Drop - In
Classes
Perfect for people looking for an introduction to a new craft. All levels welcome.
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Multiple Dates Weekly
If you’ve always wanted to learn to throw pottery, this is the class for you! Designed for the newbie student or anyone wanting some intensive support. Get better faster in this intimate environment. Bring a date, a buddy, or fly solo while you make a few wonky vessels. Pick a favorite and we’ll glaze it for you. Price includes all materials.
Instructor: Jen S.
Length: 2 ½ Hours
Price: $80
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Multiple Dates Weekly
A special edition of our popular Crash Course Pottery class after dark! Grab a friend, a date or a family member, and get a beginner-friendly intro to the fun world of throwing pottery. 21+ Price includes materials, a finished piece, and adult beverages.
***Please note each ticket is good for one person. If you're bringing your sweetie, please purchase two tickets, throuples need three, etc.
Instructor: Jen S.
Length: 2 1/2 Hours
$80
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Draw from a model. No formal instruction is given, but an instructor is present if you have questions or need help. Short poses start with a 20 minute block of 3-5 minute long poses, increasing to up to a final 20 minute long pose. Refreshments and snacks will be available. All materials provided.
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Draw from a model. No formal instruction is given, but an instructor will be present to answer questions and help. Long pose starts with a warmup 20 minute set, and then continues with a new pose, revisited in 20 minute intervals. Refreshments and snacks will be available. All materials provided.
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Design and paint your own set of ceramic tiles in this relaxed, beginner-friendly class Whether you’re dreaming up bold patterns, playful illustrations, or subtle textures, this class is all about exploring your personal style and having fun with surface design.
You’ll paint pre-made tiles using ceramic underglazes, learning color layering, line work, and composition. Your finished set can be used as décor, coasters, or even incorporated into a backsplash or small construction project!
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Get into the St. Paddy’s Day spirit with an all ages sip n’ paint class! For this special edition, taking place at pFriem's Milwaulkie taproom, you can paint a handmade beer stein to keep. Guests are welcome to purchase beers, food and NA beverages from pFriem. No experience needed— just bring your creatitivity!
Instructor: Jen S.
Multi - Week
Courses
Multi-week mini courses designed to deepen your practice.
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If you’ve survived our Crash Course Pottery Wheel class and wanna grow your skills, this mini course is for your! Get confident with practice using a pottery wheel and these important steps: Wedging, Centering, Throwing, and Trimming. Plus, we’ll cover beginning surface design.
This class is for people that have tried pottery before, either with us or anywhere else. This is one segment of your Level 1 Pottery journey. For the best results, you may repeat this course multiple times.
Instructors: Jen S. and Carla M.
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If you’ve mastered the basics with our level 1A Pottery Wheel or Summer School course, this one’s for you. Learn alternate techniques, experiment with new forms, ask questions, see project specific demos, and have fun. You will make lots of finished pieces, tailored to your interests. All clay, glaze, underglaze & transfers are included.
This class is for confident potters that have done pottery before, with us or anywhere else. Brand new? Please sign up for our Crash Course first.
Instructor: Jen S. and Carla M.
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Explore the intersection of wheel throwing AND hand building! By combining these two techniques, you'll learn how to make your thrown forms more unique, sculptural, or functional and create complex builds that require both approaches. This class is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of form, refine their skills, and expand what’s possible in their ceramic practice. All levels welcome.
Instructor: Sadie L.
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For potters with experience interested in starting their dinnerware journey. Continue your education with this 8 week wheel throwing class where we’ll work on plates, bowls & cups. You will focus on building a unified set, with the skills you need to produce similar likeness through duplication.
Students will also receive a glaze day pass to come decorate their finished pieces.
Instructor: Jen S.
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A hands-on class for makers ready to move beyond the basics and dive into creating a cohesive, functional set. We’ll design & build a complete set—teapot, teacups, and matching saucers—while exploring form, proportion, and detail work.
Perfect for students with some experience who want to refine their skills and challenge themselves with lids, spouts, handles, and consistency. We’ll explore ergonomics, pouring, balance, & how to make pieces that feel as good to use as they look!
Instructor: Sadie L.
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In this course we will focus on the fundamentals of drawing the nude human form.
You will learn how to capture gesture and proportion accurately by a variety of measuring techniques, how to frame the figure in our composition and how to successfully capture light and dark values with charcoal on paper.
This is a foundation class, with an emphasis on practice and developing solid techniques to create a visually pleasing, fully rendered drawing. Beginners and experienced learners are welcomed.
All materials will be provided. Just bring yourself and an enthusiasm to learn.
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In this class we will focus on developing foundational skills to draw the human head. We will work from casts as well as a live model.
You will learn how to capture likeness and proportion accurately by a variety of measuring techniques, how to frame the head in our composition and how to successfully capture light and dark values with charcoal on paper.
This is a foundation class, with an emphasis on practice and developing solid techniques to create a visually pleasing, fully rendered drawing. Beginners and experienced artists are welcomed.
All materials will be provided. Just bring yourself and an enthusiasm to learn.
Private
Lessons
One on one instruction for a more tailored learning environment. All levels welcome.
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Guided one on one instruction with a skilled pottery teacher. Ask questions, grow your skills, make mistakes, and have fun. Small groups welcome. Email us HERE to book.
Instructor: Jen S.
Price: $80 / person.
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Take your knitting skills to the next level with personalized knitting instruction in a chill environment. Grab a drink, get cozy and learn new skills. Small groups welcome. Email us HERE to book.
Instructor: Jen S.
Price: $60 / person
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Haven’t you heard? Crochet is cool again. Learn this timeless art from a skilled “hooker,” or get help leveling up your talents on a tough project. All skill levels welcome.
Email us HERE to book.
Instructor / Michelle U.
$60 / hour
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Ever want to be a fashion designer?
Each student will receive an A5 Women’s Wear Fashionary sketchbook which includes Women's Figure Templates & mini fashion dictionary. With over 180 posed figure templates, budding designers can quickly sketch their ideas while using the in book examples to bring their ideas to life, together we will make the design process accessible, efficient and fun. Email us HERE to book.
Instructor: Jen S.
Length: 2 Hours
$60/person