Get your hands dirty in the OCAF Pottery Studio
Pottery Studio General Information
Classes & Workshops
We offer pottery classes year-round for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. The studio also hosts Open Studio (for members and potters with experience), workshops, artist demos, and serves as a classroom for University of North Georgia students and a Summer camp space for kids.
See below for upcoming pottery classes or click here to explore all OCAF course offerings.
Studio Access & Fees
If you’re new to pottery, please sign up for a course with us (or elsewhere) before participating in Open Studio. You must also be a member to participate in Open Studio at OCAF.
*Please Note: Starting Nov 1, we will have increased studio fees and will no longer accept cash or check, cards only. We appreciate everyone’s patience and support as we make these adjustments.
Unlimited Open Studio Access: $75/month. Perfect for regular potters to enjoy unlimited studio time during open hours. You must be a member and have experience to participate.
Single Open Studio Session – $8 Ideal for occasional use—drop in and create!
Firing-Only Drop-Off – $8 For those who only need kiln access. Quick and easy.
Clay Purchase – $35. All clay must be purchased through OCAF to ensure compatibility with our kilns. (Available during open studio hours)
Community & Support
Our welcoming team of volunteer potters and staff is available to help, answer questions, and keep the space running smoothly.
Studio Hours:
Monday - 4:30 - 8:00
Tuesday - 12:00 - 4:00
Wednesday - 4:30 - 8:00
Thursday - 12:00 - 4:00
Friday - CLOSED
Saturday - 12:00 - 4:00
Sunday - CLOSED
Upcoming Classes
Beginning and Intermediate Pottery On the Wheel with Charley Blair
Date: 01/02/26-02/13/26, Fridays, 5:30pm-8:30pm | Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Fee: $200/Members, $250/Non-members
This class will cover the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. We will learn the entire process through to a finished piece, including wedging, trimming, and glazing. You will get messy in this class, so please dress accordingly.
Beginning Pottery on the Wheel: Cylinders with Rebecca Seidl
Date: 01/06/26-02/24/26, Tuesdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm | Level: Beginner
Fee: $240/Members, $300/Non-members | Location: School Street Studios, Pottery Studio
This class will cover the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. We will focus on cylinders, including mugs, vases, pitchers, and bottles. We will go through the entire process to a finished piece of pottery. You will get messy in this class, so please dress accordingly.
Next-Step Wheel Throwing with Yvonne Dixon: Pottery with Purpose for Your Home
Date: 01/11/26-02/15/26, Sundays, 2pm-5pm | Level: Intermediate
Fee: $200/Members, $250/Non-members | Location: School Street Studios, Pottery Studio
The focus of this six-week course is making wheel-thrown pottery for purposeful usage in the home. It is intended for those who have a general knowledge of using the potter’s wheel. Students will make two or more functional stoneware pieces for cooking/serving from ideas provided by the instructor (ex: bakers, casseroles, chip & dips, cake stands, brie bakers, steamers, salad bowls, pasta bowls, colanders, soup bowls, serving platters, etc...) The culminating activity will be a community meal in our OCAF School Street kitchen with each student using their chosen pottery piece and chosen recipe.
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