Adult Pottery Classes & Workshops
Cream City Clay offers wheel throwing and hand building (an ancient technique of creating forms without a wheel using hands, fingers and tools) for the beginner to the most advanced.
Wheel classes include teen wheel, wheel I and wheel II, and couples night out. Hand building classes may include coil building, pinch pots, slab building, mosaics, jewelry making, figurines or tile making.
All Materials are included unless otherwise noted.
Classes are available for all levels of pottery skills.
Students are automatically signed up for their time to work during their class period.
* Classes have moved back to in-Studio! Changes due to Covid-19 include: Everyone coming in the studio must wear a mask covering the mouth & nose and remain 6′ apart. Do not come in if you are sick or live with someone who is sick or exposed to Covid-19.
At Home Option: For those who are at risk for contracting or spreading Covid-19; At Home Classes with video instruction are available for adults and children. Clay-to-go kits will be available for $10ea to aid in working from home for those who do not want an in-studio class. Please call and we can set this up. 414-249-5902
Upcoming Adult Pottery Classes
*Summer Classes are all Online. See details
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| Couples Night Out 12/4/20 |
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| Nativity / Winter Scene Class 12/5/20 & 12/19/20 |
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| Couples Night Out 12/11/20 |
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| Bonsai Planting & Care Class (for current CCC Students & Members) |
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| Winter Break Classes 2020 |
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| Couples Night Out 1/8/21 |
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| New Year's Plate Class 1/14/2021 |
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| Couples Night Out 1/15/21 |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel II: Winter 2021, 7 weeks Monday evening |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel II: Winter 2021, 7 weeks Tuesday AM |
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| Adult & Teen Pottery Wheel I: Winter 2021, 7 weeks Tuesday PM |
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| Hand Building I: Winter 6 weeks Wednesday mornings |
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| Hand Building I&II: Winter 6 weeks Wednesday evenings |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Winter 2021, 7 weeks Wednesday PM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Winter 2021, 7 weeks Thursday AM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel II: Winter 2021, 7 weeks Thursday PM |
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| Couples Night Out 1/22/21 |
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| Mosaics: Winter |
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| Couples Night Out 1/29/21 |
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Pottery Wheel Classes
Adult pottery wheel classes for all levels of pottery skill.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
- Monday PM
January 18, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
January 25, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
February 1, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
February 8, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
February 15, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
February 22, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
March 1, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Take your throwing to the next level. Lids-Handles-Plates & More! Create lighter refined shapes, throw larger & learn new surface techniques.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
- Tuesday AM
January 19, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tuesday AM
January 26, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tuesday AM
February 2, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tuesday AM
February 9, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tuesday AM
February 16, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tuesday AM
February 23, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tuesday AM
March 2, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take your throwing to the next level. Lids-Handles-Plates & More! Create lighter refined shapes, throw larger and learn new surface techniques.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
- Tuesday PM
January 19, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
January 26, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
February 2, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
February 9, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
February 16, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
February 23, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
March 2, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No previous clay or art experience necessary.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
- Weds PM
January 20, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Weds PM
January 27, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Weds PM
February 3, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Weds PM
February 10, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Weds PM
February 17, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Weds PM
February 24, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Weds PM
March 3, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No previous clay or art experience necessary.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
- Thurs AM
January 21, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
January 28, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
February 4, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
February 11, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
February 18, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
February 25, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
March 4, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No previous clay or art experience necessary.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
- Thurs PM
January 21, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
January 28, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
February 4, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
February 11, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
February 18, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
February 25, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
March 4, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Great class to learn how to throw new larger forms, lids plates and more. Must have taken a wheel I class and be able to center and throw a cylinder.
Hand-Building (Sculpture) Classes
Adult hand-building classes for all levels of skill.
- Nativity
December 5, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Nativity
December 19, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Great Class for an Adult or an adult with a child. Create a very special diorama with figurines to cherish for your holidays.
- New Years Intentions class
January 14, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Stamp your New Year’s intentions into your handmade platter and they will be easy to remember all year long. Your platter will be functional and decorative. 1/14/2021 6:30-9pm Instr: Heather Eiden Price: $42 /Adult Special Notes: All participants must wear a mask and keep 6′ between one another Wear clothes you don’t mind getting (more…)
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
- Wednesday
January 20, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
January 27, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
February 3, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
February 10, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
February 17, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
February 24, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Hand Building I : 6 weeks Wednesdays 9:30am-Noon Winter: 1/20/21- 2/24/21 Inst: Colleen Volland Level: Beginning – Intermediate Learn the basics of creating clay objects by hand using the methods of coil construction, soft & hard slab and the most basic of pinch. You will learn how to use the slab roller, extruder, slump, hump (more…)
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
- Wednesday
January 20, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Wednesday
January 27, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Wednesday
February 3, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Wednesday
February 10, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Wednesday
February 17, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Wednesday
February 24, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Hand Building I-II: 6 weeks Wednesdays 6pm-8:30 Winter: 1/20/21- 2/24/21  Instr:Liz Lewandowski Level: Beginning – Intermediate Investigate sculpture and tile making. This class will adapt to meet your level. Choose a method of hand-building you really love and stretch what you can do with it. Create multiple forms that can work together or stand on (more…)
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
- Mosaics
January 25, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Mosaics
February 1, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Mosaics
February 8, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Mosaics
February 15, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Mosaics
February 22, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Create a platter and coasters using a mosaic technique. Use colored clays to create dynamic pieces.
Couples Night Out
Have a hands-on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. Cherish the memories each time you use your handmade pottery at home.
*Classes are non-refundable for cancelations less than 14 days before class begins unless we can fill your spot.Â
- Friday
December 4, 2020
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Try the potter’s wheel and have a hands on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. No experience necessary. Each person has their own wheel. Participants usually make two pieces and have time to decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. Aprons are available and all supplies included.
- Friday
December 11, 2020
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Try the potter’s wheel and have a hands on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. No experience necessary. Each person has their own wheel. Participants usually make two pieces and have time to decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. Aprons are available and all supplies included.
- Friday
January 8, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Try the potter’s wheel and have a hands on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. No experience necessary. Each person has their own wheel. Participants usually make two pieces and have time to decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. Aprons are available and all supplies included.
- Friday
January 15, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Try the potter’s wheel and have a hands on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. No experience necessary. Each person has their own wheel. Participants usually make two pieces and have time to decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. Aprons are available and all supplies included.
- Friday
January 22, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Try the potter’s wheel and have a hands on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. No experience necessary. Each person has their own wheel. Participants usually make two pieces and have time to decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. Aprons are available and all supplies included.
- Friday
January 29, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Try the potter’s wheel and have a hands on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. No experience necessary. Each person has their own wheel. Participants usually make two pieces and have time to decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. Aprons are available and all supplies included.
Specialty Workshops
Throughout the year, Cream City Clay offers the opportunity to learn additional pottery skills with specialty workshops. Guest artisans in the past have shared their skills in Raku, sculpting, glazing and taller pieces.
- Bonsai
December 12, 2020
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Learn the basics of how to create a bonsai tree from a regular plant. Taught by local expert Bryan Lorenzen.
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Kids & Teen Events
Kids classes, summer clay camp sessions, and parent/child classes.
Adult Classes
Adult pottery classes, workshops, couples pottery events and more.