Workshops
Sol City Clay will offer a diverse range of classes designed to accommodate individuals at all skill levels, fostering a supportive and creative environment for pottery enthusiasts.
Introduction workshops are now available in Mesa! Additional offerings will be available soon.

Workshop Types
Introductory
Sol City offers beginner-friendly workshops, no prior experience required. Our Introduction to Wheel Throwing class teaches the fundamentals of working on the wheel, while Ceramic Bootcamp gives you an overview of wheel throwing, trimming, and hand-building.
Six-week Sessions
For those looking for a more immersive and structured ceramics experience, our six-week courses offer an in-depth exploration of clay through focused weekly topics including wheel throwing, hand-building, surface decoration, glazing, and more. Designed for a range of skill levels — from complete beginners to experienced makers — these small-group courses are built to help students grow their creativity, confidence, and technical skills in a supportive studio environment.
Six Week Late summer sessions will be released soon!
Schedule: workshop meets on the scheduled day and for the following five weeks at the same day and time. Each session is 2.5 hours, for a total of 15 hours of studio time. Book only if you can attend all dates in the series.
*Workshops open to students 15 years or older!
Family
Our family workshops are about making memories while making art, whether you’re bringing the kids, planning a date night, or enjoying a creative outing with friends. Perfect for beginners or anyone new to ceramics, these sessions offer a seasonally rotating selection of fun, approachable projects you can complete in just one class. Come ready to get your hands dirty, try something new, and take home a piece that’s uniquely yours.
Family Workshop Guidelines
• Children age 7 or younger must have a caregiver present to assist with the project. A ticket is only required for the adult if they also want to make their own piece.
• Children age 8 or older must have a caregiver present for the full class. Most students in this age range can work independently, but adults are encouraged to purchase a ticket and join in because creating together is part of the fun.
• Students age 15 or older may attend without a caregiver.
*Seating is limited for our workshops. Out of consideration for our studio members, please ensure that only enrolled students, or individuals assisting younger children, attend the workshop.
Specialty
At Sol City Clay, we love offering workshops that help everyone grow as artists and explore new ways of working with clay. Our specialty workshops focus on a specific project or technique, giving you the chance to learn new skills and add innovative techniques to your creative toolkit. We offer specialty workshops for both beginners and those with prior ceramic experience, with each session limited to 10 students for plenty of individual guidance.
Specialty Workshops will be announced soon!
Members Only
Sol City Clay offers member-exclusive workshops designed to support all skill levels and interests. Held at any of our locations, these small-group sessions provide personalized guidance, opportunities to learn from skilled instructors, and space to connect with fellow members.
When able - we offer these member workshops free of charge. A little way for us to invest in your growth- as you also invest monthly in your creative community.
Member Workshops will be announced soon!
All Workshops

Family: Handmade Paint Palette & Brush Cup Set
Create a custom paint palette and brush cup set with your favorite people—then use it for years to come!

Family: Build Your Own Ceramic Maze
Using slabs of clay, students will shape, carve, and build winding pathways, obstacles, curves, and creative patterns to make a functional maze game that can be played again and again

Foundations of Hand Building
Ann
Learn the foundations of ceramic hand building as you create functional and sculptural clay pieces using pinch, coil, and slab techniques in this welcoming six-week course for beginners

Surface Design & Decoration
Claire
Explore texture, pattern, slips, underglazes, and glazing techniques as you transform functional pottery into richly layered ceramic artwork in this creative six-week surface design course

Human Face Sculpting
Erick
Slow down and discover the art of sculpting the human face as you learn facial anatomy, expression, and ceramic sculpture techniques in this immersive six-week course

Magic of Handbuilt Mugs
Claire
Explore the magic of handmade ceramics as you build a collection of unique mugs while learning hand building, surface decoration, and glazing techniques in this creative six-week course

Pottery Combo Workshop: Wheel & Hand-Building
Discover both core techniques in one fast paced and fun class. Perfect for family outings, date nights, or time with friends.
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Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Learn the wheel from the ground up with demos, guided practice, and supportive coaching. No experience required. Tools and materials included.

Ceramic Bootcamp: Two day workshop
Learn the essentials to start confidently in ceramics or prepare for membership at Sol City Clay.

Ceramic Bootcamp: One Day Workshop
Learn the essentials to start confidently in ceramics or get ready for a Sol City membership.

Introduction to Ceramics
Erick
A six-week beginner course covering wheel work, hand-building, trimming, surface design, add-ons, and glazing
