CLAY HANDBUILDING
CLAY HANDBUILDING
CLAY HANDBUILDING
Try our DIRT Bags

Discover the ZANY joy of hand-built pottery.

No wheel? No problem. Grab a pound of clay and read our tips guide to start your sculpting journey. In the guide you will learn about pinching, coiling, and slab building techniques to craft your own custom mug, planter, or whimsical sculpture.

This beginner-friendly experience is all about slowing down, playing with clay, and getting a little messy. We provide the aprons, but please dress for a dirty, fun-filled studio session

What is a Dirt Bag?

Each kit includes one pound of clay and a handy Tips and Tricks Booklet to guide you through your creative adventure. Inside your canvas bag you'll find everything you need to get started, including one pound of clay, a scoring tool, a rib for smoothing and compressing the clay, and a mini rolling pin. Gather your ideas, roll up your sleeves, and let the creativity begin! Slow down, get your hands a little messy, and discover the joy of creating something truly one of a kind. We do have aprons for you but please note, this is messy and can get dirty! Please dress accordingly.

Here is how it works:
Create it
Create it

Creating with clay is a fun, hands-on experience for all ages. Please note that our open studio time is designed for free-form creativity rather than formal instruction. If you would like step-by-step guidance or structured learning, just ask our team about booking one of our dedicated pottery classes.

Paint it
Paint it

We'll professionally glaze and kiln-fire your piece to make it super shiny and food-safe.

We fire it
We fire it

In about three weeks, your handmade creation will be transformed into a beautiful, durable keepsake, ready to be picked up and enjoyed for years to come.

Good to Know

All Ages Activity

While Clay Hand Building is safe for the very young, we recommend ages 4 and up for the best experience.

How Much to Spend

Our Dirt Bags are $55 per person. They cannot be shared or combined between two people.

Creative Time

Anywhere from 1 hour and up depending on your creativity and size of project.

Discover the joy of slowing down, getting your hands messy, and transforming a simple ball of clay into a one-of-a-kind creation you'll treasure for years to come.

The Studio
The Studio

Use as many colours as you need — we've got you covered!

Choose from our wide selection of beautiful glaze colours, from timeless classic solids to rich, speckled finishes. Whether you love bright and bold or soft and earthy, there's a perfect colour to make your handmade creation uniquely yours.

Our glazes may look different before they're fired, but don't worry! Once your piece has been glazed and fired in the kiln, the colours transform into a smooth, glossy finish full of depth and character. Every project is one of a kind, making your handmade creation as unique as you are.

Kiln

From Squishy Clay to Shelf-Worthy Treasure

The fun does not end when you finish creating!

Once you've shaped your masterpiece from clay and added your own colourful personality with paint, your piece begins its biggest adventure.

After its time in the kiln, your one-of-a-kind creation will cool, be inspected with care, and get ready for its journey home.

Your piece takes a trip through our kiln, transforming soft clay into strong, lasting pottery.

As the glaze melts during firing, the colours become richer, brighter, and beautifully vibrant.

Your finished creation will be ready for pickup in approximately three weeks. We know the wait is hard, but trust us, it is worth it!

Frequently Asked Questions

Studio
Yes! We welcome walk-ins during all open studio hours.
Most guests spend 1–2 hours creating.
You pay $55, it covers paints, tools, glazing and firings.
Yes! All pottery is professionally clear-glazed and kiln-fired to make it 100% food-safe. Do not put in the dishwasher or microwave. Hand washing is best. Do not soak.
Your finished piece will be ready for pickup in three weeks.

Interested?

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+1 780-250-9269

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