Handbuilt Pottery: Pots, Plates and Planters

Address for MakerSpace Charlotte:
1003 Louise Ave, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28205

Dates for 6 Week Class:
January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15

Learn fundamental handbuilding skills while making beautiful pieces for your home. This project-based class will explore pinch pot, coil and slab techniques. Each week, you’ll make a beautiful, functional piece to decorate your home.

Week 1: Pinch pot animal planter

Week 2: Coil honeypot

Week 3: Charcuterie plate

Week 4: Planter bookends

Week 5: Garlic grater/herb stripper plate

Week 6: Glaze your projects

Join new MakerSpace instructor, Kelly Long as she guides you through the step-by-step process of making these forms and shows you how to customize them with texture and embellishments. No pottery experience necessary.

Refund Policy:

• Transfers to another class follow the same refund rules as your original date.
• 14+ days before the first class: Full refund.
• 7–13 days before the first class: Refund minus a 50% administrative fee.
• Fewer than 7 days before the first class: No refunds.
• Seat transfer: If you find a replacement who pays for and takes your seat before the first class begins, you are eligible for a full refund.

To cancel or request a transfer, please email steve@makerspacecharlotte.org. For general questions, you’re welcome to visit MakerSpaceCharlotte on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. For urgent, time-sensitive issues with your reservation, contact Steve at (704) 353-3300.

Class may be canceled due to low enrollment in which case a full refund will be issued.

Cancellation Policy:

MakerSpace reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. If a class is canceled by MakerSpace, fees are 100% refundable.