Pottery doesn't have to start on a wheel, and this hand building class makes that case convincingly. Guests work with their hands to build a mug and bowl set from scratch at a creative studio in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, using techniques that include pinching, coiling, and slab construction, all guided step by step by the studio's pottery team. It's completely accessible to first-timers and satisfying enough for anyone who's tried pottery before and wants to go deeper into the hand building side of the craft.

The result is a pair of functional, one-of-a-kind pieces shaped entirely by the maker's own hands, with basic glazing included for both. BYOB is welcome from start to finish, and the whole session has the feel of a creative hangout in one of Chicago's most artistically charged neighborhoods.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All ages welcome
• Experience level: All levels are welcome. This class is specifically designed for first-timers with no prior pottery experience.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included.
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 90 minutes
• What’s included:
  • All clay, tools, and equipment.
  • Expert-guided instruction in hand building techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab building.
  • Two handmade pottery pieces with basic glazing included for both.
• Who will be present: You will have a pottery instructor with you at all times; other guests may also be joining the class
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a reservation
• Photo/ video: Personal photos are encouraged
• Specific rules to follow: Participants must clean their wheel and work area thoroughly at the end of class

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience
• Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes in advance
• Parking: Street parking only is available.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothing that can be worn in a pottery studio setting
• What to bring: BYOB is allowed for participants 21+
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms available onsite

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