Classes & Workshops
Try the Wheel
Learn Pottery Basics
A fun, casual 2.5-hour workshop — perfect for friends, couples, or solo creatives. No experience necessary! You’ll learn how to prep your clay, center it and shape it. We’ll trim and finish your piece for you based on the glaze of your choice. You may pick up your masterpiece during open studio hours in about 3 weeks. Shipping will be available at an aditional charge.
**Check out our themed social events on Friday nights!
6 Week Wheel 101
Fundamentals
Our 6-week pottery classes in Bluffton are designed to teach the fundamentals of wheel throwing to include clay preparation and making cylinders, the core form behind many ceramic shapes. You will learn how to center, trim, and glaze your pieces. Each class is taught by experienced instructors in a step by step approach. Our principled process will help you develop strong habits and a thoughtful approach to sitting at the wheel to create your next piece.
6 Week Wheel 102
Altered Forms, Surface Design & More
This 6 week pottery class expands on the foundations learned in Clay 101. Bring your skills to the next level with advanced bowl forms, throwing taller, complex trimming techniques, advanced surface design, and glazing with intention. Every week a new skill will be learned to help develop your artistic voice to create a complete body of work. This class is NOT AVAIlABLE YET
6 Week Hand-building 101
This 6 week hand-building class is designed to teach students how to create forms using fundamental handbuilding techniques, surface design and glazing. This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate potters. We will meet you where you’re at!
We cant wait to see what you create!
Throw & Shape:
The Ultimate Clay Experience
Join us for a 4-hour day of pottery where you'll learn hand building and wheel throwing step by step in a friendly, supportive setting. Three to four of your best pieces will be finished and kiln-fired for you in about 3–4 weeks. This class will be offered right after our Grand Opening.
No experience necessary!
Unwind and get your creativity flowing! Join certified aromatherapy mixologist Ann De Corte for a two day workshop creating various ceramic diffusers that will cradle your own blend of essential oils. The blending ritual will craft your calm, add zing to your life and leave you excited for more.
May 21st and May 28th 6:00-8:30pm
A 2 day hand-building workshop designed for bird lovers! Learn handbuilding skills, surface design and concept development with ceramic artist Anissa Craig. Design and hand-build your own bird house or feeder with confidence!
April 20th and April 27th 10:00 am -12:30
Try Hand-Building
Discover hand-building! Join a relaxed 2½-hour class in our bright, new studio where instructors offer personalized, one-on-one guidance on hand-building basics, surface design, and proper clay preparation. No prior experience is required — we provide all clay, tools, glazes, and firing for a complete, beginner-friendly experience.
Not sure where to start?
Email us at Maggie@potterystudiobluffton.com or after we are open please stop by during open studio hours. We’re happy to help you find the right class.
Check out our limited PRESALE offerings located within the studio shop!
About The Pottery Studio
The Pottery Studio by Magpie Ceramics is a locally owned, woman-led pottery studio rooted in creativity and community. We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming a space for makers of all ages and experience levels. Conveniently located in Bluffton, SC—just a short drive from Hilton Head—our studio is designed for learning, creating, and connecting. With flexible scheduling and beginner-friendly guidance, we make it easy for anyone to explore the art of pottery at their own pace.