Pottery Classes in Portland, Oregon
Discover 11 pottery studios and ceramic workshopsin Portland. From beginner wheel throwing to advanced glazing techniques, find the perfect pottery class for your skill level.
Morning Ceramics Studio
239 SE 6th Ave, Portland OR 97214
🔴 Closed today
Nola Clay Ceramics
3905 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland OR 97212
🟢 Today: Open 24 hours
The Mud Room Southeast
2011 SE 10th Ave, Portland OR 97214
🟢 Today: Open 24 hours
St Johns Clay Collective
6635 North Baltimore Avenue suite 109 Workshop St. Johns Complex, 6635 N Baltimore Ave suite 110, Portland OR 97203
🔴 Closed today
Elemental Studios PDX
4634 NE Garfield Ave. Suite C, Portland OR 97211
🟢 Today: 7 AM–10 PM
Bittersweet Studios PDX
1515 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland OR 97217
🔴 Closed today
Pursuits Pottery Studio
2127 N Albina Ave, Portland OR 97227
🟢 Today: 6–9 PM
About Pottery in Portland
Portland's maker community loves working with their hands, and pottery fits right in. The city has tons of community studios where artists share space and ideas. Southeast Portland is the ceramics hub with studios like Radius on Belmont and The Mud Room on 10th Avenue. The Alberta Arts District adds color with studios like Mimosa. The Oregon Potters Association connects ceramicists across the city. Many Portland potters focus on functional pieces - mugs for coffee, bowls for farm-to-table meals.
Types of Pottery Classes Available in Portland
Portland studios offer flexible options - monthly memberships with 24/7 access or drop-in classes. Radius Studio has hourly rentals if you just need wheel time. The Multnomah Arts Center runs affordable classes year-round for all ages. St. Johns Clay Collective in North Portland welcomes beginners with patient teachers. Morning Ceramics offers everything from one-time workshops to full memberships. Many studios host "clay dates" and serve local beer or kombucha during evening classes.
Getting Started in Portland
Southeast Portland has the most options - check out Radius on Belmont or The Mud Room on 10th. Alberta Arts District offers Mimosa Studios for paint-your-own pottery. St. Johns has the Clay Collective with great community vibes. The Pearl District is close to several studios in Northwest. Most studios are bike-friendly with good transit access. Portland's rainy weather makes indoor pottery the perfect year-round activity. Studios here focus on sustainability with recycled clay and eco-friendly glazes. Start by searching our directory for pottery classes near you to find the perfect studio.
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