Butterbell Slab Building Workshop

Craft a handmade butterbell in Seattle's hands-on slab building and underglaze design workshop!



3.5 hours Location Beacon Hill Class size 2 to 4 guests   $155

Your kitchen is about to get its most charming, functional upgrade yet -- one you made with your own two hands! Join us at The Garage, our pottery studio in Seattle, for a butterbell slab building workshop where you'll craft something genuinely useful and completely one-of-a-kind. Whether you're hunting for creative activities in Seattle, planning a unique date idea, or simply looking for new things to do in Seattle beyond the usual, this class delivers something you can actually bring home and use every single day.
You'll dive into the satisfying world of clay handbuilding, learning slab construction from start to finish. From rolling out your slabs to adding a flange and fitting your two pieces together perfectly, every technique is taught step-by-step so you can move at your own pace. A little experience is helpful, but this class is designed to meet you where you are -- first-timers included.
You'll also explore surface design through underglazing, giving your butterbell a personal, decorative touch that makes it fully yours. Handbuilding ideas don't get much more rewarding than this. Come curious, leave proud, and finally give your butter the home it deserves!
What you'll get
  • A handmade butterbell to keep in your kitchen!
  • Skills in slab building, adding a flange, and fitting two pieces together
  • Surface design and underglaze decoration techniques
  • Slightly advanced pottery experience in a hands-on workshop setting
Knowledge required
This workshop is slightly advanced -- some experience is recommended, but not necessary!
What to bring
  • Clothes you don't mind getting a bit messy!
  • Your creativity
Location

2463B S College St, Seattle, WA 98144

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The Garage Studio and Arts is a welcoming ceramics studio in Seattle, Washington, where creativity and community come together over clay! Whether someone is a total beginner or a seasoned potter, The Garage is the kind of place where everyone feels right at home -- no experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
With small, intimate classes, a real sense of community, and plenty of time at the wheel, The Garage makes it easy and fun to explore the art of ceramics. From multi-week beginner courses to quick two-hour intro sessions perfect for date nights, birthdays, or group hangouts, there's something for every pace and every level. Students get to experience the full journey -- spinning the wheel, firing the kiln, mixing glazes, and connecting with a craft that's as old as humanity itself!

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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