Classes

Small, hands-on ceramics classes for kids, teens, and adults

Handbuilding

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Sculpture

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Wheel

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Handbuilding 〰️ Sculpture 〰️ Wheel 〰️

Kids Ceramics · Ages 7-12

6-week series · 1.5 hr classes · 4 students max

Our kids ceramics classes are small, calm, and focused on individual attention. Each 6-week series gives students time to build, refine, glaze, and finish a variety of ceramic projects while working at their own pace.

Projects may include both functional pieces like bowls, cups, and dishes as well as more imaginative sculptural work, giving students the opportunity to explore different techniques and discover what they enjoy most. Every series also includes a built-in introduction to the pottery wheel for kids who want to try throwing. If your child already has wheel experience and is looking for more dedicated wheel time, reach out and we'd be happy to help find the best fit.

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Children seated at a wooden table with clay sculptures in front of them, working on art projects. There are pencils, paper, and a container holding various art supplies on the table.

Various animal sculptures made of clay, including a bear head, a long snake, a turtle, a bird, a dog, and a rabbit, arranged on a table.

A table with clay sculptures and modeling tools, including wooden sticks, brushes, and carving tools, on a light-colored surface.

A person wearing a gray and blue hoodie is working on a small clay sculpture of a creature with a textured face, small eyes, and four legs. The sculpture is on a black base, and there are metal cups with colorful paint or clay nearby on a wooden tabl

A child with long hair holding a stirring stick over a bowl on a table, with a sponge and slime in the background, surrounded by various items including a green box with pencils and a roller.

Close-up of clay animal sculptures on a baking rack, with a wooden surface and a potted plant in a white mug in the background.

Close-up of an artist's hand carving a clay sculpture with a sculpting tool at a workspace, with colored markers and drawing supplies in the foreground.

A person with long brown hair holding a piece of clay or dough in their hands. There are various sculpting tools on a wooden table, along with two other clay or dough sculptures. In the background, there are containers with tools and materials for sc

Child with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a beige and orange striped shirt sitting at a table, working with brown clay, with a rolling pin, clay, and a bowl of clay pieces on the table, and a green tray and black mesh container in the background.

Child working on a clay sculpture during a pottery class at Studio EMRYS in Portland

Children at a table working with clay, with a container of clay and sculpting tools nearby.

Family ceramic workshop painting cups at Studio EMRYS in SE Portland

Teen Ceramics · Ages 13-17

6-week series · 2 hr classes

Our teen classes are small, focused, & built around hands-on instruction. Each 6-week series gives students time to develop their skills & finish work they're proud of while working at their own pace.

Choose the track that fits: Functional Ceramics for project-based handbuilding & usable forms, or Wheel Throwing for focused instruction on the wheel. Functional Ceramics includes a built-in intro to the wheel for students who want to try throwing, while Wheel Throwing is dedicated to the wheel from start to finish.

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Teens learning ceramic wheel throwing at Studio EMRYS in Southeast Portland

Kids hands learning pottery wheel throwing at Studio EMRYS in Portland

Teen wheel throwing lesson at Studio EMRYS in Portland

Person and child engaged in pottery making at a pottery wheel in a workshop. The workshop has shelves with supplies and a mirror on the wall. There is a potted plant by the window.

A person using a pottery wheel to shape a piece of wet clay, with a plate of wet clay and tools nearby, and a mirror reflecting the scene.

A room with two people working at a table, with a window and houseplants in the background. There are shelves and artwork on the walls, and a whiteboard.

Two people working on a pottery wheel with clay, with a mirror reflecting their hands and pottery tools, in a pottery studio.

A man with tattoos on his arm and glasses is working on a pottery wheel, shaping clay into a pot. In the background, another person is also engaged in a pottery project.

Wheel-thrown pottery in progress at the Studio EMRYS ceramics studio

Three people with long hair, one with a black sweater with a pattern and a bag strap, and another in a hoodie, are gathered around a person assembling or working on a project in a room with posters, books, and a lamp.

Adult Classes · Ages 18+

A man with glasses and tattoos working on a pottery wheel in a cozy, well-lit room with shelves, plants, and warm lighting.

People sitting around a table engaging in arts and crafts, including painting and decorating items, with craft supplies like brushes, paints, and various objects on the table.

Ceramic glaze making materials ready for testing at our pottery studio in portland.

Adult workshop learning hand building ceramics at pottery studio in SE Portland.

Functional ceramic cups made by students at Studio EMRYS

An elderly woman painting a ceramic sculpture at a table covered with a cream-colored cloth. The background features shelves filled with unfinished ceramic vessels and bowls, with a concrete wall and staircase nearby.

Ceramic Glaze development space at Studio EMRYS

Adult class introduction to wheel throwing at a pottery studio in portland.

Adult Wheel Throwing

A small, focused class with just two students, allowing for individualized instruction at any experience level. Whether you're brand new or looking to refine your skills, teaching is tailored to each student.
Best for adults who want dedicated time at the wheel with hands-on guidance.

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Adult Handbuilding

A project-based class focused on building ceramic forms by hand using pinch, coil, & slab techniques. Students develop a range of pieces while learning the fundamentals of working with clay without the wheel.
Best for adults who want to learn handbuilding fundamentals & enjoy hands-on, project-based work.

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Adult Workshops

Coming Soon: Shorter, single-topic sessions for adults who want a focused experience without committing to a full series. Workshops run as 3-4 hour sessions, covering specific techniques or projects. Open to all experience levels.
Best for adults curious about clay, looking for a creative date or friend activity, or wanting to dip in without a long commitment.

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If you're interested in a class or don’t see a time that works, you can join the waitlist here.

We’ll reach out when new sessions are added.