Creating with clay is an opportunity to play, tap into our creativity, ground ourselves, connect with community, let go of perfectionism, and be in awe of mother nature.
100% of profit from workshops is donated to non-profits.
REVIEWS: Click here to read read reviews for Studio Kusi pottery workshops.
STUDIO POLICIES: Before taking a class, please review our studio policies
DISCOUNTS:
50% off if you make less than 65k. We want making art to be accessible regardless of income. To receive a scholarship, use the discount code listed on the class booking page. If you can’t afford a class with the discount, email me at studio.kusi.dc@gmail.com to discuss bartering possibilities 🙂
40% off for activists and organizers: As a small thank-you for your work fighting for a more just and equitable world—locally and globally— this month we’d like to offer you a discount for any class. Use code “BUILDING_A_BETTER_WORLD” at checkout for 40% off.
Pottery workshops
Intro to Wheel Throwing Workshops
Want to learn how to make pottery on a wheel? Studio Kusi offers small classes to help you learn how to make something on your very first day!
Age range: Adults or teenagers 13+
Workshop size: 2-3 people
Try it wheel throwing classes: Our try it classes are for community members to learn the basics of making pottery on a wheel in a small-group setting (max of 3-people). You will not be taking any items home from this workshop although you will be taking home a great memory! If you’d like to have make a piece of pottery to keep, people who take a Try It class are eligible for multi-week classes.
Private classes: If you’d like to schedule a private class for you and your loved one(s), email studio.kusi.dc@gmail.com with your preferred availability and we will get back to you within 7 business days. (Cost: $225 for 2-3 people)
8-week wheel throwing classes: Students who have taken a “Try it” wheel class are eligible to take multi-week classes.
Length of classes: All classes are 1 hour and 45 minutes long
Intro to hand building/Clay parties
Workshop size: 3-6 people (bigger workshops are held at external locations)
Age range: Adults and/or kids ages 3+
Hand building classes: You will learn how to create pottery without a wheel. After the class(es), we will fire your piece and it will be ready for pick-up within 2-6 weeks.
Classes offered (cost varies by class)
– Parent/child workshops
– Coil bowl workshop
– Boobie cup femme workshop
– Planter workshop
– Carving workshop
– Wall art workshop
– Platter workshop
– Altar workshop
– Tea light workshops
Private classes: If you’d like to schedule a private class for you and your loved one(s), please fill out this form and we will get back to you when we have availability. (Cost: $430 for 4-6 people)
“We had so much fun!! Ariana’s class offered the perfect environment to joyfully learn the basic tenants of wheel throwing and have a chance to create simple works on the wheel on the first day!
Ariana is patient and warm in her instruction and guidance throughout the session. Highly recommend to anyone who has always wanted to try pottery or even intermediate potters looking for cozy and friendly studio space”
Private workshop student