Clay Classes

Class offerings and studio time at Papavero Clay Studio are varied, and offer a variety of ways to get you working with clay. From long-term eight week classes, open studio time, wheel throwing classes, private group single sessions, and specialized workshops, there is more than one way to spend time in the studio. View our our calendar of classes and class descriptions to find something that is right for you or for a group!

Spring Session 1 - 2024 Registration Closed. Next 8 week session will begin in June. Registrations will be posted here when open!

Class Sessions will start the week of April 8th

Spring Workshops being scheduled now. Check out our special events page for schedule, info, or to sign up!

Now Available Kids Summer Clay Camps!

For kids ages 8 and up, we will have a blast with a number of projects, learn a bunch of processes, and see the entire process in a week! Four options are available to register for, 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks in August. Click the button below to see schedule and to register.

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Please note that classes are offered in 8-week sessions, with the exception of group parties and workshops.

Wheel Classes include:

• First 25lbs of clay (additional clay can be purchased as needed)

• Access to our open studio hours (anytime the shop is open)

• Use of the studio’s tools & glazes

• Access to kiln for firing pieces made during class

Hand building:

• This class will get participants comfortable with the basic methods of hand building, pinch, slab, and coil construction. Designed to cover basic methods in making and glazing, participants will leave with a solid understanding of clay and forming methods. Functional and sculptural projects will be completed.

Wheel Throwing:

• This class will get adults with or without clay experience comfortable and productive on the potters wheel. We will work on the mechanics of wheel throwing, and work on making a number of things such as cups, bowls, small vases.