We offer 6-week pottery and ceramic classes during weeknights [ages 16+]. Read below to learn about what classes are like at Suwanee Clayworks. Registration for our Fall session is OPEN!

Pottery and Ceramics Classes

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What’s Included in Each Class

Classes run for 6 weeks within an 8-week session, giving you time to dive deep into new skills with guidance from experienced instructors.

We offer adult classes every weeknight, as well as morning classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. All classes are $300. Participants must be 16+.

Each class registration includes:

  • 2.5 hours of instruction time per class

  • 6 classes over 8 weeks

  • 1st bag of clay and firing fees

  • 1 shelf for project storage

  • Weekly demos

  • Unlimited studio practice time during Open Studio hours

  • Access to studio tools, equipment, and glazes. Learn more about the treasure chest of resources in our studio here.

Schedule of Classes

The exact schedule will differ depending on the session, but typically, we offer the following:

  • Wheelthrowing classes: Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Tuesday evenings, Wednesday evenings, Thursday evenings, Friday mornings, and Friday evenings

  • Handbuilding classes: Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings, and Thursday mornings

  • Sculpture classes: Tuesday evenings [sometimes Tuesday mornings]

We don’t offer 6 week classes on Saturday or Sunday! At this time, we do not offer classes for kids or teens. All students must be 16+ to register.

Workshops

Can’t commit to 6 weeks during the week quite yet? Consider taking one of our one-day workshops in wheelthrowing or handbuilding, focused on creating one project. Many of them are family-friendly for our young clay friends!

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Instruction Areas

  • Hands carefully shaping clay on a pottery wheel

    Wheel

    Ready to experience the magic of the potter’s wheel? Our classes teach the fundamentals of centering, pulling, and shaping clay into beautiful, functional pieces. From mugs to vases, you’ll create unique pottery with guidance from our experienced instructors—perfect for beginners or potters refining their skills.

  • A potter carefully attaching a handle to a mug

    Handbuilding

    Get hands-on with clay and bring your ideas to life! Learn pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction to create mugs, bowls, plates, vases, and decorative pieces. Explore texture, form, and surface design as you craft each project—no experience needed, just creativity and a love for getting your hands dirty!

  • A sculpted bullfrog

    Sculpture

    Unleash your inner sculptor and explore the world of clay! Our sculpture class teaches hand-building and sculpting techniques to help you create one-of-a-kind pieces. Learn to build armatures, shape and texture clay, and bring your artistic vision to life, whether crafting whimsical creatures or abstract designs.

  • Hands painting a piece of pottery

    Decorative Techniques

    Take your pottery to the next level with our decorative techniques classes! Learn glazing, underglazing, sgraffito, carving, and more to add color, texture, and pattern to your pieces. Perfect for adding artistic flair and creating unique, personalized ceramics.

    See Decorating Classes