Pottery
& Clay
Classes
Shape Your Creativity with Pottery & Clay at Trails Recreation Center.
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Trails Pottery & Clay Classes
Looking for a pottery class near Denver? At Trails Recreation Center, we offer pottery and clay programs that provide a hands-on experience for individuals of all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started with pottery or an experienced potter seeking to refine your skills, our classes and workshops offer a welcoming environment for artistic exploration and expression. We also offer kids pottery and clay classes to keep your little ones entertained.Â
Pottery Classes: Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing, and firing. From beginner basics to advanced techniques, there’s something for everyone.
Sculpture Workshops: Create three-dimensional artworks using clay as your medium. Learn techniques such as modeling, carving, and assemblage to bring your ideas to life.
Ceramics: Discover the technical aspects of working with clay, including clay types, kiln firing, and surface treatments. Create functional and decorative ceramic pieces that reflect your personal style.
Hand-Building: Learn to create pottery pieces using slab construction, coil building, and pinching methods. Experiment with textures, shapes, and forms to craft unique and personalized artworks.
Pottery and Clay Classes
Registration periods for the Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Pottery & Clay Sessions are as follows:
- Fall Session 1 (September 9-October 20): Opens August 12 at 9:00 am and closes September 9
- Fall Session 2 (October 28-December 15): Opens August 12 at 9:00 am and closes October 28
- No class evening of October 31, week of November 25-29
- Fall Session 3 (January 6-February 16): Opens November 11 at 9:00 am and closes January 6
- Fall Session 4 (February 24-April 6): Opens November 11 at 9:00 am and closes February 24
Register for a Kids Pottery Class
(Click here to register for a class directly on Amilia)
Parent Tot Clay: 2-5 years
Connect with your child over piles of clay creations in this parent toddler art and clay class! Help your child create kid crafts and sculptures from clay that will hold memories for years in the future. A parent or guardian is required to attend with each registered child.
Check Parent Tot Clay Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent/Tot Clay (Feb 25-Apr 1) | 2-7 | Tuesday | 9:00am - 9:45am | Feb 25th, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 3 | Enroll |
| Parent/Tot Clay (Apr 15-May 20) | 2-5 | Tuesday | 9:00am - 9:45am | Apr 15th, 2025 | May 20th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 6 | Enroll |
| Parent/Tot Clay (Jun 3-Jul 8) | 2-5 | Tuesday | 9:00am - 9:45am | Jun 3rd, 2025 | Jul 8th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 6 | Enroll |
| Parent/Tot Clay (Jul 22-Aug 26) | 2-7 | Tuesday | 9:00am - 9:45am | Jul 22nd, 2025 | Aug 26th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 6 | Enroll |
Princess & Pirates: 5-9 years
If you’ve been searching for crafts for kids to help keep them occupied, our Pirates and Princesses kids’ art class might be the answer! 5-11 year olds will learn to create treasured pottery art pieces that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
Check Princess & Pirates Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess and Pirates (Feb 26-Apr 2) | 5-11 | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Feb 26th, 2025 | Apr 2nd, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Princess and Pirates (Apr 16-May 21) | 5-11 | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Apr 16th, 2025 | May 21st, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 8 | Enroll |
| Princess and Pirates (Jun 4-Jul 9) | 5-11 | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Jun 4th, 2025 | Jul 9th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 8 | Enroll |
| Princess and Pirates (Jul 23-Aug 27) | 5-11 | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Jul 23rd, 2025 | Aug 27th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 8 | Enroll |
Clay Creations: 7-13 years
Learn to create different creatures that will complement any clay kid crafts like unicorns, goblins, dragons, or a favorite pet. The sky’s the limit with Clay Creations – a three-dimensional sculpting class for kids!
Check Clay Creations Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Creations (Feb 26-Apr 2) | 7-15 | Wednesday | 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Feb 26th, 2025 | Apr 2nd, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Clay Creations (Apr 16-May 21) | 7-15 | Wednesday | 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Apr 16th, 2025 | May 21st, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 8 | Enroll |
| Clay Creations (Jun 4-Jul 9) | 7-15 | Wednesday | 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Jun 4th, 2025 | Jul 9th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 8 | Enroll |
| Clay Creations (Jul 23-Aug 27) | 7-15 | Wednesday | 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Jul 23rd, 2025 | Aug 27th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 8 | Enroll |
Register for an Adult Pottery Class
(Click here to register for a class directly on Amilia)
Pottery: 16+
Pottery: If you’ve been searching for a pottery class that will teach you how to hand-build, shape clay, or use a pottery wheel, then this is the class for you! This class is designed for anyone over 16 years of age and includes all skill levels.
Hand Building 101: Hand Building Pottery 101 is a twist on a traditional pottery class. Instead of using a potters wheel, students will learn how to use their hands, fingers and everyday objects as tools to create unique designs and functional ceramic pieces. Students will not only learn the fundamentals of clay, but glaze too.
Check Pottery Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand Building 101 (Feb 25-Apr 1) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Feb 25th, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Tues. Evening Pottery (Feb 25-Apr 1) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Feb 25th, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Wed. Morning Pottery (Feb 26-Apr 2) | 16-101 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Feb 26th, 2025 | Apr 2nd, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Thurs. Morning Pottery (Feb 27-Apr 3) | 16-101 | Thursday | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Feb 27th, 2025 | Apr 3rd, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Thurs. Evening Pottery (Feb 27-Apr 3) | 16-101 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Feb 27th, 2025 | Apr 3rd, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll |
| Wed. Morning Pottery (Apr 16-May 21) | 16-101 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Apr 16th, 2025 | May 21st, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Hand Building 101 (Jul 22-Aug 26) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jul 22nd, 2025 | Aug 26th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 5 | Enroll |
| Thurs. Morning Pottery (Apr 17-May 22) | 16-101 | Thursday | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Apr 17th, 2025 | May 22nd, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Tues. Evening Pottery (Jul 22-Aug 26) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jul 22nd, 2025 | Aug 26th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Thurs. Evening Pottery (Apr 17-May 22) | 16-101 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Apr 17th, 2025 | May 22nd, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Wed. Morning Pottery (Jul 23-Aug 27) | 16-101 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Jul 23rd, 2025 | Aug 27th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Hand Building 101 (Jun 3-Jul 8) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jun 3rd, 2025 | Jul 8th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 5 | Enroll |
| Thurs. Morning Pottery (Jul 24-Aug 28) | 16-101 | Thursday | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Jul 24th, 2025 | Aug 28th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Tues. Evening Pottery (Jun 3-Jul 8) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jun 3rd, 2025 | Jul 8th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Thurs. Evening Pottery (Jul 24-Aug 28) | 16-101 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jul 24th, 2025 | Aug 28th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Wed. Morning Pottery (Jun 4-Jul 9) | 16-101 | Wednesday | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Apr 2nd, 2025 | May 7th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Hand Building 101 (Apr 15-May 20) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Apr 15th, 2025 | May 20th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 5 | Enroll |
| Thurs. Morning Pottery (Jun 5-Jul 10) | 16-101 | Thursday | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Jun 5th, 2025 | Jul 10th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Tues. Evening Pottery (Apr 15-May 20) | 16-101 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Apr 15th, 2025 | May 20th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
| Thurs. Evening Pottery (Jun 5-Jul 10) | 16-101 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jun 5th, 2025 | Jul 10th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 10 | Enroll |
Sculpting: 16+
Unlock your inner artist with a sculpting class! Learn to use sculpting tools to create and sculpt clay into beautiful creations, mystical creatures, or anything else your mind can imagine out of clay with help and guidance from an experienced instructor.
Check Sculpting Class Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpting (Mar 2-Apr 6) | 16-101 | Sunday | 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Mar 2nd, 2025 | Apr 6th, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 5 | Enroll |
| Sculpting (Apr 20-May 25) | 16-101 | Sunday | 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Apr 20th, 2025 | May 25th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 9 | Enroll |
| Sculpting (Jun 8-Jul 13) | 16-101 | Sunday | 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Jun 8th, 2025 | Jul 13th, 2025 | Feb 10th, 2025 | 9 | Enroll |
Open Pottery: 16+
Open studio is for students who are enrolled in the current session of pottery.
Check Open Pottery Availability
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY MAKE UP DAY (Feb 15) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Apr 1st, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 9 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jan 21) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Apr 1st, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 4 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Jan 25) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Jan 25th, 2025 | Jan 25th, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 2 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Jan 25) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Apr 1st, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 9 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jan 21) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jan 21st, 2025 | Jan 21st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jan 28) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Apr 1st, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 4 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Jan 28) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Jan 28th, 2025 | Jan 28th, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Feb 1) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Apr 1st, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 9 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Feb 1) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Feb 1st, 2025 | Feb 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 8 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Feb 4) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Apr 1st, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 4 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Feb 4) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Feb 4th, 2025 | Feb 4th, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 0 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Feb 8) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Apr 1st, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 9 | Enroll | |
| Saturday Open Studio (Feb 8) | 16-102 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Feb 8th, 2025 | Feb 8th, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 6 | Enroll | |
| Tuesday Open Studio (Feb 11) | 16-102 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Apr 1st, 2025 | Apr 1st, 2025 | Nov 11th, 2024 | 4 | Enroll |
Pottery & Clay
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Who can join the pottery & clay classes?
Q: Who can join the pottery & clay classes?
A: Our classes are open to individuals of all ages and skill levels. We offer classes tailored for children, teens, and adults, as well as beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
When are the pottery & clay classes held?
Q: When are the pottery & clay classes held?
A: Classes are typically held on weekday evenings and weekends to accommodate various schedules. Specific class times and schedules can be found on our website or by contacting the recreation center.
How do I register for pottery & clay classes?
Q: How do I register for pottery & clay classes?
A: You can register online through our website, by phone, or in person at our recreation center.
What is the cost of the pottery & clay classes?
Q: What is the cost of the pottery & clay classes?
A: The cost varies depending on the type and length of the class, as well as any materials fees. Please check each class listing for detailed pricing information.
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