If you’re looking for a fun way to get your hands dirty, try taking pottery classes around Austin. As you learn new skills, you’ll make bowls, mugs, and so much more. The best pottery schools near our Zilker apartments include:

Austin Pottery 

Nestled in the Allandale neighborhood, Austin Pottery opened in 2017, featuring handmade pottery by local artists as well as classes for beginners. The eight-week sessions provide three hours of instruction every week. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay, and you can enhance your skills during wheel throwing or hand-building sessions. In addition, students can also enjoy one-time classes that cover instruction, firing, and more. Be sure and register quickly, as spots usually fill up fast. 

Cordovan Art School 

Bring out your creativity at the Cordovan Art School. The talented instructors welcome all abilities. They believe that there is no shortcut to success and offer classes that are as challenging as they are fun. Don’t miss Creative Clay Handbuild for Adults. You’ll make each project from scratch and can add your own unique twists as you design, sculpt, and glaze. Its held Thursdays between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and enrollment is always open.

East Side Pot Shop 

The East Side Pot Shop invites everyone to come and learn about the world of pottery. It features a state-of-the-art studio complete with 15 potters wheels, an extruder, a slab roller, and more. One of the most popular pottery classes around Austin, the teachers here boast years of experience. They’re highly skilled and help students develop a lifelong passion for creating pottery. The classes run for six weeks and offer an intensive hands-on learning experience. 

After pottery classes around Austin, enjoy dinner at one of the city’s most unique restaurants. If you would like to make Cole your new home, please contact our leasing team. They will arrange a showing and help you discover everything our apartments in Austin have to offer.