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Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • TUE (April 28 - June 16) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$290

with Samantha Shaw

Calendar Apr 28, 2026 at 8:30 am, runs for 8 weeks

For students that have never touched clay to those still learning the basics.

This class will cover the basic “how tos” of pottery. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques, attaching handles, and how to track your pieces through the studio.

Ages: 16+

Class meets weekly on TUESDAYS

Note: This class will meet at the Hill location at 1010 Aurora Avenue. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.

Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $290

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Full Course
BAL • Adult • Spring Letterpress Card Printing • Thu (June 11) • $120 • East
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BAL • Adult • Spring Letterpress Card Printing • Thu (June 11) • $120 • East

$120

with Seko Robl

Calendar Jun 11, 2026 at 10 am

Join Julia and Greg in the BAL letterpress shop to make cards/prints to celebrate spring, Mother's Day, or the coming Solstice! We'll begin by choosing cuts from the BAL collection. With two colors and two passes, students will learn the art of pressure printing, layering colors, and if time allows, setting lead type. Printing will be completed on the BAL's Vandercook presses. Each student will go home with a frame worthy print or set of cards with matching envelopes.

Ages: 16+

This class takes place at Groundworks East (3063 E. Sterling Cir)

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Clay - Date Night

$60
Calendar Jun 13, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

Join us at Groundworks Art Lab's Date Night! Our instructors will get you set up and working together on potters' wheels for a few hours of dirt and fun.

Make a piece, we'll glaze and fire your favorite one, then give you a call when it's ready in 4-6 weeks.

For any additional pieces you would like glazed and fired, there is a $5 fee per piece.

It's good to wear some clothes you can get dirty and shorter nails will be helpful. :)

Each participant will need their own registration to participate.

Clay and tools are included. 

Must be 18+

PLEASE NOTE:

⁃ Date Night tickets are non-refundable. If you need to change or reschedule your reservation, please do so by 5:00pm on the Monday before your scheduled Date Night. No transfers are allowed after 5:00pm on the Monday prior to your Date Night.

⁃ Registrations are not transferable to another person. If you would like to purchase a class on someone’s behalf, the intended registratrant’s information must be provided at the time of registration. 

⁃ Date Night tickets may only be rescheduled one time.

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Pride Try It Night - Clay

$60
Calendar Jun 13, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

Join us at Groundworks Art Lab's Pride Try-It Night! June is Pride Month and to honor our LGBTQIA+ friends and community members, we are offering our first-ever Queer-specific Try-It Night.

 

Bring a friend, family member (origin or chosen), or even just yourself to be in community for a few hours of dirt and fun on the potters' wheel!Make a piece, we'll glaze and fire your favorite one, then give you a call when it's ready in about four weeks.For any additional pieces you would like glazed and fired, there is a $5 fee per piece.I

 

t's good to wear some clothes you can get dirty and shorter nails will be helpful. :)Each participant will need their own registration to participate.Clay and tools are included.

 

Must be 18+PLEASE NOTE:

⁃ Tickets are non-refundable. If you need to change or reschedule your reservation, please do so by 5:00pm on the Monday before your scheduled Date Night. No transfers are allowed after 5:00pm on the Monday prior to your Date Night.

⁃ Registrations are not transferable to another person. If you would like to purchase a class on someone’s behalf, the intended registratrant’s information must be provided at the time of registration.

⁃ Tickets may only be rescheduled one time.

- Pottery will take 4-6 Weeks to process, you will be contacted when work is ready for pick up via the email you register with.

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Print - Date Night
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Print - Date Night

$60

Bring a Bestie, your Bae, or even your Baba for a night of creating. Our instructor will get you set up on a project for a few hours of ink and fun. You will try your hand at printing by mixing and rolling ink, and learning the process to make prints. *Don't forget to wear or bring clothes you don't mind getting inky! Fabric ink will not wash out.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

⁃ Date Night tickets are non-refundable. If you need to change or reschedule your reservation, please do so by 5:00pm on the Monday before your scheduled Date Night. No transfers are allowed after 5:00pm on the Monday prior to your Date Night.

⁃ Registrations are not transferable to another person. If you would like to purchase a class on someone’s behalf, the intended registratrant’s information must be provided at the time of registration.

⁃ Date Night tickets may only be rescheduled one time.

Hand-building Sculpture Camp • Ages 9-12 • June 15 - June 19 • 9AM-12PM • HILL

$345
Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 9 - 12

These sculpture camps for preteens and teens are focused on the more advanced and specialized hand-building techniques. Students will get to experiment with a variety of sculptural forms to create beautiful and unique art pieces. Beginner potters welcome!

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available for registration at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

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Print Camp • Ages 9-12 • June 15 - June 19 • 9AM-12PM • MAIN

$305
Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 9 - 12

Relief printing, block carving, ink, oh my! Students will learn about the techniques of printmaking, engage with tools and materials, and design and print a plate. Come have some fun in our printmaking studio this summer! This one will have some sharp tools and permanent inks, so it’s just for the older kiddos.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off: Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

Full Course

Hand-building Camp • Ages 6-8 • June 15 - June 19 • 1PM-4PM • EAST

$245
Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 1 pm

Ages: 6 - 8

Join us for clay camp, where kids learn the basics of ceramics hand-building. Campers will experiment with low-fire clay and discover ways to build functional pottery as well as creative sculpture — monsters and mugs, nature-inspired works, zoo creatures, and anything they dream up. Each day, we spend most of the time learning techniques and creating, with a quick break in the middle for snacks, outdoor activities, and games.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

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