OPEN STUDIO
Open studio with access to wheels, handbuilding, glazes and firing services

RAKU
Where artistry meets alchemy

HANDBUILDING CLASSES
Whimsy or functional ware - handbuilding offers it all.

WHEEL THROWING
Beginners to experienced potters learn and grow in their skills at the WAC

FAMILY CLAY SUNDAY
A family-friendly opportunity for kids of all ages to create hand-built clay projects

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  • Ever wanted to reenact that scene from Ghost? Or maybe just drink coffee out of a mug you actually made yourself? ☕✨ Come get your hands dirty in Troy’s introductory wheel-throwing course! Zero clay experience required. We’ll teach you the core techniques so you can confidently build your skills. Monday evenings from 6 to 8:30pm. Classes run August 3rd through September 21st.Visit our website or tap the link in our bio to register before spots fill up!#PotteryClass #WheelThrowing #CeramicsArt #GetYourHandsDirty #WillametteArtCenter
    5 hours ago
  • No wheel? No problem! 🙅‍♀️🏺 Get hands-on with Andrea’s Beginning Handbuilding class. We’re ditching the spinning and focusing on coil construction, slabs, and extruding to build everything from custom dinnerware to cool art pieces—all with your own two hands. Perfect for total beginners who want to play in the clay! Friday OR Saturday afternoons from 1:30 to 4pm. Classes run August 7/8th through September 25/26th.#Handbuilding #PotteryClass #CeramicsArt #LearnPottery #WillametteArtCenter
    19 hours ago
  • Cancel your Tuesday night plans—we’re throwing clay! 🗓️💥 Join Jim for 8 weeks of Beginning Wheel and get your hands dirty. We’re covering all the basics: throwing, trimming, and glazing. Best part? You get a 25 lb. bag of clay AND an 8-week open studio pass to practice your new skills. 🏺 No experience necessary, but you will leave with some awesome handmade pottery. Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8:30pm. Classes run August 4th through September 22nd.Visit our website or tap the link in our bio to register before spots fill up!#PotteryClass #WheelThrowing #CeramicsArt #GetYourHandsDirty #WillametteArtCenter
    1 day ago
  • Design and glaze your own custom bisque mug in our fun, two-day stencil workshop! All materials, stencils, and firing are included for a stress-free creative experience.Tuesday July 21st from 6:00 - 7:00 pm ANDTuesday July 28th from 6:00 - 7:30 pmRegister for this class and many more on our website: https://www.willametteartcenter.com/classes-workshops/
    3 days ago
Ever wanted to reenact that scene from Ghost? Or maybe just drink coffee out of a mug you actually made yourself? ☕✨ Come get your hands dirty in Troy’s introductory wheel-throwing course! Zero clay experience required. We’ll teach you the core techniques so you can confidently build your skills. Monday evenings from 6 to 8:30pm. Classes run August 3rd through September 21st.Visit our website or tap the link in our bio to register before spots fill up!#PotteryClass #WheelThrowing #CeramicsArt #GetYourHandsDirty #WillametteArtCenter
Ever wanted to reenact that scene from Ghost? Or maybe just drink coffee out of a mug you actually made yourself? ☕✨ Come get your hands dirty in Troy’s introductory wheel-throwing course! Zero clay experience required. We’ll teach you the core techniques so you can confidently build your skills. Monday evenings from 6 to 8:30pm. Classes run August 3rd through September 21st. Visit our website or tap the link in our bio to register before spots fill up! #PotteryClass #WheelThrowing #CeramicsArt #GetYourHandsDirty #WillametteArtCenter
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No wheel? No problem! 🙅‍♀️🏺 Get hands-on with Andrea’s Beginning Handbuilding class. We’re ditching the spinning and focusing on coil construction, slabs, and extruding to build everything from custom dinnerware to cool art pieces—all with your own two hands. Perfect for total beginners who want to play in the clay! Friday OR Saturday afternoons from 1:30 to 4pm. Classes run August 7/8th through September 25/26th.#Handbuilding #PotteryClass #CeramicsArt #LearnPottery #WillametteArtCenter
No wheel? No problem! 🙅‍♀️🏺 Get hands-on with Andrea’s Beginning Handbuilding class. We’re ditching the spinning and focusing on coil construction, slabs, and extruding to build everything from custom dinnerware to cool art pieces—all with your own two hands. Perfect for total beginners who want to play in the clay! Friday OR Saturday afternoons from 1:30 to 4pm. Classes run August 7/8th through September 25/26th. #Handbuilding #PotteryClass #CeramicsArt #LearnPottery #WillametteArtCenter
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Cancel your Tuesday night plans—we’re throwing clay! 🗓️💥 Join Jim for 8 weeks of Beginning Wheel and get your hands dirty. We’re covering all the basics: throwing, trimming, and glazing. Best part? You get a 25 lb. bag of clay AND an 8-week open studio pass to practice your new skills. 🏺 No experience necessary, but you will leave with some awesome handmade pottery. Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8:30pm. Classes run August 4th through September 22nd.Visit our website or tap the link in our bio to register before spots fill up!#PotteryClass #WheelThrowing #CeramicsArt #GetYourHandsDirty #WillametteArtCenter
Cancel your Tuesday night plans—we’re throwing clay! 🗓️💥 Join Jim for 8 weeks of Beginning Wheel and get your hands dirty. We’re covering all the basics: throwing, trimming, and glazing. Best part? You get a 25 lb. bag of clay AND an 8-week open studio pass to practice your new skills. 🏺 No experience necessary, but you will leave with some awesome handmade pottery. Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8:30pm. Classes run August 4th through September 22nd. Visit our website or tap the link in our bio to register before spots fill up! #PotteryClass #WheelThrowing #CeramicsArt #GetYourHandsDirty #WillametteArtCenter
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Design and glaze your own custom bisque mug in our fun, two-day stencil workshop! All materials, stencils, and firing are included for a stress-free creative experience.Tuesday July 21st from 6:00 - 7:00 pm ANDTuesday July 28th from 6:00 - 7:30 pmRegister for this class and many more on our website: https://www.willametteartcenter.com/classes-workshops/
Design and glaze your own custom bisque mug in our fun, two-day stencil workshop! All materials, stencils, and firing are included for a stress-free creative experience. Tuesday July 21st from 6:00 - 7:00 pm AND Tuesday July 28th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Register for this class and many more on our website: https://www.willametteartcenter.com/classes-workshops/
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