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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| Mosaics: Spring 1 2021 |
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| Couples Night Out 3/5/21 |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel II: Spring 1 2021, 7 weeks Monday AM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel II: Spring 1 2021, 7 weeks Monday evening |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Spring 1 2021, 7 weeks Tuesday AM |
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| Adult & Teen Pottery Wheel I: Spring 1 2021, 7 weeks Tuesday PM |
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Sold Out |
| Hand Building I: Spring 1, 2021 6 weeks Tuesday Evenings |
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Sold Out |
| Hand Building I: Spring I, 2021 6 weeks Wednesday mornings |
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Sold Out |
| Hand Building II: Spring 1, 2021, 6 weeks Wednesday evenings |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel II: Spring 1 2021, 7 weeks Wednesday evening |
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Sold Out |
| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Spring 1 2021, 7 weeks Thursday AM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Spring 1 2021, 7 weeks Thursday PM |
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Sold Out |
| Couples Night Out 3/12/21 |
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| Couples Night Out 3/19/21 |
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| Couples Night Out 3/26/21 |
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Pottery Wheel Classes
Adult pottery wheel classes for all levels of pottery skill.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
- Monday AM
March 8, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Monday AM
March 15, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Monday AM
March 22, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Monday AM
March 29, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Monday AM
April 5, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Monday AM
April 12, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Monday AM
April 19, 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
- Monday PM
March 8, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
March 15, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
March 22, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
March 29, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
April 5, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
April 12, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday PM
April 19, 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
- Tues AM
March 9, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
March 16, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
March 23, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
March 30, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
April 6, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
April 13, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Tues AM
April 20, 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
- Tuesday PM
March 9, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
March 16, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
March 23, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
March 30, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
April 6, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
April 13, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Tuesday PM
April 20, 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
- Wednesday PM
March 10, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday PM
March 17, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday PM
March 24, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday PM
March 31, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday PM
April 7, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday PM
April 14, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Wednesday PM
April 21, 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
- Thurs AM
March 11, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
March 18, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
March 25, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
April 1, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
April 8, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
April 15, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Thurs AM
April 22, 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
March 11, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
March 18, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
March 25, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
April 1, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
April 8, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
April 15, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Thurs PM
April 22, 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.
Hand-Building (Sculpture) Classes
Adult hand-building classes for all levels of skill.
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
- Mosaics
March 1, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Create a platter and coasters using a mosaic technique. Use colored clays to create dynamic pieces.
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
- Tuesday
March 9, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tuesday
March 16, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tuesday
March 23, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tuesday
March 30, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tuesday
April 6, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Tuesday
April 13, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
staff
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Alanis Wagner
Alanis Wagner is currently a student at UWM majoring in art education with an emphasis in ceramics. She loves to teach children and inspire creativity. Alanis has experience in hand-building as well as throwing on the wheel. Her energy is contagious and her classes are fun.
Hand Building I : 6 weeks Tuesday Evenings 6:30-9pm Spring 1: 3/9/21-4/13/21 Inst: Alanis Wagner 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, (more…)
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
- Wednesday
March 10, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
March 17, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
March 24, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
March 31, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
April 7, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday
April 14, 2021
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
staff
Hand Building I : 6 weeks Wednesdays 9:30am-Noon Spring 1: 3/10/21-4/14/21Â 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 and (more…)
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
- Wednesday
March 10, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Wednesday
March 17, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Wednesday
March 24, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Wednesday
March 31, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Wednesday
April 7, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Wednesday
April 14, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Create multiples and investigate new ideas. Try various surface techniques like carving, mishmia, wax resist, and slip application. Embed found objects or use stamps for texture. Learn to create your own stamps. Put a creative twist on traditional techniques like coiling with extra large or small coils and flat coils. Create sculptural pieces using the extruder.
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
March 5, 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
March 12, 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
March 19, 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
March 26, 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.