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

Upcoming Adult Pottery Classes

*Summer Classes are all Online. See details

Event Date
Couples Night Out 12/8/23
  • December 8, 2023 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Couples Night Out 12/8/23 (Hand Building)
  • December 8, 2023 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Couples Night Out 12/15/23 (Wheel)
  • December 15, 2023 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Couples Night Out 12/15/23 (Hand Building)
  • December 15, 2023 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Family Winter Break Classes 2023
  • December 27, 2023 10:00 am
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel 1.5 : Winter 2024, 7 weeks Wednesday Morning
  • January 3, 2024 9:30 am
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel II: Winter 2024, 7 weeks Monday PM
  • January 8, 2024 6:00 pm
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel I: Winter 2024, 7 weeks Tuesday AM
  • January 9, 2024 9:30 am
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel II: Winter 2024- 7 weeks Tuesday Afternoon
  • January 9, 2024 1:00 pm
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Teen- Adult Pottery Wheel I : Winter 2024, 7 weeks Tuesday PM
  • January 9, 2024 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Glaze Mixing Workshop
  • January 9, 2024 6:20 pm
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel I: Winter 2024, 7 weeks Wednesday PM
  • January 10, 2024 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Hand Building I: Winter 2024, 6 weeks Wednesday PM
  • January 10, 2024 6:00 pm
Sold Out
Adult Pottery Wheel I : Winter 2024, 7 weeks Thursday AM
  • January 11, 2024 9:30 am
Register
Hand Building I: Winter 2024, 6 weeks Thursday PM
  • January 11, 2024 6:00 pm
Register
Adult Pottery Wheel II: Winter 2024- 7 weeks Thursday PM
  • January 11, 2024 6:30 pm
Sold Out
Hand Building level II: Winter, 2024 6 weeks Tuesday AM
  • January 16, 2024 10:00 am
Sold Out

Pottery Wheel Classes

Adult pottery wheel classes for all levels of pottery skill.

Event Phone: 414-249-5902


  • Wednesday AM
     January 3, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     January 17, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     January 24, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     January 31, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     February 7, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     February 14, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday AM
     February 21, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Take your basic throwing to the next level. Refine techniques and learn to throw lighter and more purposeful shapes. Some basic prior expierence necessary.

Event Phone: 414-249-5902


  • Monday PM
     January 8, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     January 15, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     January 22, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     January 29, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     February 5, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     February 12, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Monday PM
     February 19, 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


  • Tuesday AM
     January 9, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     January 16, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     January 23, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     January 30, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     February 6, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     February 13, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     February 20, 2024
     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


  • Tue Afternoon
     January 9, 2024
     1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Tue Afternoon
     January 16, 2024
     1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Tue Afternoon
     January 23, 2024
     1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Tue Afternoon
     January 30, 2024
     1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Tue Afternoon
     February 6, 2024
     1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Tue Afternoon
     February 13, 2024
     1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Tue Afternoon
     February 20, 2024
     1:00 pm - 3:30 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


  • Tuesday PM
     January 9, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     January 16, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     January 23, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     January 30, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     February 6, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     February 13, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday PM
     February 20, 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


  • Wed PM
     January 10, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     January 17, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     January 24, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     January 31, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     February 7, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     February 14, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed PM
     February 21, 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


  • Thursday AM
     January 11, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday AM
     January 18, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday AM
     January 25, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday AM
     February 1, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday AM
     February 8, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday AM
     February 15, 2024
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday AM
     February 22, 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 PM
     January 11, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     January 18, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     January 25, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     February 1, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     February 8, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     February 15, 2024
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday PM
     February 22, 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.

Hand-Building (Sculpture) Classes

Adult hand-building classes for all levels of skill.


  • Friday
     December 8, 2023
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Couples Night Out 12/8/23 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
     December 15, 2023
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Couples Night Out 12/15/23 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…)

Event Phone: (414) 249-5902


  • Wednesday PM
     January 10, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday PM
     January 17, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday PM
     January 24, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday PM
     January 31, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday PM
     February 7, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday PM
     February 14, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Hand Building I : 6 weeks Wednesday 6:00-8:30pm Winter: 1/10/24 – 2/14/24  Inst: Sami Mooney   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, (more…)

Event Phone: (414) 249-5902


  • Thursday PM
     January 11, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday PM
     January 18, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday PM
     January 25, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday PM
     February 1, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday PM
     February 8, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday PM
     February 15, 2024
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Hand Building I : 6 weeks Thursday 6pm- 8:30pm Winter: 1/11/24 – 2/15/24  Inst: Lila (Lee-Lah) Pipenburg   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 (more…)

Event Phone: (414) 249-5902


  • Tuesday AM
     January 16, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     January 23, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     January 30, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     February 6, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     February 13, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday AM
     February 20, 2024
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Hand Building II Beginning & Beyond: 6 weeks Tuesday Mornings 10am-12:30pm Winter : 6wks Tuesday 1/16/24 – 2/20/24  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…)

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. 


  • Friday
     December 8, 2023
     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 8, 2023
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Couples Night Out 12/8/23 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
     December 15, 2023
     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 15, 2023
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Couples Night Out 12/15/23 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.

Event Phone: (414) 249-5902


  • Tue PM
     January 9, 2024
     6:20 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tue PM
     January 16, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tue PM
     January 23, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tue PM
     January 30, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tue PM
     February 6, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tue PM
     February 13, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Glaze Mixing Workshop 6 wks Tuesday Evenings 6-9pm 1/9/24-2/13/24  $305 non-members 10% off for Members. Where chemistry meets art. Andrew Linderman makes this exciting exploration into glazes very accessible and fun! Learn to make your own glazes or adapt the recipes you already use. Students will learn about the basic parts of a glaze: glass-former, (more…)

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