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A space to create

in Dayton OH.

The exterior of MADE Studio & Shop with three windows and people creating inside
The exterior of MADE Studio & Shop with three windows and people creating inside

A creative community offering workshops, classes, and memberships in clay, sewing, fiber arts, and seasonal crafts.

Group of friends throwing pottery during beginner workshop experience
Beginner sewing workshop instructor teaching students
Adult creating a floral arrangement in a ceramic vase

Pottery Wheel Offerings

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Take it for a spin!

2 hour workshop—try the wheel!

Looking for a unique date night in Dayton? An experience for couples, friends, and anyone simply looking to try something new.

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Series Courses

6-8 week series courses

Walk through all steps of the wheel-throwing process: throwing, trimming, handling, decorating, and glazing.

MADE Studio & Shop membership space with 10 pottery wheels and work tables

Memberships

Independent making

Designed for those who want clay to become part of their routine. Enjoy independent studio access, dedicated storage, and a welcoming community of makers.

Clay Handbuilding Workshops

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Handbuilding: Project-Based Workshops

Create functional pottery by hand through guided projects like mugs, planters, trays, and more. A welcoming introduction to clay that's perfect for beginners and enjoyable for all skill levels.

A young adult female smiling and glazing the cup she just made in a workshop experience
Handbuilding workshop samples including a mug, vase, planter, and luminary that students can make

Handbuilding: Series Classes

Go beyond a single project. Multi-week courses designed to build your skills through a variety of handbuilding techniques while learning the complete pottery process, from wet clay to glazing.

Learn to Sew

Adult beginners watching a sewing instructor teach how to sew on a machine

Learn to sew on a sewing machine in our 4 hour Skill Square crash course. Or jump into a three week beginner sewing class designed to build foundational skills and confidence through hands on projects.

A group of adult men and woman holding tote bags they made in they made in their beginner sewing class

Our sewing workshops are project-based and skill-based, most often centered around a pattern. Depending on the project, classes may be offered as a one time workshop or a multi-week series.

Floral Design Experiences

Workshops

Floral arrangements, wreaths, garland, and more featuring locally grown, seasonal materials.

When possible, arrangements are paired with our handmade ceramics, bringing together the materials and practices that shape the studio.

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Private Events

Looking for a unique group activity in Dayton? Our private floral workshops are perfect for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthdays, team outings, or a creative gathering with friends. Each experience can be customized to your group size, schedule, and preferred level of instruction.