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.

Enrolled in a class and need to Quarantine? At Home Option: Work from home kits will be available to aid in working from home for those who can’t be in-person for class. Please call and we can set this up. 414-249-5902

Not enrolled in a class and need a virtual option? We offer Clay to go kits for $33 ea. to make one project of your choice. Choose from 4 videos. All supplies included. Projects to be completed within one month of recieving your kit. Please call to set this up. 414-249-5902

Cancelation Policy: A full refund will be issued if class is canceled. A full refund minus a $15 processing fee for withdrawal from class 14 days prior to the start of class. No refunds or transfers 13 days or less before the start of class (Unless we can fill your spot)

Upcoming Adult Pottery Classes

 

Event Date
Couples Night Out 10/11/24 (Wheel)
  • October 11, 2024 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Couples Night Out 10/11/24 (Hand Building)
  • October 11, 2024 6:00 pm
Register
Teen- Adult Pottery Wheel I : Fall II 2024, 7 weeks Wednesday PM
  • October 23, 2024 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Hand Building I: Fall II 2024, 6 weeks Thursday PM
  • October 24, 2024 6:00 pm
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel II: Fall II 2024- 7 weeks Thursday PM
  • October 24, 2024 6:30 pm
Register
Couples Night Out 10/25/24 (Wheel)
  • October 25, 2024 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Couples Night Out 10/25/24 (Handbuilding)
  • October 25, 2024 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Adult Pottery Wheel II: Fall II 2024, 7 weeks Monday PM
  • October 28, 2024 6:00 pm
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel II: Fall II 2024- 7 weeks Tuesday AM
  • October 29, 2024 9:30 am
Sold Out
Hand Building Level II: Fall II, 2024 6 weeks Tuesday AM
  • October 29, 2024 10:00 am
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel I: Fall I 2024, 7 weeks Tuesday PM
  • October 29, 2024 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Hand Building Level II: Fall II, 2024 6 weeks Tuesday PM
  • October 29, 2024 6:00 pm
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel I : Fall II 2024, 7 weeks Wednesday AM
  • October 30, 2024 9:30 am
Register
Ceramic Surface Design
  • October 30, 2024 6:00 pm
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel I: Fall II 2024, 7 weeks Thursday AM
  • October 31, 2024 10:00 am
Register
Couples Night Out 11/1/24 (Wheel)
  • November 1, 2024 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Couples Night Out 11/1/24 (Handbuilding)
  • November 1, 2024 6:00 pm
Register
The Art of Roman Mosaic: Fall II 2024
  • November 11, 2024 6:00 pm
Register

Pottery Wheel Classes

7 Week Adult pottery wheel classes for all levels of pottery skill.

A new session of classes is offered every two months

*Classes are non-refundable or (transferable to a different session) for cancelations less than 14 days before class begins unless we can fill your spot.

Event Phone: 414-249-5902


  • Wed PM
     October 23, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     October 30, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     November 6, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     November 13, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     November 20, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     December 4, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     December 11, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Take your throwing to the next level. Lids-Handles-Plates and More! Create lighter refined shapes, throw larger & learn new surface techniques.

Event Phone: 414-249-5902


  • Thursday PM
     October 24, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     October 31, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     November 7, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     November 14, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     November 21, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     December 5, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     December 12, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn to take the basics of throwing further on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Some prior experience necessary.

Event Phone: 414-249-5902


  • Monday PM
     October 28, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     November 4, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     November 11, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     November 25, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     December 2, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     December 9, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     December 16, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Take your throwing to the next level. Lids-Handles-Plates and More! Create lighter refined shapes, throw larger & learn new surface techniques.

Event Phone: 414-249-5902


  • Tue AM
     October 29, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue AM
     November 5, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue AM
     November 12, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue AM
     November 19, 2024 - November 26, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue AM
     November 26, 2024 - December 3, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue AM
     December 3, 2024 - December 10, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue AM
     December 10, 2024 - December 17, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Learn to take the basics of throwing further on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Some prior experience necessary.

Event Phone: 414-249-5902


  • Tue PM
     October 29, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tue PM
     November 5, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tue PM
     November 12, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tue PM
     November 26, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tue PM
     December 3, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tue PM
     December 10, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tue PM
     December 17, 2024
     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


  • Wednesday AM
     October 30, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     November 6, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     November 13, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     November 20, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     December 4, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     December 11, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     December 18, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Take your throwing to the next level. Lids-Handles-Plates and More! Create lighter refined shapes, throw larger & learn new surface techniques.

Event Phone: 414-249-5902


  • Thursday AM
     October 31, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Thursday AM
     November 7, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Thursday AM
     November 14, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Thursday AM
     November 21, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Thursday AM
     December 5, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Thursday AM
     December 12, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Thursday AM
     December 19, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No previous clay or art experience necessary.

Hand-Building (Sculpture) Classes

Multi-Week Adult hand-building classes for all levels of skill.

New session of classes is offered every two months

*Classes are non-refundable or (transferable to a different session) for cancelations less than 14 days before class begins unless we can fill your spot.

Event Phone: (414) 249-5902


  • Thursday PM
     October 24, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday PM
     October 31, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday PM
     November 7, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday PM
     November 14, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday PM
     November 21, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday PM
     December 5, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Hand Building I : 6 weeks Thursday 6pm- 8:30pm Fall II: 10/24/24-12/5/24 Inst: Lila (Lee-Lah) Pipenburg *No Class 11/28 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 (more…)

Event Phone: (414) 249-5902


  • Tuesday AM
     October 29, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     November 5, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     November 12, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     November 19, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     November 26, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     December 3, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Hand Building II Beginning & Beyond: 6 weeks Tuesday Mornings 10am-12:30pm Fall II: 6wks Tuesday 10/29/24 – 12/3/24  10am-12:30pm Inst: Lila (Lee-lah) Papenburg Level: Intermediate-Experienced (Prerequisite: You must have taken a minimum 6 week beginning hand-building class) Take your art to the next level. Investigate multiples, functional objects or purely artistic pieces. Incorporate mixed materials. (more…)

Event Phone: (414) 249-5902


  • Tuesday PM
     October 29, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     November 5, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     November 12, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     November 26, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     December 3, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     December 10, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Hand Building II 6 weeks Tuesday Evenings 6pm-8:30pm Fall II: 6wks Tuesday 10/29/24 – 12/10/24  6pm-8:30pm Inst: Sami Mooney *No Class 11/19 Level: Intermediate-Experienced (Prerequisite: You must have taken a minimum 6 week beginning hand-building class) Take your art to the next level. Investigate multiples, functional objects or purely artistic pieces. Incorporate mixed materials. Students (more…)

Event Phone: (414) 249-5902


  • Mosaics
     November 11, 2024 - November 12, 2024
     6:00 pm
  • Mosaics
     November 18, 2024 - November 19, 2024
     6:00 pm
  • Mosaics
     November 25, 2024 - November 26, 2024
     6:00 pm
  • Mosaics
     December 2, 2024 - December 3, 2024
     6:00 pm
  • Mosaics
     December 9, 2024 - December 10, 2024
     6:00 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. New classes will be released every two months

*Classes are non-refundable or (transferable to a different night) for cancelations less than 14 days before class begins unless we can fill your spot.


  • Friday
     October 11, 2024
     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
     October 11, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Couples Night Out 10/11/24 (Hand Building) Come learn about the art of ceramics with a good friend and create your own handbuilt project.  Join us for this 2 ½ hour class and learn to construct a piece using tools such as the slabroller and extruder. Projects may include bowls,  decorative plates, mugs, and planters. There (more…)


  • Friday
     October 25, 2024
     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
     October 25, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Couples Night Out 10/25/24 (Hand Building) Come learn about the art of ceramics with a good friend and create your own handbuilt project.  Join us for this 2 ½ hour class and learn to construct a piece using tools such as the slabroller and extruder. Projects may include bowls,  decorative plates, mugs, and planters. There (more…)


  • Friday
     November 1, 2024
     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
     November 1, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Couples Night Out 11/1/24 (Hand Building) Come learn about the art of ceramics with a good friend and create your own handbuilt project.  Join us for this 2 ½ hour class and learn to construct a piece using tools such as the slabroller and extruder. Projects may include bowls,  decorative plates, mugs, and planters. There (more…)

Flame surrounds pottery  as it is placed in shredded paper. white pottery with dark smoky lines of burnt horse hair decorate a tall vase. Metallic rainbow color glazes  adorn pottery with black geometric designs
Flame surrounds pottery  as it is placed in shredded paper. white pottery with dark smoky lines of burnt horse hair decorate a tall vase. Metallic rainbow color glazes  adorn pottery with black geometric designs

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.


  • Ceramic Surface Design
     October 30, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Ceramic Surface Design
     November 6, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Ceramic Surface Design
     November 13, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Ceramic Surface Design
     November 20, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Ceramic Surface Design
     December 4, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Ceramic Surface Design
     December 11, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn to make your pottery more interesting by incorporating color theory, design strategy and new techniques into your ceramic art. Traditional techniques like mishima, scrafitto, wax resist, underglazes, oxides and glazing with be covered. Non-traditional techniques like colored pencil, graphite, paint and glass, will also be introduced. Come prepared with drawings and pictures for inspiration and get ready to be curious.

Event Phone: (414) 249-5902


  • Mosaics
     November 11, 2024 - November 12, 2024
     6:00 pm
  • Mosaics
     November 18, 2024 - November 19, 2024
     6:00 pm
  • Mosaics
     November 25, 2024 - November 26, 2024
     6:00 pm
  • Mosaics
     December 2, 2024 - December 3, 2024
     6:00 pm
  • Mosaics
     December 9, 2024 - December 10, 2024
     6:00 pm

Create a platter and coasters using a mosaic technique. Use colored clays to create dynamic pieces.

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