Shape clay. Fire it in flame. Make something that lasts. Become an earth bender and learn the ancient art of pottery. Sculpt clay into beautiful and useful creations with your own hands. Explore different pottery styles—from hand-building to wheel throwing—and finish your work with paint, glaze, and fire. Whether you’re new to ceramics or already love working with clay, this studio gives you the tools, space, and mentorship to bring your ideas to life.

Pottery Studio - Earth, Wheel & Fire

Work alongside experienced ceramic artists to design and build original pieces. Learn time-honored techniques and experiment with your own creative style. Then fire your finished work in our on-site kiln and take it home to share.

What You Do

Mold, shape, paint, and fire with focus and imagination. Pottery Studio includes:

Hand-Building & Wheel Explore pottery through hand-building and wheel-based techniques. Sculpt functional and expressive pieces using clay and traditional tools. Learn coil, slab, pinch, and wheel throwing methods.

Decorate, Glaze & Fire Decorate with texture, carving, slip designs, and underglazes. Finish and seal your work with professional glaze and kiln firing. Understand the full process—from soft clay to finished ceramic.

Every Skill Level Work at your own level—perfect for beginners and experienced artists. Build patience, expression, and confidence through clay craft.

Grades 5–12 · Weekly, Mon–Fri, Jun 14 to Sep 3, 2027 · 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM · SE, NE and W Portland