Hand Building Pottery | Nerrissa McKee | JN Long Cultural Arts Center

Hand Building Pottery

Pottery Classes without the Wheel!

Join us for a 6-week pottery class where you’ll explore the art of hand-building with clay in a relaxed, creative space. Whether you’re a total beginner or already know your way around a slab of clay, this class is all about sparking inspiration, finding your artistic flow and giving yourself a mindful break from the everyday rush.

What You’ll Learn & Create
Over six weeks, you’ll make at least four unique pottery pieces while learning techniques like:

  • Rolling out hand-built clay slabs
  • Adding texture and creative embellishments
  • Making and attaching coil handles
  • How to use an extruder
  • Using slump and hump molds
  • Glazing your pieces of pottery
  • Developing your personal artistic style

2026 Schedule

ADULT CLASSES
(16 yrs +)
$240 / 6 week class
Includes clay, the use of studio tools, glazes and kiln firings.

Wednesday Days – 11am to 2pm
Wednesday Nights – 6pm to 9pm
Friday Days – 11am to 2pm
Friday Nights – 6pm to 9pm
Saturday Days – 11am to 2pm

Text Nerrissa for more information
817-382-9668


HOLIDAY & SEASONAL WORKSHOPS
(16 yrs+)
Prices vary, see prices below.
Thursday Nights 6pm to 9pm

Includes clay, the use of studio tools, glazes and kiln firings.

Sweater Weather Mug – Jan 8 & 15 $60
Snack Bowl – Jan 22 & 29 $60
Butter Dish – Feb 12 & 19 $60
Garden Fairy House – Mar 12, 19 & 26 $100
Butterfly Plate – April 9 $60
Creamer Workshop – April 23 & 30 $60
Garden Flower Stake – May 7 & 14 $75
Christmas in July – July 9, 16, 23 & 30 $125
Tiki Vase – Aug 6, 13 & 20
Halloween Plate – Oct 8 $60
Halloween Mug – Oct 15 $60
Cheese Board – Nov 5 & 12 $60
Gingerbread House Plate – Nov 19 $60
Nativity Set – Dec 1, 8 & 15 $100
Christmas Tree Workshop – Dec 3 & 10 $60

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