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.

  • 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.

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  • Garden Gnome Workshop

    Join us for a fun evening designing, building, and bringing life to a fun character for your garden, porch, or balcony.  Arianna will guide participants in designing and building their gnomes with clay coils.  All instruction, materials, and tools will be provided. 

    Participants will be able to choose between accenting their gnome with underglaze paints (as shown) or choosing from one of our 9 studio glazes.  

    Tuesday, July 1st 6-9 pm

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  • Pints and Platters

    Join us for a night of clay and craft beers. Participants will create a plate or segmented serving plate while enjoying a tasting from Ballard’s own Hildegard Ferments and Botanicals.We are so excited to host Hildegard in the studio!

    Hidegard is a microbrewery that truly understands the patience and slow nature of clay. We will enjoy the fruits of their labor as they incorporate herbs, fruits, and other treats that have been picked, foraged, and fermented in the most intentional, slow, and delicious ways!

    Saturday, July 19th 4-6 pm

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