Ceramic Pipe or Ashtray Pottery Class

Shape, decorate and glaze your own ceramic pipe or ashtray in Chicago!


Color Cocktail Factory
Color Cocktail Factory
4.3 (12)
Instagram followers 18k followers

2 hours Location Pilsen Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 1 to 32   $60
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Turn a lump of clay into something you'll actually use -- your very own ceramic pipe or ashtray! This hands-on clay class walks you through shaping and decorating a one-of-a-kind functional piece, even if you've never touched clay before. You'll get clear guidance at every stage, from wedging clay and building your form to adding texture, color and a smooth finish. It's one of those pottery classes for beginners where mistakes are simply part of the fun.
Using clay, colorful slip and simple tools, you'll discover how to turn an idea into practical artwork. Work at your own pace, ask all the questions you like and enjoy experimenting in a relaxed, supportive space. A pottery ashtray makes a quirky, personal piece for any coffee table. You can paint with slip and finish with a clear glaze, and your piece will be glazed, fired and ready for pickup in 30 days.
Looking for unique date ideas that end with a handmade keepsake? This one checks every box. It's also a fun pick if you're browsing Chicago activities this weekend with friends. Of all the things to do in Chicago, few let you walk away with new skills, lasting confidence and a treasure made by your own hands!

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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.

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What you'll get
  • Your own glazed and fired ceramic pipe or ashtray!
  • Guidance from wedging clay to a smooth finish
  • Slip painting and a clear glaze option
  • Pickup of your finished piece in 30 days
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • Your creative side!
  • A playful attitude
  • An open mind
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.

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

Location

Color Cocktail Factory - 1142 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL

on 18th street Pilsen neighborhood across from Chicago tattoo parking can be tricky

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Color Cocktail Factory
Color Cocktail Factory

4.3 (12)
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female 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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