee your spot via EventBright
Pay at the end of the class
$40 per class
3 HRs
Includes: Clay, tools, glazing, kiln firing, guided instruction
Bring: Snacks and beverages (wine, beer or nonalcoholic)
Optional: Apron
The Clay Cauldron is located at 5214 Delridge Way SW, West Seattle 98106
Street parking is available
AT THE CLAY CAULDRON POTTERY STUDIO
Make a Luminary
Create a pierced constellation, ceramic luminary. Reminiscent of the night sky, your handmade luminary emanates a soft glow when lit with a candle. You will learn slab rolling, piercing, joining, and glazing.
Friday, September 13 – 6pm to 9pm SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 5 – 1pm to 4pm (Autumn theme)
Saturday, November 16 – 1pm to 4pm (Snowflake theme)
$40 per student
Reserve by sending email with your name and class date/title. Or, reserve by purchasing an EventBright ticket. Search for your preferred class and date.
Make Two Bee Bowls
Thirsty pollinators will celebrate your garden with two flower-inspired staked bee bowls. Each bee bowl will be completed with a teeny tiny bee. You will learn how to create pinch pots, roll and form clay, use techniques to create a flower and glazing.
Wednesday, September 18 – 6pm to 9pm
Saturday, March 15 – 1pm to 4pm
Wednesday, March 19 – 6pm to 9pm
$40 per student
Reserve by sending email with your name and class date/title. Or, reserve by purchasing an EventBright ticket. Search for your preferred class and date.
Make a Botanical Bowl
Using stones and botanicals forged from the natural environment, your botanical bowl will be hand-formed around large stones with pressed leaves. You will learn slab rolling, pressing, smoothing, forming, glazing.
Friday, September 27 – 6pm to 9pm
Wednesday, November 20 – 6pm to 9pm
Monday, January 27 – 6pm to 9pm
$40 per student
Reserve by sending email with your name and class date/title. Or, reserve by purchasing an EventBright ticket. Search for your preferred class and date.
Make a Travel Mug
Take your creativity to go. Create a ceramic travel mug or rounded travel cup. Each mug or cup is complete with a reusable straw. You’ll choose the style. You will learn slab rolling, knife work, smoothing, joining, and glazing.
Saturday, September 28 – 11am to 2pm
Friday, December 13 – 6pm to 9pm
Wednesday, February 19 – 6pm to 9pm
$40 per student
Reserve by sending email with your name and class date/title. Or, reserve by purchasing an EventBright ticket. Search for your preferred class and date.
Make a Dog Dish
Woof! Your puppers deserves a custom dog dish. You decide the size of the dish based on your dog’s desire. You will customize your dog dish by stamping the name of your pup and an *imprint of their paw! You will learn slab rolling, joining, stamping, smoothing and glazing. Food safe finish.
*We will arrange prior to your class a piece of clay wrapped in plastic wrap you can pick up from the studio.
Friday, October 11 – 6pm to 9pm
Monday, January 6 – 6pm to 9pm
Saturday, March 1 – 1pm to 4pm
$40 per student
Reserve by sending email with your name and class date/title. Or, reserve by purchasing an EventBright ticket. Search for your preferred class and date.
Make a Small Cat Dish
Meow! Create the cutest of cat bowls. Your bowl is crafted to look like your cat! The bowl is designed with cat ears and the instructor will give you direction how to paint to *resemble your feline. You will stamp your kitty’s name for a final flourish. You will learn slab rolling, joining, smoothing, stamping, forming, painting and glazing. Food safe finish.
*Bring a picture of your cat looking at your phone camera or photograph for reference.
Wednesday, October 16 – 6pm to 9pm
Wednesday, January 15 – 6pm to 9pm
Monday, February 3 – 6pm to 9pm
$40 per student
Reserve by sending email with your name and class date/title. Or, reserve by purchasing an EventBright ticket. Search for your preferred class and date.
Make a Spiral Serving Bowl
This unique out-of-this-world spiral galaxy bowl will be a showstopper on any table. Large enough to hold charcuterie snacks, dip, crackers and other assorted delights. You will learn slab rolling, cutting, smoothing, forming, joining and glazing. Food safe finish.
Friday, October 25 – 6pm to 9pm
Saturday, December 7 – 11am to 2pm
Monday, February 10 – 6pm to 9pm
$40 per student
Reserve by sending email with your name and class date/title. Or, reserve by purchasing an EventBright ticket. Search for your preferred class and date.
