Classes

TRY-IT WHEEL

Experience  Wheel Throwing! Join us, from 6 pm to 8 pm,
for a 2-hour crash course in this muddy process. Class is $55.00 per person, and includes all clay, instruction in wheel throwing techniques, and glazing and firing services. Your finished pieces will be ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks. Open to ages 16 and up,
no matter your experience level.

8-7-26 | 8-21-26 | 9-4-26 | 9-18-26 | 10-2-26 | 10-16-26 | 10-30-26
11-13-26 | 11-20-26 | 12-4-26 | 12-18-26 
Limited to eight students

ADULT WHEEL THROWING

Unleash your creativity in our adult wheel throwing classes, open to anyone ages 16 and up! Learn a variety of pottery wheel techniques during our 8 week session. All students receive one 25 lb. bag of clay, with all glazes and firings included. Unlimited studio time available all week long from 7 am to 11 pm, so you can practice and refine your pottery skills at your convenience. Our classes are open to all skill levels. Just choose the class that fits your schedule best and let the artistic adventure begin! 

Limited to eight students per class

MONDAY WHEEL THROWING

Section 1: Mondays, Sept. 14 - Nov.2, 9:30-11:30 am | $295
Section 2: Mondays, Sept. 14 - Nov.2,, 6:30-8:30 pm | $295

TUESDAY WHEEL THROWING 

Section 1: Tuesdays, Sept. 15 - Nov 3. , 9:30-11:30 am  | $295

WEDNESDAY WHEEL THROWING

Section 1: Wednesdays, Sept. 16 - Nov. 4, 9:30-11:30 am | $295
Section 2: Wednesdays, Sept. 16 - Nov. 4, 1:00pm-3:00 pm | $295
Section 3: Wednesdays, Sept. 16 - Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30 pm | $295

THURSDAY WHEEL THROWING 

Section 1: Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 5, 9:30-11:30 am | $295
Section 2: Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 5, 1:00-3:00 pm | $295
Section 3: Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 5, 6:30-8:30 pm | $295

ADULT HAND BUILDING

Explore the world of ceramics with our engaging 8-week hand building course! This program is an ideal starting point for those who are new to ceramics, allowing students to quickly build skills and create projects to be proud of. Throughout the course, you'll explore essential techniques—including pitching, coiling and slab building techniques. Each student is given a 25 lb. bag of clay with glazes and firing costs included. Enjoy the freedom of unlimited studio access daily from 7 am to 11 pm, giving you ample opportunity to practice and hone your skills at your convenience. Open to adults ages 16 and up of all experience levels, simply pick the time slot that works for you and let your creative journey begin.

Limited to six students per class

Section 1: Mondays, Mondays, Sept. 14 - Nov.2, 1:00-3:00 pm | $295
Section 2: Tuesdays, Sept. 15 - Nov 3, 6:30-8:30 pm | $295

ADULT STUDY HALL

Elevate your practice in our ADULT STUDY HALL, designed for those with a minimum of 16 weeks of experience at ClaySpaceTC or an equivalent background within the past two years. This 8-week session offers 3-hour blocks featuring 30 minutes of focused instruction, leaving the remaining time for independent creative exploration. All participants receive a 25 lb. bag of clay, with glaze and firing costs included. Benefit from unlimited studio access daily between 7 am and 11 pm, allowing you to perfect your craft and enjoy your artistic journey whenever inspiration strikes!

Limited to eight students.

Section 1: Tuesdays Wheel, Sept. 15 - Nov 3, 6-9 pm | $250

Section 2:  Tuesdays, Sept. 15 - Nov 3, 12:30-3:30 pm  | $250

Section 3: Wednesday Handbuilding, Sept. 16 - Nov 4, 6-9 pm | $250 

YOUTH CERAMICS

Get ready for an exciting adventure in Kids Ceramics! This awesome program costs $185 per student and includes six weeks of fun and creative 1.5-hour classes. Perfect for kids aged 7 to 12 years old, no previous experience is required! Each class is specially designed to nurture your artistic talents and make pottery a blast. 

Limited to six students per class.

Youth Ceramic Experience
Students will experience three weeks of wheel throwing and two weeks of hand building and finish with one week of glazing. Ages 7-9 meet Mondays, Ages 10-12 meet Thursdays.

Section 1: Monday Ages 7-9 | $185
Sept. 21 - Oct. 26, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
Section 2: Thursday Ages 10-12  | $185
Sept. 24 - Oct. 29, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm  

Youth Wheel Throwing
Students will experience five sessions of wheel throwing and one glazing day. Ages 9-12

Section 1: Tuesday Ages 9-12 | $185
Sept. 22 - Oct. 27, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm

TEENAGE CERAMICS

Teens step into the studio for an artistic adventure in clay! Whether you choose to unleash your creativity on the pottery wheel or explore a variety of hand building methods, our open studio sessions provide everything you need, including 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firings. Immerse yourself in the world of pitching, coil, and slab building techniques at your convenience. You are free to refine your pottery skills independently or seek guidance from our on-site instructor to help perfect your craft. EIGHT 2-hour open studio sessions.

Limited to 10 students.

Section 1: Wednesdays, Sept. 16 - Nov. 4, 4:00-6:15 pm | $225

Tots N Pots

A fantastic class for young artists aged 3 to 6! Join us for six weeks of fun, with 45-minute sessions at just $100 per student. No experience needed, but an adult presence is required, this is not a build along experience.

Limited to six students per section. 

Section 1: Wednesdays, Sept.23 - Oct. 28, 10:00-10:45 am | $100

OPEN STUDIO MEMBERSHIP

OPEN STUDIO POLICIES & GUIDELINES

• Studio accessible from 7 am to 11 pm during non-class hours (class hours specified on studio calendar).

• No instruction available for studio members.

• Open studio users must have substantial pottery experience or completed at least 2 sessions at ClayspaceTC.

• An orientation will be scheduled to familiarize each studio member with ClaySpaceTC.

• NO OUTSIDE CLAY BODIES.

MONTH-TO-MONTH

• Register in advance.

• Price: $150 per month for studio space, includes a storage shelf, and access to all tools and equipment at ClaySpaceTC.

• Pay an extra $95 for 25# of clay, including firing and glazes.

• Monthly payment due every 30 calendar days, starting from your first day.

• Start date will be either week 1 or week 4 of new session. Orientation will be the week prior to starting.

WEEK-TO-WEEK

• Register in advance.

• Price: $100 per week for studio space, includes a storage shelf, and access to all tools and equipment at ClaySpaceTC.

• Pay an extra $95 for 25# of clay or $50 for 12.5# of clay, including firing and glazes.

• Payment due every 7 studio work days, starting from your first day. A week is defined as 7 days over a 30-day period.

• Start date will be either week 1 or week 4 of new session. Orientation will be the week prior to starting.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Explore handbuilding in our monthly Community Clay classes, now hosted at Commongrounds Cooperative on the third floor in the CROW’S NEST! Ideal for all ages – families, friends, individuals, and couples. Kids 5 and up can create on their own, under 5 need an adult to register as well. Let's create beautiful pottery together! 

LETTER TILES: SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $15.00 / $25.00 

Design a personalized ceramic tile! Starting with a textured clay slab, you will use coils, balls, and other shapes to form your unique letter. A custom paint job completes your design.

JACK O'LANTERN JARS: SATURDAY, OCT. 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $15.00 / $25.00

Craft a festive keepsake to bring out every autumn! We will transform a standard clay jar by adding a custom festive face, followed by a personalized paint finish.

COIL WOVEN BASKETS: SATURDAY, NOV. 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $15.00 / $25.00

Construct a beautiful woven basket using an unconventional studio tool—spaghetti! We will use pasta to support the clay structure as you weave layers and add embellishments creating a one of a kind decorative basket . Finished with a custom paint job.

COIL SNOWFLAKES: SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $15.00 / $25.00

Celebrate the season by forming three distinct snowflakes using radial clay arrangements. You can complete your items with a vibrant custom paint job or opt for a classic creamy white look.

PRIVATE EVENTS

To book your workshop, click through the button below.
This secures your preferred date and time. We'll work together to find a date that suits your needs or a refund can be issued.

DATES: MAY 10, 23, 24 | JUNE 20, 21, 27, 28 JULY 11, 12, 25, 26

TIMES: 8:00a-10:00a | 10:00a-12:00p | 1:00p-3:00p
3:00p-5:00p | 5:00p-7:00p

Individual Workshops

Discover the joy of creating your own pottery masterpiece in our Individual Workshops! Whether you're into hand building or wheel throwing, we've got you covered. The cost is $60 per person for adults (over 17 years old), $50 per person for teenagers (13 to 16 years old), and just $40 per person for kids (under 12 years old). Each workshop is 1.5 hours long and can accommodate up to 5 participants.

Private Parties

Whether you're a group of kids or adults, this is the perfect choice for an awesome party. You can pick between a hand building project or a wheel throwing experience. It's only $300 for a 2-hour workshop for up to 12 participants, and just $15 per person after 12.

Company Parties

Get ready for a unique and exciting experience with our Company Parties! You can choose between hand building or wheel throwing, and it's perfect for clay building and team building all in one! Everyone on your team will have a blast creating their own masterpieces and connecting with their creativity and each other.

*CUSTOM DATE is of the workshop plus $350.00 for custom dates

About ClaySpaceTC

ClaySpaceTC has been spinning and grinning since January of 2019. Founders Phil Wilson and Clay Maas began working together in the ceramics program of the former Blackbird Arts, which was located in the building that is now ClaySpaceTC. Both Phil and Clay are teachers and program developers, and they collectively bring decades of ceramics experience to the table (and to the wheel!).

ClaySpace is a community ceramics education studio that offers classes, private lessons, and workshops for both children and adults. The studio features six pottery wheels, a workspace for handbuilding, and a Skutt electric kiln. ClaySpaceTC also offers introductory and themed workshops that take place in gathering spaces throughout the community and are open to folks of all ages and experience levels. Classes are student-driven, with Phil and Clay providing instruction and guidance as students establish their goals, develop their projects, and design their own ceramics. 

At ClaySpaceTC, we encourage all students to run with their ideas and, together with their classmates, to think big and create boldly. Collectively, we’re all teachers and students who gather to fill the studio with creativity, passion, excitement and the relaxation that only the quiet beauty of clay can create. Join us — we can’t wait to welcome you to the ClaySpaceTC community!

Phil Wilson

For 35 years, I’ve worked with porcelain as a studio potter, developing functional and decorative pottery with an emphasis on contemporary design and elegant utility. Each piece is handmade, one at a time. I’m hoping you’ll discover lots of ways to enjoy each piece: displayed with a group of favorite things on the mantel, as a familiar part of your everyday breakfast table, or surrounded by a riot of flowers and food in a party buffet.

Clay Maas

Hi, I'm Clay and I'm the co-owner of ClaySpaceTC. My passion for ceramics sparked during my final year of college and that passion has been burning ever since. I grew up in a small Ohio town and I now reside in Traverse City with my wife, Emily, and our buoyant doodle Lincoln (who is also the mascot of ClaySpaceTC). I love ClaySpaceTC because it allows me to grow every day and share my love of ceramics with others.

Additionally, I utilize my graphic design background to serve clients all over the state and I have a lot of experience with letterpress. All of these different mediums keep my brain running at full speed. To cool down and refocus, a good round of golf keeps me in the moment, out of my own head, and ready to tackle the next big thing!

Jade Vance

Jade Vance is a ceramic artist and sculptor from small town, Indian Lake, Ohio. She received her Master of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics at West Virginia University in 2026. She also attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Civilizations in 2022. Jade creates fragmented figurative ceramic sculpture influenced by impactful human interactions in her life. Her work highlights a connection between the figure, human behavior, and memory. Jade has also attended residencies at the Iowa Ceramics Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in New Castle, Maine. She has experience teaching ceramics and foundations courses at West Virginia University. Her work has been exhibited in a range of shows across Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, and West Virginia, and she is currently represented by Synchronicity Gallery in Glen Arbor, Michigan. Jade enjoys sharing her passion for ceramics with people of all levels, encouraging them to get their hands in clay.

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 5 days or more in advance of the Class date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made more than 2 days in advance of class will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of class will not not receive a refund.