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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Sean’s Clay Corner
Website: https://www.seansclaycorner.com/
Location: 4365 6th ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
FAQs
What is the duration of each pottery class?
Sean’s Clay Corner has an interesting structure for a studio—students sign up for a membership, and they get access to a whole schedule of classes! There is a consistent weekly schedule of wheel throwing and hand building classes, and students can sign up for any class period.
What type of classes are offered? What skill levels are catered to?
Both hand building and wheel classes are offered. Any student of any skill level can take any of the weekly classes. Their studio site notes that they customize their classes to the students that attend!
Are materials provided, or do I need to bring my own?
When you purchase a membership at Sean’s Clay Corner, you’ll receive a tool kit and glaze access. You do, however, need to buy clay.
Do they charge for firing and glazing?
There is no mention of if they charge for firing and glazing.
How many studio hours are included?
Members have studio access from 10 am to 10 pm 7 days a week.
Rain City Clay
Website: https://raincityclay.com/welcome
Location: 4208 SW 100th Street, Seattle, WA 98146
What is the duration of each pottery class?
Rain City Clay offers unique 1-day clay experiences, as well as 10 week classes. Both sets of classes are 2 hours long.
What type of classes are offered? What skill levels are catered to?
Rain City Clay offers beginner wheel and hand building, “continuing clay” classes, and independent study for those that don’t need instruction.
Are materials provided, or do I need to bring my own?
While you do need to purchase a clay tool kit, the class prices does include one 25 pound bag of clay.
Do they charge for firing and glazing?
The class fees include all firing and glazing.
How many studio hours are included?
The studio site does note that classes come with additional studio hours, though it does not specify how many.
Saltstone Ceramics
Website: https://saltstoneceramics.com/
Location: 2206 N 45th St, Seattle, WA
FAQs
What is the duration of each pottery class?
Saltstone Ceramics offers 1-night classes, as well as 8-week courses. The time commitment for courses is 1 night a week for 3 hours.
What type of classes are offered? What skill levels are catered to?
For those that want to try the wheel out before they commit, Saltstone Ceramics offers one-time “clay curious” classes.
For those that want a weekly course, the studio offers classes for beginner and intermediate potters, and offers both hand building and wheel throwing.
Are materials provided, or do I need to bring my own?
You will need to purchase your own tool kit, but the class fees include one bag of clay. Additional bags of clay are $20.
Do they charge for firing and glazing?
It appears that the class fees include all firing and glazing.
How many studio hours are included?
The studio site does not note if studio hours are included, however, they do note that there is “practice time” in class.
Feel Artistic
Website: https://feelartistic.org/pottery-and-ceramics
Location: 10333 19th Ave SE Everett, WA 98208
FAQs
What is the duration of each pottery class?
Feel Artistic has an interesting model where they only offer 1-time pottery classes. These classes are 90 minutes long.
What type of classes are offered? What skill levels are catered to?
Feel Artistic offers a few different sessions, mainly for beginners. You can choose between wheel throwing, slab building, and sculpting.
Are materials provided, or do I need to bring my own?
All materials and tools will be given for in-house use.
Do they charge for firing and glazing?
The studio does charge for firing and glazing. At the time of this article, they charge $15 for bisque firing, and $35 for glazing and firing.
How many studio hours are included?
There are not included studio hours.
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