Not every pottery class ends with a mug or a bowl, and that's exactly the point of this one. Guests spend the session sculpting a cat-inspired ceramic vase entirely by hand at a creative studio in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, learning how to shape, pinch, and add personality to clay without a wheel in sight. The studio's pottery team guides every step, making it completely accessible for anyone walking in with no clay experience, and the playful format makes it just as enjoyable for seasoned crafters as it is for complete beginners.

Basic glazing is included with the experience, so the finished vase goes home complete rather than unfired. BYOB is welcome throughout, and the class makes for a fun and distinctly memorable outing for cat lovers, creative spirits, couples, and friends looking for something a little different to do in the city.

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 a cat-inspired ceramic vase from scratch. One handmade cat vase with basic glazing included.
• 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

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for any other experience in our marketplace, free of charge, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.