Open Pottery Studio (formerly Adult Clay) Listing for January 2026 until December 2026
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend.
FOUR SESSION FEE, each day is it’s own session! All materials and firing costs are included.
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Class size is limited, 6 students to run the class.
Four Session Fee: $175 Future Members / $155 Members
All materials and firing costs are included.
Tuesdays or Thursday mornings 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
Thursday Evenings 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
4 session fee, each day is it’s own session.
Please call the Firehouse at 813-645-7651, if any questions, otherwise Book Online on the desired class below.
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30 am – Noon, Adults. 4 session fee, each day is it’s own session. Book January 2026 – December 2026. Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. 4 session fee, each day is it’s own session. Book from January 2026 – December 2026. You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you’ll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We’ll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing. You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you’ll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We’ll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing.
01/08/2026 – 12/17/2026
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
01/08/2026 – 12/17/2026
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
02/12/2026 – 03/12/2026
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, Feb 12 – Mar 12.
03/26/2026 – 04/23/2026
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, March 26 – April 23 (5 weeks).
