Events & Classes
All events are located at the Oxford Clay Center behind Needs Pottery. Visit OxfordClayCenter.com for more info on classes, events, and studio memberships!
Sep 19
Sgraffito plate decorating
A returning favorite! In this class you will be using underglaze and a carving technique known as "sgraffito" to decorate your own plate! We will be using white stoneware clay with your choice of underglaze color in this one day course.
Sep 25
Organic slab charcuterie board
Simple and elegant! A great piece to make for the upcoming holidays. The price of this class includes enough material to make one large serving platter - and a return visit to glaze your pieces!
Sep 26
Address tiles
In this two day course you will use porcelain clay to create one of a kind address tiles! The price of this course includes a return visit at a later date that works for you to glaze your piece.
Oct 2
Pinch pot ghosts
This is a great family project for all ages and skill levels. Each student will receive enough clay to make three ghosts. Eyes can be cut out, drawn on, or transfered (or maybe even googly eyes attached afterwards: Bring your creativity to this class!
Oct 3
Decorative clay pumpkins
Get in the holiday spirit with this fun fall class! In this class we will use multiple hand building techniques to create two hollow (lightweight) decorative pumkins. Jazz it up using our wide variety of texture rollers and dynamic glazes! The price of this class includes a return visit to glaze your pieces.
Oct 17
Food boat with image transfer
In this class you will use a stencil to cut out your shape that you will then fold and attach together. Easy to apply patterns are available to choose from for the outside of your piece.
Nov 6
Olive/snack snake
Make a unique serving tray for your favorite hors d'oeuvres! Great for olives, nuts, and other small treats. The price of this class includes a return visit to glaze your piece at a later date that works for you.
Nov 14
Slab mugs
Use one of our many templates to cut out and build your very own mugs. Add designs, handles, and textures to really make them your own! The price of this class includes a return visit to glaze your piece at a later date that works for you.
Nov 21
Ornament making
In this class you will receive basic pointers to get started and up to 2 pounds of clay to make ornaments with. We have many texture rollers, rolling pins, cookie cutters, and stamps among other tools to assist you in making your creations! Additional clay is available to purchase day of if desired. Ticket price includes a return visit to glaze your pieces.
Past events
Sep 5
Kids open studio
Drop in anytime between 1-3pm with your little one! Kids will be given a lump of clay and encouraged to explore with pinches, coils, rolling pins, and stamps! No sign up required. Offered every Saturday $15 per kid (studio fee) + $5 per pound of clay to fire
Aug 15
Tall coffee tumblers
In this class you will create two tall stoneware tumblers. Get as creative as you want with them... the options are limitless!
Aug 8
Mancala Board
In this class you will use your imagination to create the mancala board of your dreams! Get as creative as you want with shapes, layouts, game pieces... the options are limitless!
Jul 18
Christmas in July: Ornament making
Join us and get ahead of schedule on your Christmas to do list! In this class you will receive basic pointers to get started and up to 2 pounds of clay to make ornaments with.
Jul 9
Intro to handbuilding: pinch, coil, & slab
In this class we will make three mugs as we explore the three main techniques of handbuilding: coil, pinch, and slab.
Jun 19
Make your own paint palette
In this class you will be using designing and carving your own plate into a slab of speckled white clay! Get as creative as you want with shapes, layouts, well size... the options are limitless!
May 23
Berry basket class
Make your own ceramic berry basket in time for picking season! Price includes a return visit to glaze your piece.
May 16
Planter with face class
Create your own terra cotta planter with a face!
May 8
Egg holder class
Make your own ceramic egg holder! Choose between a variety of sizes for a deviled egg or fresh egg holder. Price includes a return visit to glaze your piece.
Apr 18
Garden stakes class
For this class we will be using porcelain clay to create super durable, weather safe garden pieces. The price of this class includes enough naterial to make up to 9 garden stakes and a return visit to glaze your pieces! Many options available for sizes, shapes, and colors, get creative with it!
Apr 17
Decorative match holder class
Create your very own match holder with striker on bottom! Price includes a return visit to glaze your work and a set of hand-dipped matches in a variety of colors to choose from.
Mar 28
Mushroom stakes class
For this class we will be using porcelain clay to create super durable, weather safe garden pieces. The price of this class includes enough material to make three mushroom stakes - and a return visit to glaze your pieces!
Mar 27
Sectioned snack bowl class
Make an organic snack bowl with as many different sections as you want using the pinch method! These are great for snacks that include dips such as veggies and ranch, or snacks that have discards such as nuts! Price of this class includes a return visit to glaze your piece.
Mar 14
Decorative tiles class
Create your very own unique porcelain tiles! These can be used as stand alone wall art or incorporated into your next home renovation such as address tiles, or a backsplash for your kitchen. The price of this class includes a return visit to glaze your pieces.
Feb 28
Blocky candle stick holders
This will be a very fun and casual class. A great starting point for beginners or those timid about trying there hand at pottery. In this class we will make 5 blocky candlestick holders of varying size. We will build our pieces on Saturday, February 28th at 4PM and the class will take about an hour. The price of the class includes a return visit to glaze your piece at a later date that works for you
Feb 14
Coil vase class
Using the coil technique we will build a vase. We will build our pieces on Saturday, February 14th at 4PM and the class will take about an hour and a half. The price of the class includes a return visit to glaze your piece at a later date that works for you.
Jan 30
Sgraffito plate decorating
In this class you will be using underglaze and a carving technique known as "sgraffito" to decorate your own plate! All ages and skill levels are welcome. We will be using white stoneware clay with your choice of underglaze color in this one day course.
Jan 24
Slab cups with image transfer
In this one day class we will create two simple slab cups that we will then decorate using image transfers. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Jan 9
Mini wall shrine class
Using hand building techniques, you will create your very own hanging alter piece in this one day class. Bring your imagination, as there are many options available for your shape and design! All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Nov 26
Pinch pot mugs
Join us in this handbuilding class where we will make mugs using the pinch method. This is a great class for all ages and skill levels.