Teen Classes

At PPAC, we offer a variety of creative opportunities for teens to explore pottery and ceramics! In addition to our year-round Teen Grad Classes, we host a recurring, once-a-month Teen Pottery Class, perfect for young artists looking to develop their skills and connect with fellow creatives.

Teens can also take part in special event classes, including Parent/Child Classes, First Fridays, and more! These unique experiences provide a fun and welcoming environment for teens to experiment with clay, learn new techniques, and enjoy hands-on creativity.

No matter their experience level, there’s something for every teen at PPAC. Check out our schedule and join us for an upcoming class!

Special Event Classes (All Ages)

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Ms. Rhonda's School Year Teen Art Membership ('25-'26)

Is your teen ready to dive deeper into the creative world of art? Our year-long, weekly art class for ages 12 and up is designed by professional artist and educator Ms. Rhonda to nurture imagination, build technical skills, and inspire creative confidence—all in a fun, welcoming environment.

Teen

A father and daughter enjoy a creative pottery class together, as they shape clay with focused concentration and joyful teamwork in a studio filled with artistic supplies.

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

Parent/Child

Two women enjoy a creative pottery session, skillfully shaping clay on spinning wheels against a charmingly decorated backdrop.

1 Hour "Try The Wheel" Pottery [May 16th - 10:00 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.

All Ages

1 Hour "Try The Wheel" Pottery [May 16th - 11:15 AM]

All Ages

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

All Ages

A joyful moment as a young child and an adult explore the art of pottery together at the ceramics workshop outside Pikes Peak Artist Collective.

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.

All Ages

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Teen Clay Pottery Camp - [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.

Teen