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Enjoy flexible open studio time and weekly classes. Come in when it’s convenient for you!

ELK Ridge Pottery Garage now features the Strong Arm!

The Strong Arm is an amazing tool that helps with centering clay on the wheel. Now the hardest part about throwing on the wheel just got easier at the Elk Ridge Pottery garage! 

Small class sizes.

Individual attention, instruction and help!  Never more than six students per class. 

Clean and Organized

A comfortable, clean and organized studio with plenty of elbow room and shelf space.

Have fun in the mud!

Get away from it all and enjoy some time where your creativity can run wild. 


Our next 9 & 10 week session starts in January.

What Do I Get?

Pottery Classes! One to fit your needs.


"HANDS ON" GROUP ACTIVITY -  

Have some fun in the mud and experience throwing pottery on a wheel. This 60 minute demonstration and hands on experience is for ages 12 and up.

Each package is for up to four people. Purchase two packages for a maximum 8 people at one time. (Plan on 90 minutes for 8 people)

Completing a pot takes three lessons so this class is just for fun. If you want to create and keep a finished piece of pottery check out our other classes and pottery sessions.  

INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY - 

A  four hour course on the basics of pottery which includes everything you need. The course is split into three classes. Class #1 - (approx. 2 hrs.) Throwing pottery at the wheel. Class #2 - (1 hr.) Trimming your pieces at the wheel.  Class #3 - (1 hr.) Glazing your pieces. 

This course is for adults and teens 14 years or older. Maximum four people per class.


beginners 10 WEEK CLASS Session -

This class is in conjunction or part of the 9 week session and is required for new students. This class includes everything in the 9 week class plus (1) - 25 lb. bag of clay and a two hour semi private introduction class.

Beginning students will start one week before the 9 week course. Limited to just four people, students will receive two hours of instruction and lots of help at the wheel before joining a 9 week session.


9 WEEK CLASS Session 

Includes a weekly 90 minute class with instruction, demonstrations and individual help to improve your pottery skills. Work at you own speed while choosing what you want to create each week.

Also included in this amazing price is up to 2 1/2 hours of weekly open studio time, which may be used before or after class or on a separate day. Enjoy coming to a class and have some extra time to work on your own. All open studio hours are used on a weekly basis and do not accumulate.

Clay is  not included in the standard 9 week session but is purchased as needed. Maximum of six students per class. This class is for adults or teens 16 years or older.


Open Studio Time for Non Students

If you are already experienced in throwing, trimming and glazing and don't want to take a class, you can come use our comfortable studio. Use the wheels and tools and throw to your hearts content. Punch cards and hourly rates includes firings. Clay is available to purchase and includes the use of our standard glazes. Punch cards can only be used for open studio time. No refunds or exchanges are allowed. 

What's The Schedule?

HANDS ON & INTRO TO POTTERY 

Classes offered Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturdays at 10 am and 1 pm. Call for an appointment. Evening classes available in December and during the summer.

9 & 10 week class Times: 


Winter, Spring and Fall sessions

Evening classes at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Morning class at 10 am on Wednesday.

Open Studio Times

Monday thru Saturday 9 am - 9 pm 
except during weekly class times.  See schedule above. Open most days during December and during the summer.

First time clients call (801) 455-7251 for an appointment. With the purchase of a punch card we provide you with an electronic key so that you may enter any time during open studio times.  

Availability is on a first come first serve basis.

How Much Does It Cost?

Pottery Class Prices -

"HANDS ON"  GROUP ACTIVITY  - $69.00

This one time demonstration and hands on experience is a 60 minute class for up to four people.

Classes must be paid for and scheduled in advance. You can pay on line or over the phone when you call to sign up.  We take all major credit cards, Venmo and cash.

Call to schedule a class at 801-455-7251


INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY - $105.00

$105 for one person plus $5 for each additional person. Participants must be 14 years or older.

Classes must be paid for and scheduled in advance. You can pay on line or over the phone when you call to sign up.  We take all major credit cards, Venmo and cash.

Call to schedule a class at 801-455-7251

  
BEGINNERS 10 WEEK CLASS SESSION - $285.00

One two hour introduction class and then students join the 9 week session. Includes one 25lb bag of clay plus everything in the 9 week class. 

Participants must be 16 years or older

Call at 801-455-7251 for availability before purchasing. 


9 WEEK CLASS SESSION  - $225.00

A 90 minute weekly class plus 2 1/2  hours of open studio time each week. Up to 36 hours of fun at the pottery studio. All open studio hours are used on a weekly basis and do not accumulate.

Clay is not included. 

Participants must be 16 years or older.

Call at 801-455-7251 for availability before purchasing.



Hourly Rates and Punch Cards for Open Studio Time

Open Studio Time is $8.50 per hour plus supplies.
SAVE MONEY!
 10 HOUR PUNCH CARD - $75.00

20 HOUR PUNCH CARD - $130.00
40 HOUR SUPER SAVER'S CARD - $220.00

Great Gift Idea!


How Do I Get Started? 

For the Hands On and Introduction classes please purchase on line and then call to schedule your first class. 

For our 9 and 10 week courses space is limited to just six students per class. We offer Winter, Spring and Fall sessions. Contact Dawn for available class openings before purchasing online.

You can also pay over the phone when you call to sign up.  We take all major credit cards, Venmo and cash. 

Call Dawn at 801-455-7251

You can purchase all of our items online.

Open Studio Time, Punch Cards, Introduction and Hands On classes can be purchased online on our secure site and then scheduled after your purchase. 

CANCELLATION POLICY

PLEASE READ!
Since we have limited space for each of our classes we have the following refund policy for lessons. If you cancel two weeks before the first lesson, you will receive a full cash refund. If you cancel less than two weeks before the first class you will receive a credit to be used in the studio towards open studio time. If you cancel once the class begins you will receive a credit towards open studio time on a pro rated basis. No other refunds or credit will be given.

This pottery studio is for adults and teens only. No babies or young children allowed.

Contact:
Dawn McLelland 
(801) 455-7251

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Location
627 West Olympic Lane
Elk Ridge, Utah 84651

Private lessons for one person are available for $30 per hour which includes both bisque and glaze firing of your pieces. Clay is extra but includes the use of standard glazes.

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Please do not enter the studio if you are feeling sick. If you have been exposed to someone in your family who has COVID please wear a mask while in the studio.




Photo Gallery

Pottery thrown by Dawn.

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Large Ceramic Vase
Blue and Green Pitcher