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Classes and Sessions for Adults

Our classes are a great way to explore your creative side and have a good time. We invite you to join us for the fun! 

Adult Classes
Interested in one day workshops? Click Here to jump to our workshop listings
 
Summer Session 2 runs July 20-August 21
Fall Session 10 week courses begins September 15 - enrollment opens August 6 at noon MDT!
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If you see something you are interested in and it is full, please contact us to be added to the wait list!
Please familiarize yourself with our refund and cancellation policy below prior to signing up for a class
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DISCOUNTS FOR CLAY STUDIO OF MISSOULA MEMBERS:

MEMBERS: Add the Coupon Code listed in your class description to receive your member discount

If you are not a member and would like to become one, please visit our Membership Page to learn more!
 

10 WEEKS

Fall: Continuing Pottery Plus!

September 15 to November 17, 2-5PM

$345 members / $360 nonmembers

Continuing Pottery with a  bonus option to have your work fired in our unique soda kiln - a great  way to see the magic of atmospheric firing in action!

Full Details & Registration

10 WEEKS

Fall Wood Firing - Class & Firing

September 16 to November 4, plus Firing November 10-17. Class 6-9PM

$375 members / $390 nonmembers

An exploration in the art of wood firing, please read full class description before enrolling.

Full Details & Registration

10 WEEKS

Fall: Tuesday Open Instruction

September 16 to November 18, 2-5PM

$325 members / $340 nonmembers

Pursue your own work in clay with a teaching artist to help guide you!

Full Details & Registration

10 WEEKS

Fall: Thursday Beginning Pottery Class

September 18 to November 20, 6-9PM

$325 members / $340 nonmembers

Learn the basics of pottery with a teaching artist as a guide in this 10-week session.

Full Details & Registration

10 WEEKS

Fall: Image & Clay - Spice Up Your Surfaces!

September 21 to November 23, 5-8PM

$325 members / $340 nonmembers

Liven up the surfaces of your ceramic works with interesting new techniques!

Full Details & Registration

10 WEEKS

Fall: Monday Beginning Pottery Class

September 15 to November 17, 6-9PM

$325 members / $340 nonmembers

Learn the basics of pottery with a teaching artist as a guide in this 10-week session.

Full Details & Registration

10 WEEKS

Fall Wood Firing - FIRING ONLY

Follow Link for Details

$230 members / $240 nonmembers

For experienced woodfire artists who wish to participate in a community wood firing.

Full Details & Registration

10 WEEKS

Fall: Wednesday Beginning Pottery Class

September 17 to November 19, 6-9PM

$325 members / $340 nonmembers

Learn the basics of pottery with a teaching artist as a guide in this 10-week session.

Full Details & Registration

10 WEEKS

Fall: Sunday Beginning Pottery Class

September 21 to November 23, 1-4PM

$325 members / $340 nonmembers

Learn the basics of pottery with a teaching artist as a guide in this 10-week session.

Full Details & Registration
Registration & Policies

Please familiarize yourself with our policies before registering in case you do need to make a request to cancel.

You can find this information on our Registration & Policies Page

Short Sessions
Short or One-Day Sessions
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Interested in clay and ceramics, but don't have time to commit to a full weekly class? Our short format sessions may be a good option for you! These sessions are usually a single day, with longer ones available periodically.

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For Family Clay Night, adults can accompany a child 5-15 years old to participate in a clay activity together.

Persons aged 16 years or older may enroll in adult workshops with parent permission.

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Visiting Artist Workshops give students a chance to learn new techniques and ideas from special guest artists visiting The Clay Studio of Missoula.

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Pottery Workshop

Check our Project Pick-Up Page to check if your pottery or sculpture is ready to pick up.

8/17 Beginning Pottery One-Day Session

Sunday, August 17, 1-3PM

$50 per person

A one-afternoon try-me for the potter's wheel! Try for fun or to see if you want to learn more about being a potter!

Full Info & Registration

9/12 Pottery Date Night

Friday, September 12, 6-8PM

$95 per couple

A fun, muddy date night where you can have fun taking a spin on the potter's wheel with your partner!

Full Info & Registration

9/19 Building Ceramic Spoons

Friday, September 19, 6-8PM

$45 per person

Come create your own custom clay spoon in this fun workshop!

Full Info & Registration

9/28 Beginning Pottery One-Day Session

Sunday, September 28, 1-3PM

$50 per person

A one-afternoon try-me for the potter's wheel! Try for fun or to see if you want to learn more about being a potter!

Full Info & Registration

8/29 Pottery Date Night

Friday, August 29, 6-8PM

$95 per couple

A fun, muddy date night where you can have fun taking a spin on the potter's wheel with your partner!

Full Info & Registration

9/13 Family Clay Night: Pinch Pot Creature Creations

Saturday, September 13, 6-7:30PM

$35 for makers / $25 for helpers

Learn to use the humble pinch pot to create a custom creature, either as a sculpture or a FUNctional piece of pottery.

Full Info & Registration

9/26 Pottery Date Night

Friday, September 26, 6-8PM

$95 per couple

A fun, muddy date night where you can have fun taking a spin on the potter's wheel with your partner!

Full Info & Registration

Accessibility Scholarship Program

Limited resources are available to provide partial scholarships to adults in need of financial assistance wishing to take our repeating class opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a partial scholarship, email fire@theclaystudioofmissoula.org to request application materials.​

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Please note, scholarships will become unavailable once reserved funds are used. To help this program continue to offer financial assistance to those in our community, consider making a targeted donation!

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