This class goes beyond basic throwing, teaching you how to transform simple forms into personalized works of art. Through demonstrations, you'll explore techniques for altering shapes, adding decorative elements, and enhancing functionality. Gain valuable studio tips and tricks that will help you refine your pottery skills. Perfect for potters of all levels who want to take their work to the next level.

This class is held in a ADA accessable studio space

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll create a stunning ceramic luminaire using slab construction techniques. Learn how to design and craft unique cutout patterns, textures, and finishes that will transform your piece into a captivating, light-filled work of art. Guided by expert instruction, you'll explore the interplay of form and function, experimenting with different designs to achieve a beautifully illuminated effect. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced ceramicist, this workshop offers a creative and rewarding experience. By the end, you'll take home a handcrafted luminaire that adds warmth and artistry to your space.

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Create a unique slab-constructed mug and personalize it with a custom relief print in this hands-on ceramics workshop. Learn slab-building techniques, surface decoration, and how to transfer a relief design onto clay. No prior experience needed!

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Create a one-of-a-kind ceramic trinket dish using simple handbuilding techniques in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll shape and personalize your dish with texture, stamps, or sculptural details—perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or small treasures. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, hands-on introduction to working with clay.

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support the mission of HYS.