Hand Building Pottery Class in the Kansas City Area

Looking for a hands-on pottery class in the Kansas City area?
The Hand Building: All Levels class at House of Clay is a welcoming, creative pottery experience held at our studio in Overland Park. This class is designed for students of all skill levels — from beginners trying clay for the first time to experienced makers looking to refine their techniques.

Using hand-building methods such as pinch, coil, and slab construction, students will explore form, texture, and surface design in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Class Details

• Length: 6 weeks
• What’s Included: studio time, a 25 lb bag of clay, a firing allotment for this clay, and access to all necessary studio tools and glazes
• Cost: $290
• Location: House of Clay – Downtown Overland Park

What You Will Learn

• Pinch, coil, and slab construction techniques
• Building both functional and decorative ceramic forms
• Surface decoration and texture techniques
• Basic glazing concepts and finishing
• Preparing work for firing

Who This Class is For

• Beginners with no prior pottery experience
• Students with prior hand-building experience
• Artists looking to refine hand-building techniques
• Anyone interested in a creative, hands-on experience
• Students in the Kansas City area looking to work with clay

What to Bring:

• Wear old clothes: Pottery can get messy!
• Old towel
• Closed-toe shoes: For safety in the studio.
• A positive attitude: Be ready to learn and have fun!