Unleash Your Creativity
ADULT POTTERY CLASSES
FOR ADULTS 18+
One Time Classes
Wheel Throwing
Hand-Building
Our one-time classes offer a fun introduction to working with clay — no experience required! Each 1.5-hour session includes:
Basic instruction and guidance
Use of all necessary tools
As much clay as you’d like to use
When wheel throwing, you’ll work with 1.5 lbs of clay and may keep one piece for free. If you’d like to keep additional pieces, each is $10.
Once your piece is complete, you’ll choose your dipping glaze, and our team will glaze and fire your work for you.
You’ll receive an email within 4 weeks or less with a schedule to pick up your finished piece.
Each class concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period, and we kindly ask that all students participate.
Please note: Finished work will be held for 4 weeks after you receive your email notification. Unclaimed pieces will be donated.
Semester Courses
It is not required to have taken a One Time Wheel session before enrolling. All beginners and intermediate students are encouraged to join a semester course to fully immerse themselves in the foundations of wheel throwing.
We offer two levels of wheel throwing:
Beginner Level I
Beginner Level II
& Beginner Level Hand Building
Each class meets once a week for 2 hours, over a 6-week session.
What’s Included
Group and individualized instruction
12.5 lbs of clay
Access to free open studio time (approximately 40 hrs for the semester)
A wide selection of dipping glazes, underglazes, and slips
Personal storage space for your tools and clay
Additional storage for ongoing work
Not Included
Please bring your own tools, towel, and apron
Tool kits are available for purchase for $20
Firing fees are $0.05 per cubic inch (covers both bisque and glaze firings)
Additional clay may be purchased, including porcelain
"Before registering, please take a moment to review Atacama Clay Studio's Terms & Conditions. By completing your registration, you’re confirming that you’ve read and agreed to them. Thank you, and we can’t wait to see you in the studio!"
Link Atacama Policy-Terms and Conditions.
SEMESTER CLASSES
SEMESTER WHEEL THROWING CLASS BEGINNER LEVEL I
FEE $325 FOR 6 WEEKS 2 hrs PER CLASS
Perfect for beginners!
Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including centering, opening, pulling, trimming, and creating simple functional pottery. Students will also learn underglazing and dipping glaze techniques and will glaze their own work during the final session.
SEMESTER WHEEL CLASS BEGINNER LEVEL II
FEE $325 FOR 6 WEEKS 2 hrs PER CLASS
For students ready to move beyond the basics!
Refine your centering and pulling skills while learning forms beyond the cylinder. Explore more advanced shaping techniques and expand your glazing knowledge to create unique surface effects.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least two Beginner (Level I) wheel throwing classes.
SEMESTER HAND BUILDING CLASS BEGINNER LEVEL Level I and II
FEE $305 FOR 6 WEEKS 2 hrs. PER CLASS
Hands on instructions for hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, slab-building, and carving — as well as assisting students in developing projects of their own.
Decorating projects may include sgraffito using underglazes, transfer stamps, other decorative tools, and studio dipping glazes.
ONE TIME CLASSES
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ONE TIME WHEEL -Sip, Spin & Socialize
FEE $85 1.5 hrs. PER PERSON
On Friday Evening, is BYOB & Throw Some Clay 🍷⚱️Unleash your creativity with an unforgettable pottery experience. All included, equipment, clay, and glazes are provided—you just need to bring your imagination!On Fridays BYOB !
I piece FREE included, additional pieces $10 per piece.
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ONE TIME HAND BUILDING
FEE; $75 1.5 hrs. PER PERSON
Unleash your creativity with an unforgettable pottery experience where all equipment, clay, and glazes are provided—you just need to bring your imagination!
I piece FREE included, additional pieces $10 per piece.
Friendly, expert instructors will guide you every step of the way, making it easy and enjoyable to shape and mold clay into unique creations.
You'll have unlimited clay usage and receive personalized tips to enhance your skills.
All you need is your enthusiasm !
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WHEEL THROWING FOR 55+
TRY THE WHEEL WEDNESDAYS
(Ages 55+ Only)FEE: $55 • 1.5 Hours
AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS:
• 12:00 PM
• 1:45 PMTo register call ahead at 201-381-7084 and/or use the button below to reach us.
Enjoy a relaxed, off-peak pottery experience where everything is included:
Full instruction
Tools
Unlimited clay use during your session
Your first piece is FREE to keep, and additional pieces are only $10 each.
Once you select your favorite piece, you’ll choose a glaze color and our staff will handle the glazing and firing process.
Over 55 years of age only — ID required.
All you need to bring is your enthusiasm ✨