The ARTisans potters are available for private lessons and group classes. Contact [email protected] for information on class offerings.

 
Private Lessons
Kalamazoo ARTisans is a co-op pottery studio and some of our members will teach private pottery classes. A 2 hour handbuilding lesson costs $85, a 2-3 hour wheel throwing lesson costs $95-all supplies, firing and glazing of the pottery made is included. As this is a private lesson, the day and time is arranged by the teacher. We aren't able to teach children unless their parents are also present.

Private Events
Our studio can also host private events of 3 or more people. Wheel throwing events are limited to 3 and a handbuilding event can accommodate up to 10. A 50% deposit is required to book a private event with the balance paid at the lesson. 

Holiday Ornament Parties 
Sunday, Nov. 9th or Nov. 16th 1pm-3pm
​Join the Kalamazoo ARTisans in our studio at the Park Trades Center to paint a personal handmade ceramic holiday ornament
They make a great hostess gift, gift tag or holiday memory
$5 each-all materials and instruction included
Make it a party with friends, family or your club
pre-register to reserve your space at [email protected]

Beginner Pottery Class - starting Sunday, January 11th, 2026 1-4pm
A 9 week course
Syllabus:        Week 1-Intro to clay and studio rules, pinch pots
                       Week 2-Coil pots
                       Week 3-Slabs 1
                       Week 4-Slabs 2
                       Week 5-Combination pots 1
                       Week 6-Combination pots 2
                       Week 7-Students choice
                       Week 8-Glazing
                       Week 9-Finish up, pot luck, show & tell
                 wet clay work must be completed by week 7
            Open Studio night: Tuesday 6-8pm  -   monitored by ARTisans members 
Provided: grogless cone 5 white clay from West Michigan Clay---25lb bag/student, additional clay will be $25/25lb.  A selection of studio glazes will be available for finishing your pots. Materials needed by student: pottery sponge, pin tool, rubber rib---beginner packs can be purchased on line at Michael's, the Book Bug, the WMU bookstore, Forest Hills Ceramics or West Michigan Clay Supply
   Tuition - $300    Class size is limited to 6 participants