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.
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.
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.