Pottery Classes in Georgia
Explore 12 pottery studios across 7 cities in Georgia. From beginner-friendly workshops to advanced ceramic techniques, find the perfect pottery class near you.
Alpharetta
1 pottery studio
Atlanta
5 pottery studios
Decatur
1 pottery studio
Dunwoody
1 pottery studio
Marietta
1 pottery studio
Sandy Springs
2 pottery studios
Smyrna
1 pottery studio
Where to Find Pottery Classes in Georgia
Georgia's pottery scene spreads across the state, with major studios in Atlanta, Savannah, and Athens. Atlanta leads with established studios like MudFire in Decatur and newer spots like Grit Ceramics in Sylvan Hills. The city's West End welcomed Molly Sanyour Ceramics Studio recently. Meanwhile, Savannah's arts district hosts Knack Studio in Starland and Clayer & Co in nearby Thunderbolt.
University towns offer strong pottery programs too. Athens features Good Dirt Clay Studio alongside the University of Georgia's impressive 15,000-square-foot ceramics facility. Georgia State University in Atlanta runs active ceramics programs with student groups organizing pottery sales and workshops. Even smaller areas like Evans near Augusta have studios like Artsy Me Ceramic & Art Studio serving local communities. The North Georgia mountains hold special pottery significance. Cleveland hosts the annual Meaders Pottery Face Jug Festival, celebrating over a century of the Meaders family tradition. Gillsville continues its pottery heritage with the Hewell family's "Turning and Burning" festival each fall. The Folk Pottery Museum in Sautee-Nacoochee showcases 200 years of regional pottery history.
Georgia Pottery Scene Today
Georgia's pottery community thrives through strong traditions and modern innovation. The state's pottery history runs deep, with eight historic "Jugtown" centers established in the 1800s along the Fall Line and Piedmont regions. Each developed unique styles passed down through generations of "clay clans."
Contemporary Georgia potters blend old techniques with fresh approaches. Studios use everything from traditional wood kilns to modern electric firing methods. At Clayer & Co, potters work with four different firing techniques including raku and soda firing. Meanwhile, folk potters like Clete Meaders in Cleveland still dig their own clay and fire pieces in wood kilns. The Jekyll Island Arts Association's Pottery Guild has operated since 1976 with 75 members creating work in their Goodyear Cottage studio. University programs at UGA and Georgia State push ceramic art forward through student organizations and visiting artist workshops. These programs help students explore both functional pottery and sculptural ceramic art. Pottery festivals keep traditions alive while welcoming new artists. Augusta's Arts in the Heart festival features local clay artists, while Jekyll Island's arts festivals showcase guild member work. These events connect Georgia's rich pottery heritage with today's vibrant ceramic community. Explore our directory to find pottery classes throughout Georgia and discover studios near you.
Pottery Classes in Nearby States
Continue exploring pottery studios and ceramic workshops in states neighboring Georgia.