Adult Pottery Classes & Workshops
Cream City Clay offers wheel throwing and hand building (an ancient technique of creating forms without a wheel using hands, fingers and tools) for the beginner to the most advanced.
Wheel classes include teen wheel, wheel I and wheel II, and couples night out. Hand building classes may include coil building, pinch pots, slab building, mosaics, jewelry making, figurines or tile making.
All Materials are included unless otherwise noted.
Classes are available for all levels of pottery skills.
Students are automatically signed up for their time to work during their class period.
Enrolled in a class and need to Quarantine? At Home Option: Work from home kits will be available to aid in working from home for those who can’t be in-person for class. Please call and we can set this up. 414-249-5902
Cancelation Policy: A full refund will be issued if class is canceled. A full refund minus a $15 processing fee for withdrawal from class 14 days prior to the start of class. No refunds or transfers 13 days or less before the start of class (Unless we can fill your spot)
Upcoming Adult Pottery Classes
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| Couples Night Out 4/25/25 (Wheel) |
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| Couples Night Out 4/25/25 (Handbuilding) |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Spring II 2025, 7 weeks Thursday AM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Spring II 2025, 7 weeks Thursday PM |
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| Hand Building Level II: Spring II 2025, 6 weeks Thursday PM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel III: Spring II 2025, 7 weeks Monday PM |
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| Tile Making Spring II 2025 |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel II: Spring II 2025, 7 weeks Tuesday AM |
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Sold Out |
| Hand Building Level II: Spring II 2025, 6 weeks Tuesday AM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel I: Spring II 2025, 7 weeks Tuesday PM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel 1.5: Spring II 2025, 7 weeks Wednesday AM |
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| Hand Building I: Spring II 2025, 6 weeks Wednesday AM |
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| Adult Pottery Wheel II: Spring II 2025, 7 weeks Wednesday PM |
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Sold Out |
| Hand Building I: Spring II 2025, 6 weeks Wednesday PM |
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Sold Out |
| Couples Night Out 5/9/25 (Wheel) |
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| Couples Night Out 5/9/25 (Handbuilding) |
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| Couples Night Out 5/23/25 (Wheel) |
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| Couples Night Out 5/23/25 (Handbuilding) |
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| Couples Night Out 5/30/25 (Wheel) |
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Pottery Wheel Classes
7 Week Adult pottery wheel classes for all levels of pottery skill.
A new session of classes is offered every two months
*Classes are non-refundable or (transferable to a different session) for cancelations less than 14 days before class begins unless we can fill your spot.
Adult Pottery Wheel I: Spring II 2025, 7 weeks Thursday AM
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
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Thursday AM
May 1, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Thursday AM
May 8, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Thursday AM
May 15, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Thursday AM
May 22, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Thursday AM
May 29, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Thursday AM
June 5, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Thursday AM
June 12, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No previous clay or art experience necessary.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
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Thursday PM
May 1, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
May 8, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
May 15, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
May 22, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
May 29, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
June 5, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
June 12, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No previous clay or art experience necessary.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
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Monday PM
May 5, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Monday PM
May 12, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Monday PM
May 19, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Monday PM
June 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Monday PM
June 9, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Monday PM
June 16, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Monday PM
June 23, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Take your throwing to the next level. Lids-Handles-Plates and More! Create lighter refined shapes, throw larger & learn new surface techniques.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
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Tue AM
May 6, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Tue AM
May 13, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Tue AM
May 20, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Tue AM
May 27, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Tue AM
June 3, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Tue AM
June 10, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Tue AM
June 17, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Learn to take the basics of throwing further on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Some prior experience necessary.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
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Tue PM
May 6, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Tue PM
May 13, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Tue PM
May 20, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Tue PM
May 27, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Tue PM
June 3, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Tue PM
June 10, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Tue PM
June 17, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No previous clay or art experience necessary.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
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Wednesday AM
May 7, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Wednesday AM
May 14, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Wednesday AM
May 21, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Wednesday AM
May 28, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Wednesday AM
June 4, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Wednesday AM
June 11, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Wednesday AM
June 18, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take your throwing to the next level. Lids-Handles-Plates and More! Create lighter refined shapes, throw larger & learn new surface techniques.
Event Phone: 414-249-5902
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Wednesday PM
May 7, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wednesday PM
May 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wednesday PM
May 21, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wednesday PM
May 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wednesday PM
June 4, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wednesday PM
June 11, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wednesday PM
June 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Learn to take the basics of throwing further on a potter’s wheel in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Some prior experience necessary.
Hand-Building (Sculpture) Classes
Multi-Week Adult hand-building classes for all levels of skill.
New session of classes is offered every two months
*Classes are non-refundable or (transferable to a different session) for cancelations less than 14 days before class begins unless we can fill your spot.
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
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Thursday PM
May 1, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
May 8, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
May 15, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
May 22, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
May 29, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Thursday PM
June 5, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Staff
Hand Building II Beginning & Beyond: 6 weeks Thursday PM 6pm-8:30pm Spring II: 6wks Thursday 5/1/25 – 6/5/25 6pm-8:30pm Inst: Lila (Lee-lah) Papenburg Level: Intermediate-Experienced (Prerequisite: You must have taken a minimum 6 week beginning hand-building class) Take your art to the next level. Investigate multiples, functional objects or purely artistic pieces. Incorporate mixed materials. (more…)
Tile Making Spring II 2025
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
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Tiles
May 5, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Tiles
May 12, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Tiles
May 19, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Tiles
June 2, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Tiles
June 9, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Tiles
June 16, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Create a platter and coasters using a mosaic technique. Use colored clays to create dynamic pieces.
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
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Tuesday AM
May 13, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Tuesday AM
May 20, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Tuesday AM
June 3, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Tuesday AM
May 6, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Tuesday AM
June 10, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Tuesday AM
June 17, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Staff
Hand Building II Beginning & Beyond: 6 weeks Tuesday Mornings 10am-12:30pm Spring II: 6wks Tuesday 5/13/25 – 6/17/25 10am-12:30pm Inst: Lila (Lee-lah) Papenburg Level: Intermediate-Experienced (Prerequisite: You must have taken a minimum 6 week beginning hand-building class) Take your art to the next level. Investigate multiples, functional objects or purely artistic pieces. Incorporate mixed materials. (more…)
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
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Wed AM
May 7, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Wed AM
May 14, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Wed AM
May 21, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Wed AM
May 28, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Wed AM
June 4, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Wed AM
June 11, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Staff
Hand Building I : 6 weeks Wednesday AM 10am- 12:30pm Spring II: 5/7/25-6/11/25 Inst: Olivia Tharpgeorge Level: Beginning – Intermediate Learn the basics of creating clay objects by hand using the methods of coil construction, soft & hard slab and the most basic of pinch. You will learn how to use the slab roller, extruder, (more…)
Event Phone: (414) 249-5902
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Wed PM
May 7, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wed PM
May 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wed PM
May 21, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wed PM
May 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wed PM
June 4, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm -
Wed PM
June 11, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Staff
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Victor Jimenez
Victor Hugo Jimenez is a ceramic artist who is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Victor is a studio technician and instructor at Cream City Clay supporting our artist community in self expression. Victor is also an Artist Educator working within Milwaukee Public Schools to provide young artists the tools and knowledge to expand their creative journeys.
Hand Building I : 6 weeks Wednesday PM 6pm- 8:30pm Spring II: 5/7/25-6/11/25 Inst: Victor Jimenez Level: Beginning – Intermediate Learn the basics of creating clay objects by hand using the methods of coil construction, soft & hard slab and the most basic of pinch. You will learn how to use the slab roller, extruder, (more…)
Couples Night Out
Have a hands-on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. Cherish the memories each time you use your handmade pottery at home. New classes will be released every two months
*Classes are non-refundable or (transferable to a different night) for cancelations less than 14 days before class begins unless we can fill your spot.
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Friday
April 25, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Try the potter’s wheel and have a hands on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. No experience necessary. Each person has their own wheel. Participants usually make two pieces and have time to decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. Aprons are available and all supplies included.
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Friday
April 25, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Couples Night Out 4/25/25 (Hand Building) Come learn about the art of ceramics with a good friend and create your own handbuilt project. Join us for this 2 ½ hour class and learn to construct a piece using tools such as the slabroller and extruder. Projects may include bowls, decorative plates, mugs, and planters. There (more…)
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Friday
May 9, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Try the potter’s wheel and have a hands on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. No experience necessary. Each person has their own wheel. Participants usually make two pieces and have time to decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. Aprons are available and all supplies included.
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Friday
May 9, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Couples Night Out 5/9/25 (Hand Building) Come learn about the art of ceramics with a good friend and create your own handbuilt project. Join us for this 2 ½ hour class and learn to construct a piece using tools such as the slabroller and extruder. Projects may include bowls, decorative plates, mugs, and planters. There (more…)
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Friday
May 23, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Try the potter’s wheel and have a hands on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. No experience necessary. Each person has their own wheel. Participants usually make two pieces and have time to decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. Aprons are available and all supplies included.
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Friday
May 23, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Couples Night Out 5/23/25 (Hand Building) Come learn about the art of ceramics with a good friend and create your own handbuilt project. Join us for this 2 ½ hour class and learn to construct a piece using tools such as the slabroller and extruder. Projects may include bowls, decorative plates, mugs, and planters. There (more…)
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Friday
May 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Try the potter’s wheel and have a hands on clay experience with your favorite someone or best pal. No experience necessary. Each person has their own wheel. Participants usually make two pieces and have time to decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. Aprons are available and all supplies included.
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Friday
May 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Couples Night Out 5/30/25 (Hand Building) Come learn about the art of ceramics with a good friend and create your own handbuilt project. Join us for this 2 ½ hour class and learn to construct a piece using tools such as the slabroller and extruder. Projects may include bowls, decorative plates, mugs, and planters. There (more…)
Specialty Workshops
Throughout the year, Cream City Clay offers the opportunity to learn additional pottery skills with specialty workshops. Guest artisans in the past have shared their skills in Raku, sculpting, glazing and taller pieces.
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Kids & Teen Events
Kids classes, summer clay camp sessions, and parent/child classes.
Adult Classes
Adult pottery classes, workshops, couples pottery events and more.