Hands-On Pottery Courses in Philadelphia

Ready to discover a new creative hobby? Our pottery course takes you from your first piece of clay to creating handmade work you’ll be proud of. Learn wheel throwing, hand-building, and glazing in small, welcoming classes while exploring the art of ceramics.
SMALL GROUPS (UP TO 6 PEOPLE)
8 FUN, HANDS-ON CLASSES
ONLY $40 PER HOUR


Pottery courses

ONLY $40 PER HOUR — ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN PHILADELPHIA
  • Personalized instruction in small groups of up to 6 students
  • 8 creative, hands-on classes
  • Flexible schedule and convenient location
  • Learn from an experienced ceramic artist
  • Build your own collection of handmade pieces
  • Receive a certificate of completion

Miss a class? No problem. You can make it up during the next course session. If you miss Lesson 3 in August, for example, you can simply join that same lesson in September.

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The Cost of a Pottery Course

At Pottery Studio 1
ONLY $40 PER HOUR — ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN THE CITY
$790 per person for the complete course
  • Class 1: Pottery Basics

    Learn essential skills including clay preparation, centering, and wheel throwing while creating simple forms like bowls and cups.

  • Class 2: Nerikomi & Neriage

    Explore color and pattern techniques using pigments and colored clay to create unique ceramic designs.

  • Class 3: Hand-Building

    Create handmade bowls using pinch and coil techniques while learning foundational hand-building skills.

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  • Class 4: Mug Making

    Throw your own mug and saucer on the wheel, then add a handle and personal design details.

  • Class 5: Slab-Built Vase

    Learn slab-building techniques and create your own custom vase design.

  • Class 6: Lidded Pieces

    Practice wheel throwing while creating a jar and perfectly fitted lid, plus experiment with colored slips.

  • Class 7: The Teapot

    Bring together everything you've learned to create one of pottery’s most rewarding projects — a handmade teapot.

  • Class 8: Glazing

    Finish your work by learning glazing techniques and experimenting with colors and surface effects.

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