Pottery Team Building in Denver

Hands-on team building in Denver's RiNo Arts District. Bring your team to Claya for a private pottery event: everyone works at the wheel or by hand, a dedicated instructor guides the group, and everyone takes home something they made. Any group size, weekdays or weekends, daytime or evening. Team events are $80 per person, $200 minimum. Tell us about your team and we reply within one business day.

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Why pottery works for teams

• Screen-free. No slides, no notifications. When hands are busy, conversation comes easier.
• Everyone starts as a beginner. The newest hire and the team lead learn to center clay side by side, so nobody has to perform.
• Calm, not competitive. A grounding reset after a busy quarter instead of another fast-paced challenge.
• Something real to take home. A mug, bowl or dish that sits on a desk long after the day.

Formats

• Wheel throwing. The classic. A short demo of wedging and centering, then most of the event on the wheel with your instructor moving between stations.
• Handbuilding. Pinch, coil and slab work at the table. Relaxed and great for mixed groups or anyone who would rather skip the wheel.
• Bigger teams. Larger groups can be split across sessions or mix wheel and handbuilding. We plan timing and size with you.

Good occasions for a team pottery event

• Project wraps and milestones
• Welcoming new hires or a newly formed team
• Quarterly offsites and team days in RiNo
• Holiday parties in November and December

What's included

• A dedicated instructor just for your group (two for larger groups)
• Wheel throwing or handbuilding, beginner friendly
• Clay, tools, aprons, and underglazes to decorate your pieces
• We glaze and fire every piece, ready in about 2 to 3 weeks (shipping available). Glaze Night add-on +$20 per person

How it works

1. Email info@clayastudios.com with your headcount, a few preferred dates, and wheel or handbuilding.
2. We reply within one business day with dates and your total: $80 per person, $200 minimum.
3. Pay in full to book your date.
4. Come make something together. Events run about 2 to 2.5 hours.

Getting here

Claya, 3440 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205, in the RiNo Arts District. Street parking is near 38th and Blake, and the 38th & Blake station (A Line) is a short walk. RiNo's murals, coffee shops and breweries are a few blocks away if your team wants to extend the day.

Team building FAQ

How much does a pottery team building event cost?
$80 per person, $200 minimum, for 2 to 2.5 hours of wheel or handbuilding, all included. Glaze Night add-on +$20 per person. Pay in full to book. Email info@clayastudios.com and we reply within one business day.

Is there a minimum or maximum group size?
There is no minimum group size. The minimum price is $200. We host groups of any size, from a small team to the whole office, and larger groups can be split across sessions.

Do we need any pottery experience?
No. Your instructor walks everyone through it, and most guests are first-timers.

How long is a team building event?
About 2 to 2.5 hours, on weekdays or weekends, daytime or evening.

What happens to the pieces we make?
Decorate with underglaze during the event if you like. We glaze and fire every piece, ready for pickup in about 2 to 3 weeks, and shipping is available. Add an optional Glaze Night for $20 per person if your team wants to glaze their own.

Where is Claya?
3440 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205, in the RiNo Arts District. Street parking is near 38th and Blake, and the 38th & Blake station (A Line) is a short walk.

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Prefer to talk? info@clayastudios.com, (720) 288-4036