Introduction
Discover the art of pottery in Seattle’s top studios! We’ve assembled a guide to the most acclaimed pottery classes in the Emerald City, where you can immerse yourself in the art of ceramics. Our guide not only introduces you to these exceptional studios but also addresses some of the most pressing questions you might have when choosing the ideal pottery class. Be sure to visit each studio’s website for a more in-depth look at what they offer!
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Ceramics in the City
Website: https://ceramicsinthecity.com/
Location: 5214 EAST COLFAX AVE DENVER, CO 80220
FAQs
What is the duration of each pottery class?
Ceramics in the City offers 6 week classes, with each class being 2 hours long.
What type of classes are offered? What skill levels are catered to?
The studio seems primarily geared towards beginners, offering beginner classes and workshops that require no experience. They also primarily focus on wheel classes, but do offer 1-off handbuilding and pottery painting sessions.
Are materials provided, or do I need to bring my own?
The cost of the 6 week class covers one 12.5 pound bag of clay. The studio site does not mention if they provide tools or not.
Do they charge for firing and glazing?
Firing and glazing is included in the class fees.
How many studio hours are included?
Once you’ve completed a six-week course, you may become a member and book studio time.
Stone Bear Studios
Website: https://www.stonebearstudios.com/
Location: 1331 W Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80223
What is the duration of each pottery class?
Stone Bear Studios offers 6-week class sessions, with each class session being 2.5 hours. They also offer a few 1-off workshop sessions.
What type of classes are offered? What skill levels are catered to?
Stone Bear Studios primarily focused on wheel throwing, and offers three levels of wheel throwing. They do offer a couple of handbuilding classes.
Outside of their 6-week classes, you can sign up for clay “dates”, where you can create 2 pieces in 90 minutes.
Are materials provided, or do I need to bring my own?
The cost of the course includes a 25 pound bag of clay. You will need to bring your own tools.
Do they charge for firing and glazing?
Firing and glazing is included in the class fees.
How many studio hours are included?
Stone Bear Studios does offer open studio time, which is open on a first come, first served basis. They do not specify if there is a limit on studio hours.
Community Clay
Website: https://communityclaydenver.com/
Location: 3377 Blake St., #103, Denver, CO 80205
FAQs
What is the duration of each pottery class?
Community Clay offers a 6-week wheel throwing class, as well as one-time private handbuilding and wheel throwing classes.
What type of classes are offered? What skill levels are catered to?
The 6-week wheel throwing class offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses. Their workshops are available for all skill levels.
Are materials provided, or do I need to bring my own?
Use of community tools and clay is included in the cost of the class.
Do they charge for firing and glazing?
For beginning and continuing classes, glazing and firing of 2 pieces is included. At the time of this article, you can create additional pieces for $10 each.
Firing and glazing fees apply for advanced courses.
How many studio hours are included?
You can book independent studio time for $40.
Urban Mud
Website: https://urban-mud.com/
Location: 530 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204
FAQs
What is the duration of each pottery class?
Urban Mud offers private classes and membership. Private classes consist of 3 sessions that are 2 hours each.
Memberships include 24 hour access.
What type of classes are offered? What skill levels are catered to?
The private classes focus on wheel throwing, and caters to a beginner level. Advanced studios that don’t require instruction should investigate the studio membership option.
Are materials provided, or do I need to bring my own?
For private classes, all materials are provided.
Members have access to three throwing wheels, all tools, and three industrial sized kilns. They do have to purchase clay.
Do they charge for firing and glazing?
Firing and glazing is included in the cost of private lessons or membership.
How many studio hours are included?
Members have 24/7 access to the studio—they receive a key and are free to work whenever they please.
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