Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 6-8 PM
Instructor: Maisha Joshua & Nia Crisostomo

Black Pottery Night is officially back in swing! Join us Friday, October 30th for clay and community! Costumes are encouraged. Please register for this session.

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 $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.

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, November 8, 2026
Time: 6-8PM
Instructor: Rey Hansen (they/them)

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

•Candle Holders•
This two-hour workshop/hang-out is for queer identifying folks to connect while enjoying clay. We will enjoy creating our own custom candle holders using slab building techniques! Non-alcoholic drinks, all materials, tools, and firing provided. One piece is included in your class. If you would like to fire and glaze any additional pieces, you can pay $10 per piece directly to your instructor.

Included:

• Materials

• Kiln firing for finished pieces

• Non-alcoholic drink

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, November 15, 2026
Time: 6-8 PM
Instructor: Rachael Hudson (she/they)

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: Sunday, November 22, 2026
Time: 6-8 PM
Instructor: Rey Hansen (they/them)

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

Want to start a new holiday tradition? Why not play with clay and come make an ornament with Rey! You will handbuild and decorate your own ornaments just in time for the holidays. One ornament is included with your class.

Included:

• Materials (clay & tools)

• Underglaze for decorating

• Kiln firing for one finished piece

• Instructor glazing of your piece

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