Pottery Classes Chicago
If you'd like to take a welcome break from screen time or a hectic work schedule, try pottery classes in Chicago. Learning how to sculpt a ball of clay into handmade pottery pieces can help you relax and unwind after a long week. A local artist will give you an introduction to wheel throwing techniques or you can choose to take a hand building class. Whether you want to make a vase, mug, or a small pinch pot, you can learn the basics in a short time. Book a class with friends for a fun group activity or plan a team building event everyone will love. Chicago pottery classes make ideal gift experiences in 2024 if you're looking for fun things to do. Tap into your creative side and sink your hands into some clay!
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Ceramics Workshop
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Chicago
1 to 4 guests
$40
Ceramics Workshop for Teams and Private Groups
5.0 (1)
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Comes to you
1 to 30 guests
$75 - $975
Wheel Throwing Taster Pottery Class
5.0 (5)
1k followers
Runs regularly
Chicago
1 to 5 guests
$95
Pottery Workshop for Small Groups
4.9 (28) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Chicago
1 to 8 guests
$55 - $330
Open Studio Pottery Course
4.9 (28) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Chicago
1 to 4 guests
$120
Life Coaching with Clay Pottery Class
4.9 (28) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Chicago
1 to 10 guests
$85
Date Night Ceramics Class
4.9 (28) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Chicago
1 to 6 guests
$75 - $240
Level 2 Ceramics Class
4.9 (28) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Chicago
1 to 3 guests
$40
Personal Pottery Class
4.9 (28) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Chicago
1 on 1
$120
Date Night Pottery Class
Your choice of time
Chicago
2
$100
One-time Pottery and Painting Class
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
Chicago
1 to 12 guests
$120
One-time Pottery Class
Your choice of time
Chicago
1 to 12 guests
$100
Date Night Pottery and Painting Class
Your choice of time
Chicago
2
$150
Wheel Throwing Workshop
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1k followers
Your choice of time
Oak Park
3 to 15 guests
$80
Hand Building Workshop
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Your choice of time
Oak Park
3 to 15 guests
$80
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DIY Kintsugi for Beginners
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1 to 1000 guests
$80 - $95
Learn Kintsugi
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1 to 50 guests
$219
Make a Clay Ring Dish and Coasters
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1 to 85 guests
$60
Ceramic Painting Class and Llama Meet and Greet
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
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1 to 1000 guests
$85
Make Clay Ornaments at Home
4.9 (50) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
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1 to 75 guests
$100
Make Polymer Clay Ornaments at Home
4.9 (50) (for this teacher)
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1 to 75 guests
$100
Marbling Clay Craft Kit
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13k followers
Ships to you
$50
DIY Hand Building Clay Craft Kit
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Ships to you
$65
Make Holiday Marbled Vases
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6 to 300 guests
$55 - $70
Festive Ceramic Painting at Home
4.9 (235) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
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10 to 250 guests
$60 - $75
Make Marbled Clay Décor
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6 to 500 guests
$55 - $70
Make a Pair of Marbled Vases
5.0 (1)
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6 to 300 guests
$55 - $70
Learn Ceramic Painting: Llama
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10 to 1000 guests
$70
Make a Modern Marbled Bowl
5.0 (231) (for this teacher)
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6 to 300 guests
$55 - $70
Virtual Clay Sculpting: Hands-On Extruder Workshop
4.9 (235) (for this teacher)
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10 to 250 guests
$60
Learn Ceramic Painting: Llama with Succulent Plant
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10 to 1000 guests
$75
Learn Ceramic Painting: Face Planter
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
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10 to 1000 guests
$70
Make Ceramics at Home
1k followers
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
2 to 50 guests
$75
Make Pottery at Home: Mug
117k followers
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
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10 to 300 guests
$95
Make Pottery at Home: Meditate and Mud
117k followers
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
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10 to 300 guests
$95
Make Pottery at Home: Vase
117k followers
Your choice of time
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10 to 300 guests
$95
Pottery Party at Home
5k followers
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
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6 to 1000 guests
$90
Make a Decorated Polymer Clay Mug
119k followers
Your choice of time
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8 to 100 guests
$75
Make a Polymer Clay Vase with DIY Decorations
119k followers
Your choice of time
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8 to 100 guests
$75
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Pottery Classes Chicago
Types of pottery classes
If you've always been intrigued by the idea of wheel throwing but felt like it wouldn’t be something you could be good at, think again! Sculpting handmade pottery from scratch is an activity that anyone can master with a bit of patience and plenty of practice. Each of these Chicago pottery wheel throwing classes is tailored for beginners and will boost your creative confidence in no time.
A local potter will show you every step so you'll feel comfortable at the wheel. You don't need any prior artistic experience and you don't need to bring anything to your first class. Everything you need will be set up when you arrive and you'll feel at ease even if you've never tried making ceramics before.
You'll receive lots of assistance, support, and tips from your teacher along your pottery-making journey. Plus, the encouragement of your fellow classmates is sure to help you hone your skills. If you want to start off in a more basic class, you can try pottery painting. This is a way to learn how to add color and textures to clay objects using simple tools.
Learning hand building techniques lets you create without using a pottery wheel. These classes are great for groups and you can socialize while you make projects like planters and vases using slabs of clay that you build up into cylinders. Once they are dried and fired, you'll have a lovely reminder of the time you spent with friends.
What to expect at Chicago pottery classes
One of the best things about clay classes in Chicago is the opportunity to do a hands-on activity. There are so many fun new things to discover and try, from mastering the coiling and pinching techniques needed for clay hand building to painting ceramic pots in pretty patterns to give to your loved ones as gifts. You can even learn how to repair broken pots using methods from Japanese pottery called kintsugi.
Whatever you'd like to learn, you'll find a beginner's pottery class to appeal to your interests and teach you all the pottery-making skills you want to know. Our ceramic classes in Chicago also provide a light-hearted and supportive environment where you can recharge your batteries and relax over a fun activity. You'll get to meet some interesting new faces and maybe even forge some new friendships over the clay wheel.
You can bond with your significant other by taking a couple’s pottery class. Spending quality time learning a new hobby is a fun date night idea. These craft workshops even make great team-building exercises for you and your co-workers. You’ll learn a rewarding new skill and give everyone the chance to relate on a more personal level.
Benefits of taking pottery classes
Heading to your local ceramic studio for a pottery-making session is the perfect way to unwind and let your creativity take flight. It’s also a great grounding exercise, offering a relaxing break from social media or any stresses in life. You'll learn to reconnect with your body as you get your hands muddy and create beautiful pieces of pottery.
When you've finished your first clay hand building session or wheel throwing a vase, you're sure to feel a sense of accomplishment. It's not about making something turn out perfectly. You'll get a chance to explore a fun medium and see where you're imagination takes you.
Our ceramic classes in Chicago provide a fun and therapeutic activity that will lift your spirits and provide hours of fun. If you have a craft-loving friend or family member, give them a class as an experience gift for birthdays or the holidays. If your parents are coming to town for a visit, why not treat them to a private clay sculpting class? It's a great way to bond while relaxing with an engaging activity.
