FAQs

Sign up for the mailing list. We send updates about adult class registration to this mailing list.

Our adult class meet once a week for 8 weeks with plenty of open studio time availability. We run 6 sessions a year. Many students repeat their class, so we do have limited openings.

If you are new to pottery, we recommend signing up for an Intro class. If you are hoping to try your hand at the wheel without committing to a 2-month class, we recommend signing up for one of our Fridays at Fox classes (a 2-hour semi-private wheel throwing lesson offered every Friday).

Take a look at the various level descriptions at this link! When in doubt, reach out to us at portlandpotterystudio@gmail.com and we will be happy to advise.

Check our Workshops page for upcoming workshops. Sign up for our mailing list to be notified when new workshops are posted.

You can join a waiting list for any class that is full. If someone changes their mind and a spot becomes available, we will contact you.

We also recommend joining the mailing list so that you are up to date on openings at the studio.

Classes costs $350 for an 8 week session at the Washington Avenue studio. This includes one free 25 pound bag of clay, 8 weeks of instruction for 3 hours a week, a shelf at the studio, access to high-fire glazes and other surface design materials, bisque and glaze firing in our reduction kiln, and unlimited access to the studio during Open Studio Hours.

Intro I classes at our Fox St Studio are priced at $305. Intro II, Advanced Beginner, and Handbuilding classes at Fox St are $325 because they have access to Open Studio Hours.

We have very limited membership spots at the studio that are currently filled by existing students. If you hope to join the studio, please sign up for a class. Adult students get unlimited access to the studio during Open Studio Hours.

Adult clay classes and memberships, kids classes, and February and April Youth Programs: Full refunds can be given if cancellations are made more than 72 hours before the first class of the session starts. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours of the first class of the session. If you haven’t paid and haven’t let us know you’d like to cancel 72 hours before the first class of the session, you’ll be required to pay for the session because we’ve held a spot for you.

Private Lessons, Workshops, and Group Parties: We issue a full refund for cancellations made more than 72 hours before the start of the lesson, workshop or party. No refunds will be issued if cancellations are made within 72 hours of the session. No refunds will be issued if fewer people participate than are registered.

Summer Youth Programs: No refunds for cancellations made within 7 days of the start of the week of the Summer Program you’re registered for. Full refunds given for cancellations made more than 7 days before the start of the week.

Our classes, workshops, group parties, and private lessons are located at one of our studio locations in Portland, Maine. Our main studio is located at 118 Washington Avenue and our second studio space is located at 49 Fox Street. If you are unsure where your class or lesson will be held, reach out to us and we're happy to help! (207)-772-4334

YES! We love welcoming artists from near and far to teach a day-long or multi-day workshop or lecture. Please reach out if you are interested: portlandpotterystudio@gmail.com