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Learn, Create & Grow With Clay
Whether you're touching clay for the first time or you're a seasoned potter looking to refine advanced techniques, we have a class level perfectly suited for your creative journey.
*All workshops include ALL MATERIALS & FIRINGS
Silk Screen & Printing on Clay
Have you ever wanted to print your own pictures/ designs on to your ceramic creations. Do you want to reproduce clean images that make your pots pop?
Join us to learn how to make your own silkscreens. You will learn 2 methods of screen building and be able to make your own. Come with ideas of what
Explore the beautiful process of printing on clay using silkscreen stencils, layered color, stamps, and underglaze techniques. In this creative hands-on workshop, students will learn how to bring pattern, imagery, texture, and personal design onto the surface of clay before shaping it into a finished ceramic form.
Using white clay as your canvas, you will begin by working on a slab and learning how to apply color through silkscreen stencils.
Students will use ceramic inks and have the opportunity to custom mix their own colors, allowing for a more personal and expressive surface design. You will be able to experiment with layering, placement, contrast, and composition as you build a one-of-a-kind printed surface.
A wide variety of stencils and stamps will be available to explore, giving each student the freedom to create a piece that feels unique to their own style.
In addition to silkscreen printing, students will also have the opportunity to explore a similar process for creating their own underglaze transfer. This gives you another creative technique to use in future.o decorate clay.
Halloween Paint Night
Halloween Paint-Your-Own Pottery
Join us for a spooky, creative pottery experience that’s fun for all ages! Choose from our special collection of Halloween-themed pottery, including pumpkins, ghosts, haunted houses, black cats, coffins, and other seasonal favorites. Pick the piece that speaks to you, choose your colors, and make it completely your own.
Pieces start at $18, with pricing based on the size and style you select. Whether you’re creating something for your own Halloween décor, making a handmade gift, or simply looking for a fun seasonal activity, this is an easy and enjoyable way to get creative together.
Everyone is welcome, making this a great activity for families, friends, children, and adults alike. No pottery experience is needed—just come ready to paint, have fun, and enjoy some Halloween creativity.
Reserve your time slot below with a $5 reservation fee, which will be applied toward your pottery project when you arrive.
Master Glazing Techninques
Advanced & Specialized
Learn Glazing techinques with the Glaze Lady Rebecca Matarazzi.
Designed for hand-building and wheel-throwing students who want to feel more confident in the glaze lab, this three-hour hands-on workshop focuses on the essential techniques for preparing, applying, and understanding glaze with greater success.
Participants will begin with proper greenware preparation before moving into glaze application methods, including dipping, pouring, and brushing.
The workshop will cover the importance of achieving the correct glaze thickness for each application method, helping students better understand how consistency, coverage, and technique affect the final fired result.
Students will also explore how to layer different glaze combinations, use wax resist to isolate specific areas of a piece, and approach the glazing process with more intention and control. Additional surface materials, including slips, engobes, oxides, and underglazes, will also be discussed to help expand each maker’s understanding of surface design and finishing possibilities.
This workshop is ideal for both newer and experienced potters who want to improve their glazing skills, gain confidence with materials, and better understand how thoughtful surface preparation and application can transform finished ceramic work.
Workshop Length: 3 hours
Pickup: Glaze-fired work will be available for pickup within 3 we
The Art of Coiling
Unleash your creativity with one of the oldest, most expressive, and beautifully versatile ceramic techniques: coiling.
In this hands-on workshop, ceramic artist Joan Zagrobelny will guide students through the art of building with coils, a timeless method that allows makers to create forms with movement, personality, texture, and sculptural presence. Unlike the wheel, coiling encourages a slower, more intuitive approach to clay, giving each artist the freedom to shape their piece by hand and let the form develop naturally.
Students will explore how to roll, stack, join, smooth, and shape coils while learning how this technique can be used to create both functional and decorative pieces. Whether you are drawn to bold sculptural forms, organic vessels, playful shapes, or clean minimalist designs, coiling offers endless possibilities for creative expression.
This workshop is perfect for beginners who are new to clay, as well as experienced ceramicists looking to reconnect with handbuilding, explore surface texture, or experiment with a more expressive approach to form and balance.
Join us for a creative and inspiring workshop where tradition, technique, and imagination come together by hand.
Sculpture with Neil
Cape Pottery & Supply is honored to welcome award-winning sculpture artist Neil Grant to our clay community. A Cape Cod-based artist, Neil is known for his impeccably rendered sculptures, thoughtful craftsmanship, and wonderful sense of humor that brings character, expression, and personality into each piece he creates.
In this special sculpture workshop, students will have the opportunity to learn directly from an accomplished artist whose work reflects both technical skill and creative imagination. Neil’s approach to sculpture invites students to explore form, proportion, detail, expression, and storytelling through clay in a way that feels approachable, engaging, and inspiring.
Whether you are brand new to clay or have experience working in ceramics, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to slow down, work by hand, and discover the joy of building sculptural forms under the guidance of a true master.
No prior experience is necessary. This workshop is open to beginners, returning students, and experienced ceramicists who want to explore sculpture in a supportive and creative studio environment.
Join us at Cape Pottery & Supply for a memorable hands-on workshop and learn from one of Cape Cod’s celebrated sculpture artists.
Wendy's Workshops
Celebrate the season with a playful Halloween pottery workshop inspired by black cats, haunted houses, witches, glowing luminaries.
Students will have the opportunity to create Halloween-inspired pieces with personality and charm, from spooky little houses and whimsical black cats to witchy details and carved platter designs. Using simple hand-building and decorating techniques, participants will learn how to add pattern, contrast, and expressive details that bring each piece to life.
This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves handmade seasonal décor, creative surface design, and the fun of making something a little mysterious, magical, and uniquely their own.
Explore the beautiful art of sgraffito in this hands-on workshop focused on creating expressive vessels and platters. Students will learn how to use layered color, carving, line work, and surface design to transform clay into a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece.
This workshop invites makers to think of the clay surface as a canvas for pattern, drawing, texture, and personal expression. Whether you are creating a functional platter, a decorative vessel, or a piece that blends form and storytelling, sgraffito offers a wonderful way to add depth, contrast, and detail to your work.
Students will be guided through the process of preparing the surface, planning a design, and carving through layers to reveal beautiful marks and imagery. This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to explore surface decoration, strengthen their design skills, & create a ceramic piece that feels truly personal & handmade.
Botanical Tiles & Trivets
Create a beautiful handmade tile or trivet inspired by nature. In this hands-on workshop, students will press botanical leaves, vines, grasses, flowers, berries, acorns, pine needles, shells, and other natural found objects into clay to create rich texture and one-of-a-kind impressions.
Each piece will become a personal reflection of nature, with no two designs exactly alike. This workshop is a relaxing and creative way to explore texture, composition, and surface design while making a functional or decorative piece to enjoy at home or give as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Autumn Serving Platters
Create a beautiful handmade serving platter or bowl that will become part of your holiday table for years to come. In this seasonal workshop, you’ll begin by shaping your piece with one of our studio molds, then personalize the surface with natural textures and impressions inspired by autumn.
Autumn Platters Part I Thursday 11/5 6-9 pm
Autumn Platters Part II Thursday 11/12 6-9 pm
Holiday Trees & Ornaments
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive hands-on pottery workshop filled with creative possibilities. Choose to make your own hand-built ceramic Christmas tree using coil or slab techniques, then personalize it with texture, details, and decorations that make it uniquely yours.
In week two we will create a collection of personalized ceramic ornaments to keep, hang on your own tree, or give as handmade gifts. Use our fun molds, cookie cutters, textures, and decorative tools to create one-of-a-kind holiday pieces.
This workshop is a cheerful way to celebrate the season and create handmade pottery you can enjoy for years to come.
Hand-Built Xmas Trees Thursday 11/19 6-9 pm
Holiday Ornaments Thursday 12/03 6-9 pm
Glazing of trees and ornaments
Thursday 12/10 6-9 pm
Nesting Bowls
Join Danny for a hands-on wheel-throwing workshop and create a coordinated set of three nesting bowls, perfect for everyday use, serving, or holiday entertaining.
Students will focus on shape, proportion, consistency, and creating pieces that work beautifully together as a set.
This workshop is best suited for potters who already have experience throwing on the wheel and are comfortable with the basic throwing process.
Let's throw a decorative bottle! Join us for a one-night workshop to throw a bottle that you can use for decorative purposes, like a soap dispenser or oil bottle. Throwing experience preferred!
We will throw, add handles, and trim all in one night.
You can choose a glaze, and we will glaze it for you, or you can come in for a free open studio and glaze it yourself,
Onion Soup Bowls/Crocks
Join Danny for a hands-on wheel-throwing workshop and create a coordinated set of four onion soup bowls—perfect for cozy meals on chilly nights. There’s nothing better than serving hot, comforting soup in a bowl you made yourself.
These handmade bowls are wonderful for everyday use and would also make a thoughtful holiday gift for someone special. This workshop is best suited for students who already have experience throwing on the wheel.
Artist Spotlight
Join forAlexa Nickandros for a One-Night Berry Bowl Workshop
Create your own handmade berry bowl in this fun one-night workshop. Choose your favorite glaze and we’ll glaze and fire it for you, or come back with a complimentary open studio pass and glaze your piece yourself. A simple, creative evening with a beautiful and functional piece to take home.
Open Studio Time
Open Studio at Cape Pottery & Supply allows students and makers to continue practicing, creating, and developing their skills outside of a structured class or workshop. It is a dedicated time to return to the studio, work at your own pace, finish projects, explore new ideas, and spend more time with clay in a supportive creative environment.
Open Studio is ideal for students who have already completed an introductory wheel throwing or hand-building workshop and feel comfortable working independently. While this is not a formal class, our studio team is available to help with basic questions, studio flow, and general guidance as you continue building confidence with the materials, tools, and process.
During Open Studio, makers have access to a professional, fully equipped clay workspace designed for creativity, focus, and hands-on practice. Whether you are refining your wheel throwing, trimming pieces, hand-building forms, adding surface texture, or preparing work for the next stage, Open Studio gives you the time and space to keep growing.
Because pottery is a process that takes patience and repetition, Open Studio is an important part of developing skill. The more time you spend with clay, the more comfortable your hands become with centering, shaping, joining, trimming, and understanding how each piece moves through the ceramic process.
Private Pottery Lessons
Dive deeper into your pottery practice with private, one-on-one instruction designed around your individual goals, skill level, and creative interests. These personalized sessions offer focused guidance, hands-on support, and the opportunity to grow at your own pace in a calm and encouraging studio environment.
Private pottery lessons are ideal for beginners who want extra support before joining a group class, returning students who want to refine specific techniques, or experienced makers looking for targeted instruction to move their work forward. Each session is thoughtfully curated to meet you where you are, whether you want to build confidence on the wheel, improve centering and throwing, explore hand building, strengthen trimming skills, understand glazing, or develop a more personal creative style.
With dedicated time and immediate feedback from an instructor, students are able to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and receive the kind of individualized attention that can lead to meaningful skill advancement. Unlike a group workshop, private lessons allow the focus to remain entirely on your progress, your questions, and your creative direction.
Whether you are beginning your pottery journey, preparing for open studio, working through a specific technique, or simply looking for a more personal learning experience, private lessons offer a supportive and focused way to deepen your connection with clay.
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Registration Guide
Ready to join us at Cape Pottery? Follow our simple four-step process to secure your spot in our upcoming classes and workshops.
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Choose Your Worshop
Browse our current workshop listings and weekly series to find the offering that matches your goals and schedule.
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Purchase a Pass
Most sessions are booked via punchcards or specific passes. Secure your spot by purchasing the required pass online.
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Schedule via App
Download our booking app to manage your schedule. Select your preferred dates and confirm attendance with a few taps.
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Join the Community
Arrive at our Hyannis studio. We provide all the clay and tools needed—just bring your creative energy and messy clothes!
What should I wear to workshop?
Pottery is a hands-on, messy art! We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes you don't mind getting a little clay on. Aprons are provided in the studio, but trimmed fingernails are suggested for better control.
FAQ & Policies
When can I pick up my finished work?
Firing takes 2-3 weeks. We will email you once your finished glaze-fired ceramics are available for pickup at our Hyannis studio.
Can I bring outside clay or glazes?
To protect our kilns and other students' work, we only allow clay and glazes purchased through Cape Pottery and Supply to be fired in our facility. This ensures chemical compatibility and safe firing temperatures.
Do you offer private events?
Yes! We offer private wheel throwing and hand-building parties for birthdays, team building, and more. Please reach out via email or phone for current pricing and studio availability.
Are materials included?
Most introductory workshops include a starter amount of clay and all necessary glazes. Additional clay can be purchased at our retail shop. We stock a wide range of stoneware and porcelain compatibility tested for our kilns.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the workshop start date will receive a full refund. Within 7 days, we offer studio credit. Same-day cancellations or miss workshop are non-refundable.
Have a question that isn't covered here? We're happy to help you find the right class or material for your project.
Our studio strive to maintain a creative and supportive environment for everyone.