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, a school field trip, or a nonprofit partnership — 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.
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.
Mothers and Others; Cups and Mugs
April 27th, Saturday, 2-4pm
Get ready for Mothers day and join us at The Bray for a special Mothers and Others Cups and Mugs family class! Create a one of a kind, slab built and hand decorated mug or cup that is sure to wow (mom upside down) any mother figure in your life. Ages 9+
Registration = $45 per person
Fathers and Others; Cups and Mugs
June 1st, Saturday, 2-4pm
Get ready for Fathers day and join us at The Bray for a special Fathers and Others Cups and Mugs family class! Create a one of a kind, slab built and hand decorated mug or cup that is sure to impress any father figure in your life. Ages 9+
Save the Date! Registration Opens May 2nd
Registration = $45 per person
Mothers and Others; Raku
April 27th, Saturday, 4-6pm
Step into the world of Raku Firing in this unique Mothers and Others family class at The Bray! We've made the pieces ahead of time so you get to pick out two pieces that speak to you, glaze them to be uniquely yours and experience the fun and excitement of Raku Firing. An exhilarating class for Ages 6+ right in time for Mothers Day.
Registration = $45 per person
Fathers and Others; Raku
June 1st, Saturday, 4-6pm
Step into the world of Raku Firing in this unique Fathers and Others family class at The Bray! We've made the pieces ahead of time so you get to pick out two pieces that speak to you, glaze them to be uniquely yours and experience the fun and excitement of Raku Firing. An exhilarating class for Ages 6+ right in time for Fathers Day.
Save the Date! Registration Opens May 2nd
Registration = $45 per person
Costs and Options
Our Experience Classes are $55 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 email education@archiebray.org to discuss our discounted rates!
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
- Tailor an experience class to align with student curriculum or special subjects in your classroom
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Past Experience Classes
LGBTQ+ Clay At The Bray; Slab Bowls
July 11th, Tuesday, 6-8pm
Join the Bray for a night of creative exploration in clay! Make your very own functional bowl, while enjoying community and conversation. Open to and reserved as a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals. Ages 16+
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Comics on Clay; Vase Edition
August 9th, Wednesday, 6-8pm
Take two of this class delivers the same awesome ideas of Comics on Clay; Tile Edition but this time around you’ll be creating and decorating your very own, custom vase! Ages 16+
REGISTRATION CLOSED
LGBTQ+ Clay At The Bray; Cup or Mug
August 12th, Saturday, 2-4pm
Join the Bray for a night of creative exploration in clay! Make a unique cup or mug, while enjoying community and conversation. Open to and reserved as a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals. Ages 16+
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wheel Thrown Cereal Bowls
OCCURED: July 7th, Friday, 6-8pm
Ready to learn a new skill while making something unique for your kitchen? Have wheel experience and want to expand your technique? Wheel Thrown Cereal Bowls is just the class for you! Ages 16+
Comics on Clay; Tile Edition
OCCURED: July 8th, Saturday, 2-4pm
Merge the fascinating worlds of comics and clay in this exciting class! Learn about historical instances of comic-like imagery on ceramics and create your very own decorated ceramic tile(s). Ages 16+
Fantastic Castles for Kids
OCCURED: July 10th, Monday, 2-4pm
Step into the enchanting realm of narrative sculpture! Craft a fortress or castle sculpture fit for a fairy tale using paper patterns in this whimsical introduction to ceramics. Ages 9-12.
Pints & Pals; Drinking Vessels on the Wheel
August 18th, Friday, 6-8pm
Develop your wheel-throwing skills to create a fun and functional beer-drinking vessel while connecting with good company and enjoying your BYOB! Ages 21+
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email education@archiebray.org to be places on a waitlist
Sgraffito Inside; Identity Vessels
August 19th, Saturday, 2-4pm
A fun class for anyone looking to expand their surface decorating techniques, explore narrative hand built forms, or get their hands in clay for the first time! Create and decorate a small vessel inspired by artist, Grayson Perry. Ages 16+
Dirty Date Night
August 21st, Monday, 6-8pm
Looking for a date night that’s muddy, fun, and results in a handmade bowl 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+
Holiday Ornament Making
December 2nd, Saturday, 2-4pm
Cut, stamp, and carve to create your very own custom ornaments out of clay! Find inspiration from the holiday, tradition, or season that best suits you as you learn through demonstration, examples, and hands on guidance in this fun and relaxing class. A must not miss for anyone looking to level up their holiday decor. Ages 16+
December Dirty Date Night
December 4th, Monday, 6-8pm
Looking for a date night that’s muddy, fun, and results in a handmade bowl 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+
December Pints & Pals; Drinking Vessels on the Wheel
December 6th, Wednesday, 6-8pm
Develop your wheel-throwing skills to create a fun and functional beer-drinking vessel while connecting with good company and enjoying your BYOB! Ages 21+