Workshops & Classes
Now offering Alter Shelf Building one day workshops!
Our next beginner handbuilding class begin June 6th.
We also offer a 5-week private wheel course, one-time handbuilding workshops (1–6 people), wheel workshops, open studio time, day passes, and private parties.
Handbuilding Basics with Ancestral Connection
6 Weeks
Saturday Afternoons
12:00pm - 2:30pm
June 13th - July 25th (Skipping 7/4)
(+ optional open studio Friday nights)
$480 per person
Whether you’re new to ceramics or looking to deepen your practice, this 6-week Introduction to Hand Building course offers a grounding exploration of clay, creativity, and cultural connection. Students will learn foundational ceramic techniques including wedging, moisture management, coil building, slab construction, pinch pots, hump molds, and surface design. In addition to the technical instruction, this class will encourage students to research and reflect on ancestral and folk-art traditions connected to their own cultural backgrounds and implant that finding into some of their pieces.
Students are encouraged to make both functional and sculptural pieces along with keeping a sketchbook for research and ideas. Students enrolled in the class receive access to weekly studio hours on Fridays for independent practice outside of class.
Taught by Damaris Swass.
As a student you:
Will have your own shelf in the studio to store clay, tools, and projects. The course fee includes unlimited studio clay. (Additional clays can be purchased at the studio if desired.)
Can bring tools or purchase them from the studio for $15 on the first day of class, and should bring aprons and towels if desired.
We have the option to join free open studio time Friday evenings from 7-10pm throughout the duration of class.
Will have the option to book additional studio time at a discounted rate ($20 per hour) if you would like. Students will also have the opportunity to join the studio as a member after the course provided membership spots are available.
Please note:
All work must be completed or ready to go into the final glaze kiln by the end of the 6th week.
The student firing fee is $0.07 per cubic inch which covers the cost of bisque and glaze firing.
We do not provide makeup classes - more info and our refund policy are here if needed.
Centerpoint classes are for students ages 18 and older.
Private Lessons, Open Studio, Day Passes, & Parties
Our private lessons include instruction, clay, tools, and your choice of glaze! If a consecutive glazing workshop is not scheduled, our staff will glaze your piece for you. Pieces will be available for pickup 3-4 weeks after your visit to the studio.
Handbuilding Lessons & Parties:
Schedule for yourself or for a small group of up to six.
Or book a party for up to 10 people!
Available Handbuilding Lessons:
Pipe Making
Vase Making
Planter Making
Your Choice
$175 for one person, $55 per person after that (max of 6 people total)
Workshops are 2 hours. Finished pieces will be available for pickup 3-5 weeks after your lesson.
Upgrade to a party for groups of 7 to 10 people - includes 2 instructors and half an hour of set up time prior to decorate if needed. Also includes use of mini fridge and space to set up any snack or drinks.
Please note workshops and parties are not officially booked until you receive an email confirmation from the studio. Thank you!
Wheel Throwing:
One on one or couple’s lessons.
Perfect for a date or BFF night!
Try throwing for the first time or develop your skills!
$195 for one person, $245 for a couple
Workshops are 2.5 hours (including set up and clean up) and includes the firing for 1 piece per person. Additional pieces can be fired at $5 per piece.
Glazing*:
*This workshop is only available to folks who are taking or have taken a hand building or wheel throwing workshop with us and would prefer to glaze their own pieces
Would you like to learn how to glaze the pieces you made? This 1 hour workshop includes a lesson in glazing techniques, and the time and space to glaze your own pieces using our house glazes however you like.
$75 for one person, $30 per person after that (max of 6 people total)
If it looks like more than 1 hours will be needed to glaze all of your pieces then open studio time can be added at $20 an hour per person
Open Studio:
If you already have ceramic experience, you’re welcome to come in to use the studio for the rate of $25 per hour ($30 per hour for nights and weekends) with a two hour minimum. Please reach out via our contact page with your preferred date/time so we can check availability. Includes all tools and glazes, but does not include clay (which can be purchased at the studio) or firing fees ($0.15 per cubic inch).
Day Pass:
If you already have ceramic experience, you’re welcome to book a day pass! Day passes include 6 hours of open studio time for you to come in to use the studio for handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing, or a bit of everything. Day passes are $125 on weekdays and $140 on weekends. Please reach out via our contact page with your preferred date/time so we can check availability. Day passes include all tools and glazes, but do not include clay (which can be purchased at the studio) or firing fees.
Bring a friend for just $65 more!
Private Wheel Throwing 5 - Week Course
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Meets weekly. Day and time TBD based on student preference, each class is 2.5 hours long.
This private (1 or 2 person) 5 week class welcomes students of all levels and will focus on advancing your wheel throwing skills through individual instruction. Glazing and the process of ceramics is also covered. During your first lesson your instructor will asses your skill level and tailor a syllabus to your goals. Sign up as an individual or with a friend!
Students will have their own shelf in the studio to store their clay, tools, and projects. The course fee includes unlimited studio clay and house glazes. (Additional clays can be purchased at the studio if desired.)
Students will get 4 open studio sessions (2 hours each) which will be scheduled and redeemed before the end of class.
Students must bring their own tools or purchase them from the studio for $15 on your first day of class.
The student firing fee is $0.07 per cubic inch which covers the cost of bisque and glaze firing
All work must be completed or ready to go into the final glaze kiln by the end of the last class.
Students will have the option to book additional studio time ($20 per hour) if they would like more than the allotted class time.
Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer any makeup classes. More info and our refund policy are here if needed.