POTTERY WORKSHOPS

ArtsConnect offers different pottery workshop techniques for all ages. Whether you want to try the pottery wheel or do hand-building, we offer it all!  Workshops are the best way to try a pottery technique without committing to a class. Enjoy a fun night out with your sweetheart or friends during one of our monthly date night pottery workshops.  Or register for a pottery wheel workshop to learn the process of throwing on the wheel.  Pottery wheel too challenging for you, then you'll love our hand-building workshops. Most workshops are held on Saturdays and last for several hours.  We do offer several workshops for more than one day.  Make sure to check the days and times. All supplies are included.  Make your clay creation and select a glaze.  The instructor will glaze once it has been fired.  Pick up finished artwork in several weeks.  No experience necessary.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY CLASS
Ages 18 and up

Fridays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

$90 non-members per couple / $81  members per couple

Try out the pottery wheel with a companion! Have a creative date night learning the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions. No experience necessary. Select your best pieces and desired glaze then instructor will paint and fire. Pick up your pottery at a later date. The workshop fee of $90 covers class instruction for two people, use of pottery wheels, clay, glaze and firing.


Monthly Date Night 
Pottery 
 Day and Time Non-Member / Member Fee   Register
January 23, 2026 FRI 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $90 / $81 per couple Register Here
February 13, 2026 FRI 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $90 / $81 per couple Register Here
March 20, 2026 FRI 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $90 / $81 per couple Register Here
April 10, 2026 FRI 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  $90 / $81 per couple Register Here
May 15, 2026 FRI 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  $90 / $81 per couple Register Here
June 12, 2026 FRI 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  $90 / $81 per couple Register Here

2-Day Workshops

Deep Dive into pottery techniques with these two day workshops . Our studio Manager will be sharing tips and tricks.

Workshop Topic Date Day and Time Non-Member /
Member Fee
 Register
Slabs & Transfers
 THUR, Jan. 29 - FRI, Jan. 31, 2026 10:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.
 $70 / $63 Register Here
Coils & Baskets THUR, March 26 - FRI, March 27, 2026   10:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.
 $70 / $63 Register Here

3 Week Workshops

Deep Dive into  Surface Textures.

Workshop Topic Date   Fee Register
Surface Textures FRI, April 17 - May 1, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $105 / $95 Register Here

HAND-BUILDING & POTTERY DECORATION WORKSHOPS

Ages 14 and up

Most workshops are on Saturdays

Fees vary based on the project

Hand-building Pottery is using your hands to create clay artwork. The wheel is NOT used in these classes. Students will learn basic hand-building techniques of coil, pinch-pull and slab to make functional art pieces. Students will be called when pottery is finished. All supplies included.

Pottery Decoration are workshops that use pre-formed clay tiles and bisque pottery as a base.  Students use a variety of colored slip and underglazes to apply decoration.  Clay will be fired, then students will be called when pottery is finished. All supplies included.

Hand-building Pottery Workshops Date Day and Time Non-Member/ Member Fee Register
Slip & Sgraffito Decoration on Clay Tiles January 17, 2026 SAT 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $50 / $45 Register Here
Let's Try the Wheel February 7, 2026 THU  6:00 - 8:00 pm $50 / $45 Register Here
Let's Try the Wheel April 4, 2026 WED 6:30 - 8:30 pm $50 / $45 Register Here
Let's Try the Wheel June 6, 2026 SAT 10:00 - 11:30 am $50 / $45 Register Here
Hand-build Lucky Tumblers March 14, 2026 SAT 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $50 / $45 Register Here
Coil Baskets May 2, 2026 SAT 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $50 / $45 Register Here

Having trouble registering online?  Call the Front Desk at (513) 522.2108. We can register you over the phone.

ArtsConnect Pottery Workshop Instructors

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Kerri Bram:

Kerri Bram is a long-time art educator teaching art since 2004.  She has taught all levels from PreK through adults in various educational environments. She received her BS in Fine Art and Art Education from the College of Mount St. Joseph and MA from the Cincinnati Art Academy. Kerri utilizes her creative skills to inspire students with an opportunity to develop media mastery in the arts. She is a nurturing art instructor that uses a variety of motivations to introduce students to each project creating a stimulating learning environment. Kerri hopes to “infuse into others, the passion that I have for reading, understanding and communicating through the use of signs and symbols to communicate concepts that are both personal and universal.” Kerri teaches the ArtsConnect Preschool Pottery, Kids and Adult Hand-building and Kids Drawing Painting classes.


Chris Taulbee:

 Christopher Taulbee is the owner of Taul Arts Studio, an arts production company that offers commissioned art services, private art instruction and guitar instruction. Chris has worked both locally and nationally for companies to create signage, print media, web content, murals, logos and more! 

Chris graduated in Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati DAPP program. He is a proficient painter and potter. He works at Evandale Arts Center teaching Kids Summer Art Camp. He exhibits locally and participates in many art shows in Cincinnati.

Chris teaches Pottery, Oil Painting and Private Guitar lessons for ArtsConnect.

  1. Class Cancellations & Weather Closings

    Don't wait to register! Classes may be cancelled to low registration or fill up before you have a chance to register. 

    Class cancellations due to weather will be made one hour prior to class start times and will be listed on the homepage of the ArtsConnect website at www.theartsconnect.us. To verify any weather closings, call 513-522-2108. In most instances, classes cancelled by weather will be made up by adding an additional class to the end of the session.

    Due to costs incurred planning for art classes, full refunds will only be issued when the ArtsConnect cancels the class. Class cancellations made within 10 business days of the class start date are eligible for a refund, minus a $5 administration fee per student or transfer to a new session.  View the full class refund policy here.

    To notify us of an early cancellation, please send an email to artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org.