Workshops @Ballard Clay

Interested in having a private event at Ballard Clay? We do 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.

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

  • Sip N' Spin and 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. 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 required, all levels of experience welcome! These are the same exact class. One is less boozy. Sip N’Spin classes are 21+ and folks can BYOB if they would like, Try-it classes we allow ages 14+ with a participating adult. These are not “family” classes, so your child should be comfortable in an adult setting.

    $100/person

    Classes are available to book only 4 weeks in advance. Gift Certificates for these classes are also available.

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  • Mug and Pour over workshop with Brunch!

    Saturday, February 8th
    11 am- 3 pm
    $165

    Our very popular mug and pour over class is back!

    Brunch and coffee catered by our friends at Venture coffee (included in the price). Spend the day in this two part workshop making both a mug and matching pour over with clay slabs. All instruction and materials are provided. We will have pastries, quiche, coffee, mimosas, and more!

    Each participant will create and decorate their own mug and pour over. Participants will choose from one of our 9 studio glazes. Pieces will be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class.

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  • Lidded Box Workshop

    Saturday, March 1st
    2-4 pm
    $75

    Build, design and create two lidded boxes. Choose from making a luminary, a bud vase, or a lidded keepsake box. All participants will choose one of our studio glazes and pieces will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks after class.

    All instruction, materials, and firing is included in workshop fee.

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  • Anthropomorphic Vessels w/ The Waight

    Monday, March 17th
    6-8 pm
    $80

    Join Courtney Hunter of @thewaight in exploring pots with personality in her Anthropomorphic vessel class.

    We are so excited to host Courtney again for an evening of wine, snacks, and coiling pots.

    All materials and instruction are included in the ticket price. Students will choose from one of our nine studio glazes and pieces will be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class.

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