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Pottery Date Night - [Fri. April 24th]
Designed for couples, friends, or loved ones, you’ll have two hours to explore both handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques together.

PPAC
Jun 4, 2021


6 Weeks of Pottery (INTRO) - Sunday Evenings [May 3rd]
This six-session ceramic class, perfect for all skill levels, guides you through the entire process, from raw clay to glazed art. You'll get personalized instruction each week, learning basic hand-building, wheel throwing for functional pieces like bowls and mugs, trimming, surface design, and glazing. Explore creative shapes and textures while making vases, plates, sculptures, and more!

PPAC
May 20, 2021
![Clay Berry Bowl Workshop (Wheel + Handbuilding) - [Sunday May 3rd]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_722c0b286a764879ab255b2fbbcb9aa0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/59c642_722c0b286a764879ab255b2fbbcb9aa0~mv2.webp)
![Clay Berry Bowl Workshop (Wheel + Handbuilding) - [Sunday May 3rd]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_722c0b286a764879ab255b2fbbcb9aa0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/59c642_722c0b286a764879ab255b2fbbcb9aa0~mv2.webp)
Clay Berry Bowl Workshop (Wheel + Handbuilding) - [Sunday May 3rd]
Join us for a focused, project‑based pottery workshop where students will create a functional ceramic berry bowl using a combination of wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques.
⚠️ Please note: This is not a beginner class. Students are expected to already know how to throw a basic bowl or cup on the wheel. This foundational skill is required so everyone can move confidently through the project and enjoy the class experience.

PPAC
May 19, 2021
![6 Weeks of Pottery (Wheel ONLY) -Beginner - Tuesday Evenings [May 5th]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_3b65a2546fea489e815048a31265f95c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/59c642_3b65a2546fea489e815048a31265f95c~mv2.webp)
![6 Weeks of Pottery (Wheel ONLY) -Beginner - Tuesday Evenings [May 5th]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_3b65a2546fea489e815048a31265f95c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/59c642_3b65a2546fea489e815048a31265f95c~mv2.webp)
6 Weeks of Pottery (Wheel ONLY) -Beginner - Tuesday Evenings [May 5th]
This wheel‑focused pottery series is designed for students who want dedicated time on the pottery wheel. The class emphasizes repetition, skill‑building, and confidence through hands‑on practice each week. You’ll receive personalized instruction and plenty of wheel time during every session.

PPAC
May 18, 2021


Painting Spring in Colorado (4 Wednesdays in May)
Small Towns of America: A Painting Journey
In this brand new painting class, we’ll travel across the United States one charming town at a time - all through art.
Each week, students will explore a different small town known for its unique character, architecture, and atmosphere. From the sun-washed vineyards of Sonoma, California to the colorful hillside streets of Bisbee, Arizona, the coastal charm of Galveston, Texas, and the historic beauty of St. Augustine, Florida, eve

PPAC
May 17, 2021


Pottery Date Night - [Fri. May 8th]
Designed for couples, friends, or loved ones, you’ll have two hours to explore both handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques together.

PPAC
May 14, 2021


Coffee and Clay Pottery - [Saturday May 9th]
Start your Saturday with creativity and caffeine at our popular Clay & Coffee class! This monthly pottery workshop is a welcoming space for adults of all skill levels to explore the art of handbuilding with clay while enjoying fresh local coffee and good company. Make anything from mugs and trays to small sculptures or planters—it’s up to you! You’ll have time to play, create, and connect with others in a relaxed studio setting.

PPAC
May 11, 2021


Intro to Pottery Wheel- [Fri. May 15th]
This one-day pottery class is perfect for anyone looking to explore the art of handbuilding with clay no pottery wheel required! Whether you’re brand new to ceramics or looking to build on existing skills, this workshop offers a fun and hands-on introduction to the core techniques of handbuilt pottery.
You’ll learn how to pinch, coil, and slab-build to bring your creative ideas to life. With guidance from a professional instructor, students will explore ways to create both

PPAC
Apr 26, 2021


1 Hour "Try The Wheel" Pottery [May 16th - 11:15 AM]
Curious about pottery but not ready to dive into a full series? Our Try the Wheel class is a one-hour beginner pottery class in Colorado Springs where you can get a feel for the pottery wheel in a relaxed, supportive environment. Perfect for all ages (yes, adults too!), this quick intro is designed to be fun, accessible, and creatively satisfying.

PPAC
Apr 24, 2021


Pottery Date Night - [Saturday May 16th]
Designed for couples, friends, or loved ones, you’ll have two hours to explore both handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques together.

PPAC
Apr 23, 2021


Coffee and Clay Pottery - [Saturday May 23rd]
Start your Saturday with creativity and caffeine at our popular Clay & Coffee class! This monthly pottery workshop is a welcoming space for adults of all skill levels to explore the art of handbuilding with clay while enjoying fresh local coffee and good company. Make anything from mugs and trays to small sculptures or planters—it’s up to you! You’ll have time to play, create, and connect with others in a relaxed studio setting.

PPAC
Apr 17, 2021


Teen Clay Camp: Pottery Wheel, Slab and Coil Techniques - Oh My! - [June 1 - 5th Afternoon]
Get ready to get your hands dirty. This Teen Clay Intensive is a focused, week‑long ceramics camp for teens who want real studio time, real skills, and real take‑home work. Over five afternoons, students will dive into pottery on the wheel and handbuilding — learning how clay actually works from start to finish.

PPAC
Apr 1, 2021
![Teen Clay Camp: Pottery Wheel, Slab and Coil Techniques - Oh My! - [June 8 - 12th Afternoon]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_10ec4e0bcd034fd8b05638c8fb4efa42~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/59c642_10ec4e0bcd034fd8b05638c8fb4efa42~mv2.webp)
![Teen Clay Camp: Pottery Wheel, Slab and Coil Techniques - Oh My! - [June 8 - 12th Afternoon]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_10ec4e0bcd034fd8b05638c8fb4efa42~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/59c642_10ec4e0bcd034fd8b05638c8fb4efa42~mv2.webp)
Teen Clay Camp: Pottery Wheel, Slab and Coil Techniques - Oh My! - [June 8 - 12th Afternoon]
Get ready to get your hands dirty. This Teen Clay Intensive is a focused, week‑long ceramics camp for teens who want real studio time, real skills, and real take‑home work. Over five afternoons, students will dive into pottery on the wheel and handbuilding — learning how clay actually works from start to finish.

PPAC
Mar 17, 2021


Parent/Child Pottery Handbuilding Workshop (Father's Day) - [Sunday June 21st]
This one-day pottery class is perfect for anyone looking to explore the art of handbuilding with clay no pottery wheel required! Whether you’re brand new to ceramics or looking to build on existing skills, this workshop offers a fun and hands-on introduction to the core techniques of handbuilt pottery.
You’ll learn how to pinch, coil, and slab-build to bring your creative ideas to life. With guidance from a professional instructor, students will explore ways to create both f

PPAC
Mar 12, 2021


6 Weeks of Pottery (INTRO) - Wednesday Evenings [June 24th]
This six-session ceramic class, perfect for all skill levels, guides you through the entire process, from raw clay to glazed art. You'll get personalized instruction each week, learning basic hand-building, wheel throwing for functional pieces like bowls and mugs, trimming, surface design, and glazing. Explore creative shapes and textures while making vases, plates, sculptures, and more!

PPAC
Mar 9, 2021
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