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

Pottery Classes in Denver

Claya opens summer 2026

Class enrollment opens soon. Click "Join the launch list" on any class below to be the first to know when sessions are available.

Pottery Classes in Denver — Beginner to Advanced

Claya offers small-group pottery classes in the heart of Denver's RiNo Arts District. Whether you've never touched clay or you're refining advanced forms, our 6-week classes give you hands-on time with experienced instructors, professional equipment, and unlimited open studio access between class sessions.

All classes meet weekly for 6 weeks. Small classes. Clay, tools, glazes, kiln firing, and open studio time are all included — just show up.

Choose Your Class

  • Intro to Wheel Throwing — Beginner-friendly. Centering, pulling walls, trimming, glazing. Multiple sessions weekly. From $280.
  • All Level Wheel Throwing — Mixed-level class. Instructor meets you at your skill level. $385.
  • Intermediate Wheel Throwing — Larger forms, handles, advanced trimming. Requires basic centering skills. $395.
  • Thrown & Altered — Blend wheel throwing with handbuilding to create sculptural pieces. $395.

Why Take Pottery Classes at Claya

  • Small classes for personalized instruction
  • Professional Brent wheels and full glaze library
  • Plenty of wheels — no waiting for your turn
  • Open studio access included with every class
  • Easy to reach — RiNo Arts District, street parking nearby, near 38th & Blake light rail
  • Friendly, experienced instructors

Location

Claya
3440 Walnut Street
Denver, CO 80205 (RiNo Arts District)

New sessions are on the way. Join the launch list and we'll email you the moment enrollment opens.

What's Included With Every Class

Materials

Clay, all glazes, all firing fees included.

Tools

Aprons, towels, throwing tools, trimming tools — all studio-supplied.

Open Studio

Open studio time available during pre-set hours each week, outside of class hours.

Class Size

Small classes for plenty of one-on-one time with your instructor.

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

Cancellation Policy

5+ days before class
Full refund to your original payment method
Within 5 days of class start
Full store credit toward any future class, membership, or supply. Store credit never expires.

Store credit works toward any upcoming class. Life happens — reach out to info@clayastudios.com and we'll handle it.

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. If you have thrown before, All Level, Intermediate, and Thrown & Altered classes will meet you where you are.

What's included with my class?

Everything: clay, tools, aprons, glazes, and all kiln firings, plus open studio time outside class hours to practice what you learned. Just show up.

How long are classes and what do they cost?

Classes meet once a week for 6 weeks, 2.5 to 3 hours per session. Intro to Wheel Throwing starts at $280; specialty classes like Intermediate Wheel and Thrown & Altered are $395.

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?

Claya opens in summer 2026, and enrollment opens soon. Click "Join the launch list" on any class to be first in line when registration goes live.

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, shelf space, and a monthly clay allowance. Many students move into membership after their first 6-week class.