Hand-Building Pottery Classes in Draper, Utah
Discover the slower, more sculptural side of ceramics with hand-building pottery classes at The Clay Hole in Draper. Whether you're looking to create functional mugs and plates or explore artistic sculpture, hand-building gives you endless freedom to shape clay—without the wheel.
Our studio is uniquely equipped for hand-builders, with dedicated workstations, thousands of tools, and over 100 underglazes for surface design. You’ll learn slab, pinch, coil, and texture techniques—plus how to trim, glaze, and prepare your pieces for firing with professional results.
What You’ll Learn
- How to build cups, trays, vases, and sculptures by hand
- Using templates, molds, and textured tools
- Attaching handles, feet, and decorative elements
- Creative surface treatments with carving, stamping, and underglazes
- Finishing, glazing, and prepping your work for firing
You don’t need a wheel to fall in love with clay. Hand-building is relaxing, flexible, and ideal for those who want a more intuitive creative experience.
“I thought wheel throwing was the only way—but hand-building stole my heart. The Clay Hole gave me space to sculpt, explore, and grow.”
— Alyssa M., hand-builder since 2022
What’s Included with Membership
- Weekly 3.5-hour class in our dedicated hand-building area
- Support from 2 hand-building instructors each session
- Access to 100+ underglazes and 500+ commercial glazes
- Thousands of texture tools, sculpting tools, and carving gear
- Clean, organized, and inspiring studio space
Note: Clay and firings are not included in the membership price but are available in-studio at affordable rates.
Hand-Building Class Times
Our studio is divided into wheel and hand-building sections during each class time, with two instructors dedicated to hand-building:
- Monday Morning: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Monday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Friday Evening (Singles Night): 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Still Have Questions?
Visit our FAQ page to learn more about studio policies, materials, and how hand-building fits into our memberships.
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The Clay Hole
12896 S Pony Express Rd, Suite 100
Draper, UT, 84020, USA