Potter shaping a large serving bowl on the wheel at Claya pottery studio in Denver

Pottery Classes in Denver

Learn the wheel, then keep going.

Get on the wheel. Pinch a pot. Hang in RiNo with a small crew and leave with fired work you're proud of.

Six-week classes from $280 — Sami's Thursday 6–9 Intro to Wheel is $285. Handbuilding is $280. Clay, tools, glazes, firing, and student open studio included.

Choose a class — from $280

Or browse one-night workshops · date night pottery.

Class length

Everything that comes with class

Materials
Clay, all glazes, and all firing fees.
Tools
Aprons, towels, throwing and trimming tools. All studio-supplied.
Open Studio
Set open studio hours every week, outside your class time.
Class Size
Small classes, so you get real one-on-one time with your instructor.

All classes meet at Claya, 3440 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205.

Pottery Class FAQs

Do I need any experience to take a pottery class?

Not at all. Intro to Wheel Throwing assumes you have never touched clay, and our instructors guide you through every step, from wedging to your first finished piece.

What's included with my class?

Everything: clay, tools, aprons, glazes, and all kiln firings, plus student open studio during your course. Open Studio hours:

  • Mondays 10am–2pm
  • Mondays 5–9pm
  • Thursdays 10am–5pm
  • Saturdays 12–8pm

Just show up.

How long are classes and what do they cost?

Most classes meet once a week for six weeks, about 2.5 to 3 hours a session. We also run 4-week Intro to Wheel Throwing courses. Current pricing is listed on each class page.

Where is the studio? Is there parking?

Claya is at 3440 Walnut Street in Denver's RiNo Arts District, between 34th and 35th. Street parking is available on Walnut and the surrounding blocks, and the 38th & Blake A-Line station is a short walk away.

When can I sign up?

Classes are open for enrollment. Pick a session on the class page and check out.

What's the difference between a class and a membership?

Classes are guided, with an instructor at your side each week. Membership is for potters ready to work independently, with ongoing studio access and shelf space. Many students move into membership after their first 6-week class.

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