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Beginner Hand-building Pottery Class

Shape, mold, and handbuild pottery you can use at home with this beginner’s pottery class in Chicago!

Color Cocktail Factory

4.3 (12)

18k followers

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2 hours

Pilsen

1 to 8 (public classes), 1 to 20 (private) (private classes)

$55

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Overview

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What you'll do

Ready to get your hands a little dirty? Get your hands in the clay with a beginner’s hand-building pottery class in Chicago where you’ll learn the fundamentals of shaping and molding clay while creating two functional pieces: a mug and a bowl. No previous pottery experience is needed, and your instructor will guide you through each step so you can feel comfortable working with clay and pottery tools.

Start by learning essential hand-building techniques and how to work with clay to create sturdy, functional forms. You’ll practice shaping and refining your pieces, learning how to use different tools to add structure and detail. As you work, you’ll gain a better understanding of how simple techniques can transform a lump of clay into something beautiful!

This beginner pottery class is all about getting comfortable with the materials, building new skills, and enjoying the process of making something by hand. Whether you’re looking for a unique date idea, a birthday celebration, team-building activities, or fun things to do in Chicago with friends, you’ll create your own pieces to take home!

Upcoming dates for Beginner Hand-building Pottery Class

Times are Chicago time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 5:53pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

701 upcoming dates between 15 Nov 2026 and 30 Dec 2027.

Sun, Nov 15 2026, 6pm-8pm
Mon, Nov 16 2026, 6pm-8pm
Tue, Nov 17 2026, 6pm-8pm
Wed, Nov 18 2026, 6pm-8pm
Thu, Nov 19 2026, 6pm-8pm
Fri, Nov 20 2026, 3:15pm-5:15pm
Fri, Nov 20 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Nov 21 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
Sat, Nov 21 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Nov 21 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sun, Nov 22 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
Sun, Nov 22 2026, 3pm-5pm
Sun, Nov 22 2026, 6pm-8pm
Mon, Nov 23 2026, 6pm-8pm
Tue, Nov 24 2026, 6pm-8pm
Wed, Nov 25 2026, 6pm-8pm
Thu, Nov 26 2026, 6pm-8pm
Fri, Nov 27 2026, 3:15pm-5:15pm
Fri, Nov 27 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Nov 28 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
Sat, Nov 28 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Nov 28 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sun, Nov 29 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
Sun, Nov 29 2026, 3pm-5pm
Sun, Nov 29 2026, 6pm-8pm
Mon, Nov 30 2026, 6pm-8pm
Tue, Dec 1 2026, 6pm-8pm
Wed, Dec 2 2026, 6pm-8pm
Thu, Dec 3 2026, 6pm-8pm
Fri, Dec 4 2026, 3:15pm-5:15pm
Fri, Dec 4 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Dec 5 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
Sat, Dec 5 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Dec 5 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sun, Dec 6 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
Sun, Dec 6 2026, 3pm-5pm
Sun, Dec 6 2026, 6pm-8pm
Mon, Dec 7 2026, 6pm-8pm
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Fri, Dec 11 2026, 3:15pm-5:15pm
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Sat, Dec 12 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
Sat, Dec 12 2026, 6pm-8pm
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Sun, Dec 13 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
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Sun, Dec 13 2026, 6pm-8pm
Mon, Dec 14 2026, 6pm-8pm
Tue, Dec 15 2026, 6pm-8pm
Wed, Dec 16 2026, 6pm-8pm
Thu, Dec 17 2026, 6pm-8pm
Fri, Dec 18 2026, 3:15pm-5:15pm
Fri, Dec 18 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Dec 19 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
Sat, Dec 19 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Dec 19 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
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Sun, Dec 20 2026, 3pm-5pm
Sun, Dec 20 2026, 6pm-8pm
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Sat, Dec 26 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sun, Dec 27 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
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Sun, Dec 27 2026, 6pm-8pm
Mon, Dec 28 2026, 6pm-8pm
Tue, Dec 29 2026, 6pm-8pm
Wed, Dec 30 2026, 6pm-8pm
Thu, Dec 31 2026, 6pm-8pm
Fri, Jan 1 2027, 3:15pm-5:15pm
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Sat, Jan 2 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm
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Sun, Jan 3 2027, 6pm-8pm
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Fri, Jan 8 2027, 3:15pm-5:15pm
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Sat, Jan 9 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
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Sun, Jan 10 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
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Fri, Jan 22 2027, 3:15pm-5:15pm
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Sat, Jan 23 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
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Sat, Jan 23 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sun, Jan 24 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
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Sun, Jan 24 2027, 6pm-8pm
Mon, Jan 25 2027, 6pm-8pm
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Sat, Jan 30 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm
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Sun, Feb 14 2027, 6pm-8pm
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Fri, Feb 19 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Feb 20 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
Sat, Feb 20 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Feb 20 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sun, Feb 21 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
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Sun, Feb 21 2027, 6pm-8pm
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Sat, Feb 27 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
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Sun, Feb 28 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
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Sun, Feb 28 2027, 6pm-8pm
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Sun, Mar 7 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm
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Fri, Mar 12 2027, 3:15pm-5:15pm
Fri, Mar 12 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sat, Mar 13 2027, 11:30am-1:30pm

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What you'll get

Two hours in the studio
Instruction and clay
Guests can take pieces home as decorative pieces, or they can choose to fire and glaze them at the studio

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Knowledge required

Beginner-friendly!

What to bring

All materials provided.
Clothes you wouldn't mind getting a little dirty!

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 5 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

1142 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL

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Color Cocktail Factory

4.3 (12)

18k followers

Women-owned

Color Cocktail Factory is a vibrant creative workshop studio with locations in Chicago’s artistic Pilsen neighborhood and Eugene, Oregon. Founded in 2009 on the belief that "creativity is shareable, " the studio has welcomed over 150, 000 guests to create, connect, and craft lasting memories.

They specialize in a variety of guided, hands-on experiences, including pottery, wheel throwing, glass fusion, Turkish lamp making, and mosaics. Designed to be completely beginner-friendly and BYOB, Color Cocktail Factory offers a welcoming and social atmosphere perfect for date nights, team-building events, birthdays, and bachelorette parties. More than just an art class, it is a creative community where people of all skill levels can come together to learn a new craft and take home a meaningful, handmade piece of art.

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