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Face Planter Clay Hand Building Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

Get your hands dirty and your heart full in this fun and creative workshop! Learn how to hand-build a beautiful clay planter and decorate it with charming texture designs. Our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you shape, decorate, and personalize your planter.

Once your piece is fired and glazed, it will be ready for pickup in three weeks. Whether you're a beginner or experienced in clay, this class is perfect for crafting something truly heartfelt. All materials, tools, and a plant are included.

$35.00

Garden Gnome Creations: Spring Gnome Clay Hand Building Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

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

Bread Pan Clay Hand Building Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

Create your own handmade bread pan in this fun and functional clay hand-building class! Using slab-building techniques, you’ll design and shape a unique, oven-safe dish—perfect for baking, serving, or gifting. Personalize it with texture, handles, or decorative details to make it truly one-of-a-kind.

During the class, you’ll also choose your glaze color, and we’ll handle the firing process. Your finished casserole dish will be ready for pickup in three weeks.

No experience needed—just bring your creativity and let’s get rolling!

Strawberry Trinket Dish Clay Hand Building Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

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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6 Week Wheel Throwing Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

Ready to dive into the art of pottery? Our 6-week wheel-throwing course is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including centering, pulling up walls, shaping forms, and finishing techniques.

Throughout the course, you'll create a variety of functional pottery pieces, such as mugs, bowls, and plates. You’ll also explore trimming, surface decoration, and glazing to bring your pieces to life.

Course Details:
🌀 Duration: 6 weeks
🎨 Includes: One 25lb bag of clay, glazes, and bisque firings
💰 Cost: $275
🛠️ Additional clay available for purchase

This class is designed for all skill levels—whether you're a total beginner or looking to refine your technique. Get ready to get your hands dirty and create something amazing!

$275
Difficulty: Moderate

Wax Warmer Clay Hand Building Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

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! 🔥🎨

Spring Blooms Trinket Jar Clay Hand Building Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

Celebrate the beauty of spring with a hand-built clay flower trinket jar! In this guided workshop, you’ll create a charming lidded jar adorned with delicate clay blooms—perfect for holding jewelry, keepsakes, or small treasures. Learn hand-building techniques to shape, sculpt, and add floral details, making your piece truly one-of-a-kind.

After the workshop, your jar will be glazed, fired, and ready for pickup in 3 weeks, just in time to brighten up your space for spring! 🌷✨ No experience needed—just bring your creativity and love for all things floral!

Family Hand Print Bowl

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

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!

Teapot Clay Hand Building Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

Join us for a unique and creative hand-built teapot class, where you'll craft your own functional ceramic teapot from clay! Using slab and coil-building techniques, you’ll design and assemble your teapot, complete with a spout, handle, and lid. Add texture, patterns, or personal details to make it truly one-of-a-kind!

During the class, you'll also choose your glaze color, and we’ll take care of the firing process. Your finished teapot will be ready for pickup in three weeks.

No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and get ready for a tea-riffic time! ☕✨

Organic Bud Vase Clay Hand Building Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

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

Organic Vase Hand Building Class at One World

One World 1245 W Main St, Peoria, Illinois

Join us for a creative and relaxing evening at One World, where you'll craft your own unique organic-style vase from clay! In this hand-building class, you'll learn techniques to shape and texture your vase, creating a one-of-a-kind piece inspired by natural forms.

Your ticket includes all materials, instruction, and a selection of delicious snacks and appetizers from One World. After the class, your vase will be professionally fired and ready for pickup in three weeks.

Come sip, snack, and sculpt with us for a fun and artistic experience!

Planter Clay Hand Building Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

Get your hands dirty and your heart full in this fun and creative workshop! Learn how to hand-build a beautiful clay planter and decorate it with charming texture designs. Our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you shape, decorate, and personalize your planter.

Once your piece is fired and glazed, it will be ready for pickup in three weeks. Whether you're a beginner or experienced in clay, this class is perfect for crafting something truly heartfelt. All materials, tools, and a plant are included.

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6 Week Wheel Throwing Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

Ready to dive into the art of pottery? Our 6-week wheel-throwing course is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including centering, pulling up walls, shaping forms, and finishing techniques.

Throughout the course, you'll create a variety of functional pottery pieces, such as mugs, bowls, and plates. You’ll also explore trimming, surface decoration, and glazing to bring your pieces to life.

Course Details:
🌀 Duration: 6 weeks
🎨 Includes: One 25lb bag of clay, glazes, and bisque firings
💰 Cost: $275
🛠️ Additional clay available for purchase

This class is designed for all skill levels—whether you're a total beginner or looking to refine your technique. Get ready to get your hands dirty and create something amazing!

$275
Difficulty: Moderate

Blossom Teacup Hand Building Class Mothers Day Weekend

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

Spend Mother's Day weekend with your favorite mom, grandma, sister, friend or daughter creating hand built pottery! Welcome spring with a beautiful, floral-inspired clay mug! In this hands-on class, you'll learn the art of hand-building as you shape and design your very own blossom-themed mug.
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!

Spin with Mom: Mothers Day Wheel Throwing Class

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

Celebrate Mother’s Day in a fun and creative way at our special Wheel Throwing Class! Whether you're treating your mom, coming with family, or enjoying a solo experience, this class is a perfect way to make memories together.

For $45, you’ll get hands-on instruction in wheel throwing and create your own pottery piece. Each participant will keep one piece, which we will glaze and fire for you. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup in three weeks.

No experience is needed—just come ready to have fun and get a little messy! 🎨💛

Spots are limited, so reserve your seat today!

Textured Mug Hand Building Class at Intuition Coffee and Juice

Intuition Coffee and Juice 734 Main St, Peoria, Illinois

Join us for a cozy and creative morning at Intuition Coffee and Juice, where you’ll craft your very own hand-built textured mug while sipping on a delicious 12oz flavored latte of your choice! In this guided workshop, you’ll learn techniques to shape, carve, and add texture to your mug, making it truly one-of-a-kind. Just bring your creativity and love for coffee!

Spots are limited, so grab a friend and sign up today!
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!

Family Hand Print Bowl

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

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!

Small Casserole Dish Clay Hand Building Class Mothers Day Weekend

The Clay Den 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL, United States

Spend Mother's Day weekend with your favorite mom, grandma, sister, friend or daughter creating hand built pottery! Create your own handmade 6x6 ceramic casserole dish in this fun and functional clay hand-building class! Using slab-building techniques, you’ll design and shape a unique, oven-safe dish—perfect for baking, serving, or gifting. Personalize it with texture, handles, or decorative details to make it truly one-of-a-kind.

During the class, you’ll also choose your glaze color, and we’ll handle the firing process. Your finished casserole dish will be ready for pickup in three weeks.

No experience needed—just bring your creativity and let’s get rolling!