Discover the joy of pottery this summer! Enjoy self-expression, stress relief, and new friendships. Try our classes, workshops, and drop-ins. Unique gifts await!
Here's a few good reasons to get your hands dirty...
(Date night!)
1. Pottery is self-expression. Whether you're molding a mug, sculpting a vase, or crafting decorative pieces, working with clay is the easiest, most satisfying way to bring your visions to life. The tactile nature of working with clay is deeply meditative, creating a deeper connection to your creative side.
2. Stress Relief and Mindfulness: Pottery is more than just an art form; it's a therapeutic practice. It's true! It's science! The process of shaping, smoothing, and perfecting clay has proven to be incredibly calming. Working with clay might not burn the same amount of calories as yoga, but you can enter a state of mindfulness, reducing stress and tension from your busy life.
3. Social Connection: It's hard to make new friends when you're older. But joining a pottery class is a fantastic way to meet new people and build a sense of community. We see it every day, people making new friends while making something with their hands. sharing tips, techniques, and stories with fellow potters. It's the sweetest thing.
(When your best bud visits from NYC, you put her on a wheel)
4. Personal Growth and Accomplishment: Learning a new skill boosts confidence. Also science.
5. Create Unique and Personalized Gifts: You get to to craft one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family!! Everybody loves getting handmade pottery. They carry a personal touch that store-bought items can't match.
**NEWS**
This August drop ins continue on Monday nights 4-7pm and Wednesday 12-7pm, plus studio tours on August 17th for Dropped on Drouillard where you can see some of our best students at work.
Drop-ins will change in the fall to just Wednesday evenings.
August 19th and 20th is our new 2-day mug workshop with Tricia Leach from @teerusticpottery! There are still a couple of openings available. Learn how to throw a uniform set of mugs and sgrafiito carve the surfaces.
Be sure to check out our fall lineup...new wheel classes on Saturdays and new Sunday handbuilding sessions!
And if you're looking for a fun thing to do with co-workers or friends, host them here!
$60 /per person for group lessons and you get to keep three pieces you glaze.
Don't let this summer pass by without signing up for a class, getting your hands dirty, and discovering the transformative power of working with clay!
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