Summer Markets Handbuilding Course
Summer Markets is a 5-week handbuilding course inspired by your local farmers market. Choose Wednesdays (waitlist/full) or Thursdays — same projects, same price. Thursdays begin June 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
Overview
Summer Markets is a 5-week pottery course inspired by the sights, smells, and textures of your local farmers market — no wheel required. The Wednesday section (June 3–July 1) is fully booked. The Thursday section meets 6:30–8:30 PM starting June 4 with the same weekly projects: sip mug or planter, wall vase, berry basket, charcuterie board, and a July glazing session. Select your day on the enrollment page before checkout. All tools and materials are included; optional tool kit $20.
Refund & attendanceShow
Non-refundable 5 days before the start. A $25 cancellation fee applies before this. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled in the course.
If you cannot attend a class, please contact potterychicago@gmail.com before enrolling and we will inform you if a makeup option is available.
Wednesdays are fully booked. Thursdays start June 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
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[Thursdays] Summer Markets Handbuilding Course
Course schedule5 weeks · Session outlineShowHide
- Week 1Jun 4
Sip mugs for morning bevs or planters
Choose your track: a sip mug for morning drinks or a planter — pinch pot and handbuilding fundamentals.
- Week 2Jun 11
Wall-mounted vase
Build a wall-mounted vase using coils and slabs with an eye toward display and drainage.
- Week 3Jun 18
Berry basket
Slab and coil techniques for an open berry basket form.
- Week 4Jun 25
Charcuterie board
A slab-built board sized for snacks, cheese, and market treats.
- Week 5Jul 2
Glazing (flexible in July)
Glazing session on July 2, with flexibility to finish glazing during open studio time in July if needed. Food-safe glazes; pieces ready on the usual timeline after firing.
12 spots remaining · $185 per person