No. For safety, consistency, and quality control reasons, all clay must be purchased from the studio.

We work with careful processes, but ceramics is an artisanal practice. We cannot guarantee results in every firing. The important thing is to enjoy the process and keep creating!

Members are expected to bring their own tools, but a limited amount of wheel throwing and handbuilding tools are available for use a the studio. We also sell basic kits at the studio.

No. Pieces must be completed at the studio, using studio clay. If you choose to take your creations with you, we cannot receive them back for firing.

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You can also write to us at hello@pottersunion.com or chat with us on the website.

Definitely! We offer a 8-week Beginner to Wheel Throwing course designed specifically for beginners. This course gives you a solid foundation in pottery basics with plenty of hands-on guidance in a small, supportive class setting.

Dress comfortably in clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty—clay usually washes out, but glazes may not. Tie back long hair, trim your nails for better control at the wheel, and leave jewelry like rings and bracelets at home so they don’t get in the way. Please bring a towel and an apron. We also sell Potters Union aprons at the studio.

Our wheel throwing classes usually have up to 10 participants, and our handbuilding classes usually have between 10-16 students, so there’s plenty of opportunity for hands-on guidance.

We offer three types of clay bodies, Laguna B-Mix 5, Standard 112, and Standard 266.

We teach wheel throwing techniques and handbuilding techniques, such as pinching, slab building and coiling — so you can create everything from bowls to more complex forms.​

Finished pieces typically take 3–5 weeks to process, depending on firing schedules. We will send you a notification when your work is ready. We kindly ask that you pick up your pottery as soon as you can once notified. There is no need to call or email ahead—just swing by during open hours. If we do not hear from you within 14 days, we will send one reminder for pickup. Due to limited storage space, any work not picked up within seven days of the second email will be considered abandoned and will be recycled or donated. If a friend took the class with you, you are welcome to pick up their work too.

We don’t generally offer make-up classes, but please let us know ahead of time if you need to miss a session. We offer limited credits for cancellations with advance notice.

Workshops: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance for a credit to use towards another workshop. No monetary refunds for missed workshops.

Classes: If you are unable to attend the first class, we recommend joining us for another class series. We cannot provide a refund but will give a credit to use at a different time. If you miss a class and need open studio time, notify us within 24 hours.

Memberships: Cancel anytime by email with 30 days’ notice before the next billing cycle. The final month’s dues are non-refundable.

Currently, our classes and workshops are for ages 15 and up.

Yes! Contact us at hello@pottersunion.com to discuss availability and rates.