Our Classes

Tuition is paid at sign up and includes instruction and glazes. All other supplies (clay, tools) is due the first day of class. Cost of supplies range from $50 - $75. Seating is limited. A 50% refund is available for cancellations made at least 14 business days before the scheduled start date. Classes are for individuals aged 18 and above.

THROWING ON THE WHEEL

Explore techniques for centering, pulling, trimming, and glazing your pottery on the wheel. Perfect for beginners and returning students (ages 18+)

  • Tuition: $150 registration fee + cost of materials (purchased on the first day of class)

  • 5-week series

  • Seating: Limited enrollment – early registration encouraged

  • Call 910-395-2529 to register

2026 Class Schedule

  • January 6 – February 5

  • February 17 – March 19

  • March 31 – April 30

  • May 12 – June 11

  • June 23 – July 23

  • August 4 – September 3

  • September 15 – October 15

📍 Blue Clay Studio
2500 Blue Clay Rd, Wilmington, NC

  • Tuesday or Thursday evenings | 6:00–9:00 PM

  • Wednesday mornings | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

📍 Seaside Studio
1641 Seaside Rd SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

  • Tuesday mornings | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

HAND-BUILDING

Use your hands and assorted tools to bring clay forms to life! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques while creating both functional and decorative pottery. Session includes glazing. Perfect for beginners and returning students (ages 18+)

  • Tuition: 150 registration fee + cost of materials (purchased on the first day of class)

  • 5-week series

  • Seating: Limited enrollment – early registration encouraged

  • Call 910-395-2529 to register

2026 Class Schedule

  • January 6 – February 5

  • February 17 – March 19

  • March 31 – April 30

  • May 12 – June 11

  • June 23 – July 23

  • August 4 – September 3

  • September 15 – October 15

📍 Blue Clay Studio
2500 Blue Clay Rd, Wilmington, NC

  • Tuesday mornings | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

  • Wednesday evenings | 6:00–9:00 PM

📍 Seaside Studio
1641 Seaside Rd SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

  • Friday mornings | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Intermediate & Advanced Sculpting Course with Kirstin O’Mally


This 5-week course is designed for experienced hand-builders who have completed a minimum of two prior hand-building classes. Students will expand their skills through sculptural pottery projects, focusing on advanced techniques and creative expression.

  • 5-week series

  • Tuition: $200 registration fee + cost of materials (purchased on the first day of class)

  • Seating: Limited enrollment – early registration encouraged

  • Call 910-395-2529 to register

    2026 Class Schedule

  • January 10 – February 7

  • February 21– March 21

  • April 4 – May 2

📍 Blue Clay Studio
2500 Blue Clay Rd, Wilmington, NC

  • Saturday’s | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Commercial Glazes:

Learning the Fundamentals and Techniques

  • 3- hour course

  • Tuition: $85 registration fee + cost of materials (purchased on the first day of class)

  • Students should bring 2 medium-sized bisqued pieces to glaze

  • Glazes provided

  • Seating: Limited enrollment – early registration encouraged

  • Call 910-395-2529 to register

    2026 Class Schedule

  • February 10th

  • March 24th *Blue Clay Studio only

  • May 5th

  • September 8th

  • October 20th *Blue Clay Studio only

📍 Blue Clay Studio
2500 Blue Clay Rd, Wilmington, NC

  • Tuesday evenings | 6 PM - 9 PM

📍 Seaside Studio
1641 Seaside Rd SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

  • Tuesday mornings | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Class Details

Tuition fee is paid at sign up and includes instruction and glazes. All other supplies (clay, tools) is due the first day of class. Cost of supplies range from $50 - $75. Seating is limited. A 50% tuition refund is available for cancellations made at least 14 business days before the scheduled start date. Classes are for individuals aged 18 and above.

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WORKSHOPS

Our workshops are for Intermediate & Advanced potters only.

Each workshop and event are a one day session for 3hrs. Tools and clay are available to purchase, but are not included in the price. Workshops vary in price. Seating is limited, please call or email to sign up.

See more details on the Workshops & Events page.