Workshops @Ballard Clay

Interested in having a private event at Ballard Clay? We host hand-building or throwing classes for private groups of 6+. Please email us at info@ballardclay.com if you are interested in bringing a group of friends or co-workers in for an event. We do not host children’s parties at the studio.

For ongoing classes and series classes please visit the studio page.

  • Ballard Clay Anniversary Party

    Saturday, September 6th

    2-6 pm

    Come celebrate 2 years at our Market St location! We are so excited to open up the studio with clay on the tables. Come try out the wheel, eat cake, drink drinks. We will also be hosting a fundraising “2nds” sale. Come shop low cost beautiful pots that will all go to charity. This year it will benefit both NW Immigrant Rights Project and Lavender Rights Project.

    Thank you to the Ballard community and businesses for welcoming us so warmly these past two years, we are so happy to be here.

    Cheers to many more anniversary parties!

  • One Time Wheel Classes

    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.

  • Drop-In Hand-building Classes

    We have created a series of drop in classes for folks to just come in and create for a few hours.  We will have a particular hand-building technique that we are featuring and the instructor will have multiple ideas/projects for you to decide how to design and execute.  Each week the technique will be specific and all students will stick to that technique, but able to create anything.  The instructor is there with you to help you succeed and all instruction, materials, tools, firing, and glazing is included in the cost. 

    Participants will choose one of our 9 studio glazes and our staff will fire and glaze the pieces created during your three hour class. 

    There is no additional studio time included or available for purchase with these drop-in classes. 

    Wednesdays 1-4 pm

    Multiple dates available, clink link for options.

    $85/class

  • Coil a Pumpkin

    Pumpkin spice is in the air!  That means it's time to upgrade our fall decor!

    In this class, participants will design and create a pumpkin from clay coils, roughly 6"x6"x6" in size.  Participants will be provided with prepared coils that they can design into their favorite pumpkin/gourd/squash shape.  Add a stem, vine or sculpt other additions.  

    We will use a clay that fires to a reddish speckled color, gorgeous when left raw/unglazed, or participants can choose from one of our 9 studio glazes.

     All instruction, materials, and firing are included.  Pumpkins will be ready for pickup 3 weeks after the class. 

    $95/person

    Multiple dates available

    4-7 pm
    Thursday, September 11th

    or

    4-7 pm

    Saturday, September 27th