Pottery Classes

2027

Semester schedule

Winter - Weeks of January 4 - February 22nd

Spring - Weeks of March 8 - April 26

Summer 1 - Weeks of May 10 - June 28

Summer 2 - Weeks of July 12 - August 30

Fall - Weeks of September 13 - November 1

Class Details

Call or drop by either studio to sign up. Tuition is paid at time of registration. All other necessary supplies (ie. clay, tools, etc.) 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.

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: $240 registration + cost of materials

  • 8- Week Course

  • Class meets 3 hours/week with an instructor

  • Call 910-395-2529 to register

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

  • Tuesday evenings | 6 PM - 9 PM

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

  • Thursday evenings | 6 PM - 9 PM

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

  • Tuesday mornings | 10 AM - 1 PM

  • Tuesday evenings | 6 PM - 9 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: $240 registration + cost of materials

  • 8- Week Course

  • Class meets 3 hours/week with an instructor

  • Call 910-395-2529 to register

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

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

  • Wednesday evenings | 6 PM - 9 PM

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

  • Friday mornings | 10 AM - 1 PM

Sculpting Course with Kirstin O’Mally


This 8-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.

  • Tuition: $240 registration + cost of materials

  • 8- Week Course

  • Class meets 3 hours/week with an instructor

  • Call 910-395-2529 to register

    2027 Schedule announced soon.

📍 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

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

  • Glazes provided

  • Call 910-395-2529 to register

    2027 Class schedule announced soon.

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

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

Attendance policy:

Fat Cat Pottery does not schedule make-up or substitute class time.  Please make every effort to attend the scheduled class periods. 

Inclement weather policy:

In the event of adverse weather, please follow New Hanover County and Brunswick County Schools weather announcements for closures.  In the case class must be canceled, Fat Cat Pottery will make every effort to reschedule the class period missed at a time that works best for the students and instructor(s). 

Cancelation policy:

A 50% tuition refund is available for cancellations made at least 14 business days before the scheduled start date.