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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| Hand Building I: Summer 6 wks Wednesday AM |
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| Couples Night Out 6/25/21 |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel II: Summer 2021, 7 weeks Monday evening |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Summer 2021, 7 weeks Tuesday AM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Summer: 2021, 7 weeks Tuesday PM |
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| Hand Building I: Summer, 2021 6 weeks Wednesday PM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Summer: 2021, 7 weeks Thursday PM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Summer 2021, 7 weeks Thursday AM |
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| Couples Night Out 7/9/21 |
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| Mosaics: Summer 2021 |
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| Couples Night Out 7/16/21 |
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| Couples Night Out 7/23/21 |
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| Couples Night Out 7/30/21 |
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Pottery Wheel Classes
Adult pottery wheel classes for all levels of pottery skill.
- Teen Wheel Ages 13-18
June 23, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Teen Wheel Ages 13-18
June 30, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Teen Wheel Ages 13-18
July 7, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Teen Wheel Ages 13-18
July 14, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Teen Wheel Ages 13-18
July 21, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Teen Wheel Ages 13-18
July 28, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Summer Teen Wheel: 6 Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm – June 23- July 28, 2021 Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Make functional cups, bowls and plates or planters that you can actually use or create amazing sculptures. Add beautiful colors to your pieces using underglaze. Carve through the (more…)
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
- Monday PM
June 28, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
July 12, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
July 19, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
July 26, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
August 2, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
August 9, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
August 16, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 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
- Tues AM
June 29, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
July 6, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
July 13, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
July 20, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
July 27, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
August 3, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
August 10, 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
- Tues PM
June 29, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tues PM
July 6, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tues PM
July 13, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tues PM
July 20, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tues PM
July 27, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tues PM
August 3, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tues PM
August 10, 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 PM
July 1, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
July 8, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
July 15, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
July 22, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
July 29, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
August 5, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
August 12, 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
July 8, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
July 15, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
July 22, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
July 29, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
August 5, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
August 12, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
August 19, 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.
Hand-Building (Sculpture) Classes
Adult hand-building classes for all levels of skill.
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
- Wednesday
June 23, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
June 30, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
July 7, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
July 14, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
July 21, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
July 28, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Hand Building I : 6 weeks Wednesdays 9:30am-Noon Summer: 6/23/21-7/28/21 Inst: Colleen Volland Level: Beginning – Intermediate For the Summer class we will focus on kitchen items including a butter dish, a juicer or garlic roaster, a mixing bowl or pie plate or pitcher. Learn the basics of creating clay objects by hand using the (more…)
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
- Wednesday
June 30, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday
July 7, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday
July 14, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday
July 21, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday
July 28, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday
August 4, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Hand Building I : 6 weeks Wednesday Evenings 6:30-9pm Summer: 6/30/21-8/4/21 Inst: Liz Lewandowski 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
- Mosaics
July 12, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Mosaics
July 19, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Mosaics
July 26, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Mosaics
August 2, 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
June 25, 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
July 9, 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
July 16, 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
July 23, 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
July 30, 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.
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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.