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Parties and Private Lessons Info

**Please note that all parties and private lessons are located at our Fox Street Studio (49 Fox Street, Portland, ME) not at our main studio (Washington Ave) unless otherwise discussed**

During a 2-hour lesson, participants will learn the basics of making pottery and create their own pieces!

Here’s how it works:

  • One of our fabulous instructors will provide a 15-minute demonstration on wheel-throwing basics

  • This is followed by 1.5 hours of wheel throwing with 1-on-1 and group instruction

  • The last 15 minutes is for glaze choices and cleaning up

Most participants make 2-3 pieces, but you can make as many as you’d like! You’ll also have 12 glazes to choose from.

After the party, Portland Pottery will trim, glaze, and fire your work in our kiln. It will be ready to be picked up in 3-4 weeks. Your pots will be food, dishwasher and microwave safe.

Please note that there is a possibility of a piece breaking during the firing process! We do everything we can to avoid this, but it is still possible. If this happens, we will offer you a piece made by one of our staff members.

Pricing – Adult Party

Adult Parties are priced for 4 or more people. If your group is smaller than 4 people, please sign up for a Private Lesson.

Adult Parties are $70 per person (4 person minimum).

We require a 5-day heads up for booking Adult Parties.

If your group is larger than 14 people, please reach out to us directly at foxstudio@portlandpottery.com.

If you are trying to use a gift card, please give us a call or send an email to foxstudio@portlandpottery.com

All prices include instruction and materials.

Pricing — Private Lesson

$210 for a Private Lesson (1-3 people)

We require a 5-day heads up for booking Private Lessons.

If you are trying to use a gift card, please give us a call or send an email to foxstudio@portlandpottery.com

Prices include instruction and all materials.

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Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are available for cancellations made more than 72 hours before the scheduled lesson or party. No refunds or credits will be issued if cancellations or reschedule requests are made within 72 hours of the session. Additionally, no refunds or credits will be issued for no-shows or if fewer participants attend than were originally registered.

Not seeing a time that works for you?

Shoot us an email at foxstudio@portlandpottery.com and we’ll see what we can do!

Picking up Finished Work

We will notify you when your pots are ready to be picked up!

We will hold your work for up to 6 months. Due to storage limitations, we will need to throw away any work that isn’t picked up after 6 months. So, please pick up your beautiful pieces after your party!!

We can also ship your pottery if you’re coming from out of town. The group would need to pay for the cost of shipping and handling, which we estimate to be $30-60 depending on the number and weight of the pieces.