FREE POTTERY CLASSES FOR MEMBERS
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
SBAP will cancel or reschedule classes due to inclement weather when necessary. SBAP plans to make the call on any cancellations by 7am for daytime classes and 3pm for evening classes or sooner on 1/24 & 1/25. SBAP does not give refunds for cancelled or rescheduled classes.
Beginners, HobbyiSTS & EXPERIENCED ARTISTS WELCOME
MEMBERSHIP IS FOR EVERYONE
Members Only Pottery Classes in Wheel Throwing and Hand-building are FREE with your pass or monthly membership. Instruction is available anytime as teaching artists are available to assist with your practice, however to access more in-depth techniques we ask that you sign-up in advance for Members Only Classes for beginners and all levels for learning skills such as: wheel technique, handles, trimming, glazing, and hand-building. Students should have already purchased a current pass or monthly membership before signing up for classes and demos on the schedule below. Sign-up for classes for any area of the studio you want to use such as wheels, glazing or hand-building.
SIGN-UP FOR CLASSES & GET STARTED
(1) Buy your Pass or Monthly Membership before signing up for classes.
(2) Sign-Up for Beginner Orientation, Wheel Throwing, Hand-building + more
(3) Practice, Process, Repeat
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CLASSES for members guide
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HOW TO GET STARTED
All students should sign-up for Beginner Orientation. If you want to learn how to throw on the potters wheel you will need to sign-up and attend Beginner Wheel Throwing at least once before using using wheels independently and we recommend signing up for Beginner Wheel atleast two to three times in between practice sessions. All students new to clay should also sign-up for Beginner Hand-building and Finishing Technique. All new students at SBAP should sign-up for Beginner Glazing & Painting .
BEGINNER ORIENTATION
ALL LEVELS
Wednesdays 12:00-12:30 | 6:15-6:45
Fridays 6:00-6:30 | Saturdays 5:30-6:00
Description: During this class an SBAP instructor will give you a tour and overview of the studio, discuss important terminology, tools and equipment as well as tagging your own shelf and more. ALL new students regardless of experience need to attend this orientation in order to know what to expect when taking classes as well as starting to use the studio independently.
BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING 101
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
Wednesdays 12:30-1:30
Thursdays 6:00-7:00
Saturdays 11- 12 | Sundays 11-12
Description: Learn the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls. New students should take beginner wheel at least once before using wheels independently and we recommend taking beginner wheel class 2-3 times in addition to practice, practice, practice.
FLOW BODY WHEEL
Pre-requisite: Beginner Wheel 101
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00
Fridays 11:00-12:00
This class teaches practical mindfulness techniques that help you learn how to use your core strength as your ultimate power tool. Learning to center your mind and body intentionally on the potter's wheel is key to learning how to become one with the process and tell the clay what to do. Note: Students of all levels are welcome but beginners should have taken Beginner Wheel 101 at least 1-2 times before taking this c
BEGINNER HAND-BUILDING
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
Saturdays 3-5 | Sundays 3-5
This class is required for students new to clay as you will need to know basic methods of working with clay such as important terminology, techniques, and tools that you need to know in order to advance in learning the basics of hand-building and wheel throwing with clay.
LEATHER-WORKS
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
Wednesdays 7:30-8 | Thursdays 6:15-6:45
Saturdays 4-4:30 | Sundays 4-4:30
Bring your finished or almost finished hand-built and wheel thrown work and get some feedback from the SBAP teaching staff....The main objective of this class will be to get a fresh perspective from an experienced artist on craftsmanship, embellishments, attachments, surface design and more...
BEGINNER PAINTING & GLAZING
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
Saturdays 12-1 | Sundays 12-1
Thursdays 11-11:30 (Paint, Glaze, Dip, Layer)
This class is focused on the basics of glazing & hand-painting and is required before using the Glaze 'n Paint room independently. Wait to sign-up for this class once you have your 1st piece of bisque pottery come out of the kiln.
WHEEL THROWING CLASSES
WHEEL THROWING CLASSES
Learn, practice and refine your skills as well as how to step up your game by stepping out of our comfort zone and try new forms and techniques. Get a little help with achieving your goals, and instructors will also spend time during this class trouble shooting individual student questions as well as earning stars on your bingo card.
BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING 101
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
Wednesdays 12:30-1:30
Thursdays 6:00-7:00
Saturdays 11-12 | Sundays 11-12
Description: Learn the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls. New students should take beginner wheel at least once before using wheels independently and we recommend taking beginner wheel class 3-4 times in addition to practice, practice, practice.
FLOW BODY WHEEL > All Levels
Pre-requisite: Beginner Wheel 101
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00
Fridays 12:00 - 1:00
This class teaches practical mindfulness techniques that help you learn how to use your core strength as your ultimate power tool. Learning to center your mind and body intentionally on the potter's wheel is key to learning how to become one with the process and tell the clay what to do. Note: Students of all levels are welcome but beginners should have taken Beginner Wheel 101 1-2 times before taking this class.
INTERMEDIATE WHEEL THROWING 102
Pre-requisite: Beginner Wheel 101
Thursdays 7:30-8:30
Fri 1:00-2:00 | Sat 1:30-2:30
Learning to throw a cup, mug, or bowl intentionally on the potter's wheel is key to learning how to improve. Learn helpful tips, tricks and tools to control the process start to finish and get practice on replicating shape and size to make matching sets. Sometimes even the simplest tips can make all the difference. Note: Students should have taken Beginner Wheel 101 3-4 times and have a handle on centering.
ADVANCED WHEEL TECHNIQUE 103
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Pre-requisite: Intermediate Wheel 102
Fridays: 1:15-2:15
Sundays: 1:30-2:30
Advanced Wheel 103 is a class designed to help you step by step to address your specific questions and concerns with individualized practice learning how to work with more clay and larger forms that are perhaps more complex. Examples of advanced techniques are throwing off the hump, vases, pitchers, stacked forms, plates and more... Note: Students should be able to center 3-4+ lbs.
THROWING LARGE with Jamie
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED | 7 Weeks
Monthly Member Cost $153
Fridays: 3:00-5:00
Winter: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Spring: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
The desire to throw large pots is something that just about every potter has at one time or another. And often it is met with frustration, especially if you are relatively new to wheel throwing. "Throwing Large" is a class for students who are able to center 4 or more pounds of clay and seek an in-depth hands-on
HAND-BUILDING CLASSES
HAND-BUILDING CLASSES
BEGINNER HAND-BUILDING
Saturdays 3-5 | Sundays 3-5
This class is required for students new to clay as you will need to know basic methods of working with clay such as important terminology, techniques, and tools that you need to know in order to advance in learning the basics of hand-building with clay.
LEATHER-WORKS
Wednesdays 7:30-8:00
Thursdays 6:15-6:45
Saturdays 4-4:30 | Sundays 4-4:30
The main objective of this class will be to get a fresh perspective from an instructor on craftsmanship, embellishments, attachments, surface design and more...Instructor demonstration takes about 15 minutes and students should set aside an additional 30-60 minutes to do their own work. Note: Bring your leather-hard pottery or bisqueware.
SLAB-WORKS
Thursdays 7-8:30 SIGN-UP
Come hand-build with us and learn how to use the slab roller as well as how to plan and construct slab-built projects. Experienced students are welcome to hand-build independently with instructor guidance and help. This class is required in order to use the slab roller independently. See the monthly SLAB project below.....
SLAB-WORKS CLASS THEMES
Thursdays 7-8:30
JANUARY & FEBRUARY:
Mini Wall Hanging Tea Light + Heart-Shaped Inspirations
1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26
MARCH: Bunny Planters & Mugs
3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
APRIL: Spring-y Berry Baskets & Egg Crates
4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30
MAY: Sushi Plates & Cheese Boards
5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
HANDLES
Thursday 11:30-12:00 (Trimming & Handles)
Saturdays 12:30 - 1:30
Pulling a handle on your first mug is super gratifying, however if not executed properly handles can often break, crack or pull away. Learn how to pull, form and attach handles in this class. To learn to make other varieties of handles and attachments talk to your instructor or sign-up for hand-building classes.
TRIMMING
Thursdays 11:30-12 (Trimming & Handles)
Sundays 12:30-1:00
Learn how to finish your pot by trimming the foot and removing excess clay. Students should practice centering for at least 4-6 hours and should have a good feel for centering before signing up for this trimming demo. Make sure to keep your pottery bagged so it is leather-hard to trim.
Handbuilding: All Levels
Wednesdays 1:00-2:30
Wednesdays 7-8:30
Beginners and All Levels.
This class will focus on hand-building with coils and mixed methods construction. Each month class will feature a new theme. Beginner will start small and intermediate and advanced students will be able to take technique, size, and scale to the next level. (some size restrictions may apply)
SURFACE DESIGN | WINTER 2026
ALL LEVELS
Thurs: 6:15-6:45 | Sat: 4:00-4:30 | Sun: 4:00-4:30
Learn all about surface design techniques as class themes rotate every two weeks.
WINTER 2026
SCRAFFITO: 1/8, 1/10, 1/11, 1/15, 1/17, 1/18
SLIP TRAILING: 1/ 22, 1/24, 1/25, 1/29, 1/31, 2/1
HAND-PAINTED: 2/5, 2/7, 2/8, 2/12, 2/14, 2/15
BUBBLE GLAZE: 2/19, 2/21, 2/22, 3/5, 3/7, 3/8
TEXTURES & OXIDES: 3/12, 3/14, 3/15, 3/19, 3/21, 3/22
SURFACE DESIGN | SPRING 2026
ALL LEVELS
Thurs: 6:15-6:45 | Sat: 4:00-4:30 | Sun: 4:00-4:30
Learn all about surface design techniques as class themes rotate every two weeks.
SPRING 2026
DIY STAMPS: 3/26, 3/28, 3/29, 4/2, 4/4, 4/5
TAPE RESIST+PAPER STENCILS: 4/9,4/11, 4/16,4/184/19
DIY IMAGE TRANSFERS: 4/23, 4/25, 4/26, 4/30, 5/2, 5/3
WATER ETCHING+MISCHIMA: 5/7,5/9,5/10,5/14,5/16, 5/17
BURNISH + TERRA SIGILLATA:
5/21, 5/23, 5/24, 5/28, 5/30, 5/1
POTTER'S KITCHEN
Pre-Requisite: Beginner Handbuilding
ALL LEVELS
Thurs: 12:30-2:00
Learn how to design and make uniquely creative functional forms to eat, drink, and serve from. Plenty of step-by-step instructions, examples and patterns for your use will be provided.
Jan 29 > TBA
Feb 5 > TBA
Feb 12 > TBA
Feb 19 > TBA
Feb 26th > TBA
March 5th > TBA
March 12th > TBA
PAINTING + GLAZING + TECHNIQUE CLASSES
PAINTING + GLAZING + TECHNIQUE CLASSES
BEGINNER PAINTing & glazing
Beginner & All Levels
Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 | Sundays 12:00 - 1:00
Thursdays 11:00-11:30
This class is focused on the basics of glazing & hand-painting and is required before using the Glaze 'n Paint room independently. Wait to sign-up once you have your 1st piece of bisque pottery come out of the kiln. If you want to learn about underglaze and celadons you will need to have two pieces of pottery to paint or plan to attend class two or more times.
Pre-requisite: Bring 1-2+ pieces of your ow
DIPPING GLAZES & POTTER's CHoICE
Intermediate & Advanced
Saturday 1:00-1:30
Sunday 1:00-1:30
Thursday 11:00-11:30
Learn how to wax and dip your own pottery in the studio made glazes as well as how to apply Potter's Choice glazes, layer and test. Bring one or two small cups or bowls to make a sample test tile-bowl. If you want to layer the Potter's Choice glazes then you will need to first make a glaze test which you will learn how to do in this class. This is also a good time to trouble shoot layering, glaze tests, technique
LEATHER-WORKS
Beginner & All Levels
Wednesdays 7:30-8:00
Thursdays 6:15-6:45
Saturdays 4-4:30 | Sundays 4-4:30
The main objective of this class will be to get a fresh perspective from a pro on craftsmanship, embellishments, attachments, surface design and more...Instructor demonstration takes about 15 minutes and students should set aside an additional 30-60 minutes to do their own work. Note: Bring your leather-hard pottery or bisqueware. See class monthly themes below...
SURFACE DESIGN
ALL LEVELS
Thurs: 6:15-6:45 | Sat: 4:00-4:30 | Sun: 4:00-4:30
Learn all about surface design techniques as class themes rotate every two weeks.
SCRAFFITO: 1/7, 1/10, 1/11, 1/14, 1/17, 1/18
SLIP TRAILING: 1/ 21, 1/24, 1/25, 1/28, 1/31, 2/1
HAND-PAINTED: 2/4, 2/7, 2/8, 2/11, 2/14, 2/15
BUBBLE GLAZE: 2/18, 2/21, 2/22, 3/4, 3/7, 3/8
DIY STAMPS & IMAGE TRANSFEERS: 3/11, 3/14, 3/15, 3/18, 3/21, 3/22
GLAZE CALCULATIONS with ALLORA
ALL LEVELS | Fridays 9:30-11:30 | 7 Weeks
Monthly Member Price: $153
WINTER 2026: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
SPRING 2026: 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
Learn how to make your own test tiles and get a new understanding of ingredients. Students will choose and mix their own base recipes using colorants & opacifiers.
Students will also mixing up their own color tests and problem solves by making adjustments with additives.
BEGINNER + INTERMEDIATE + ADVANCED CLASSES
DAY OF THE WEEK CLASS LIST
WEDNESDAYS
12-12:30 Beginner Orientation
12:30-1:30 | Beginner Wheel
1-2:30 | Hand-building (All Levels)
6:00-7:00 FLOW Body Wheel (All Levels)
6:15-6:45 Beginner Orientation
7-8:30 Hand-Building (All Levels)
7:30-8:00 Leather-Works (All Levels)
7:30-8:30 Intermediate Wheel 102
THURSDAYS
11-11:30 | Beginner Paint & Glaze
11-11:30 | Dipping Glazes & Potter's Choice
11:30-12 | Trimming & Handles
12:30-2:00 | Potter's Kitchen
6-7 | Beginner Wheel 101
6:15-6:45 | Surface Design (All Levels)
6:15-6:45 | Leather-Works (All Levels)
7-8:30 | Slab-Works (All Levels)
7:30-8:30 | Advanced Wheel 103
FRIDAYS
9:30-11:30 | Glaze Chemistry > 7 Weeks member price $153
12:00-1:00 | FLOW Body Wheel (All Levels)
1:00-2:00 | Intermediate Wheel 102
3:00-5:00 | Throwing Large > 7 Weeks member price $153
6:00 | Beginner Orientation
SATURDAYS
11-12 | Beginner Wheel Throwing 101
12-1 | Beginner Painting & Glazing
12:30-1:00 | Handle Making (All Levels)
1:00-1:30 | Dip Glazes &. Potter's Choice
1:30-2:30 | Intermediate Wheel 102
3-5 | Beginner Hand-building
4-4:30 | Surface Design (All Levels)
4-4:30 | Leather-Works (All Levels)
5:30 | Beginner Orientation
SUNDAYS
11-12 | Beginner Wheel Throwing 101
12-1 | Beginner Painting & Glazing
12:30-1:00 | Trimming (All Levels)
1:00-2 | Dip Glazes & Potter's Choice
1:30-2:30 | Advanced Wheel Technique 103
3-5 | Beginner Hand-building
4-4:30 | Surface Design (All Levels)
4-4:30 | Leather-Works (All Levels)
BEGINNER POTTERY CLASSES | LEVEL 1
HAPPINESS IS MAKING YOUR FIRST POT... All new students and beginners should sign up below for Beginner Wheel Throwing, Beginner Orientation to Clay, and Beginner Glaze 'n Paint. If you are starting out as a beginner and it is your first time working with clay you should plan to complete your first 10 hours with Level 1 classes and practice work during Open Workshop hours.
INTERMEDIATE POTTERY CLASSES | LEVEL 2
To practice pottery no matter how well, is a way to make your soul grow. SO DO IT. You might be asking yourself "How do I know when I have advanced to Intermediate Level 2?" While there can be a broad range of skills that we consider Level 2, advancing to a Level 2 pottery student should mean that you: Have taken all 4 Beginner Classes several times. Easily center 1-2 lbs of clay Properly wedge and prepare your clay YOU can control the clay to tell IT what to do Ability to make small cups and bo
ADVANCED POTTERY CLASSES | LEVEL 3
Being creative is not just a hobby, but a way of life Once you have developed an intuitive sense of how to work with the clay you have begun to prioritize process over product with a deeper understanding that form must always follow function. Becoming an Advanced Level 3 Clay Student is different for everyone as some people choose to focus more on functional ware while others make more sculptural or decorative work. What we do know for sure about advanced student work is: YOU work hard to achiev
OUTDOOR FIRINGS & RAKU WORKSHOPS
MONTHLY MEMBER RAKU + OUTDOOR KILN FIRING WORKSHOPS
SBAP has an outdoor kiln yard where we host firings and FREE Kiln Firing workshops for members. We invite Monthly Members to participate in learning about kiln firing processes such as RAKU, Pit-firing, Saggar and more. Sign-up for the workshops in June, July, August, and September will be available in MAY so please read more information below and check back soon.
RAKU FIRING
Raku firing is an ancient Japanese ceramics technique which is essentially when glazed ceramics are taken from the kiln while they are still glowing red hot and are then placed in a material that would be able to catch fire, such as sawdust or newspaper. The rapid cooling and reduction process (starving the piece of oxygen) leads to unpredictable color variations, crackling, and surface textures, making each piece unique. RAKU Pottery is not food safe and is mostly intended to be decorative.
PIT FIRING
Pit firing is an ancient, low-tech pottery firing method where unfired clay pieces are placed in a pit (a hole in the ground) and surrounded by combustible materials like wood, sawdust, and other organic matter, creating a fire that transforms the clay into durable pottery. The smoke and ash from the fire, as well as the chemicals used, can create unique and unpredictable surface patterns and colors on the pottery. PIT Fired pottery is low fire and is not food safe.
SAGGAR FIRING
Saggar firing is a pottery technique where pottery is placed inside protective containers called saggars during kiln firing, shielding them from direct flame and heat, and allowing for the creation of unique surface effects through the burning of combustible materials within the saggar. Saggar Fired pottery is not food safe.
2026 OutDOOR firing + RAKU Workshop + EVENT SCHEDULE
2026 OUTDOOR FIRING + RAKU WORKSHOP + EVENT SCHEDULE will be published very soon..... Monthly Members have the opportunity to participate in and sign-up for RAKU & Outdoor Kiln Firing Workshops May thru October 2025. Monthly Member Kiln Firing Workshops will be on Tuesday evenings 6-9pm and the following day on Wednesday 6-9 will be our Monthly Potluck & RAKU Event for all members, students, and general public. Students who participate in at least 1 kiln firing workshop and 1 Potluck+RAKU will h
Cancellation Policy
If you need to reschedule, please email us with at least 24 hours notice to info@southbroadwayartproject.org. We are not able to process same-day cancellations. Students who cancel, skip, or miss their scheduled demo or class will be charged 1 hour off their past hours, and Monthly Members may be charged a $10 rescheduling fee.
Passes: Passes cannot be shared. Only students with passes will be admitted. SBAP does not give refunds for missed, skipped, canceled, or unused pass hours. All sales are final.
Monthly Membership & 3 Month Membership: Monthly Memberships cannot be shared. Only students with passes or Monthly Memberships will be admitted. SBAP does not refund missed, skipped, canceled, or unused Monthly Memberships. All sales are final. If you need to pause, extend, or cancel your Monthly Membership, please contact the SBAP Office info@southbroadwayartproject.org