Handbuilt Pottery: Pots, Plates and Planters

Sun Jan 11 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

MakerSpace Charlotte | Charlotte

MakerSpace Charlotte
Publisher/HostMakerSpace Charlotte
Handbuilt Pottery: Pots, Plates and Planters Handbuilding for beginners and beyond
About this Event

Address for MakerSpace Charlotte:
1003 Louise Ave, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28205
Dates for 6 Week Class:
January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15
Learn fundamental handbuilding skills while making beautiful pieces for your home. This project-based class will explore pinch pot, coil and slab techniques. Each week, you’ll make a beautiful, functional piece to decorate your home.


Week 1: Pinch pot animal planter

Week 2: Coil honeypot

Week 3: Charcuterie plate

Week 4: Planter bookends

Week 5: Garlic grater/herb stripper plate

Week 6: Glaze your projects


Join new MakerSpace instructor, Kelly Long as she guides you through the step-by-step process of making these forms and shows you how to customize them with texture and embellishments. No pottery experience necessary.


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Refund Policy:

  • Transfers to another class follow the same refund rules as your original date.
  • 14+ days before the first class: Full refund.
  • 7–13 days before the first class: Refund minus a 50% administrative fee.
  • Fewer than 7 days before the first class: No refunds.
  • Seat transfer: If you find a replacement who pays for and takes your seat before the first class begins, you are eligible for a full refund.

To cancel or request a transfer, please email [email protected]. For general questions, you’re welcome to visit MakerSpaceCharlotte on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. For urgent, time-sensitive issues with your reservation, contact Steve at (704) 353-3300.


Class may be canceled due to low enrollment in which case a full refund will be issued.
Cancellation Policy:

MakerSpace reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. If a class is canceled by MakerSpace, fees are 100% refundable.

Event Venue

MakerSpace Charlotte, 1003 Louise Ave, Charlotte, United States

Tickets

USD 207.98

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