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
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Couples Night Out 10/11/24 (Wheel) |
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Couples Night Out 10/11/24 (Hand Building) |
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Teen- Adult Pottery Wheel I : Fall II 2024, 7 weeks Wednesday PM |
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Hand Building I: Fall II 2024, 6 weeks Thursday PM |
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Adult Pottery Wheel II: Fall II 2024- 7 weeks Thursday PM |
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Couples Night Out 10/25/24 (Wheel) |
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Couples Night Out 10/25/24 (Handbuilding) |
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Adult Pottery Wheel II: Fall II 2024, 7 weeks Monday PM |
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Adult Pottery Wheel II: Fall II 2024- 7 weeks Tuesday AM |
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Hand Building Level II: Fall II, 2024 6 weeks Tuesday AM |
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Adult Pottery Wheel I: Fall I 2024, 7 weeks Tuesday PM |
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Hand Building Level II: Fall II, 2024 6 weeks Tuesday PM |
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Adult Pottery Wheel I : Fall II 2024, 7 weeks Wednesday AM |
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Ceramic Surface Design |
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Adult Pottery Wheel I: Fall II 2024, 7 weeks Thursday AM |
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Couples Night Out 11/1/24 (Wheel) |
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Couples Night Out 11/1/24 (Handbuilding) |
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The Art of Roman Mosaic: Fall II 2024 |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 -
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November 19, 2024 - November 26, 2024
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Staff
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
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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
Staff
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
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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
Staff
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
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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.
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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.
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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…)
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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.
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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…)
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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.
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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…)
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.
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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
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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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Kids & Teen Events
Kids classes, summer clay camp sessions, and parent/child classes.
Adult Classes
Adult pottery classes, workshops, couples pottery events and more.