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Garden Gnome Creations: Spring Gnome Clay Hand Building Class

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Get ready to bring a little whimsy to your home with our Flower Gnome Clay Class! In this fun and creative workshop, you'll hand-build your very own adorable gnome, complete with a flower-adorned hat—perfect for welcoming spring!

🌿 What You’ll Do:
✔️ Learn hand-building techniques to sculpt your gnome from clay
✔️ Add floral details to give your gnome a charming, springtime touch
✔️ Choose from a variety of glaze colors to personalize your creation

Whether you're a seasoned clay artist or a total beginner, this class is a great way to get creative and celebrate the season! The event is priced at $45 and includes one gnome and two visits one to make and one to glaze.

Get Tickets $45.00 – $90.00
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Strawberry Trinket Dish Clay Hand Building Class

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Join us for a fun and creative clay hand-building class where you’ll craft your very own strawberry-shaped trinket dish! Perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or small treasures, this workshop is ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike. All materials, tools, and instruction are provided—just bring your imagination and enthusiasm! By the end of the class, you'll have a unique handmade piece that’s both functional and decorative. Perfect for a relaxing solo activity or a fun outing with friends! No prior experience is necessary.

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Wax Warmer Clay Hand Building Class

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Create your own custom clay wax warmer in this fun and relaxing hand-building class! You'll learn how to shape and design a unique wax warmer, complete with cut-out patterns to let the light shine through. Whether you go for a modern, rustic, or whimsical design, your piece will be one-of-a-kind!

At the end of class, you'll choose a glaze color, and we’ll take care of the firing process. Your finished wax warmer will be ready for pickup in three weeks.

No experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready to craft something beautiful and functional! 🔥🎨

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Family Hand Print Bowl

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Create a keepsake you'll treasure forever at our Family Handprint Bowl Event! Bring your loved ones to the studio, where we'll trace and cut each family member’s hand out of clay. We'll take care of assembling the handprints into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl and glaze it in your chosen color. No experience needed—just show up and make memories!

This is a drop-in style event—come by anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. Each family will take about 15 minutes to get their handprints traced. Your finished bowl will be ready for pickup in about 3 weeks. A meaningful and creative way to celebrate your family!

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Organic Bud Vase Clay Hand Building Class

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Create a beautifully unique organic bud vase in this hands-on clay workshop! Using hand-building techniques, you’ll shape and sculpt your own one-of-a-kind vase, perfect for displaying fresh or dried flowers.

✨ What to Expect:
✔️ Learn the basics of hand-building with clay—no experience needed!
✔️ Shape and design a natural, organic-style bud vase
✔️ Choose your glaze at the time of the class to personalize your piece
✔️ We’ll fire and glaze your vase, ready for pickup in three weeks

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Family Hand Print Bowl

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Create a keepsake you'll treasure forever at our Family Handprint Bowl Event! Bring your loved ones to the studio, where we'll trace and cut each family member’s hand out of clay. We'll take care of assembling the handprints into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl and glaze it in your chosen color. No experience needed—just show up and make memories!

This is a drop-in style event—come by anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. Each family will take about 15 minutes to get their handprints traced. Your finished bowl will be ready for pickup in about 3 weeks. A meaningful and creative way to celebrate your family!

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Organic Flower Vase Clay Hand Building Class Mothers Day Weekend

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Spend Mother's Day weekend with your favorite mom, grandma, sister, friend or daughter creating hand built pottery! Create a beautifully unique organic flower vase in this hands-on clay workshop! Using hand-building techniques, you’ll shape and sculpt your own one-of-a-kind vase, perfect for displaying fresh or dried flowers.

✨ What to Expect:
✔️ Learn the basics of hand-building with clay—no experience needed!
✔️ Shape and design a natural, organic-style bud vase
✔️ Choose your glaze at the time of the class to personalize your piece
✔️ We’ll fire and glaze your vase, ready for pickup in three weeks

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Bubble Bowl Clay Hand Building Class

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Join us for a fun and creative clay hand-building class where you'll learn to craft your very own bubble bowl! This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for all ages, including kids 7 and up. Using simple techniques like pinching, coiling, and smoothing, you'll shape a unique bowl inspired by playful bubble forms.

Our experienced instructor will guide you step-by-step, helping you bring your vision to life while exploring the joy of working with clay. Whether you're new to ceramics or have some experience, this class offers a relaxed and welcoming environment for everyone.

At the end of the session, your bowl will be fired and glazed, making it a beautiful keepsake or functional piece for your home. Bring your creativity and let’s make something amazing together!

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Berry Basket Clay Hand Building Class Mothers Day Weekend

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Join us for a fun and functional Berry Basket Hand-Building Class! In this workshop, you’ll create your own charming ceramic berry basket—perfect for holding fresh fruit, farmers market finds, or even as a decorative piece.

Our instructors will guide you step by step through the hand-building process, and you'll be able to add your own creative touches. Once completed, your basket will be glazed and fired, ready for pickup in three weeks.

No experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready to play with clay! Spots are limited, so sign up today!

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Golden Glow Up: A Faux Kintsugi Workshop

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Join us for a unique and inspiring workshop where you’ll embrace the art of “perfectly imperfect” by transforming a broken bowl into a stunning work of art. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of kintsugi, participants will learn how to repair and highlight cracks with gold paint, symbolizing resilience and beauty in imperfection.

Here’s what to expect:

Start by gently breaking your bowl (yes, we’ll do this on purpose!).
Learn how to carefully repair the pieces, reinforcing them while maintaining their unique charm.
Finish your piece by painting the cracks with shimmering gold to create a striking, timeless design.
Details:

All materials, tools, and instruction are included.
No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity!
Your finished bowl will be a decorative keepsake to treasure or gift.
Celebrate the beauty of imperfection and take home a meaningful piece that tells a story. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!

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Flower Bowl Clay Hand Building Class

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Join us for a fun and creative clay hand-building class where you'll craft your own beautiful flower-shaped bowl! In this class, you'll learn how to shape and sculpt clay into a delicate, nature-inspired design. Choose your glaze color at the time of the class, and we'll fire your piece for you. Your finished bowl will be ready for pickup in three weeks—perfect for holding jewelry, trinkets, or even snacks! No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!

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Mini Mushroom Fairy House Clay Hand Building Class

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Join us for a magical, all-ages clay hand-building class where you'll create your very own mini mushroom fairy house! In this fun and creative workshop, we’ll guide you step-by-step through building and decorating a whimsical fairy home using clay.

Perfect for kids, teens, and adults—no experience needed!

Our instructor will guide you step-by-step through shaping, assembling, and adding personalized details to your mushroom. Once finished, your creation will be fired and glazed, making it a unique keepsake or the perfect gift! The event is priced at $35 and includes one Mush house and two visits one to make and one to glaze.

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Bubble Bowl Clay Hand Building Class

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Join us for a fun and creative clay hand-building class where you'll learn to craft your very own bubble bowl! This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for all ages, including kids 7 and up. Using simple techniques like pinching, coiling, and smoothing, you'll shape a unique bowl inspired by playful bubble forms.

Our experienced instructor will guide you step-by-step, helping you bring your vision to life while exploring the joy of working with clay. Whether you're new to ceramics or have some experience, this class offers a relaxed and welcoming environment for everyone.

At the end of the session, your bowl will be fired and glazed, making it a beautiful keepsake or functional piece for your home. Bring your creativity and let’s make something amazing together!

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Textured Clay Mug Hand Building Class

Adult Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where you’ll design and build your very own textured mug from clay. Learn the art of hand-building as our instructor guides you through shaping, texturing, and adding a handle to your one-of-a-kind creation.

In this class, you’ll explore different tools and techniques to add unique patterns and textures, making your mug a true masterpiece. Once finished, your mug will be fired and glazed, ready for your favorite coffee, tea, or cocoa!

Details:

All materials, tools, and instruction included.
No prior experience necessary—this class is perfect for all skill levels!
Your finished mug will be ready for pickup approximately three weeks after the class.
Come sip, sculpt, and create something uniquely yours!

Get Tickets $35.00 – $60.00
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Clay Cafe Foodie Fun Kids Pottery Summer Camp

Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Get ready for a deliciously fun summer camp where creativity meets clay! In this 3-day pottery camp, kids will hand-build food-themed pottery projects. Plus, they’ll get to try the pottery wheel for a hands-on throwing experience!

📅 Dates: Tuesday–Thursday
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎯 Ages: School-aged kids
🏺 Projects: Hand-built food-inspired pottery + a day of wheel throwing
🎨 Glazing: We’ll handle the glazing, and finished pieces will be ready for pickup two weeks after camp ends.

No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to play with clay! Spots are limited, so sign up today! 🍩🔥

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Clay Cafe Foodie Fun Kids Pottery Summer Camp

Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Get ready for a deliciously fun summer camp where creativity meets clay! In this 3-day pottery camp, kids will hand-build food-themed pottery projects. Plus, they’ll get to try the pottery wheel for a hands-on throwing experience!

📅 Dates: Tuesday–Thursday
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎯 Ages: School-aged kids
🏺 Projects: Hand-built food-inspired pottery + a day of wheel throwing
🎨 Glazing: We’ll handle the glazing, and finished pieces will be ready for pickup two weeks after camp ends.

No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to play with clay! Spots are limited, so sign up today! 🍩🔥

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Clay Cafe Foodie Fun Kids Pottery Summer Camp

Children
The Clay Den
2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL

Get ready for a deliciously fun summer camp where creativity meets clay! In this 3-day pottery camp, kids will hand-build food-themed pottery projects. Plus, they’ll get to try the pottery wheel for a hands-on throwing experience!

📅 Dates: Tuesday–Thursday
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎯 Ages: School-aged kids
🏺 Projects: Hand-built food-inspired pottery + a day of wheel throwing
🎨 Glazing: We’ll handle the glazing, and finished pieces will be ready for pickup two weeks after camp ends.

No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to play with clay! Spots are limited, so sign up today! 🍩🔥

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Textured Mug Hand Building Class at Reverence Coffee

Adult Children
Reverence Coffee
409 Richland St, East Peoria, Illinois

Join The Clay Den at Reverence Coffee for a creative and cozy evening of clay and coffee! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft your very own textured ceramic mug using hand-building techniques. Personalize your mug with unique textures and designs before it gets fired and glazed.

Your finished mug will be ready for pickup in 3 weeks at Reverence Coffee, where you’ll also receive a drink of your choice and a sticker to celebrate your masterpiece!

Perfect for a fun night out with friends or a unique solo experience—sip, sculpt, and savor the creativity!