Sip N Spin &
Try It Classes

These classes are a fully instructed, fun, 2-hour introduction to the basic techniques on the wheel. Great for beginners or as a refresher. This class only focuses on wet clay on the pottery wheel. We do all the prep and the cleanup!

Participants can choose one piece to be trimmed and fired by the studio. These can be picked up 3-4 weeks after class.

No experience is required, all levels of experience welcome! These are the same exact class except Sip N’ Spin classes are 21+ and folks can BYOB if they would like. Try- it class allows ages 14+ with participating adult.

$100/person

Classes are available for registration 4 weeks in advance.

Saturday, August 1st
4-6 pm
$85/person

A classic hand-building class to make everyone’s favorite morning (or evening) ritual of hot beverages.

In this class you will be guided through the process of designing and constructing a mug without the pottery wheel.

Participants will decorate with texture and handles and create your new favorite mug! Students will choose from one of our studio glazes. Our staff will glaze and fire your mugs and they will be ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks.

August 3rd & 5th
6-9 pm each day
$105/person

Explore the world of scultpure with us in this two part class. Participants will design, study, and sculpt a small bust. This can be based on someone or a complete character.

Your instructor, Brian will bring you thorugh the process and considerations of proportion, adding detail, and the basic techniques of creating a successful bust that will not explode in the klin.

Each participant will make a bust 6×6×6 or smaller and the studio will fire and glaze the bust for you. This is a two day class Monday and Wednesday.

August 10th and 12th
6:30-9:30 pm
$145/ person

In this two part workshop (Mon & Wed) explore different forms and shapes by combining wheel thrown pieces into a scultpure. On day one the instructor will introduce you to the many possibilities of throwing pieces of a scultpure on the wheel to assemble together.

Students will design, break down parts, and begin throwing their pieces. Students will be given practice time on Tuesday if they do not complete all of their pieces.

Wednesday your instructor will assist you in altering, attaching, and building your sculpture.

Participants will be given 6 lbs of clay to build their pieces and any attachments required. This is a great introduction to thinking about ways to use the wheel to create unique pieces.

This class requires at least one 6-week series type class where you have control over the basic skills of throwing and trimming on the wheel.

August 12 6-8 pm
$90/person

Come create your own personal berry bowl using clay coils. This hand-building class will come with all instruction, materials, and assistance to make a beautifully functional piece that is synonomous with the Pacific Northwest kitchen.

This workshop will be led by Courtney Hunter (@thewaight) at Ballard Clay. No experience is required and each participant will create one berry bowl. The studio will alter (punch holes), glaze and fire your piece. Students can choose from one of our 9 studio glazes.

4 total sessions

Sunday mornings 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Sunday August 2nd, 9th, 16th

Final glaze and discussion Tuesday, Aug 18th 6-8:30 pm

$280 +$20 for mudtool long rib

Join us for a 3-week class learning the tricks and tips of creating, trimming, and firing successful plates!

One of the simplest forms in pottery is actually one of the trickiest to manage successfully. In this class Cade will guide you through two four piece sets of plates. 4- medium and 4- large plates.

Participants will choose from a small selection of stable glazes or purchase a pre-approved commercial glaze to finish their plates.

This class does require experience on the wheel. You do not have to be advanced, but you should have the basics of the pottery wheel and trimming a piece under your belt or this class will be a struggle. We can never promise 100% success in the firing process and plates may crack or warp in the final firing. This is part of the learning process.

(a wheel and mushroom sculpting class!)

Thursdays 6:30-9:30 pm
August 6th and 13th
$120/person

This is a quick hit 2-part class over the course of two weeks. It does require a small amount of experience on the wheel. Folks should know how to throw and trim a piece on the wheel. A basic thorwing demo will be provided while you discuss design and shape for your mushroom pot.

In week one we will explore fungus shapes, forms, and design a mug, planter, or vase with an idea of what type of mushrooms each student will want to add.

You instructor is Al Fann (@potsandplantsbyal) who has a lot of experience creating beaufitul fungus sculpture in their work. Al will share their techniques and tips on how to get a really organic look in your sculpture and the best ways to incorporate these additions to the shape of your pots.

Each particpiant will receive 4 lbs of clay and so can either make one large item or a few smaller items with their clay. Participants will choose a glaze and the studio will fire and glaze all pieces.

Saturday, August 15th
4-6 pm
$90/person

In this beginner coil class students will learn how to structure and design a coiled vase. Our aim will be a vase that is 6-8” tall and your instructor will guide you through the design and build of your own customized flower vase!

All instruction, tools, and materials will be provided and each participant will create one vase and choose from one of our studio glazes. Our staff will fire and glaze your vase for pickup in 3-4 weeks.

Wednesday, August 19th
6-8:30 pm
$85/person

Nerikomi is the Japanese term for mixing/pressing different color clays together to create interesting patterns. This class will allow you to explore the basic technique of nerikomi. Blending three different studio clays participants will design and create nerikomi for either a few small plate or one larger plate.

We will cut, stack, and twist the clay to create ineresting patters and then roll them into our clay and use wooden molds to form our plates.

This class includes all materials, tools, and instructions and we will fire and glaze your pieces.

Two Sesssions

@ Ballard Clay
November 8-10
10 am - 5 pm each day

$1100/ non-members
$980/members

Experience the Art of Korean Porcelain with @MoonDoBang

Join us for an immersive pottery workshop led by the renowned Korean porcelain artist, MoonDoBang, celebrated for his exquisite craftsmanship and mastery in creating the iconic Korean Moon Jar. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich traditions of Korean pottery while learning from a true expert.

Who Should Attend? This workshop is geared toward those who are able to center at least 3-5 lbs of clay without assistance and looking to make taller, bigger work on the wheel.

Unleash your potential and create your own piece of Korean porcelain history!