The Salty Potters upcoming events

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 2: Succulent Planter with Attached Saucer (07/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 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 2 - Succulent Planter with Attached Saucer

Create a beautiful, functional succulent planter with an attached saucer while learning the core techniques of curved slab construction. The techniques introduced in this lesson become the foundation for planters, utensil crocks, brush holders, pencil cups, and many other cylindrical slab-built pottery projects.

Looking Ahead

Next Week: Lesson 3 – Luminary Lantern

Take your slab-building skills to the next level by learning how to plan cutout designs, create negative space, and build sturdy forms that safely glow with candlelight.

Sand Dollar Bubble Glaze Class - July Day (07/24/2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Join us in the Clayground to make a gorgeous Sand Dollar!

July 10, 2pm-4pm: form sand dollar

July 24, 2pm-4pm: add bubble glaze to bisque-fired sand dollar

First class will be the creation of your individual sand dollar which will be the approximate size of a dinner plate on June 12. The second class will be two weeks later after your sand dollar has dried and been kiln fired to learn the easy and fun technique of bubble glazing!

Sand Dollar Bubble Glaze Class - July Evening (07/24/2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Join us in the Clayground to make a gorgeous Sand Dollar!

July 10, 6pm-8pm: form sand dollar

July 24, 6pm-8pm: add bubble glaze to bisque-fired sand dollar

Shark Week - Afternoon Class (07/26/2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Build, glaze, and take home your own shark-themed charcuterie board!

2-Class Experience

July 26, 2pm-4pm: form your charcuterie board
August 9, 2pm-4pm: glaze your piece
Pickup approximately one week later

First class will be the creation of your charcuterie board. Choose between 3 designs or create your own. The second class will be two weeks later after your board has dried and been kiln fired to apply glaze. Check back in mid-August to pick up your finished Shark Week creation!

Shark Week - Evening Class (07/26/2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Build, glaze, and take home your own shark-themed charcuterie board!

2-Class Experience

July 26, 6pm-8pm: form your charcuterie board
August 9, 6pm-8pm: glaze your piece
Pickup approximately one week later

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 3: Luminary Lantern (07/27/2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 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 3 - Luminary Lantern

Create a decorative luminary lantern while learning the fundamentals of cutwork and structural design. This project introduces planning cutout patterns, reinforcing delicate forms, and building sturdy slab structures that allow light to shine through safely.

Looking Ahead

Next Week: Lesson 4 – Coastal Wave Wall Plaque

Discover how to add depth and movement to your pottery using layered slabs, relief decoration, texture, and carving to create a coastal-inspired work of art.

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 4: Coastal Wave Wall Plaque (08/03/2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 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 4 - Coastal Wave Wall Plaque

Create a coastal-inspired wall plaque while learning the fundamentals of relief decoration and layered slab construction. The techniques introduced in this lesson can be used to create decorative plaques, wall art, signs, and sculptural pottery with depth and movement.

Looking Ahead

Next Week: Lesson 5 – Textured Slab Mug

Apply the curved slab construction skills you've already learned while refining cylinder construction, reinforcing vertical seams, and learning how to design and attach a strong, comfortable handle.

Shark Week - Afternoon Class (08/09/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Build, glaze, and take home your own shark-themed charcuterie board!

2-Class Experience

July 26, 2pm-4pm: form your charcuterie board
August 9, 2pm-4pm: glaze your piece
Pickup approximately one week later

Shark Week - Evening Class (08/09/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Build, glaze, and take home your own shark-themed charcuterie board!

2-Class Experience

July 26, 6pm-8pm: form your charcuterie board
August 9, 6pm-8pm: glaze your piece
Pickup approximately one week later

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 5: Textured Slab Mug (08/10/2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 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 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.

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 6: Lidded Trinket Box (08/17/2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 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!

The Salty Potters upcoming events

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 2: Succulent Planter with Attached Saucer (07/20/2026)

Looking Ahead

Sand Dollar Bubble Glaze Class - July Day (07/24/2026)

Instructor: Terri Wilson Level: Beginner

Sand Dollar Bubble Glaze Class - July Evening (07/24/2026)

Instructor: Terri Wilson Level: Beginner

Shark Week - Afternoon Class (07/26/2026)

Instructor: Terri Wilson Level: Beginner

Shark Week - Evening Class (07/26/2026)

Instructor: Terri Wilson Level: Beginner

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 3: Luminary Lantern (07/27/2026)

Looking Ahead

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 4: Coastal Wave Wall Plaque (08/03/2026)

Looking Ahead

Shark Week - Afternoon Class (08/09/2026)

Instructor: Terri Wilson Level: Beginner

Shark Week - Evening Class (08/09/2026)

Instructor: Terri Wilson Level: Beginner

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 5: Textured Slab Mug (08/10/2026)

Looking Ahead

Pottery Foundations - Lesson 6: Lidded Trinket Box (08/17/2026)

Keep Creating

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner

Instructor: Terri Wilson
Level: Beginner