The Salty Potters upcoming events

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 5: Textured Slab Mug (09/07/2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Mentor volunteers: Please register here.

Members: No registration is required—just bring your own clay and join us! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Functional Pottery Foundations is a free 6-week Mentor Monday series designed to help members build confidence with handbuilding while creating beautiful, functional pottery. Each week features one functional project and a new set of transferable pottery skills.

Bring your own clay each week, and if you have your own basic pottery tools, please bring them. A limited number of studio tool kits are available to share.

No registration is required—just come ready to learn! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lesson 5 - Textured Slab Mug

Create a beautiful, functional slab-built mug by bringing together the slab-building skills you've learned throughout the series. This lesson focuses on refining cylinder construction, reinforcing seams, creating a comfortable handle, and adding simple surface texture to produce a mug you'll enjoy using every day.

Looking Ahead

Next Week: Lesson 6 – Lidded Trinket Box

Bring together the skills you've developed throughout the series as you learn to create a properly fitted lid and gallery while completing a beautiful keepsake box.

Pumpkin Dish - Afternoon 2pm-4pm (09/11/2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terry Marti

Level: Beginner

Create a beautiful pumpkin dish

2-Class Experience

September 11, 2pm-4pm: build your pumpkin dish
October 2, 2pm-4pm: glaze your pumpkin dish
Pickup your finished project approximately one week later

During the first class, you'll build your pumpkin dish, add stems, leaves and other decorative elements. After your pumpkin has dried and been bisque fired, you'll return for the second class to glaze it.

Includes all materials, glazes, and kiln firings.

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 6: Lidded Trinket Box (09/21/2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Mentor volunteers: Please register here.

Members: No registration is required—just bring your own clay and join us! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bring your own clay each week, and if you have your own basic pottery tools, please bring them. A limited number of studio tool kits are available to share.

No registration is required—just come ready to learn! Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lesson 6 - Lidded Trinket Box

Create a functional lidded trinket box while bringing together the skills you've developed throughout the Functional Pottery Foundations series. You'll learn to measure for a properly fitting lid, create an interior ledge (gallery) to support the lid, add a decorative knob, and complete a beautiful keepsake box you'll be proud to use or give as a gift.

Keep Creating

Congratulations on completing the Functional Pottery Foundations series!

Remember, every experienced potter started with a first project, a little curiosity, and the willingness to keep learning.

The more time you spend in The Clayground, the more your confidence, creativity, and friendships will grow. Don't wait for another class to make something new. Experiment with different forms, explore new glazes, ask questions, share ideas, and enjoy creating alongside fellow Salty Potters.

The Clayground is more than a studio—it's a community. We hope you'll make it part of your weekly routine. Don't be afraid to ask questions, share ideas, and inspire others along the way.

Now... go make something amazing!

Pumpkin Dish - Afternoon 2pm-4pm (10/02/2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terry Marti

Level: Beginner

Create a beautiful pumpkin dish

2-Class Experience

September 11, 2pm-4pm: build your pumpkin dish
October 2, 2pm-4pm: glaze your pumpkin dish
Pickup your finished project approximately one week later

Includes all materials, glazes, and kiln firings.

Holiday Tree - Afternoon Class 2pm-4pm (10/27/2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson

Level: Beginner

Create a beautiful handbuilt holiday tree you'll enjoy displaying for years to come! In this fun, beginner-friendly class, you'll build your own tree using simple handbuilding techniques, then personalize it with textures, decorative cutouts, and your choice of glaze colors.

Return for the second class to glaze your tree before it is kiln fired. Once finished, simply add the included plastic star topper and colorful vintage-style light pegs to create a glowing holiday decoration that's uniquely yours.

Whether your style is traditional, coastal, modern, or whimsical, you'll take home a handmade keepsake you'll be proud to display every holiday season.

2-Class Experience

October 27, 2pm-4pm: build your holiday tree
November 17, 2pm-4pm: glaze your holiday tree
Pickup your finished project approximately one week later

During the first class, you'll build your holiday tree, add textures and decorative cutouts, and create openings for the light pegs and star topper. After your tree has dried and been bisque fired, you'll return for the second class to glaze it.

Includes all materials, glazes, plastic star topper, vintage-style light pegs, fairy lights, and kiln firings. No pottery experience necessary.

Holiday Tree - Evening Class 6pm-8pm (10/27/2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Whether your style is traditional, coastal, modern, or whimsical, you'll take home a handmade keepsake you'll be proud to display every holiday season.

2-Class Experience

October 27, 6pm-8pm: build your holiday tree
November 17, 6pm-8pm: glaze your holiday tree
Pickup your finished project approximately one week later

Includes all materials, glazes, plastic star topper, vintage-style light pegs, fairy lights, and kiln firings. No pottery experience necessary.

Holiday Tree - Afternoon Class 2pm-4pm (11/17/2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson

Level: Beginner

Whether your style is traditional, coastal, modern, or whimsical, you'll take home a handmade keepsake you'll be proud to display every holiday season.

2-Class Experience

October 27, 2pm-4pm: build your holiday tree
November 17, 2pm-4pm: glaze your holiday tree
Pickup your finished project approximately one week later

Includes all materials, glazes, plastic star topper, vintage-style light pegs, fairy lights, and kiln firings. No pottery experience necessary.

Holiday Tree - Evening Class 6pm-8pm (11/17/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Whether your style is traditional, coastal, modern, or whimsical, you'll take home a handmade keepsake you'll be proud to display every holiday season.

2-Class Experience

October 27, 6pm-8pm: build your holiday tree
November 17, 6pm-8pm: glaze your holiday tree
Pickup your finished project approximately one week later

Includes all materials, glazes, plastic star topper, vintage-style light pegs, fairy lights, and kiln firings. No pottery experience necessary.

Holiday Tree 2 - Afternoon Class 2pm-4pm (11/20/2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Whether your style is traditional, coastal, modern, or whimsical, you'll take home a handmade keepsake you'll be proud to display every holiday season.

2-Class Experience

November 20, 2pm-4pm: build your holiday tree
December 11, 2pm-4pm: glaze your holiday tree
Pickup your finished project approximately one week later

Includes all materials, glazes, plastic star topper, vintage-style light pegs, fairy lights, and kiln firings. No pottery experience necessary.

Holiday Tree 2 - Evening Class 6pm-8pm (11/20/2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Whether your style is traditional, coastal, modern, or whimsical, you'll take home a handmade keepsake you'll be proud to display every holiday season.

2-Class Experience

November 20, 6pm-8pm: build your holiday tree
December 11, 6pm-8pm: glaze your holiday tree
Pickup your finished project approximately one week later

Includes all materials, glazes, plastic star topper, vintage-style light pegs, fairy lights, and kiln firings. No pottery experience necessary.

Holiday Tree 2 - Afternoon Class 2pm-4pm (12/11/2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Whether your style is traditional, coastal, modern, or whimsical, you'll take home a handmade keepsake you'll be proud to display every holiday season.

2-Class Experience

November 20, 2pm-4pm: build your holiday tree
December 11, 2pm-4pm: glaze your holiday tree
Pickup your finished project approximately one week later

Includes all materials, glazes, plastic star topper, vintage-style light pegs, fairy lights, and kiln firings. No pottery experience necessary.

Holiday Tree 2 - Evening Class 6pm-8pm (12/11/2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Whether your style is traditional, coastal, modern, or whimsical, you'll take home a handmade keepsake you'll be proud to display every holiday season.

2-Class Experience

November 20, 6pm-8pm: build your holiday tree
December 11, 6pm-8pm: glaze your holiday tree
Pickup your finished project approximately one week later

Includes all materials, glazes, plastic star topper, vintage-style light pegs, fairy lights, and kiln firings. No pottery experience necessary.