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

Hands-on workshops and classes in clay, sewing, and seasonal crafts. A place to learn, make, and keep coming back to—whether you are here to slow down and have a good time or ready to stay and grow.

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

Adult throwing pottery with an instructor helping them

Take it for a spin!

2 hour workshop—try the wheel!

Have you always wanted to try the pottery wheel? Looking for something to do with friends or a date night?

Three adults and their pottery wheel instructor laughing and having fun in a series course for beginners

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

A group of 5 adult woman smiling and holding the mugs they made in a clay workshop experience

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

Start with a 4-hour crash course on using a sewing machine in our skill square workshop. Or jump into a three-week intro series 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.

Handmade wreaths made from dry locally grown florals

Floral Design Experiences

Handmade garland featuring dried florals and fabric scraps

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.

An adult arranging a floral bud vase in a private event workshop

Private Events

Floral workshops can be booked for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthdays, or a gathering with friends. Each option can be adjusted based on group size, timing, and level of structure.