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Hand-building Camp • Ages 6-8 • August 4 - August 8 • 1-4PM • MAIN

$225
Calendar Aug 4, 2025 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, January 27.

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Hand-building Camp • Ages 7-9 • August 4 - August 8 • 1-4PM • EAST

$225
Calendar Aug 4, 2025 at 1 pm

Ages: 7 - 10

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, January 27

Adult Session 4 • Scratching the Surface • MON (Aug 4) • $50 • EAST

$50

with Jimmie White

Calendar Aug 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Are you lazing in your glazing? Sleeping on slip? Craving more carving? Let’s dig into it! In this one-time 2.5 hour class, we’ll do a deeper dive into surface decoration techniques such as sgraffito, mishima, carving through wax, and using slip as texture. 

Groundworks will provide flat tiles in a variety of different clay bodies for students to practice surface decoration on. Students can pick if they want their final pieces clear glazed or left raw, and after a few weeks, our staff will let you know when your pieces are out of the kiln and ready for pick-up.

This class takes place at Groundworks EAST 3063 Sterling Circle, Boulder, CO. 

PLEASE NOTE: This one-time class runs for 2.5 hours. 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.

Your pieces will be fired in our electric kilns to Cone 6 Oxidation. Hot tip: electric kiln oxidation firing is what most people use in their home studio set-ups, so if you’re aiming to set up a home pottery business in the future, this is a great place to start!

Ages: 16+

Available for registration Tuesday, May 27th at 8:00am

Will run

Adult Session 4 • Upcycling Old Pots • MON (Aug. 11) • $65 • EAST

$65

with Ella Mernyk

Calendar Aug 11, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

So you’ve been taking classes with us for a while. You’ve been steadily improving and making better work. You know we love to see it. But we’re guessing you still have a box or two of your old work that you’re too embarrassed to have out on display stashed away in a closet or garage, right? Well don’t you fret, because you can give those past attempts new life!

In this class, we’ll show you how to upcycle your old pots and mugs into beautiful, new, one-of-a-kind pieces of art like planters, fountains, or abstract sculptures. Your old pots meet your new artistic vision!

All students are responsible for bringing in their own pieces to upcycle.

This class takes place at Groundworks EAST 3063 Sterling Circle, Boulder, CO. 

PLEASE NOTE: This one-time class runs for 3.5 hours. 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+

Available for registration Tuesday, May 27th at 8:00am

Adult Session 4 • Wheel Woes • TUE (Aug 12) • $50 • MAIN

$50

with Greg Belfor

Calendar Aug 12, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

Wobbly walls? Uneven rims? Mushrooms or volcanoes while centering? You have wheel woes, my friend. But never fear - where there’s a wheel, there’s a way!

Join us for a one-day 2.5 hour long class and learn how to problem solve some of these common mistakes in the centering and throwing process. This class is open to anyone - it’s perfect for absolute beginners who just want to learn the beginning stages of throwing on the wheel, up to advanced potters who just want a refresh on their basics. This is a super low pressure class as we’ll be focusing on technique and not actually making any pieces to keep.

This class takes place at Groundworks MAIN, 3750 Canfield St, Boulder, CO. 

PLEASE NOTE: This one-time class runs for 2.5 hours. 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+

Available for registration Tuesday, May 27th at 8:00am

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Adult Session 4 • Find Your Center • SUN (Aug 17) • $60 • MAIN

$60

with Aaron Winston

Calendar Aug 17, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

First, take a deep breath… Have you ever sat down at the wheel and for whatever reason, just couldn’t get your clay properly centered? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there.

Pottery is often referred to as a meditative process and we’re taking that concept one step further with this immersive experience in which students will alternate centering their clay with centering themselves. This workshop will provide students with a clay centering demo, after which we’ll alternate centering on the wheel with guided mediation and sound bath. See how feeling centered in your body can transform you and your work!

This class is only going to focus on centering technique and practice - no pieces will be completed. Mind, body, clay.

The meditative/sound bath portion of this class will be taught by Betsy Workman. Betsy is a certified Sound Healer, Master Gong Practitioner, Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Breathwork Facilitator. As a former local restaurant owner, she used to love creating cozy spaces for the community to dine in and enjoy music. Since then, she has found her true peace and calling in creating these spaces for people like you to come find deep rest and healing. Her grounded presence and energetic attunement help create transformative experiences, connecting you to your most authentic self. She is a long time resident of beautiful Boulder, CO. Learn more about Betsy's practice here.  

This class takes place at Groundworks MAIN 3750 Canfield St, Boulder, CO. 

PLEASE NOTE: This one-time class runs for 2 hours. 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+

Available for registration Friday, May 30th at 8:00am

Crossover (Clay/Wood) • Adult • Tea for Two • Mon (Aug. 25 - Oct. 13) • $325 (Pro-rated 7 wk class) • MAIN
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Crossover (Clay/Wood) • Adult • Tea for Two • Mon (Aug. 25 - Oct. 13) • $325 (Pro-rated 7 wk class) • MAIN

$325

with Codey Davis

Calendar Aug 25, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 8 weeks

Learn how to make your own ceramic teapot, tea cups and wooden serving tray! In this 8 week class we will pair 3 weeks of hand building in the ceramics studio with 4 weeks of woodworking in the wood studio to help you make a matching tea service. All are welcome, no previous clay or woodworking experience necessary. 

This class will be taught by Codey Davis (clay) and Dennis Mulherin (wood).

Open Lab: The clay portion of this class does not come with additional open lab time. Once the class switches into the wood studio, students will have access to the wood studio during open lab times. 

Ages: 16+

There is no class Sept. 1st. The studio will be closed for Labor Day.

All supplies will be provided. 

Class will be available for registration Monday, July 28 at 8am.

Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • Mon (Aug. 25 - Oct. 13) • Pay What You Can • HILL
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Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • Mon (Aug. 25 - Oct. 13) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$215

with Samantha Shaw

Calendar Aug 25, 2025 at 9:30 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 and above

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

This class is Pay What You Can. With a suggested price of $215 (Pro-rated 6 wk class) Please note there is no classs Sept 1st. The studio is closed for Labor Day. There is also no class Sept. 15th as we will be resetting the studio from our annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser. 

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

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.