Explore, Create & Connect at New Phoenix Pottery
Unlock your creative potential through classes and workshops at New Phoenix Pottery. Whether you’re dipping your toes into wheel throwing for the first time, diving deeper into surface techniques, or simply carving out a fun way to spend an evening — we’ve got a class for you. Our offerings include one-time workshops, date-night wheel sessions, multi-week courses, kids’ programs, and more. All classes include tools, clay, glazing, and firing, so all you have to do is show up and get messy.
All classes and workshops are subject to our Refund Policy. Browse our upcoming sessions below!
Workshops
Classes that focus on specific techniques or projects—perfect for learning a new skill or making something seasonal, like a pumpkin for Halloween or a set of handmade ornaments.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 | 1pm – 4pm
or
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 | 1pm – 4pm
Holiday Clay Ornament (Kids & Families)
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive clay workshop designed for kids (and parents, too, if you’d like to join in!). In this class, children will create 3–5 of their very own clay ornaments, depending on the sizes and shapes they choose. Using pre-rolled slabs of clay, kids will cut out fun holiday designs with cookie cutters and add their own special details. They’ll also have the chance to make a small handbuilt ornament—like a snowman.
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Try-It, Date Night, and Sip & Spin Classes / Beginner Level
TRY-IT CLASSES (Saturday Afternoons)
Get your hands in the clay and see what wheel throwing is all about.
Spend a fun, relaxed afternoon learning how to throw on the pottery wheel — no experience required! Bring a friend, family member, or come solo and discover the joy of shaping clay into something uniquely yours. You’ll create a couple of pieces, choose your glaze color, and our studio team will handle the trimming, firing, and glazing for you. We’ll contact you when your finished pots are ready for pickup.
All tools and supplies are included — just bring your curiosity (and maybe a buddy). Pieces are usually ready in 2-3 weeks after the class.
Ages 14/15 & up
*All of our wheels are adult sized
$75 per person (Ticket required for each participant; includes clay)
- Saturdays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Multiple Teachers)
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DATE NIGHT CLASSES (Saturday Evenings)
Clay, creativity, and a little romance — the perfect night out.
Ditch dinner and a movie for something memorable! Our Date Night Pottery Class is a playful, hands-on experience where you and your partner (or bestie) can laugh, learn, and make something together on the pottery wheel. No experience needed — just be ready to get a little messy and have fun. You’ll each throw a couple of pieces, pick your glaze colors, and we’ll take care of the rest.
All tools, supplies, and firing are included — you just show up and enjoy the night. Pieces are usually ready in 2-3 weeks after the class.
Ages 18 & up
$75 per person (Ticket required for each participant; includes clay)
- Saturday Nights 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Teacher: Annmarie Chiarini)
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SIP & SPIN CLASSES (Friday Evenings)
Looking for a hands-on night out that’s a little more creative than your usual plans? Join us for a Sip & Spin, a one-time pottery experience where clay meets good vibes. In this relaxed, guided session, you’ll get a feel for throwing on the pottery wheel—no pressure, no perfection required. Whether you’re flying solo or coming with friends, it’s the perfect way to unwind, get a little messy, and make something with your own two hands.
Bring your favorite wine, beer, and some snacks if you want—we’ll supply the clay, tools, and a fun atmosphere. You’ll have the chance to create one or two pieces on the wheel, and our studio team will take it from there: trimming, glazing, and firing your work after class. (You even get to pick your glaze colors before you leave!) Pieces are usually ready in 2-3 weeks after the class.
Ages 21 & up
$75 per person (Ticket required for each participant; includes clay)
- Fridays 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Teacher: ShinYeon)
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Adult Potter’s Wheel Classes/ Beginner+ Level
Our Beginners+ wheel-throwing classes (usually 8-weeks) are perfect for anyone curious about working with clay—especially beginners or those unsure of their skill level. Whether it’s your very first time at the wheel or you’re looking to build on what you already know, our instructors meet you right where you are.
Classes meet once a week for three hours, with hands-on guidance focused on the fundamentals of wheel work. You’ll learn how to wedge, center, throw, trim, and glaze your own pottery while exploring classic clay forms.
We offer a range of cone 6 clays, including both red and white varieties, so you can experiment with different textures and looks. You’ll also learn proper glazing techniques using our studio’s wide array of cone 6 glazes. When layered thoughtfully, these glazes create beautiful additional colors, variations, and surface effects.
Students enjoy open studio access during select times throughout the length of your class—just check the studio calendar to plan your visit.
Your first 25 lb. bag of clay and all firing fees are included with your class tuition. Additional bags are available for purchase if you’d like to make more. Students must bring a basic pottery tool kit; you can purchase one at the studio, through Clayworks Supplies in Baltimore, or online.
Come learn, create, and relax in a supportive studio environment designed to help you fall in love with the wheel.
Ages 14/15 & up
*All of our wheels are adult sized
$375 (includes 1/ 25lb bag of clay & all firing fees)
- Monday Morning 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Teacher: Lynne Molner)
Click below to register and see available dates. - Tuesday Morning 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Teacher: Luke Gibson)
Click below to register and see available dates. - Wednesday Evening 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Teacher: Luke Gibson)
Click below to register and see available dates. - Thursday Evening 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Teacher: Evan Kuzemchak)
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Adult Potter’s Wheel Classes/ All Levels
This course, usually 8-weeks, is designed for students of all experience levels, but with a special emphasis on helping returning or advancing potters continue to grow their skills. Beginners are absolutely welcome—you’ll learn the same core foundations of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming, and glazing—but the class is structured to challenge students who are ready to move beyond the basics.
Classes meet once a week for three hours and focus on developing stronger technique on the wheel. Students with experience will be guided into more advanced forms and methods, such as throwing larger pieces, creating sets, altering wheel-thrown shapes, refining proportions, and exploring more intentional surface design. Instruction is individualized, so whether you’re brand new or already comfortable at the wheel, you’ll be working at a pace and level that supports your personal goals.
You’ll be able to choose from a variety of cone 6 clays, including red and white options, and you’ll learn glazing techniques using the studio’s full range of cone 6 glazes. When layered correctly, these glazes create beautiful additional colors and surface effects—ideal for students looking to expand their creative toolbox.
Throughout your session, you may use the studio during select times. Please check the studio calendar for open-studio hours.
Your first 25 lb. bag of clay and all firing fees are included in your class price, and additional clay is available for purchase. Students will need their own basic pottery tool kit, which can be purchased at the studio, at Clayworks Supplies in Baltimore, or online.
This all-levels class is perfect for beginners who want a comprehensive introduction, as well as continuing students ready to refine, advance, and push their work further.
Ages 14/15 & up
*All of our wheels are adult sized
$375 (includes 1/ 25lb bag of clay and all firing fees)
- Sunday Afternoons 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Teacher: Bruce Campbell)
Click below to register and see available dates. - Monday Evening 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Teacher: Ben Freund)
Click below to register and see available dates. - Wednesday Afternoon 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Teacher: Chris Williams)
Click below to register and see available dates. - ADVANCED ONLY – Hybrid Wheel & Handbuilding – Thursday Morning 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Teacher: Charlene Randolph)
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Adult Handbuilding Classes/ All Levels
Our handbuilding class, usually 8-weeks, meets once a week for three hours and is tailored for everyone who wants to explore clay without the wheel. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve already played a little with pinch pots and slabs, this course is built to help you grow your handbuilding skills, deepen your understanding of form, and explore expressive surface design.
In this class, you will learn the fundamental techniques of handbuilding — pinching, coiling, and slab construction — while also diving into more advanced processes when you’re ready. Beginners will build confidence working directly with clay using their hands and core tools, while more experienced potters can push into complex structures, combine techniques, and experiment with sculptural or functional forms.
We provide a wide variety of cone 6 clay (including red and white) so you can choose the body that best suits your vision. Over the session, you’ll also learn about surface decoration — how to score and slip, how to carve or stamp textures, and how to join parts thoughtfully and securely. When it comes to finishing, you’ll work with our full palette of cone 6 glazes, layering glazes in creative ways to bring out subtle color shifts, depth, and visual interest.
You’ll also get open studio access during select times — check the studio calendar to plan your creative time. Your first 25 lb. bag of clay and all firing fees are included in the class fee, and if you want to make more, additional clay is available for purchase.
Students should bring their own basic handbuilding tool kit, which you can buy from our studio, order online, or pick up at Clayworks Supplies in Baltimore.
This class is welcoming to beginners while still offering plenty of challenge for returning students who want to build on their handbuilding skills and develop their techniques further.
Ages 14/15 & up
$375 (includes 1/25lb bag of clay and all firing fees)
- Tuesday Morning 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Teacher: Charlene Randolph)
Click below to register and see available dates. - Tuesday Evening 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Teacher: Annie Braunschweig)
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Kids Classes / All Levels
This is a 4 week class for kids to be able to be creative with clay. The students will learn how to make functional and decorative works of art using pinch, slab, and coil techniques.
All tools and clay will be provided.
Weeks 1-3 will be making pieces and week 4 will be glazing. Parents will be notified when pieces are ready for pick up.
$250
- Saturday Morning 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Teacher: Ann Maria Chiarini)
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Gift Certificates
Purchasing a class as a gift? Use the link below to buy a gift certificate to New Phoenix Pottery so your gift recipient can pick out a class that fits their schedule, interest, and skill level.