Pottery Classes in RiNo, Denver

You already live in one of Denver's most creative neighborhoods. RiNo, the River North Art District, is where warehouse walls become massive murals, where galleries open their doors every First Friday, and where the line between art and everyday life barely exists. Claya sits right in the middle of it all, at 3440 Walnut Street between 34th and 35th, a pottery studio built for this neighborhood's maker spirit.

Why RiNo Residents Love Claya

When you live in RiNo, you do not need a reason to try something creative. You just need a place. Claya is walkable or bikeable from almost anywhere in the neighborhood, and many of our regulars stroll over from their apartments on Brighton, Blake, or Larimer. There is no long commute. Grab an apron and go. The studio feels like a natural extension of the neighborhood itself.

Classes and Membership

Our six-week Intro to Wheel Throwing course is designed for total beginners and gives you a solid foundation in centering, pulling, trimming, and glazing. Six-week sessions are $325, taught in small groups. We also offer Intro to Handbuilding on Sunday afternoons, 1–3:30 PM, at $325. For those who want to build a real studio practice, Extended Founding studio membership is $140 per month, buy online, then come in for agreement, shelf, and keycode. We cap classes at a small group of students so everyone gets hands-on attention from the instructor, and we host private pottery events and parties for groups of any size.

Getting Here from Anywhere in RiNo

If you are already in RiNo, you might not even need directions. We are on Walnut Street between 34th and 35th, walkable from the Walnut Street corridor, the Brighton Boulevard stretch, and the Larimer Street restaurants. If you are biking, the neighborhood is flat and friendly. If you drive, street parking is available near 38th and Blake, and the 38th & Blake A Line station is a short walk away. Retail Studio Hours are Monday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sunday or any day by appointment. Members have 24/7 keycode access.

Before and After Class

Bierstadt Lagerhaus is just around the corner and brews some of the best German-style lagers in Denver. Their slow-pour pilsner is worth the wait after a throwing session. Finn's Manor, a few blocks away on Larimer, has a great patio and a cocktail bar tucked inside a converted gas station. And of course, you can always wander past the Crush Walls murals that line the alleys and side streets. The outdoor art in this neighborhood changes with every season.

You will find Claya, a pottery studio in Denver’s RiNo Arts District, at 3440 Walnut Street, a short walk from wherever you are in the neighborhood.

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