Workshops are a great way to try your hand at pottery without committing to a full 4- or 8-week class. We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year we focus on a small, seasonal project that can be completed during the session. This is a great way to introduce your friends to the joy of pottery, or just come meet new people, have a lot of fun and get the creative juices flowing!
Please note that payment can only be accepted for one workshop or class per shopping cart transaction. This is a technical limitation and we’re working to find a solution, but for now, if you wish to sign up for more than one workshop or class, you’ll need to pay one at a time.
Current Workshops
Wheel of the Year – Ostara: Egg Platters
This workshop is one of the sessions in our Wheel of the Year series. We’re offering this as a one-off session until the all seats are booked.
We will be making clay egg platters in celebration of the Ostara holiday. Please join us to honor the holiday and enjoy a custom brewed tea blend while you’re working!
If you’re interested in the full Wheel of the Year series, take a look at our Classes page to get a reduced rate on all nine of the sessions by booking the entire series!
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
We’ll have a custom hot tea for our class participants!
April 6 –>
$ 75
Wall Pockets
Add a touch of creativity to your home with our hand-built wall pockets. Perfect for adding storage while also showcasing your personal style, these clay wall pockets are a fun and creative addition to any space. Join us to learn how to make your own and have a blast doing it!
Participants will make a wall pocket from clay slabs. Using texture mats, stamps and color you will design a unique object to display in your space or give as a gift.
Age Range: 12+
Class Duration: 2 hours
Pockets will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
April 11 & 12 –>
$ 40
Chimes
Join us at Work in Progress Art Studio for our Chimes workshop, where you’ll have the chance to create your own unique clay wind chimes.
This challenging but rewarding workshop is perfect for anyone who loves music and nature-inspired art.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Chimes will be ready 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
May 9 –>
$ 50
Monthly Workshops
B.Y.O.P
Every Month!
Bring Your Own Project and get ready to unleash your inner artist. Bring any current creative project and mingle with other crafty people in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
We provide some supplies, snacks, and light refreshments while you work on your own project for two hours. Our B.Y.O.P session is perfect for anyone looking to get creative, relax, and have a good time. So come on over and let your creativity flow.
This event is free for members and current students who want extra practice time.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 2 hours
Projects do NOT have to be pottery related!! Bring whatever creative project you happen to be working on!
Last Friday of the month
$ 10
Try the Pottery Wheel
Every Month!
Curious about the pottery Wheel? Give it a spin!
This session is perfect for those who are curious about pottery and want to try their hand at the pottery wheel.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process, making it a fun and relaxing experience. You’ll even get to take home 2 finished pieces* as a souvenir of your time with us.
Book now and discover your passion for pottery making.
Age Range: 16+
Class Duration: 2 hours
* Pots will be available 2-3 weeks after the class.
First Friday of the month
$ 50
Cancellation Policy:
Due to limited seating for all of our classes, we request that you cancel at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. You may cancel by email at teresa@workinprogress.me. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date, will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 3 – 6 days will incur a 20% fee. Cancellations made within 48 hours to the event will incur a 30% fee. Cancellations made less than 48 will not receive a refund. The owner has the only right to be flexible here.
Previous Workshops
Conversation Heart Trinket Dish
Let your valentine know you care with a hand-made dish with your own special message. Get creative and make a unique Valentine’s Day gift!
Participants will create a heart-shaped dish and add their own custom message, making it a one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone. Perfect for all skill levels.
Age Range: 8+
Class Duration: 2 hours
Participants will make up to 3 dishes. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Pinchpot Snowmen
Celebrate winter with your own clay snowman.
Get creative and craft your very own Pinch Pot Snowmen. Our instructors will guide you through the process of creating your unique snowman using the pinch pot technique.
Don’t miss your chance to create a one-of-a-kind winter decoration.
Age Range: 13+
Class Duration: 2 hours
Includes 1 piece, glazed and fired
Hand-Building with Anne – Color
Guest artist, Anne Willette, will demonstrate her hand-building techniques using torn slabs, adding texture and color to make a bowl. This workshop will also use tar paper as a template and support during the building process.
This is a great opportunity to try out hand-building and working with color. Anne will demonstrate using colored slips and underglazes to create texture and design elements on slabs. Students create a design to apply to their slabs and then shape those slabs in to simple platters and bowls that will perfectly showcase their image. Work will be glazed with a clear glaze by staff and will be available for pick up 2-3 weeks after the event.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Participants of all skill levels are welcome to this class.
Hand-Building with Anne – Texture
Guest artist, Anne Willette, will demonstrate her hand-building techniques using torn slabs, adding texture and color to make a bowl. This workshop will also use tar paper as a template and for support during the building process. This is a great opportunity to learn from an expert hand-builder. Anne will teach techniques new to WiP students and fans.
This is a more challenging class and participants should have some recent experience hand-building.
Bowls will be glazed with a clear glaze by staff and will be available for pick up 2-3 weeks after the event.
Age Range: 18+
Class Duration: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Participants must have some hand-building experience and understand basic clay techniques and terminology.