Your creative home

Are you ready to get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity? Enroll in one of our ceramic throwing classes or workshops, and learn the traditional craft of ceramics. Hosted in our production studio, come experience the world of production ceramics. One of our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of creating unique and beautiful pieces on a pottery wheel. We will walk you through every step of the procedure from centering and throwing, to glazing and firing. You will learn every step of the process! 
Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, we are happy to tailor a class to meet your wishes! Our studio is equipped with the finest equipment and tools available in the ceramic world, and is a functional production house unparalleled in the Ozarks. We mix the clay and glazes you will use in our studio. Come join us for a fun and rewarding experience, and create your own masterpiece to take home. Schedule and pay on our website or message us with questions. Please see our Groups and Parties page for large group details.

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All needed tools and materials are provided by our studio for classes

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Check out our sister studio Millet and Hammer for gallery, woodshop, CNC, 3D printer, and co-working access.

Glaze Formulation Table for Pottery Lessions

Single Class Session

One/Two People Per Booking

Friday & Saturday Evening 6-730pm

Come have fun -  throw some dirt! Try pottery wheel throwing! This single-session throwing class provides an exciting opportunity for beginners to get their hands dirty in some clay. We offer a 1.5 hour session available on Friday and Saturday nights. This includes a demo by the instructor, one-on-one teaching, and up to 3 pieces each to keep. Perfect for a friends activity or date night. We will happily ensure that you have a great experience! This is a super way to begin learning about the world of ceramics. This class includes all necessary materials and tools. $80 for one or two people with each receiving 3 finished pieces.

Ceramic Wheel for Throwing Pottery Lesson

Beginner Class Series

The 1st-3rd Monday, and the 2nd-4th Tuesday of every month we offer a 3 session class series for individuals who want to learn more about the craft. Students will have three consecutive weeks to delve into the details of creating ceramic pieces. The goal of this class is to become comfortable with the potters’ wheel, learn handle construction, and the art of adding a unique twist to their own ceramic product. With expert instruction and a little practice, every student will leave with a unique set of handcrafted pieces. We provide all materials and tools needed for a terrific experience! This class includes 10 finished pieces. Please book ONLY the first evening of your scheduled class.

Springfield Pottery Class Wheel Throwing

Advanced Class Series

This class is for students who have already taken beginners pottery at our studio; it is geared to individuals who want to advance their knowledge in ceramics. The goal here is to build upon previous techniques such as learning how to trim clay, pull handles, and improve overall as an artist. Over the three consecutive week period, students will be asked to bring a sketchbook and take notes during class. Students can make up to 10 pieces over the 3-week period. Please book ONLY the first evening of your scheduled class.

Hand Building Classes Ceramics Clay Springfield Class

Single Class Session Hand-Building

If the potters’ wheel isn’t for you, we encourage you to try our hand-building class. Here you will learn how to make a pinch pot, along with the basics of hand building. This single 1.5 hour session includes a demo by the instructor, one-on-one teaching, and up to 3 pieces with your choice of studio glazes to keep. The class includes all necessary materials and tools. $80 for one or two people each receiving 3 finished pieces.

Hand-Building Class Series

For those individuals who want to learn more about becoming a ceramicist, we offer three consecutive weeks of class. Here we will dive deeper into the details of constructing pottery. In this class, you will learn the basics of hand-building; pinch pot, slab, and coil methods. Class will take place on the 1st - 3rd Wednesday of every month. Students will be asked to bring a sketchbook and take notes during class. Students can make up to 10 pieces over the 3-week period. Please book ONLY the first evening of your scheduled class.

Workshops

Come experience the technical parts of a production house! Every month we will be hosting a 2hr workshop where the community can come to watch, learn, and try. Topics will change monthly and will include; wind-chimes & bells, mushrooms & garden décor, sectional pieces, slip inlay, sgraffito, raku & horsehair firing, glass blowing, closed forms, and lidded forms. Please check with our social media to see what is next!