Pottery Classes
Discover pottery at Sampson Arts Council's Carriage House Pottery Studio at 709 College St. in Clinton. With a fully equipped studio and kiln, students can unleash their creativity! Follow us on social media for class updates.
Classes begin January 29, 2026
Wheel Throwing Class - Beginner/Intermediate
Starting January 29, 2026
Instructor: Douglas Lloyd
Dates: Thursdays – January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Carriage House Pottery Studio, 709 College Street, Clinton, NC (behind the Victor R. Small House)
Ages: Adults 16 and up
Cost: $190 (includes $160 class fee + $30 for clay, glazes, and firings)
Join us for a 5-week pottery class designed for both beginners and intermediate students. Held at the Sampson Arts Council’s Carriage House Pottery Studio, this hands-on course will guide students through the fundamentals of wheel throwing and offer opportunities to build and refine their skills.
Beginners will learn essential techniques such as centering, pulling, and shaping clay, creating forms like cups, bowls, mugs, and vases.
Intermediate students will receive personalized instruction to improve form and function, explore new shapes, and experiment with surface texture techniques to develop their own style
Whether you’re new to pottery or looking to grow your skills, this class provides a supportive and creative environment for learning and exploration.
Space is limited. Registration and payment are required to reserve your spot.
Questions? Email us at director@sampsonarts.org or call 910-596-2533.
Ready to Register?
Ready to get your hands in the clay? Visit the link below to reserve your spot in the Wheel Throwing Class. Space is limited, and registration is confirmed once payment is received. We can’t wait to create with you!
Handbuilding Class - Beginner/Intermediate
Starting January 29, 2026
Instructor: Douglas Lloyd
Dates: Thursdays – January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Carriage House Pottery Studio, 709 College Street, Clinton, NC (behind the Victor R. Small House)
Ages: Adults 16 and up
Cost: $190 (includes $160 class fee + $30 for clay, glazes, and firings)
What is handbuilding?
Handbuilding is a ceramics technique that allows you to create forms with clay and your hands, without using a throwing wheel. Before ceramicists invented the wheel, handbuilding was the only way they could create functional and artistic ceramic forms. The oldest known ceramic artifact was handbuilt and is dated as early as 28,000 BCE. All you need to get started are your clay, your hands, and a few simple tools.
Beginners
The Sampson Arts Council Pottery Studio offers a unique place to learn the different handbuilding pottery techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab rolling. Once you have experience with a few basic techniques, you can make your own functional tableware, vessels, sculpture, installations, and mixed media—the possibilities in ceramics are endless.
Intermediate students will receive personalized instruction to improve form and function, explore new shapes, and experiment with surface texture techniques to develop their own style
Whether you’re new to pottery or looking to grow your skills, this class provides a supportive and creative environment for learning and exploration.
Space is limited. Registration and payment are required to reserve your spot.
Questions? Email us at director@sampsonarts.org or call 910-596-2533.
Ready to Register?
Ready to get your hands in the clay? Visit the link below to reserve your spot in the Handbuilding Class. Space is limited, and registration is confirmed once payment is received. We can’t wait to create with you!