A handbuilt vase made in a Handbuilding pottery class at Claya

All Levels Handbuilding

Build pottery by hand — no wheel required. Six weeks of pinch, coil, slab, and surface decoration in Denver's RiNo District. Walk in new or rusty, leave with a set of finished, glazed pieces. All skill levels welcome.

What You'll Learn

  • Pinch, coil, and slab construction
  • Combining techniques to build larger and more sculptural forms
  • Carving, stamping, and surface decoration
  • Glazing and finishing

What's Included

  • 25 lbs of fresh clay
  • All tools, aprons, and glazes
  • Bisque and glaze firing
  • Open studio access between class sessions

Class Details

  • Duration: 6 weeks, 3 hours per session (18 hours total)
  • Class size: 12 students max
  • Taught by an experienced ceramicist
  • Location: 3440 Walnut Street, Denver CO 80205 (RiNo Arts District)
  • Parking: free on site

Choose a session below to enroll.

What's Included With Every Class

Materials

25 lbs of clay, all glazes, all firing fees included.

Tools

Aprons, towels, throwing tools, trimming tools — all studio-supplied.

Open Studio

Keycode access from day one. Practice anytime 8am-5pm, 7 days a week, between class hours.

Class Size

Capped at 12 students. Plenty of one-on-one time with your instructor.

All classes meet at Claya — 3440 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205.

Cancellation Policy

48+ hours before class
Full refund to your original payment method
Within 48 hours
Full store credit toward any future class, membership, or supply. Store credit never expires.
No-show
Forfeit