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Welcome to the PPAC news, events & announcements page. In this quirky corner we'll blend studio updates, clay and ceramics insights, and random musings on the art world.
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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


Parent/Child Pottery Handbuilding Workshop - [Saturday May 9th]
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
May 8, 2021


6 Weeks of Pottery (INTRO) - Wednesday Evenings [May 13th]
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
Apr 29, 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


Pottery Date Night - [Fri. May 22nd]
Designed for couples, friends, or loved ones, you’ll have two hours to explore both handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques together.

PPAC
Apr 20, 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


Intro to Pottery Handbuilding (All Ages) - [Friday May 29th]
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
Apr 14, 2021


Pottery Date Night - [Saturday May 30th]
Designed for couples, friends, or loved ones, you’ll have two hours to explore both handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques together.

PPAC
Apr 11, 2021


First Friday - Try The Pottery Wheel! [June 5th]
Join us for our monthly wheel throwing mini course, part of Old Colorado City’s First Friday art walk! No experience is necessary, and you don’t need to bring anything with you—just your enthusiasm. This engaging workshop starts with a brief demonstration from your instructor, showcasing the basics of wheel throwing. After that, you’ll have 30 minutes to explore the clay, shaping and molding your creations while expressing your unique artistic vision.

PPAC
Apr 5, 2021


Copy of Youth Clay Pottery Wheel- [May 3rd]
Give your child a hands-on intro to the pottery wheel in our Youth Wheel Throwing Class for ages 6–12! Held monthly in Colorado Springs, this beginner-friendly class teaches kids how to shape bowls, planters, and more using real ceramic tools. All materials included, and finished pieces are ready in 4–6 weeks. Scholarships available—email info@pikespeakartist.com to apply. Perfect for creative kids who love to get messy and make art!

PPAC
Apr 2, 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


Pottery Date Night - [Friday June 12th]
Designed for couples, friends, or loved ones, you’ll have two hours to explore both handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques together.

PPAC
Mar 27, 2021


6 Weeks of Pottery (INTRO) - Sunday Evenings [June 14th]
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 24, 2021


Intro to Pottery Wheel- [Fri. June 19th]
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
Mar 21, 2021


Coffee and Clay Pottery - [Saturday June 20th]
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
Mar 18, 2021
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![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


Pottery Date Night - [Saturday June 20th]
Designed for couples, friends, or loved ones, you’ll have two hours to explore both handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques together.

PPAC
Mar 15, 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
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