Clay Offerings
Clay can be approached in many ways. Some people are drawn to the pottery wheel, while others prefer shaping clay directly with their hands through handbuilding.
At MADE, our clay program is designed to meet you wherever you are starting. Whether you want to try clay for the first time, explore a specific technique, or spend several weeks building skills, there is a place to begin. Many students begin with a short introductory class before moving into a longer series. Others jump directly into an eight-week course. Still not sure where to start?
Our MADE Levels Guide can help you choose what feels right.
All classes are designed for adults and include materials, tools, and studio support. Just show up ready to get your hands dirty.
Try Clay
These classes are designed for anyone curious about clay. They are relaxed, beginner-friendly, and centered around a single experience or project.
Perfect for individuals, date nights, or a creative outing with friends.
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A one time 2 hour pottery wheel experience where you can try the wheel, laugh a little, get muddy, and see what clay feels like on the wheel.
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Create a finished piece, such as a mug, planter, or dish, while learning simple handbuilding techniques—often in as little as 2–3 hours.
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An eight week introduction that lets you try both the pottery wheel and handbuilding before choosing a direction.
We’ve expanded Take it for a Spin to include more time and more clay — we heard you. Giving you a bit more space to get comfortable at the wheel.
Wheel Throwing
The pottery wheel allows you to shape clay through rotation, forming bowls, mugs, and other vessels through repeated motion and practice.
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A five week introduction that walks through the full pottery process from clay to finished piece.
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An eight week introductory series designed for beginners who want more time at the wheel. Similar to intro to wheel series, but with more time.
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Refine your forms, work with more clay, and begin throwing with intention.
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Focused courses that dive into sets, lids and spouts, and larger forms, designed to refine technique and support more intentional, independent making.
If you’ve been to our previous location, you may notice our series classes look a little different than what we’ve offered in the past. We've expanded these from 12 hours of class time to 20 hours, plus additional open studio sessions included with class — giving you significantly more time to practice, repeat, and settle into the process. If you’re looking for something similar to our old Wheel 101 offering check out Intro to Wheel.
Handbuilding
Handbuilding focuses on shaping clay directly with your hands using techniques such as slab building, coil building, and pinch forms.
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A four week introduction to core handbuilding techniques through guided projects.
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An eight week introductory series designed for beginners who want more time at the wheel. Similar to intro to wheel series, but with more time.
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A series course focused on creating larger and more complex forms while refining construction and surface techniques.
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A series course focused on exploring deeper project work and more advanced construction techniques, with an emphasis on planning, process, and refinement.
If you’ve been to our previous location, you may notice our handbuilding series. Our series classes look a little different than what we’ve offered in the past. We’ve expanded these from 12 hours of class time to 20 hours, plus additional open studio sessions included with class — giving you significantly more time to practice, repeat, and settle into the process.
Clay Memberships
Membership provides independent studio access for makers who are ready to work responsibly and self-direct their practice. Membership offers access to space, storage, shared tools, community programming, and class discounts. Instruction is not offered during membership hours.
Completion of a Level 2 or Level 3 course is required to become a member.
MADE offers two membership types: Punch Pass and Unlimited.
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The punch pass membership provides flexible, limited access for independent studio work.
Access and use:
Arrival during open hours, Wednesday–Sunday
Studio use is self-directed
Instruction is not offered
Punch pass details:
Punch passes are purchased in increments of 10 visits
Punch passes expire 3 months after purchase (due to storage limitations)
Storage:
Punch pass members receive half a shelf (18”x 18”)
Best for:
Makers who attend occasionally
Students transitioning out of classes
Makers who want flexibility without a monthly commitment
Punch Pass Membership access and arrival hours:
All Punch Pass Members must arrive during open shop hours, Wednesday–Sunday.
Open hours are:
Wednesday–Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Once checked in, members may remain in the studio until 10:00 pm.
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The unlimited membership provides regular, ongoing studio access for independent practice
Access and use:
7-day studio access via key card
Key card access hours: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Instruction is not offered
Storage:
Unlimited members receive one full shelf (36” × 18”)
Additional shelves may be added for an additional fee
Storage carts may be rented at an additional cost
Best for:
Makers who work consistently
Makers developing sustained bodies of work