your pottery journey starts here
4-week course
Perfect for those looking for a shorter introduction or refresher in ceramics. A great way to build skills and enjoy the creative process in just four weeks.
8-week course
A longer-format course that allows more time to practice, explore techniques, and develop your skills at a comfortable pace.
one-time workshop
A single-session workshop centered around a unique pottery project or theme. Perfect for trying ceramics, exploring new techniques, or enjoying a creative experience with friends.
private event
Celebrate with clay! Our private events offer a fun, hands-on pottery experience for birthdays, team outings, date nights, and other special occasions.
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MAGGIE is our Head manger and instructor! She graduated with a degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Fine Arts, and became an accidental potter after taking one ceramics class and never looking back. After years behind an espresso machine, she fell in love with making the vessels instead., and now her shelves are full of handmade mugs she drinks from every morning. From spiky mugs to cheese boards, the rewarding transformation of a lump of clay to a full-fledged ceramic what drew Maggie to the practice. She brings that same magic to her classes here, there is nothing she loves more than watching a student fall in love with the process too.
LEXIE discovered pottery in high school and found an instant home in the ceramics room - hands in clay when academics weren’t clicking, coil-building her way to something that felt right. She went on to study interior design, moved to New York to work at an architecture firm (during COVID, of all times), and eventually found her way back to Boston feeling like something was missing. So she went back to school. A master’s in art education at MassArt, a student teaching placement at Somerville High School, and suddenly everything clicked - teaching made her better potter, and pottery made her a better teacher. She helped open The Clay Table form the very ebginning, and watching it grow has been the best part.
SOPHIA is an artist from both Florida and Brazil, and much of her work centers around nature and Brazilian themes. She has been working primarily in pottery for the past three years, while also creating paintings. She moved to Boston to pursue her artistic career and experience living in a larger city. Outside of ceramics, she enjoys crocheting, exploring all kinds of art, and spending her free time doing crossword and Sudoku puzzles. She also has a portfolio website showcasing her work, and a selection of photos is included in the attached Drive folder.
MARC is a maker, teacher, and thinker who welcomes minutiae, experiments with processes, and pushes materials to extremes. As a ceramics educator for nearly 25 years, Marc still looks forward to discovering better modes of communicating with students and other teachers. He is keenly interested in finding the nuanced sentiment, a useful reference, or the right technique that propels someone forward. He works and teaches in several studios around the Boston area.
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meet our instructor!
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Lexie discovered pottery in high school and found an instant home in the ceramics room - hands in clay when academics weren’t clicking, coil-building her way to something that felt right. She went on to study interior design, moved to New York to work at an architecture firm (during COVID, of all times), and eventually found her way back to Boston feeling like something was missing. So she went back to school. A master’s in art education at MassArt, a student teaching placement at Somerville High School, and suddenly everything clicked - teaching made her better potter, and pottery made her a better teacher. She helped open The Clay Table form the very ebginning, and watching it grow has been the best part.
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Maggie is our Head manger and instructor! She graduated with a degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Fine Arts, and became an accidental potter after taking one ceramics class and never looking back. After years behind an espresso machine, she fell in love with making the vessels instead, and now her shelves are full of handmade mugs she drinks from every morning. From spiky mugs to cheese boards, the rewarding transformation of a lump of clay to a full-fledged ceramic what drew Maggie to the practice. She brings that same magic to her classes here, there is nothing she loves more than watching a student fall in love with the process too.
CLASS FAQ
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Both are multi-week courses designed to help you build your pottery skills over time. The main differences are the class schedule, the range of techniques covered, and the number of pieces you can complete.
Our 4-week courses meet at 10 AM or 4 PM and focus specifically on wheel throwing, allowing you to concentrate on building and strengthening your core skills. You can complete up to 6 finished pieces.
Our 8-week courses meet at 6:30 PM and offer a broader curriculum, covering both wheel throwing and hand building, along with additional techniques and projects such as making lids. With more time to explore, you can complete up to 12 finished pieces.
If you're deciding between taking two 4-week courses or one 8-week course, think of it this way: two consecutive 4-week courses give you more focused practice in wheel throwing, while an 8-week course gives you the opportunity to explore a wider variety of techniques and projects.
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Courses (4-week / 8-week)
A structured, multi-week experience focused on learning and progression. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of techniques and have time to improve and build your skills.
Students complete the full process themselves, including trimming and glazing.One-time Workshops
A short, one-time experience focused on exploration. It’s a great way to try pottery, enjoy the process, and create something!
The studio will take care of glazing and finished pieces will be ready for pickup in about 4–6 weeks.
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Yes, your spot is successfully reserved. “Pending” is simply how our system displays orders and does not affect your registration. Unless you receive a separate cancellation notice from us, you can consider your enrollment confirmed.
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Registration typically opens about 30 days in advance.
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Classes are open to adults aged 18 and over.
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All clay, tools, and supplies are provided, including aprons. Just come ready to create.
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Yes, you can gift a class. When registering, please enter the student’s name and email address at checkout.
Alternatively, we also offer gift cards, which can be used toward future class bookings. You can find more details here.
Please note that member-only perks, including early access and discounted pricing, are reserved exclusively for active members. Classes purchased using these member benefits may NOT be gifted to non-members.
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Studio access for students is limited to their scheduled class times only.
Looking for a different class schedule?
If you share your availability, it will help us plan future classes that better fit our community.