Make time to make something
Beginner-friendly ceramic sessions for adults who want hands-on creativity, functional results, and a break from the daily grind.
meets Saturdays from 10am - 12pm
You don’t need a creative bone, just two hands and a tiny willingness to get messy.
Whether you’ve never touched clay before or your high school art teacher still remembers your unique mug attempt, these beginner-friendly adult sessions are built for you.
We don’t care if you’ve never made a thing in your life. We don’t care if your “creative phase” ended with a lopsided ashtray in 9th grade. What we do care about is that you show up, roll up your sleeves, and give it a shot.
Over a few weeks, you’ll go from “I’ve never done this” to pulling a gorgeous, handmade piece out of the kiln that you can actually use. Each class guides you through time-tested techniques like pinch, coil, and slab so you leave with more than just pottery. You leave with proof you can make something from nothing.
Session 2
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October 18
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Session 2 🗓️ October 18 🗓️
Thanksgiving Ceramics: Clay, Story and Season
Schedule: Saturdays | Oct 18 - Nov 22 | 10 am - 12 pm | 6 Weeks | Ages 18+
Celebrate the season of gratitude by crafting ceramics that reflect personal stories, harvest symbolism, and autumnal warmth. In this beginner-friendly class for adults, participants will explore hand-building techniques—slab, coil, and pinch—while creating meaningful pieces inspired by Thanksgiving traditions and reflective storytelling. Think textured gratitude tiles, sculptural harvest totems, and cornucopia-inspired vessels that honor abundance, connection, and seasonal charm.
Participants will learn:
How to shape clay using slab, coil, and pinch techniques
Methods for adding texture and detail through carving, stamping, and additive sculpting
Symbolic storytelling through animal forms and personalized surface design
Glazing basics to finish pieces with rich, autumn-inspired tones
How to reflect on their creative process and present their work in a final gratitude circle and mini showcase
Perfect for those seeking a mindful, creative outlet this fall, this course invites adults to explore clay as a medium for self-expression, seasonal celebration, and community connection. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and a heart full of thanks.
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Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Week 1: Welcome & Gratitude Tiles
Focus: Slab technique, texture tools, surface design
Project: Create 2–3 clay tiles with stamped or carved words of gratitude, seasonal motifs, or personal symbols
Reflection: Share one word or phrase that represents what you're thankful for this season
Week 2: Harvest Totems
Focus: Coil building, sculptural form, symbolism
Project: Sculpt a small animal or harvest-themed totem (e.g., fox, owl, acorn, pumpkin) that represents protection, abundance, or transformation
Reflection: Discuss the symbolic meaning of chosen forms
Week 3: Cornucopia Vessels
Focus: Pinch and coil combo, functional form
Project: Build a bowl or horn-shaped vessel inspired by the cornucopia—filled with texture and personal meaning
Reflection: What do you want to "fill" your life with this season?
Week 4: Surface & Story
Focus: Underglaze painting, carving, sgraffito
Project: Add surface details to previous pieces—patterns, words, or imagery that deepen the story
Reflection: Explore how surface design can express emotion or memory
Week 5: Glazing & Finishing
Focus: Glaze application, layering, warm autumn palette
Project: Glaze all bisque-fired pieces using fall-inspired tones (rust, ochre, deep green, warm brown)
Reflection: What colors evoke comfort or nostalgia for you?
Week 6: Showcase & Gratitude Circle
Focus: Community, reflection, celebration
Activity: Set up a mini gallery of finished works, share stories behind each piece, and participate in a closing gratitude circle
Optional: Invite friends/family for a casual open studio viewing
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November 29
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Session 3 🗓️ November 29 🗓️
Winter Ceramics: Clay, Light and Tradition
Schedule: Saturdays | Nov 29 - Dec 20 | 10 am - 12 pm | 4 Weeks | Ages 18+
Embrace the season of light and reflection through clay in this winter-themed ceramics class for adults. Participants will explore hand-building techniques while crafting meaningful pieces inspired by holiday traditions, winter textures, and personal rituals. Projects include snowflake tiles and symbolic ornaments.
Participants will learn:
How to shape clay using slab, coil, and pinch techniques
Methods for adding texture and detail through carving, stamping, and additive sculpting
How to create functional and symbolic pieces like ornaments
Glazing basics with winter-inspired tones, metallics, and expressive finishes
How to reflect on their creative process and present their work in a final showcase
Perfect for those seeking a cozy, creative outlet this winter, this course invites adults to explore clay as a medium for celebration, storytelling, and seasonal connection. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and a heart full of light.
Session 3
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Week 1: Snowflake Tiles & Winter Texture
Focus: Slab technique, texture exploration, symmetry
Project: Create 2–3 snowflake or winter-inspired tiles using lace, stamps, and natural textures
Reflection Prompt: What textures or symbols evoke winter memories for you?
Week 2: Symbolic Ornaments
Focus: Pinch and sculpting techniques, personal symbolism
Project: Sculpt 1–2 ornaments or small sculptures inspired by winter animals, traditions, or personal rituals
Reflection Prompt: What object or animal represents your seasonal spirit or story?
Week 3: Glazing & Surface Design
Focus: Glazing techniques, color layering, expressive finishes
Project: Glaze all bisque-fired pieces using winter tones—icy blues, silvers, whites, warm golds, and metallics
Reflection Prompt: What colors or finishes express your mood this season?
Week 4: Showcase & Reflection Circle
Focus: Presentation, storytelling, community connection
Activity: Set up a mini gallery of finished works, share stories behind each piece, and participate in a closing gratitude circle
Reflection Prompt: What did you discover through clay this winter?
Answers to
your questions
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All sessions are held on Saturdays from 10am - 12pm.
Session 1: September 6 - October 11 (6 weeks)
Session 2: October 18 - November 22 (6 weeks)
Session 3: November 29 - December 20 (4 weeks)
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6-week sessions cost $350/person
4-week sessions cost $250/person
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JuliArt Clay Studio tucked away in the warehouses behind the storefronts at 8700 Long Point Road. Drive down Ojeman Road (east side of the storefronts), and look for the third driveway on the left near the wood fence. We’re in Suite 409.
Pro Tip: Use 1829 Ojeman Road in your GPS or this handy-dandy Apple Maps Pin to locate us.
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Cancel for a full refund 48-hours BEFORE the start of the 6-week session. After that, consider your deposit a generous contribution to the arts.
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No, kids cannot participate in adult sessions. However, we do offer youth classes. Check them out here.
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Session #2 starts October 18
Session #3 starts November 29 -
2 hours (10am - 12pm)
HOUSTON-BASED POP ARTIST
Julia McLaurin
I’m a neo-pop artist (an artist influenced by pop art) and clay is my medium of choice. I challenge myself to show the beauty in everyday, otherwise mundane objects. Through the method of slab-building, I create ginormous, fun, and whimsical works of art!
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