Best Pottery Studios in Denver: A Local Guide (2026)

Denver's pottery scene has grown a lot in the last few years. Whether you're looking for your first wheel-throwing class or a studio where you can make work independently, there are real options now, each with a different feel, price point, and focus.

If you're ready to start, see our pottery classes in Denver.

The truth is, you can't go wrong at any of the studios on this list. Joining a community of craftspeople and picking up a new creative practice is one of the best things you can do for yourself, wherever you end up. Denver's pottery community is collaborative, not competitive. We all want more people making things with their hands. Here's a look at what's out there.

Claya: RiNo Arts District

Address: 3440 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205
Website: clayastudios.com

Claya is a pottery studio in the heart of RiNo, built from the ground up for both classes and independent studio work. The space has professional wheels, kilns, a dedicated glazing area, and personal storage for members.

Classes: 6-week Intro to Wheel Throwing, Advanced Beginner: Next Steps on the Pottery Wheel and Intro to Handbuilding at $300–$325 in small groups, plus one-night workshops and private events. Clay, glazes and firing are included for class, plus student open studio (clay during open studio is available for purchase on the shelf near the aprons).

Membership: $140/month Extended Founding. Members get their own keycode to the studio, personal storage, and use of wheels, kilns, glazes, and tools.

Denver Clayroom: Platte Street / LoHi

Address: 1553 Platte St, Unit C100, Denver, CO 80202
Website: denverclayroom.com

Denver Clayroom is a newer studio just off the Highland pedestrian bridge. The interior is beautifully designed, high ceilings, natural light, and a layout that feels thoughtful and inviting. It includes two wheel-throwing classrooms, a handbuilding classroom, and a dedicated members-only area.

Classes: 6-week sessions in wheel throwing and handbuilding. Intro classes cover throwing, trimming, handles, and glazing. They also offer project-based and Intro 2.0 courses for returning students.

Membership: Available, check their website for current pricing and options.

Community Clay: RiNo & Congress Park

Address: 3349 Blake St, Denver (RiNo) and 2625 12th Ave, Denver (Congress Park)
Website: communityclaydenver.com

Community Clay has two locations and brands itself as Denver's friendliest pottery studio. They offer classes, memberships, date nights, private events, and kiln firing services for home potters.

Classes: Multi-week courses in wheel throwing and handbuilding, plus beginner try-it nights and independent studio sessions. Check their website for current pricing and schedules.

Membership: Multiple tiers available, check their website for current pricing. All memberships include a personal shelf, unlimited clay, tools, glazes, and free workshops.

Kinship Studio: Five Points / RiNo

Address: 2433 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80205
Website: kinshipdenver.com

Kinship is a smaller, member-focused studio in the Five Points/RiNo corridor. Their philosophy is collaborative and anti-gatekeeping: "we share what we know, we cheer each other on."

Classes: Beginner wheel-throwing and handbuilding courses, plus private lessons. Check their website for current pricing and class sizes.

Membership: Available, member access runs 6am to midnight, seven days a week. Check their website for current pricing and availability.

Flux Studio & Gallery: South Broadway

Address: 377 South Lipan Street, Denver, CO 80223
Website: fluxstudiodenver.com

Flux is an artist-run studio with excellent teachers and a warm, knowledgeable staff. They specialize in high-fire gas reduction, Raku, and wheel throwing, and recently relocated to a new space on South Broadway. The focus is on functional pottery, mugs, bowls, and large forms in porcelain and stoneware.

Classes: Multi-week wheel-throwing sessions with daytime and evening time slots, plus private lessons. Check their website for current pricing.

Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-3pm.

Stone Bear Studios: Lakewood

Address: 897 S Kipling Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226
Website: stonebearstudios.com

Stone Bear is located in Lakewood, just west of Denver, and caters to all skill levels. They're known for small class sizes and a relaxed atmosphere.

Classes: Multi-week courses, one-time wheel experiences for beginners, and occasional free try-the-wheel events. Check their website for current pricing and details.

Membership: Available, check their website for current pricing.

Sip and Throw: RiNo / Curtis Park

Address: 1160 26th St, Denver, CO 80205
Website: sipandthrow.com

Sip and Throw is a guided-experience studio: book a seat, bring a friend, and spend the evening at the wheel with a drink while instructors walk the room. There is no membership; it is built as a night out, and your pieces are glazed and fired by staff for pickup later.

Classes: Guided one-night wheel sessions, $85 per seat, 12 seats per session.

Labor of Love Studio: Overland / South Broadway

Address: 1474 S Acoma St, Denver, CO 80223
Website: laboroflovestudio.com

Labor of Love is a small membership studio in a 1939 factory building on the south side, known for tiny class sizes and a close-knit community.

Classes: Beginner and intermediate wheel throwing plus mixed-methods courses, capped at 6 students.

Membership: $325/month all-inclusive with 24/7 access; often waitlisted.

Art Students League of Denver: Capitol Hill

Address: 200 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203
Website: asld.org

Not a pottery studio in the membership sense, but worth knowing about: ASLD is a nonprofit art school in a historic schoolhouse with a long-running ceramics department alongside painting, drawing, and printmaking.

Classes: Term-based ceramics courses and workshops for all levels.

Ceramics in the City: East Colfax / Park Hill

Address: 5214 East Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220
Website: ceramicsinthecity.com

Ceramics in the City has been around for over 20 years and is one of Denver's most established creative spaces. Westword voted it Denver's best pottery studio.

Classes: Paint-your-own pottery (walk-in, no reservation needed), clay handbuilding workshops, 6-week wheel-throwing sessions, birthday parties, team-building events, after-school programs, and summer camps. Something for everyone.

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm.

Comparing memberships? See our Denver pottery studio membership comparison, or browse pottery classes in Denver at Claya.

Quick Comparison

Studio	Location	Intro Class	Membership	Class Size
Claya	RiNo	$300–$325 / 6-week	$140/mo	Small groups
Denver Clayroom	LoHi	6-week	Available	Check website
Community Clay	RiNo + Congress Park	Multi-week	Available	Check website
Kinship	Five Points	Multi-week	Available	Check website
Flux	South Broadway	Multi-week	Check website	Check website
Stone Bear	Lakewood	6-week	Available	Check website
Ceramics in the City	East Colfax	Walk-in + classes	Check website	Check website
Sip and Throw	RiNo / Curtis Park	$85 one-night	None (experience studio)	12 seats
Labor of Love	Overland	Multi-week	$325/mo (waitlist)	Max 6
Art Students League	Capitol Hill	Term courses	Nonprofit school	Check website

Denver has more pottery options now than it's had in years. Every studio on this list is run by people who genuinely love clay and want to share it. You'll be welcomed wherever you go. The best advice is to visit a studio or two, or take a one-night class, before committing.

One more thing: if our classes at Claya are full when you're looking to sign up, we'll happily refer you to one of the other studios on this list. We'd rather you start making pottery somewhere than wait around. The Denver clay community is better when more people are in it.

Claya is a pottery studio in Denver's RiNo Arts District offering wheel-throwing classes, workshops, and studio memberships. View our classes or learn about membership.

Ready to get your hands in clay? Explore our pottery classes in Denver, or come see Claya, a Denver pottery studio in RiNo.

Map: every studio in this guide