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Island Pottery & Studio is a teaching studio where we utilize pottery wheels or hand-building techniques to build a variety of usable and sculptural ceramic objects. Our teachers provide instruction, in small class settings, on the techniques of pottery making. We teach ages 7+ years old to adults. 

(Pricing as of February 1, 2021)

Take a class for 4 or 8 weeks (or more)! 

Adult Classes 

Hand-building or Wheel Beginner to Advanced Instruction, one class per week for 2.5 hours. 

8 week semester ... $400 (discounted rate) 

4 week semester ... $220 

Tuition includes clay, glaze and instruction. Open Studio times are available for registered adult members to practice without instruction at $4/hour. Firing fees are additional.  

Kids Clay Groups 

One class per week for 1.5 hours. 

8 week semester ... $254 (discounted rate) 

4 week semester ... $142 

Tuition includes clay, glaze, studio tools, instruction, and firing. Siblings tuition always discounted 10%.  

Teen Wheel 

One class per week for 2 hours. 

8 week semester ... $352 (discounted rate) 

4 week semester ... $196 

Tuition includes clay, glaze, and instruction and firing.  

Note for all classes above: A $50 non-refundable deposit will hold your spot. Full tuition is due at the start of the first class. No refunds will be given once the semester begins. Firing fees are paid prior to firing. Missed classes may be made up in other classes or added to the end of your semester (one missed class for 4-week session, two missed classes for 8- week session). 

Open Studio 

Practice time without instruction for registered adult members enrolled in classes. 

$4 per hour. Firing fees are additional.  

Workspace Potters 

For experienced potters who need a place to work during our Open Studio times and with space availability at other times. 

Monthly fee ... $150 

This option includes a shelf for storage, clay, and glaze. Firing fees are additional.  

Adult “Parttery” 

Bring in friends, spouses, or co-workers for 2 hours of mud and lots of fun. We'll learn to roll coils to make a unique bowl design. 2 hours, clay, glaze, firings included. A $50 non-refundable deposit will hold your spot. 

Up to 8 people ... $50/person  

Moonlight Pottery ... $60/person 

This Friday or Saturday evening class is a one-time experience for individuals 18+ years old who are curious about throwing on the wheel; want to have an unforgettable date night; or wish to try a new activity with friends. This is geared towards individuals without experience in clay. Additional firing fees may apply.  This is a prepaid, non-refundable class.