A relaxing tactile experience
Whether you’re looking to experience clay for the first time or are seeking a fun filled creative activity — our Experience Classes offer hands-on learning for a variety of student types, abilities, and interests. Be it a themed class like Date Night With Clay, a privately scheduled business retreat, or a family and friend get together — no matter the group type, in two hours, you’ll discover a creative outlet sure to bring a relaxing tactile experience.
Experience classes are 2 hour classes that meet once. Students can expect to make a project during their class, which we will then glaze and fire. Pieces made in Experience Classes are typically ready for pick up two weeks after their event.
Summer 2026 Classes
Dirty Date Night; July 10th
July 10th, Friday, 6-8pm
Looking for a date night that’s muddy, fun, and results in a handmade pot of your very own!? Join us at The Bray for a couples throwing night that’s sure to energize any relationship. Romance NOT required, bring your partner, spouse, or friend to this crash course on the wheel. Ages 18+
$58 per person
Coffee and Clay; July 11th
July 11th, Saturday, 10AM-12PM
Develop your wheel-throwing skills while creating your very own functional coffee mug and connecting with good company. BYO coffee, pastries, and other snacks are welcome! Ages 16+
$58 per person
Dirty Date Night; August 21st
August 21st, Friday, 6-8 PM
Looking for a date night that’s muddy, fun, and results in a handmade pot of your very own!? Join us at The Bray for a couples throwing night that’s sure to energize any relationship. Romance NOT required, bring your partner, spouse, or friend to this crash course on the wheel. Ages 18+
$58 per person
Coffee and Clay; August 22nd
August 22nd, Saturday, 10AM-12PM
Develop your wheel-throwing skills while creating your very own functional coffee mug and connecting with good company. BYO coffee, pastries, and other snacks are welcome! Ages 16+
$58 per person
Dirty Date Night; August 27th
August 27th, Thursday, 6-8 PM
Looking for a date night that’s muddy, fun, and results in a handmade pot of your very own!? Join us at The Bray for a couples throwing night that’s sure to energize any relationship. Romance NOT required, bring your partner, spouse, or friend to this crash course on the wheel. Ages 18+
$58 per person
Bray Clay Throwdown; August 28th
August 28th, Friday, 6-8 PM
Test your skills, push your creative limits and try your hand at the pottery wheel in this energy filled clay class at The Bray. We won’t judge the results but we do except a good time to be had by all! Ages 16+
$58 per person
Costs and Options
Our Experience Classes are $58 per student which includes instructional time, supplies, and all material and firing costs. If you are unable to pick up your pieces and need them shipped, shipping is available (fees apply).
If you're a nonprofit or school group, please check out our Engagement Programming for discounted rates and tailormade programs!
Types of Experiences:
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Handbuilding
Create a bowl, cup, mug, plate, vase, or sculptural item in a Handbuilding Experience Class! Your instructor will give you step by step guidance so you're sure to have a good time and go home (after the processing period) with a fully functional or decorative piece of art!
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Wheel Throwing
Less about product and more about process, a Wheel Throwing Experience class is a great way to discover what the pottery wheel has to offer. This experience requires an open mind and a good attitude as the wheel is harder than it looks, but is oh so much fun!
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Tailor-Made
Customize an experience that meets your class or groups objectives!
- Tailor an experience class to align with student curriculum or special subjects in your classroom
- Example: Creating habitats out of clay!
- Tailor an experience to build teambuilding and communication
- Example: A two-person wheel throwing experience!
- And so much more
- work with our Education Manager to develop an experience that's right for you! education@archiebray.org
- To schedule your group (of 6 or more), please email us with your desired date, time, and any special accommodations.
- A minimum of 2 weeks advance notice is required.
- Tailor an experience class to align with student curriculum or special subjects in your classroom
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FAQ
No - our Experience Classes are a great way to experience clay for the first time!
Yourself and some clothes you don't mind getting dirty (although everything we'll use will come out in the wash).
All classes are located on the main floor of the Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement, # 8 on the Bray_Map
Parking is available in front of the main offices and between the Education and Research Facility and the Warehouse Gallery.
