Private Events at Makers & Clay

We offer private pottery workshops for all experience levels, with two creative formats to choose from:

Wheel Throwing introduces participants to the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel. We guide your group through each step of the process in a fun, hands-on session that often comes with plenty of laughs and lighthearted challenges. It’s a memorable, experiential activity—perfect for groups looking to try something new together.

Handbuilding workshops focus on creating functional or decorative pieces—like mugs, vases, trays, and a variety of seasonal or sculptural projects. These sessions move at a relaxed pace and allow for lots of individual expression, making them a great choice for groups looking to connect creatively.

Private events are open to participants ages 9 and up.

Finished pieces will be ready for pickup approximately 6–8 weeks after your event.

To begin the booking process, please here at hello@makersandclay.com with the following information:

• Workshop type (Handbuilding or Wheel Throwing)

• Estimated group size and age range

• Preferred dates and time frame

• Any other details that would help us make your event a success

All workshops include materials, tools, instruction, and firing of finished pieces. Once we confirm availability, we’ll send a booking link with all the next steps.

Please read below for general info, including pricing:

Please take a moment to read through this general information about our private events and workshops at the studio. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Workshop Options
Our pottery workshops are perfect for all experience levels, here are the details for our private event packages:

• Handbuilding Workshop

• Cost: $700 for up to 10 participants, (additional $70/ea, up to 16 total participants)  

• Duration: 2-3 hour session, depending on the project (time flies when you're creating)

• Project: Mugs, vases, bowls, ocarinas, trinket trays, ornaments, seasonal projects like tea light pumpkins, snow folk, acorn jars, and many more.

• Ages: 7 to adult

• Included: all materials and tools required for the workshop will be provided. All firing fees are included in the event price.

• Why Choose Handbuilding: This slower-paced, beginner-friendly workshop is all about enjoying the creative process together. Each participant can express their own style and creativity while working in a relaxed, communal environment that fosters connection and helps create lasting memories with your group. Everyone will be able to create a unique and personalized piece of pottery.

• Wheel Throwing Workshop

• Cost: $900 for up to 10 participants (10 max due to wheel availability)

• Duration: 2-hour session

• Project: Cups, bowls, and/or cylinders

• Ages: 9 to adult

• Included: all materials and tools required for the workshop will be provided. All firing fees are included in the event price.

• Why Choose Wheel Throwing: Designed as an experiential event, wheel throwing is an exciting hands-on activity. While it's more challenging and requires some hand dexterity and ability to sit & lean over a pottery wheel for the majority of the session, our instructors guide participants through each step of the process. Most beginners (90%) create two successful pieces in the shape of cups, bowls, &/or cylinders. The final results are in your hands—literally—but the experience itself is rewarding and fun!

To Book Your Event
Follow these simple steps:

• Email us here at hello@makersandclay.com :

• Your preferred Workshop (Wheel Throwing, Handbuilding)

• Group size and age range

• Preferred dates and time frames

• If you have specific dates &/or start times, please let us know.

• Any additional details that we should know to help make your event a success.

• Once we receive this, we'll confirm instructor availability and send a link to finalize your booking.

We look forward to welcoming you to the studio!