Dan Pearce's Summer Pottery Retreat

July 28, 2025

Hosted at: The Clay Hole Pottery & Art Community in Draper, Utah

Can't make it in July? Get on the waiting list for September

Zero pottery experience required...

Your Invitation to Create, Connect, and Come Alive

Imagine up to 9 days of pure creative play — shaping clay, laughing with new friends, making beautiful, lasting pottery... even if you've never touched wet clay before.

This is your invitation to come alive with Dan & Courtney this summer.

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Only 20 total spots available.

Pottery, Laughter, and Real Connection — With Dan Pearce

Sure, you could learn pottery anywhere.

 

But when you come to this retreat, you’re not just signing up for classes — you’re stepping into the studio alongside Dan Pearce (and Courtney, who you know all so well).

 

Dan’s walked through every step of pottery with millions of people online, but here’s the secret:


Dan and his team of instructors teach and treat you like the artist you are — not as a student. From the first moment, you’ll feel what so many of his members and followers already know: you belong here. Your creativity is substantial. And you’re going to make something amazing.

 

What to expect:

Real hands-on time with Dan and his team — demos, projects, side-by-side coaching

 

Personal feedback that lifts you up and pushes your creativity further

 

Stories, laughter, and real connection — not boring lectures

 

A vibe that’s pure encouragement, zero intimidation

Dan shows up with his full heart — every workshop, every project, every event.


You’ll get the real Dan: the artist, the teacher, the mentor, and the guy who believes the best pottery doesn’t come from perfection... it comes from play, courage, and getting all sorts of muddy.

 

This retreat is your chance to do something truly rare and fulfilling: sit at the table, pick up a bag of fresh clay, and create incredible ceramic art right alongside Dan Pearce.

What is a Clay Hole Pottery Retreat?

It’s part creative playground, part soul recharge.


For 6-9 days, you’ll dive into clay with daily workshops, relaxed evening sessions with our regularly scheduled classes, and endless room to explore.

 

With no pottery experience (or plenty of pottery experience), you'll be led through a creative experience to create next-level, high-end, high-value pieces with masterful finishes. 


No grades. No pressure. No wrong way to do it.


Just you, some fresh mud, glaze streaking your cheeks, a few new lifelong friends, and the simple joy of making.

What you'll create at the retreat:

These are the projects we'll tackle. All with your own design, flare, and creativity, of course...

Thousand Dollar Bowls

You'll make x2 beautiful larger than life beautiful serving bowls. You'll learn how to make pristine, precision vessels by flattening clay on the slab roller, meticulously finishing it across beautiful molds, and applying advanced glaze patterns to come out with the quality of bowls we sell consistently for $800-$2500 on our website.

Sgraffito or Mishima Pot

We will have a beautiful large vessel thrown on the pottery wheel and ready for you to apply underglaze and scratch your own beautiful sgraffito or Mishima designs into their finished surfaces. A beautifully done pot like this is easily valued between $500 and $2000.

Sprig Embellished Pot

We'll have another wheel-thrown pot ready for you to learn how to create beautiful clay embellishments with sprig molds, which you will then adhere to the side of your pot. Once finished, we'll teach you incredible glazing techniques that pool and protect the texture/shapes on your pot. A beautifully done pot like this is easily valued between $500 and $1500.

Hand-Carved Porcelain Lantern

We will have a leather-hard slip cast vessel ready for you to draw your design and carve it out of semi-translucent white porcelain. These lanterns come alive when you place candles inside, flickering incredible patterns and designs onto the dark walls behind them. A beautifully done lantern like this is easily valued between $400 and $1200.

Geometric Carved Pot

The final vessel you'll have a blast creating is a geometrically carved vase. You'll start with a wheel thrown vessel with extremely thick walls. You'll then use wire to cut whatever shape and textures you like into it, removing 80% or more of the clay you started with. A beautifully hand-carved geometric pot like this is easily valued between $300 and $800.

Workshops, Pottery, Parties — Oh My

This workshop is loaded with value and good times. Here's what you'll get. Expand any section to learn more.

✨ Daily pottery workshops (six different incredible high-value projects)

View the section above to see which pieces everyone will work on. All your final pieces will have your flair and personality in them. Those who stay for the raku portion of the workshop will get an additional six raku pieces to go along with the six listed above.

🌙 Evening open studio time (come and go, relax and play, totally optional)

We have open studio classes that run every night Monday through Friday from 6:30PM to 10PM. You'll be welcome to join in any or all of them (with the exception of Friday, which you must be single to attend).

🏺 Special project tracks — create stunning pieces you’ll be proud of

While there's no way to have a workshop like this, where you create every piece from the ground up, we will have a perfect mix of initial creation to projects where you take over from the initial stage. These project tracks are designed to get you from beginning to end during the workshop. And if you ever fall behind, feel free to come to the optional pottery classes to finish what you are working on!

🛠️ Full access to nearly 10,000 ft2 of tools, glazes, and clay

While you're here, you'll have full "Purple Level" access. That's one of our top membership levels that gives you access to the vast majority of our tools and glazes. You'll have plenty of space to stretch out, do your thing, and still forge the friendships that naturally occur with other participants.

🍴 One catered meal per day (because muddy hands shouldn’t cook)

We will break for a one-hour catered lunch every day. On the free day, you will need to take care of your own lunch.

🎉 Group hang-out/party at Dan's house (it’s gonna be as fun as it sounds)

Friendships are started in the studio, and they gain lifelong potential when we all hang out together off the clock. We'll potluck style an epic night of fun, drinking (optional), games, and hanging out. It's gonna be good for the soul.

🛋️ Beautiful lounging spaces to recharge between sessions

Social anxiety? Overwhlem? Just need a break? No prob. Hang out in any of our many nice sofa-clad lounge areas to escape whenever you feel a need.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Hang out and learn from Dan, Courtney, and the rest of the Clay Hole team

You've followed along with us on social media. Now come dive into the mud with us! The energy is as good as you hope at The Clay Hole, and Dan & Courtney will be there for the whole of this workshop. We will also have other highly qualified instructors helping us help you through from beginning to end.

🔥 Optional 3-day workshop extension for an epic raku adventure 

And, of course, if you want the full shebang experience, opt for the full 9-day workshop, which includes three days of raku pottery. You'll get to do standard raku as well as "horsehair raku," which is where you put things like horse hair, feathers, sugar, etc on your raku pottery.

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Choose Your Perfect Retreat Package

9-Day Retreat

6-Day Retreat

3-Day Retreat

Create/form x2 beautiful XXL serving bowls

Add footrings or feet to bowls (optional)

Carve x1 large porcelain lantern

Carve/slice away x1 medium geometric pot

Apply sgraffito to x1 large underglazed pot

Create sprigs and attach to x1 large vase

Attend evening pottery classes (optional)

Attend the party at Dan's place

Practice/play on the pottery wheels during down time (optional)

Hand-build or sculpt side projects during down time (optional)

Sand, smooth, and prepare pieces for bisque firing

Glazing Masterclasses:

(Clear glaze to sgraffito)
(Alchemy glaze patterns to bowls)
(Any glaze to geometric pot)
(Clear glaze porcelain lantern)
(Any glaze to sprig pot)

Free day to tour Utah, hike, or hang out with your new friends

Raku Glaze & Resist Masterclass. x6 total raku pieces.

Raku Day at Dan's House - Standard Raku Process. x3 Raku Pieces.

Second Raku Day at Dan's House - Add Horse Hair, Feather, Sugar, etc. x3 Raku Pieces.

Bonus Day (Optional): Come unload the giant kiln with Dan & team to see your final pieces (day after workshop)

Total Pieces:

x12 Finished Pieces

x6 Finished Pieces

x6 Unfinished Pieces

PRICE:

$3,900

$2,800

$1,700

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A studio built for play and mastery:

The Clay Hole is just built different

Space to create

Nearly 10,000 sq. ft. of pure pottery playground

Tools to Explore

Thousands of tools so you can create anything

Glazes Galore

600+ commercial glazes & underglazes

Wheels & more wheels

A place to play during the downtime

Places to Unwind

Sneak away from it all or hang out with classmates

Frequently asked questions

I've never done pottery before. Will I be able to keep up?

Most people who come to these retreats are going to be complete beginners. You'll get all the demos, guidance, and support you need with no need for any prior pottery experience!

What if I'm not overly "creative"?

You don't have to be! Curiosity and desire to do this is all it takes. We'll show you the rest and we'll be there every step of the way to help you make all the best creative decisions (if you want our help with that).

Is food, lodging, or travel included?

Lodging and travel to and from the event is not included. You will need to find your own accommodations. Transportation during the workshop is also not included. We recommend renting a car for the duration of your stay.

 

One meal per day (lunch) will be included. You will be on your own for breakfast, dinner, and snacks. Many participants will go out to dinner with their classmates some or most nights.

How do the evening pottery classes work?

We have open studio classes that run every night Monday through Friday from 6:30PM to 10PM. You'll be welcome to join in any or all of them (with the exception of Friday, which you must be single to attend).

Is there an age limit?

Minimum age to attend is 14. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian who is also enrolled in the workshop.

What do I need to bring with me every day?

Honestly, just a pottery apron and an awesome can-do attitude.

What if I can’t make these dates?

If there's enough interest, we will host a second retreat in mid-to-late September. Get on the waiting list here:

Is there anything special to know if I want to be part of the raku portion of the workshop?

Raku is such a magical experience. You'll want to bring close-toed shoes, long sleeve shirts/jeans, and sunscreen because we'll be out in the summer sun for a couple days.

Will I take home my pottery?

In short, no. All participants are required to pay shipping and materials to have their pieces sent to them. The only exception is participants of the full 9-day workshop, who can come on the 10th day for the big kiln unloading and may take their pieces with them if they desire. Any pottery whose shipping/material expense is not paid within two weeks of notification will be forfeit and become the property of The Clay Hole.

How many people will be in attendance?

The Clay Hole can fit up to 40 people for events like this quite comfortably. Our plan is to only allow 20 attendees, but we reserve the right to raise or lower that number as we see fit. We want our participants to have a truly wonderful time and we do our best to make sure the right size group is part of that.

For the three-day option, what does "unfinished pieces" mean?

It means you're coming to the retreat to learn all the building, carving, sgraffito, Mishima, sprig, geometric slicing, and lantern carving techniques and you won't be part of the glazing workshops.

 

You can opt to leave your unfinished pieces behind, or pay to have them shipped to you once they've been bisque-fired so that you can glaze and finish them at your local studio.

Can I cancel or get a refund on my registration?

You can cancel participation at any time. Sorry, no refunds for any reason. Please only register if you're sure you can make it.

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From Clay Hole members:

"I came in with zero experience and left feeling like an artist. Dan and Courtney create this energy that makes you believe you can do anything with clay."

- Lisa B.

"I thought I needed talent to enjoy pottery. Turns out, all I needed was a place like this — supportive, hilarious, and full of heart. If you’re even thinking about it, just go."

- Matt S.

"Pottery always seemed intimidating until I stepped into The Clay Hole. Within the first hour, Dan had us laughing, creating, and realizing there are no mistakes — just masterpieces in progress."

- Charlie R.

"Pottery always seemed intimidating until I stepped into The Clay Hole. Within the first hour, Dan had us laughing, creating, and realizing there are no mistakes — just masterpieces in progress."

- Matt S.

"I came alone and left with muddy clothes, gorgeous pottery, and a whole crew of new friends. There’s nothing like the way Dan and his team of instructors make you feel welcome and capable."

- Samantha P.

"This wasn’t just a pottery class — it was an experience. I rediscovered parts of myself I had forgotten existed. Dan’s passion is contagious, and the teaching team's guidance is gold."

- Nina L.

"You could not invent a better atmosphere than what Dan and Courtney have built. Creative, cozy, totally judgment-free. It's like summer camp for the soul."

- Trina W.

"I never thought I could create something beautiful with my own hands. After just a few days with Dan and the Clay Hole team, I realized beauty isn't about perfection — it's about play and heart."

- Rachel D.

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Get Muddy. Get Inspired. Get Here.

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Only 20 total spots available.

Day-by-Day: Your Pottery Escape

Here's exactly what your journey looks like — day by day, experience by experience. Every single day is designed to spark creativity, build skills, and leave you with lifelong memories and what we hope will be lifelong friends. Expand any section to read more...

🗓️ Day 1: Monday — Start Strong with Molded Pieces and Geometric Pots

Goal: Finish your two molded bowls/forms and your geometric vase so they have time to fully dry before firing.

  • Arrive at 9:30 AM for introductions. Meet your instructors, get oriented to the studio, and get excited for the creative days ahead.
  • Group 1: Start slab rolling your first XXL bowl. You’ll texture, paddle, and clean it up for a stunning final form.
  • Group 2: Go with Courtney for a hands-on demo on creating geometric pots, then start working on your own while Group 1 finishes their first slab roll.
  • Switch roles:
  • Group 2 heads to slab roll their XXL bowl.
  • Group 1 joins Courtney for the geometric pot demo and starts creating.
  • Break for a one-hour lunch — relax and recharge with good food and good company.
  • After lunch:
  • Group 1: Choose your second mold and get started as soon as Group 2 is done with the slab rollers.
  • Group 2: Work on carving, texturing, or experimenting with other personal clay projects while waiting.
  • Then switch: Group 2 chooses their second mold while Group 1 continues personal project time.
  • Workshop clean-up at 5:00 PM sharp. Respect the schedule so everything stays smooth and fun!

🗓️ Day 2: Tuesday — Carved Vases and Sprig Mold Pots

Goal: Complete beautifully carved porcelain lanterns and create sprig mold pots, ready for drying.

  • Arrive at 9:30 AM. Settle in and get ready to carve!
  • Group tutorial: Sit together for a full tutorial on lantern carving techniques — including design ideas, line work, and how to handle carving tools like a pro.
  • Receive carving tools customized for your projects.
  • Draw numbers to pick your starting vessels from a selection of leather-hard pieces.
  • Start carving your vase. Slow down, have fun, create deep patterns and textures.
  • Break for a one-hour lunch.
  • Afternoon tutorial: Learn how to make sprig mold pots — beautiful textured pots made with molds and additive techniques.
  • Get to work on your sprig mold pot — a chance to stretch your creativity and design something uniquely yours.
  • Workshop clean-up at 5:00 PM sharp.

🗓️ Day 3: Wednesday — Sgraffito, Mishima, and Wheel Fun

Goal: Complete your sgraffito or Mishima designs and enjoy optional pottery wheel time.

  • Arrive at 9:30 AM.
  • Group tutorial: Learn sgraffito and Mishima techniques, including how to outline, scratch, and inlay color with confidence.
  • Receive your specialized tools for sgraffito and Mishima.
  • Draw numbers to choose your soft leather-hard pot for decorating.
  • Begin your creative surface designs. Outline your imagery, scratch textures, and explore layering color.
  • Break for a one-hour lunch.
  • Finish your surface work. Bring your designs to life before moving onto the wheel.
  • Pottery wheel time (optional):
  • Those interested can try the pottery wheels (must purchase clay separately).
  • Or stay hand-building if you prefer.
  • Behind the scenes: Giant kiln loading and preheating begins to dry and fire your creations.
  • Evening:
  • Optional hangout/party at Dan’s house for fun, connection, and celebration!
  • Say goodbye to 3-day retreat participants.
  • Workshop clean-up at 5:00 PM sharp.

🗓️ Day 4: Thursday — Relaxation Day

Goal: Rest, recharge, and enjoy local hot spots and tourist destinations while the kiln bisque fires your pieces.

  • No scheduled studio time.
  • Take a scenic drive, explore Utah, visit local sights, relax at a café — this is your recharge day while your clay transforms inside the kiln!

🗓️ Day 5: Friday — Masterclass Glazing

Goal: Meticulously glaze your molded pieces for spectacular final results.

  • Arrive at 9:30 AM.
  • Demo: Dan and Courtney show you how to pull off thousand-dollar glaze jobs — layering, texturing, blending techniques.
  • Receive applicator bottles for fine detailing.
  • Design time: Sit down and draw out your glaze plans — think color maps, flow ideas, and experimental combinations.
  • Instructor help: We’ll walk through your ideas with you, helping you troubleshoot and plan for stunning outcomes.
  • Begin applying your base coats — flux glazes and others if you desire dazzling final results.
  • Break for a one-hour lunch.
  • Finish glazing your molded pieces.
  • Optional: Work on the wheel or hand-build if you have extra time (must purchase clay separately).
  • Workshop clean-up at 5:00 PM sharp.

🗓️ Day 6: Saturday — Final Glazing Marathon

Goal: Glaze all remaining pieces: sgraffito pots, sprig mold pots, geometric bowls, and carved vases.

  • Arrive at 9:30 AM.
  • Demo: Learn waxing techniques for protecting pot bottoms and dipping in clear glaze.
  • Wax the bottoms of all your pieces.
  • Dip your sgraffito/Mishima pieces in clear glaze to preserve their beautiful designs.
  • Glaze your sprig mold pots, geometric bowls, and carved vases with your planned designs and colors.
  • Break for a one-hour lunch at 1:00 PM.
  • Continue glazing until complete, 5PM at the latest.
  • Say goodbye to 6-day participants if you're staying on for raku.

🗓️ Day 7: Sunday — Raku and Horsehair Pot Prep

Goal: Glaze three raku pots and prepare three terra sigillata pots for horsehair firing.

  • Arrive at 9:30 AM.
  • Demo: Learn to apply terra sigillata for smooth, burnished finishes (optional burnishing tutorial link available).
  • Demo: Explore different resist techniques for raku.
  • Discussion: Understand raku glazes and how to match glazes to firing temperatures.
  • Draw numbers to choose your raku pots — redraw each time you pick a new one.
  • Apply terra sigillata to three pots for horsehair firing.
  • Apply raku glazes to three bisqued pots for standard raku firing.
  • Pack all your finished pots into boxes for transport to Dan’s house the next day.

🗓️ Day 8: Monday — Live Raku Firing Day

Goal: Fire your three raku pots using live flame and smoke techniques.

  • Arrive at Dan’s house at 9:30 AM.
  • Sign safety waivers.
  • Set up supplies: Carry out gear, strip newsprint, prep work stations.
  • Safety briefing: Dan will explain all fire safety protocols and raku firing processes in detail.
  • Break into small teams: Repeat back the safety protocols (no mid-process corrections!)
  • Start firing! Load the kilns, pull red-hot pots, and watch live raku reduction magic happen.
  • Scrub your pots as they cool throughout the day.
  • Pack up supplies after firing.
  • Optional showers: Raku will make you smell like a campfire. Bring your own towel and shower in Dan’s guest bathrooms or at your hotel.
  • Optional: Join in loading the giant kiln at the studio that evening.

🗓️ Day 9: Tuesday — Horsehair Raku Day

Goal: Fire your three horsehair pottery pieces using feathers, horsehair, and other natural materials.

  • Arrive at Dan’s house at 9:30 AM.
  • Set up supplies for the second day of firing.
  • Tutorial: Horsehair firing process explained fully by a team member.
  • Break into groups to rehearse the process — again, no mid-process corrections once we start!
  • Begin firing: Load the kilns, heat pots, and apply horsehair, feathers, sugar, etc. for stunning one-of-a-kind markings.
  • Scrub and finish your pots throughout the day.
  • Pack up supplies.
  • Optional showers: Raku will make you smell like a campfire. Bring your own towel and shower in Dan’s guest bathrooms or at your hotel.
  • Farewell hugs — retreat officially concludes!
  • Optional: Join the group for a final meal out together (everyone pays their own way — "Dutch").

✨ BONUS DAY: Wednesday — Kiln Unloading Party

Optional:

  • Join us in the early afternoon at the studio to unload the giant glaze kiln.
  • Celebrate seeing all your finished masterpieces fresh from their final firing!

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🔥 Step Into the Wild Side of Pottery

What if your pottery didn’t just get fired — it came alive?

The 9-Day retreat includes everything in the standard experience plus three unforgettable days dedicated to the art of raku pottery.

 

Raku firing is pure, thrilling magic. Here's the extreme nutshell version:

 

You pull your red-hot pottery straight from the kiln

 

You plunge it into sawdust, newspaper, or other consumables where it immediately all bursts into flames

 

After it cools in a reduction atmosphere, you plunge it into cold water and watch the colors and crackles explode across your pieces

 

Every raku piece is one-of-a-kind — shaped not just by your hands, but by fire, smoke, and earth.

What’s Included in the Raku Workshop Add-On?

Dedicated Raku-Specific Pottery Projects
You'll create a full set of x6 pieces designed specifically for live raku and horsehair firings — fast, wild, and full of soul.

 

Personal Coaching From Dan, Courtney, & The Clay Hole Team
You’ll be coached through every step: from glazing choices to pulling molten-hot pieces from the kilns with your own hands.

 

Full Live Raku Firings Using Real Reduction Chambers
Load, pull, and flash-fire your pottery in real-world raku kilns — not demos, you’ll be doing the real thing yourself.

 

Advanced Glazing Demos and Techniques
Learn layering, resist work, and firing chemistry that takes your pieces beyond anything you could do in a regular kiln.

 

The Ancient, Wild Side of Pottery
Feel connected to centuries of potters who shaped clay and fire by hand, trusting in chaos to create beauty.

 

Two Full Days of Firing Madness
One day dedicated to traditional raku, one day dedicated to rare horsehair raku — two completely different styles, two completely unforgettable experiences.

 

Hands-On, Heart-In, All-Out
You'll not just observe — you'll be fully immersed in the process, the adrenaline, the teamwork, and the celebration.

Why Raku?

Instant, Dramatic, Stunning Results
Watch vivid metallics, deep crackles, smoky patterns, and impossible textures emerge before your eyes — within minutes.

 

Unrepeatable Beauty
No two raku pieces can ever be recreated. Each one is a frozen moment of fire, air, smoke, and luck — truly one of a kind.

 

Adrenaline, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Chaos
Raku is high-energy, fast-paced, and slightly wild — but always under the careful safety guidance of our experienced instructors.

 

Bragging Rights
Most potters dream about doing real raku. You’ll be able to say, "I’ve pulled a pot from a fire kiln at 1,800 degrees — and lived to tell the story with most of my eyelashes still in place."

 

Deeper Artistic Freedom
Raku demands you let go of control and trust your instincts — a powerful artistic transformation most people never experience.

Who is Raku for?

It's for you. It's your creative victory lap at this retreat.

 

If you felt alive during the first six days, the raku extension is where you ignite that spark into full-on flame.

 

You don't need to be "advanced." You just need to be willing to jump in, embrace the unknown, and have the time of your life.

 

Perfect for:

  • Beginners craving the ultimate pottery experience
  • Adventurers who love a little adrenaline with their creativity
  • Anyone who wants pottery memories (and pieces) they'll never forget

What Makes Raku Different From Regular Pottery?

Regular pottery is patient, slow, controlled.

 

Raku is fast, hot, unpredictable, fiery.

 

In raku, you’re standing next to live kilns, pulling red-hot pottery out of the flames with gloves and tongs, and transforming it instantly.

 

The marks, colors, crackles, and patterns you create can never be planned or duplicated — it’s pure art, birthed in the moment.

 

Once you experience it, you’ll never look at pottery the same way again.

Bonus: What You'll Walk Away With

3 stunning standard raku-fired pots

 

3 hauntingly beautiful horsehair raku pots

 

Knowledge of glazing, resists, firing, and finishing you can’t learn in a normal class

 

A creative fire inside you that won’t go out anytime soon 🔥

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Is This Retreat Right for You?

Perfect for You If:

Not the Best Fit If:

You’ve always wanted to create your own beautiful pottery

You work better in a rigid, high-pressure, skill-required workshop environment

You crave a personal vacation, creative escape, or need a mental reset/recharge

You're looking for some type of formal pottery certification

You want to learn how to make your own version/vision of our $1000+ pieces

You’re uncomfortable getting wet, muddy, and messy

You’re ready and willing to make mistakes and laugh through them to the finish line

Trying new things that very well might fail is too stressful for your personality

You want to meet a group of new people who love art and life, and will share the memories of this event with you for a lifetime

You like to work on your own, creatively, without instruction or collaborative energy

✨ Final Thoughts — You’re Not Just Signing Up for Pottery...

You’re saying yes to joy.


To play.
 

To that version of yourself you’ve been putting off — the one who wants to create, laugh, connect, and feel alive again.

 

This isn’t just about clay.
 

It’s about claiming time for you.
 

It’s about discovering what your hands and heart are capable of.
 

It’s about doing something most people only dream of — and walking away with art that proves you did it.

 

Whether you’re coming with friends or showing up solo... whether you’ve touched clay before or not at all...
 

You will be welcomed, challenged, celebrated, and changed.

 

And you’ll walk away with more than just pottery.
 

You’ll walk away with a glow you can’t glaze — the kind that only comes from doing something bold and beautiful just for you.

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🕒 Can’t Make These Dates?

If there's interest, we will host events this September and next summer.

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(You’ll get early access before we announce it publicly.)

The Fine Print (Please Read Carefully)
  • All retreat spots must be paid in full to be reserved.
  • No refunds will be issued for any reason except if we cancel the event ahead of time.
  • If the retreat is canceled due to lack of interest, we will issue a full refund of registration fees. We are not responsible for airfare, lodging, car rental, or other travel-related expenses.
  • We reserve the right to cancel, without refund, any attendee’s participation at any time for disruptive, dramatic, or rule-breaking behavior.
  • Attendees are responsible for their own travel to and from Utah, daily transportation to the studio, and transportation to any off-campus events.
  • One lunch per day will be provided. All other meals, snacks, and comfort items must be provided by attendees themselves.
  • All attendees must bring a dish to share for the retreat party. Alcohol is welcome but must also be brought by attendees wishing to drink.
  • Professional boundaries must be maintained at all times between attendees, instructors, and fellow guests.
  • There are no guarantees your pottery will come out unbroken or as intended. That’s the nature of ceramics — beautiful, unpredictable, and sometimes flawed.
  • All clay, tools, glaze, and supplies for scheduled projects are included. Additional clay for optional classes must be purchased at the same rate as our Clay Hole members.
  • We reserve the right to substitute comparable ceramic projects if adjustments are needed based on timeline or group size.
  • In the event of light rain, raku will proceed as scheduled. In the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms, raku will be postponed and resumed once conditions allow. (This is rare in Utah summers.)
  • If the retreat must be canceled after it has begun due to acts of God or circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be issued.
  • Attendees participating in optional evening classes must follow all studio rules and treat regular members with respect. No shelf space will be provided for works-in-progress. Any work made during evening classes must be taken home each night or left behind without expectation of firing.
  • Pottery aprons are not provided. Bring your own if desired.
  • Attendees are responsible for paying all shipping and packaging fees to receive their pottery post-firing. Failure to pay within two weeks of notification (via PayPal or Venmo) will result in forfeiture of those pieces, which will become the property of The Clay Hole.