Single on Valentine's Day? Come find love (of pottery) at Groundworks Art Lab! Join us solo or bring a pal to Groundworks' first every Singles Night - the best part, no one will be trying to reenact that one scene from Ghost :)

This class is similar to our Date Nights in set-up only - our instructors will offer a brief wheel-throwing demo and get you going on throwing. You make a piece a piece or two and our staff will take it from there, trimming and glazing your fave. We'll send you an email when it's all done being fired (about 4 weeks typically). Any additional pieces you would like glazed and fired will have a $5 fee per piece.

Clay is about as messy as your last break up (kidding!), so it's good to wear some clothes you can get dirty in, and shorter nails are always helpful on the wheel.

Each participant will need their own registration to participate.

All tools are included.

Must be 18+

PLEASE NOTE: STANDARD DATE NIGHT REFUND POLICY APPLIES⁃ 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.

- Date Night 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.

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 carving a piece of linoleum, mixing and rolling ink, and making a successful print. There will be an instructor demo and hands-on assistance, so all you have to do is show up.*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.

*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.

Dinner and a movie starting to feel flat as a board? The Wood Studio at Groundworks Art Lab is now offering Date Nights, and we wood love to help you out! Bring your sweetheart, your sibling, a pal, or just yourself for this beginner-friendly class and fall in love with a new hobby. The projects and tools will vary from week to week, so you may find yourself making a hand-carved wooden spoon, or turning a sweet lil' honey dipper on one of our lathes. No matter what, you better beleaf that you'll have a great time and come away with a small piece that you can cherish.

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.

Always wanted to try the potter's wheel, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the wheel in 5 short weeks!

This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Students will have 3 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of centering, trimming and glazing, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.

Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.

Ages 16+ to register

Class meets weekly on SUNDAYS.

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $195.

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

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

Always wanted to get involved in a pottery studio, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the studio in 5 short weeks!

This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of wheel-throwing and hand-building. Students will have 2 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, one week of hand-building, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of the potty studio, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.

Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.

Ages 16+ to register

Class meets weekly on SUNDAYS.

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

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

Join us for an intensive 2-day masterclass where Teacher Kwak will share and teach the traditional techniques of Korean wheel throwing in a focused and engaging format. Classes will be taught by Teacher Kwak with his two apprentices, providing an excellent teacher to student ratio. Experience a unique and immersive opportunity designed for pottery enthusiasts.

An Exclusive Masterclass Led by Teacher Kwak

This masterclass welcomes participants of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced potters. While the core curriculum is accessible to everyone, we provide personalized 1:1 guidance to cater to each individual’s level and aspirations throughout the class.

This course distills the essence of Korean throwing philosophy and deconstructs each step in the making process to provide a clear, direct, and repeatable framework for participants to follow. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and will be given the opportunity to see the master demonstrate a form they are interested in outside of our curriculum.

Topics covered:

• History and context of the Korean approach to clay sourcing, storage and preparation
• Spiral wedging (Gomak-milgi) and closing the spiral into a cylindrical form for more efficient centering
• Fundamentals of centering a large mass of clay for throwing off the hump, with emphasis on relaxing the clay for better clay response
• Exploration of sabal (teabowl) making, with a breakdown of steps to better understand each phase of the making process and finger placements
• Korean style trimming demo using handmade tools and understanding the harmonic relationship between throwing and trimming in relation to the final form
• Developing a more discerning “eye” for line and form by separating the structural and shaping phases of throwing
• Demo of cylinders, plates, and teapots off the hump with advanced techniques
• Large sabal (bowl), hangari (Jars), dalhangari (Moon Jar, 2 piece joining technique)
• Buncheong decorating techniques: Dipping Buncheong and Brushing Buncheong
• Discussion on developing a ‘practice’ on your own and progression outline for self-study.

Daily Schedule: 
10:00am-1:00pm
Lunch Break
2:30pm-5:30PM

Masterclass Includes:

• High-quality stoneware clay
• A comprehensive tool set valued at $50 for each student, including 4 wooden tools, 2 metal ribs, and 1 shammy tool
• Translation by Teacher Kwak’s apprentice
• Basic communal tools (feel free to bring your own)
• Snacks, coffee, and tea available throughout the day

Please Note: Firing service is not included; if you wish to fire your pieces an additional fee will apply based on the size of the items.

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

Ages: 16+

Join Julia and Greg in the BAL letterpress shop to make cards/prints to celebrate the Chinese New Year! This year will be the year of the fire horse. We'll begin by planning the fire horse design as a group. 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.

If you are a BAL member please reach out to registration@groundworksartlab.org for a $10 off discount. 

Ages: 16+

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

Class will be available for registration December 8th at 8:00am. 

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 about four 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.