Our goal is to help you learn and love pottery
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Kiln Building Workshop led by Ben Owen III
Learn kiln design, function, gain glaze insights and hands-on construction of a gas reduction kiln on site.
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Supplies
Fat Cat has a large selection of pottery tools and supplies. We have a variety of brands for throwing, carving, texture, building, and design. We carry glazes from Mayco, Amaco, Spectrum, and Laguna.
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Classes
Beginner friendly classes up to intermediate skill level. One day a week for 5 weeks. We offer hand building or wheel throwing classes, in either the morning or evening.
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Community Studio
Our working studio offers 24/7 access to members. Work on your pottery on your own timeline. Memberships are for experienced artists and require familiarity with our studio.
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Brush-on Glazing Fundamentals and Techniques
Learn the fundamentals and techniques of commercial glazing at Fat Cat Pottery with expert Vicki Dingler. This class is perfect for beginners looking to achieve success with brush-on glazes.
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Pot Fest 2025
Celebrating the craft of pottery in the coastal carolinas October 4th | 10AM - 4PM Trask Family Farms (3650 Blue Clay Rd Castle Hayne, NC).
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Surface and Form Workshop
This 3-day course will lead students through Steve Kelly’s unique surface process, from throwing and altering forms, to stamping, drawing, etching and under glaze work.
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Altered Forms Workshop
Break free from the round form in this 3-day altered forms study led by Brian Evans.
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Throwing & Slip Design Workshop
Join Karen Godwin and Stan Simmons for an immersive throwing and Slip design workshop at our Seaside Studio at Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
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Intermediate & Advanced Throwing Workshop
Join Ben Owen for 4- full days of throwing at our beautiful seaside studio at Ocean Isle Beach, February 1st - 4th.

