Date: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Instructor: Emma Raynor (she/her)

General Registration: $50
BIPOC Fellowship Registration: $35 (Details below)

Are you captivated by tiny things, and often wonder how they are made so small? In this class we will use a technique called "throwing off the hump" to create miniature vessels on the pottery wheel. Experience in wheel throwing is helpful, but not necessary.

Included:

• Materials (clay & tools)

• Kiln firing for finished pieces

• Instructor glazing of your piece in a color of your choice

Pickup Info:
Finished work will be ready approximately 4 weeks after class. Your teacher will contact via email you when it’s ready. Please note: pieces must be picked up within 4 weeks of that email. Unclaimed work will be donated to Byrdie’s Free Pottery Box.

BIPOC Fellowship Spots

We reserve 2 discounted spots in each class for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. If those are filled, BIPOC students are still welcome to register at the general rate. Learn more here:
byrdiespottery.org/fellowship

COVID Policy

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they must notify their instructor. We will follow current CDC guidelines and may require proof of a negative test before returning to class.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations 5 or more days before class: refund minus a 10% cancellation fee

• Cancellations within 5 days of class: 50% refund

• Cancellations within 24 hours of class: no refund

Date: Friday, May 10, 2026
Time: 6-8PM
Instructor: Rey Hansen (they/them)

General Registration: $50
BIPOC Fellowship Registration: $35 (Details below)

•Moon Jars•
This two-hour workshop/hang-out is for queer identifying folks to connect while enjoying clay. We will enjoy creating our own custom moon jars using slab building techniques! Non-alcoholic drinks, all materials, tools, and firing provided.

Included:

• Materials

• Kiln firing for finished pieces

Pickup Info:
Finished work will be ready within 4 weeks after class. Rey will contact via email you when it’s ready. Please note: pieces must be picked up within 4 weeks of that email. Unclaimed work will be donated to Byrdie’s Free Pottery Box.

BIPOC Fellowship Spots

We reserve 3 discounted spots in each class for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. If those are filled, BIPOC students are still welcome to register at the general rate. Learn more here:
byrdiespottery.org/fellowship

COVID Policy

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they must notify their instructor. We will follow current CDC guidelines and may require proof of a negative test before returning to class.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations 5 or more days before class: refund minus a 10% cancellation fee

• Cancellations within 5 days of class: 50% refund

• Cancellations within 24 hours of class: no refund

Date: Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Instructor: Rey Hansen (they/them)

General Registration: $50
BIPOC Fellowship Registration: $35 (Details below)

•Patchwork Fruit Bowls•
Participants will learn how to create a patchwork clay bowl formed of many repeated small shapes -- Bring your own bowl for a mold (8" diameter or smaller") or use a bowl provided by the studio. All materials, tools, and firing provided. The instructor will glaze one piece per participant in a single color of your choice; you can pay $10 per piece for any additional firing/glazing if you make more than 1 piece.

Included:

• Materials/tools

• Instruction to create bowls

• Kiln firing & glazing for finished pieces

Pickup Info:
Finished work will be ready within 4 weeks after class. The teacher will contact via email you when it’s ready. Please note: pieces must be picked up within 4 weeks of that email. Unclaimed work will be donated to Byrdie’s Free Pottery Box.

BIPOC Fellowship Spots

We reserve 3 discounted spots in each class for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. If those are filled, BIPOC students are still welcome to register at the general rate. Learn more here:
byrdiespottery.org/fellowship

COVID Policy

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they must notify their instructor. We will follow current CDC guidelines and may require proof of a negative test before returning to class.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations 5 or more days before class: refund minus a 10% cancellation fee

• Cancellations within 5 days of class: 50% refund

• Cancellations within 24 hours of class: no refund

Date: Monday, Aug 10, 2026
Time: 6-8PM
Instructor: Rey Hansen (they/them)

General Registration: $50
BIPOC Fellowship Registration: $35 (Details below)

•Soap Dishes•
This two-hour workshop is for folks to connect while enjoying clay. We will enjoy creating our own custom soap dishes using slab building techniques!

Included:

• Materials/tools

• Instruction

• Kiln firing & Glazing for finished pieces

Pickup Info:
Finished work will be ready within 4 weeks after class. Rey will contact via email you when it’s ready. Please note: pieces must be picked up within 4 weeks of that email. Unclaimed work will be donated to Byrdie’s Free Pottery Box.

BIPOC Fellowship Spots

We reserve 3 discounted spots in each class for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. If those are filled, BIPOC students are still welcome to register at the general rate. Learn more here:
byrdiespottery.org/fellowship

COVID Policy

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they must notify their instructor. We will follow current CDC guidelines and may require proof of a negative test before returning to class.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations 5 or more days before class: refund minus a 10% cancellation fee

• Cancellations within 5 days of class: 50% refund

• Cancellations within 24 hours of class: no refund

Date: Monday, Aug 17, 2026
Time: 6-8 PM
Instructor: Rachael Hudson (she/her)

General Registration: $50
BIPOC Fellowship Registration: $35 (Details below)

A fun, beginner-friendly class to help you get into sculpting with clay. All materials are included and project ideas will be provided to help you understand some tips and tricks for sculpture work.

Included:

• Materials (clay & tools)

• Kiln firing for one finished piece

• Instructor glazing of your piece in a color of your choice

Pickup Info:
Finished work will be ready approximately 4 weeks after class. Your teacher will contact via email you when it’s ready. Please note: pieces must be picked up within 4 weeks of that email. Unclaimed work will be donated to Byrdie’s Free Pottery Box.

BIPOC Fellowship Spots

We reserve 3 discounted spots in each class for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. If those are filled, BIPOC students are still welcome to register at the general rate. Learn more here:
byrdiespottery.org/fellowship

COVID Policy

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they must notify their instructor. We will follow current CDC guidelines and may require proof of a negative test before returning to class.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations 5 or more days before class: refund minus a 10% cancellation fee

• Cancellations within 5 days of class: 50% refund

• Cancellations within 24 hours of class: no refund

Date: Friday, Aug 21, 2026
Time: 6-8 PM
Instructor: Rachael Hudson (she/they)

General Registration: $50
BIPOC Fellowship Registration: $35 (Details below)

A relaxed, creative class where you bring your own ideas and we help you bring them to life. We provide the clay—you make whatever inspires you! Browse example projects to spark your imagination, enjoy instructor demos tailored to your ideas, and leave the glazing and kiln firing to us. Your finished piece will be glazed in the color of your choice and fired for you.

Included:

• Materials (clay & tools)

• Kiln firing for one finished piece

• Instructor glazing of your piece in a color of your choice

Want to keep more than one piece? Additional items can be glazed and fired for $5 each, paid directly to the instructor at the end of class.

Pickup Info:
Finished work will be ready approximately 4 weeks after class. Your teacher will contact via email you when it’s ready. Please note: pieces must be picked up within 4 weeks of that email. Unclaimed work will be donated to Byrdie’s Free Pottery Box.

BIPOC Fellowship Spots

We reserve 3 discounted spots in each class for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. If those are filled, BIPOC students are still welcome to register at the general rate. Learn more here:
byrdiespottery.org/fellowship

COVID Policy

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they must notify their instructor. We will follow current CDC guidelines and may require proof of a negative test before returning to class.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations 5 or more days before class: refund minus a 10% cancellation fee

• Cancellations within 5 days of class: 50% refund

• Cancellations within 24 hours of class: no refund

Date: Monday, Aug 24, 2026
Time: 6-8 PM
Instructor: Rachael Hudson (she/her)

General Registration: $50
BIPOC Fellowship Registration: $35 (Details below)

Come try the pottery wheel in this single session “try it” wheelthrowing class! Students will learn the basics of centering and throwing to create cylinders. Your instructor will finish, fire, and glaze 1 piece for you!

Included:

• Materials (clay & tools)

• Instructor trims piece

• Kiln firing for one finished piece

• Instructor glazing of your piece in a color of your choice

Want to keep more than one piece? Additional items can be trimmed, glazed and fired for $10 each, paid directly to the instructor at the end of class.

Pickup Info:
Finished work will be ready approximately 4 weeks after class. Your teacher will contact via email you when it’s ready. Please note: pieces must be picked up within 4 weeks of that email. Unclaimed work will be donated to Byrdie’s Free Pottery Box.

BIPOC Fellowship Spots

We reserve 3 discounted spots in each class for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. If those are filled, BIPOC students are still welcome to register at the general rate. Learn more here:
byrdiespottery.org/fellowship

COVID Policy

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they must notify their instructor. We will follow current CDC guidelines and may require proof of a negative test before returning to class.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations 5 or more days before class: refund minus a 10% cancellation fee

• Cancellations within 5 days of class: 50% refund

• Cancellations within 24 hours of class: no refund

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 6-8 PM
Instructor: Rachael Hudson (she/they)

General Registration: $50
BIPOC Fellowship Registration: $35 (Details below)

A fun, beginner-friendly class to help you make a mug with your favorite zodiac sign on it. We will be hand-building mugs with provided clay and then using a transfer to print your chosen design on there. We will help you construct the mug, make and attach a handle, and apply the print. Then, you will choose your choice of glaze color and we will handle the rest. 

Included:

• Materials (clay & tools)

• Underglaze transfer with zodiac design

• Kiln firing for one finished piece

• Instructor glazing of your piece in a color of your choice

Pickup Info:
Finished work will be ready approximately 4 weeks after class. Your teacher will contact via email you when it’s ready. Please note: pieces must be picked up within 4 weeks of that email. Unclaimed work will be donated to Byrdie’s Free Pottery Box.

BIPOC Fellowship Spots

We reserve 3 discounted spots in each class for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. If those are filled, BIPOC students are still welcome to register at the general rate. Learn more here:
byrdiespottery.org/fellowship

COVID Policy

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they must notify their instructor. We will follow current CDC guidelines and may require proof of a negative test before returning to class.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations 5 or more days before class: refund minus a 10% cancellation fee

• Cancellations within 5 days of class: 50% refund

• Cancellations within 24 hours of class: no refund