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.

Will be available to register on Friday, Feb. 7 at 8:00am.

Have you been wanting to make the perfect vessel for your morning ritual?

In this seven week class we will focus on the ins and outs of the mug. We will explore different mug forms and size along with different techniques for making and attaching handles. Students will finish this class with a more in depth understanding of the mug as a complete form and the details necessary to take their mugs to the next level.

Ages: 16 and above

No class May 26th. Studio closed for Memorial Day. 

Class meets weekly on MONDAYS


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


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

Will be available to register on Monday, Mar. 31 at 8:00am.

Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!

Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces. Classes take place downstairs at our Hill location (1010 Aurora Ave. Boulder, CO).

Ages: 8-11

Class meets weekly on MONDAYs


This class is Pay What You Can with a suggest price of $105

Will be available to register on Monday, Mar. 31 at 8:00am.

Welcome to the world of pottery! This class is designed for young children that are new to clay and working to develop their skills in hand-building. Students will create fun and unique projects in functional and sculptural forms. Children will learn to build strong, hollow pieces and will slip and paint their own work. Join us for these weekly classes where kids can get messy, learn about clay, and make new friends!

Bring imagination into form through basic clay techniques and creative problem-solving. Instructors will encourage students to try new things and make vibrant works of art. Students will slip and paint their own work.

Ages: 5 - 9


This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $100.

Will be available to register on Monday, Mar. 31 at 8:00am.

Learn how to make ceramic charms, beads, and your very own bead tree in Ceramic Jewelry. We will explore different methods of building, using slabs, coils, nerikomi, canes, and basic hand-building techniques on a micro-scale to create the jewelry of your dreams! Bring your inspiration, reading glasses, and joie de vivre to this 8-week class.

This class takes place at Groundworks EAST 3063 Sterling Circle, Boulder, CO. The EAST studio has a separate classroom for the hand-building class.

PLEASE NOTE: This 8-week class runs for 2.5 hours each class. You will not have access to the studio outside of the scheduled class time and all work will be completed during class time. You will also not have access to our other locations.

Ages: 16+

No class May 26th. Studio closed for Memorial Day. 

Class meets weekly on MONDAYS

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in an oxydation kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, Mar. 31 at 8:00am.

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

This class will cover the basic “how-to'” 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 and attaching handles.

PLEASE NOTE: This class runs for 3.5 hours, which includes 1 hour of work time at the end of each class period. You will not have access to the studio outside of the scheduled class time. You will also not have access to the Groundworks other locations.

Ages: 16 and above

No class May 26th. Studio closed for Memorial Day. 

Class meets weekly on MONDAYS

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

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in an oxydation kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, Mar. 31 at 8:00am.

This class is focused towards intermediate/advanced students that want to learn more technical skills and studio processes.

The demonstrations for this class will show more advanced techniques, such as how to make larger and more complicated pieces. You will learn more about materials and different processes. Students with individual learning goals or special projects are welcome to join this class.

(Please check the class prerequisites before registering for this class.)

Ages: 16 and above

No class May 26th. Studio closed for Memorial Day. 

Class meets weekly on MONDAYS


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.


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

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

Will be available to register on Monday, Mar. 31 at 8:00am.

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.

No class May 26th. Studio closed for Memorial Day. 

Ages: 16 and above

Class meets weekly on MONDAYS


Note: This class will meet at the MAIN location at 3750 Canfield Street. 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


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

Will be available to register on Monday, Mar. 31 at 8:00am.