Pottery courses
in Chicago
Are you yearning for a new hobby? Perhaps you're aspiring to become a skilled ceramic artist or even hoping to generate income by selling your handmade pottery? Our classes are designed to instruct anyone, regardless of their prior experience, in the art of crafting unique items from clay. For those interested in delving into the world of pottery, including sculpting, glazing, and everything related to clay, our small group classes provide a perfect opportunity. We'll introduce you to one of the oldest crafts mastered by humanity, offering the chance to discover an incredibly captivating hobby.
Affordable pottery courses in Chicago
Classes in groups of up to 6 people
Individual Attention to every student. Small Groups Only in Classes.
Fun 8 lessons in the center
In 20 hours of practice, you will create 10 unique ceramic pieces using various pottery techniques.
Convenient schedule and location
Pottery courses in Chicago are held in the morning / evening 2 times a week.
The course is led skilled professional
Training in a warm atmosphere with talented Instructors, with extensive teaching experience.
Certificate of completion of the course
We invite the best students to join our team! You can earn right after the courses!
As a result - diverse ceramic pieces
Preparing clay and tools, hand-building techniques, fundamentals of working on a potter's wheel, glazing techniques, methods of decorating pottery.
SCHEDULE OF THE
POTTERY COURSES IN CHICAGO
PRO-COURSE IN JANUARY
STARTING FROM 12/02/2024
1-6 classes of 2 hours
7-8 classes of 4 hours
2 times a week:
MON, WED 19:00-22:00
(Evening group)
PRO-COURSE IN DECEMBER STARTING FROM 12/02/2024
1-6 classes of 2 hours
7-8 classes of 4 hours
2 times a week:
MON, WED 19:00-22:00
(Evening group)
Sign up online:
Fill out the form and put a preferred day for a visit. We will contact you and confirm an available spot for you.
Welcome to the Pottery studio in Chicago!
If you missed a lesson, it's okay. You can attend the missed class in the next course. For example: you missed class №3 in August, you can attend the same class in September.
The cost of a pottery course in Chicago
IN POTTERY STUDIO 1
ONLY $40 AN HOUR! THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE OFFER AVAILABLE IN THE CITY
790 $ per person for the full course
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Let's start with the fundamentals! In this class, you'll learn the art of wedging and reclaiming clay, followed by an exciting introduction to wheel throwing. We'll guide you through the process of centering the clay and crafting simple yet beautiful shapes like bowls, cups, and small pots.
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Unleash your creativity with stains and engobes! Discover how to mix engobes and create your very own custom clay colors by adding pigments to white clay. You'll then take to the wheel to shape your masterpiece and trim it to reveal a captivating pattern.
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Experience the joy of hand building! During this class, you'll craft two distinctive bowls using the pinch pot technique, resulting in uniquely organic designs. Additionally, you'll explore the art of coil building to create another stunning bowl.
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Take your pottery skills further as you create a charming mug and saucer on the wheel. You'll also learn the art of trimming the bottom to achieve a professional finish. We'll then head to the table where you'll learn how to pull a handle for your mug and add personal decorations of your choice.
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Time to explore a new hand building technique - slab building! We'll work with clay slabs, skillfully attaching them to create the vase shape you envision.
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Elevate your wheel throwing skills in this exciting class. You'll master the art of throwing a jar and crafting a perfectly fitting lid. As an extra touch, we'll introduce you to pigmented slip - engobes - to add a splash of color to your creation.
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Get ready for the ultimate challenge! In this class, we'll bring together all the techniques learned throughout the course to create one of the most intricate forms in ceramics - the teapot! You'll learn the secrets of designing the perfect teapot architecture and gain valuable tips on preventing water drips from the spout.
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Welcome to the world of glazes! This class is all about experimenting with different glazing techniques, discovering their components, and exploring exciting combinations. From dipping to pouring, brush glazing to the unique bubble glaze painting technique, you'll have the opportunity to glaze all the items you've crafted in previous sessions.
Sign up for a pottery studio online
Contact us
phone: (872) 270-8812
e-mail: team@pottery-chicago.com
Hours
Monday–Friday 11am – 9pm
Saturday–Sunday 10am – 9pm
