Who says camp is for kids? Come join Veronica McLaughlin for a super fun, 3 day long, Clay Camp for Adults! This camp is for potters with previous experience in hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Campers will work on self-directed projects of their choice during the few days of muddy excitement. Bring a lunch to munch or a snack to attack. Come be a part of Adult Clay Camp 2025! Clay is not included in the price of this workshop. Clay must be purchased at Wayne Art Center.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this three-day handbuilding camp, students will be encouraged to push the boundaries and try out new techniques while having fun in a relaxed environment. Enjoy three 5-hour days in the studio, plus a few hours on Sunday, September 21 to glaze your creations! This workshop is open to both handbuilders and wheel throwers. If your experience is only on the wheel, you can learn about surface decorations, tool and texture making, and how to combine throwing with handbuilding techniques. This camp is open to those with previous pottery experience. Workshop includes one 25 lb. bag of stoneware clay, and bisque firing of items made in camp.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Sacks
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Want to make a couple of really cool pots this session? In this workshop style class, we will be exploring multi-piece pots that will be a combination of wheel thrown sections, hand-built sections and a variety of surface design techniques to complete larger pots. We will be focusing on, designing our pots, building each section, adding coils, slabs, carving and finishing with stains and glazes. This class is designed to elevate your pottery into eye catching works of art. Prior wheel throwing experience is needed for this class. Tuition includes your first bag of stoneware clay as well as glazes and firing fees for coursework completed in class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Eva Hozinez
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class is appropriate for beginners and advanced students. Demos on the three major hand building techniques (coils, slabs and pinching) will prepare students to discover and develop their own unique approach to working with clay, embracing and mastering a particular method or combination of techniques unique to each student. There will also be two pit firings, offering an alternative means of finishing the work. Tuition includes the first bag of stoneware, glazing and firing of coursework completed.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jimmy Clark
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Wayne Art Center is pleased to offer an option for students who wish to have more time in the studio to create and finish their work, and to practice their hand building and wheel throwing skills. Students will work independently, with a monitor available to sell clay and tools. Students must be currently enrolled in a Wayne Art Center Adult Fall 2025 ceramics class and must be members of Wayne Art Center. Clay used must be purchased at Wayne Art Center. No more than 10 students can attend any single session. This is a six (6) session pass. The passes will be kept in our ceramic studio and must be punched upon each visit.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $200
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

From entry level to advanced wheel and handbuilding skills, all are welcome here! Bring your creativity and ability to think outside the box into the studio and watch your clay projects come to life. Do you have something you have always wanted to make out of clay? Bring your idea to class and we can make it happen. Ready to learn the basics or fine tune the mechanics of the potters wheel? Great! Veronica will be there with a potters wheel demo every week. Handbuilding on thrown pieces have endless possibilities so come and join the fun! Tuition includes your first bag of stoneware plus glazing and firing of work completed in your coursework.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun and thorough introduction to throwing pots on the pottery wheel. After throwing pots you’ll learn how to decorate and glaze your ceramic work for the final firing. What have you always wanted to make? Coffee mugs, bowls, a decorated plate or vases. You will have the opportunity to learn the skills required to make these wheel thrown forms. Your first bag of clay plus firing fees are included in this class. Additional clay may be purchased. Tools are available for purchase from the center, or you can bring your own tools.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Peter Murray
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

All levels welcome! In this 12-week session we will use the coil method to construct forms starting with coil pots. These forms can be based off of ancient or modern pottery. Projects will continue based on student interest and ideas. Sam will continue to demonstrate any needed methods needed to support project ideas.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sam Diamond
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Paper clay or as many people call it, fiber clay is the process in ceramics where artists add cellulose fibers to plastic clay. These fibers burn out after the first firing leaving only the clay remaining. Adding these fibers makes the clay easier to work with and more plastic. However, many of the rules that govern regular clay do not apply to paper clay. Jerry Bennett, a leading international paper clay artist, will conduct a hands-on course which will provide an opportunity for students to explore and experience new approaches to functional pottery and sculptural forms using paper clay. This class will use various material techniques, including paper clay, decorating techniques including underglaze techniques, textures, colored slips, and glaze applications.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jerry Bennett
Cost: $620
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Bring your creativity and ideas into the studio! In this class we will be creating functional and non-functional pieces with an added flair. Projects will be wheel thrown to start, then altered, trimmed, and finished with handbuilding. Turn your plates into birdbaths, your mugs into face mugs, and your candlestick holders into goblets. The possibilities are endless. This class is for beginner to advanced level skills. Your first bag of stoneware clay plus glazing and firing fees for pieces completed as part of your coursework are included.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Interested in trying your hand at hand building with clay? Looking for a fun class to fill in the time? Try a fun, interactive, no intimidation class where you will learn the basics of hand building with clay. Susan Branco will guide you through the simple processes to make funky animals, push mold plates, soap dishes, and simple projects created for the absolute beginner! First bag of clay and firing fees are included.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Join us for a creative two-day ceramic workshop where you'll craft your own rainstick from clay, capturing the sound of rain in a ceramic form. We’ll begin by rolling out a slab of clay and adding texture and decoration to the surface. Once you're happy with your design, you’ll shape the slab into a tube, then insert three spiraling rows of nails that will create the signature rainstick sound once the many small clay balls are added. After sealing the top, your piece will be ready for bisque firing. You’ll bring your rainstick to life by applying underglaze and glaze, enhancing the textures and details you created. This workshop is a fun and rewarding way to make a unique musical instrument.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Sacks
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Looking to increase your confidence with underglazes, experiment with new application techniques and add some modern flair to an ancient artform? This intermediate-level surface decoration workshop offers the chance to expand your knowledge and push the boundaries of what can be achieved using underglaze and a handful of other basic supplies. Each day will consist of hands-on demonstrations and in-depth explanations of Summer's techniques, followed by free time to work on your individual designs with one-on-one instruction, feedback and guidance. This workshop focuses on helping you become bold & brave with your underglaze application while also aiming to challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone and stretch the limits of what was previously considered possible with surface decoration.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Summer Whiteside
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Get ready for a fun and creative pottery experience as you hand-build your very own ceramic serving platter! This workshop will guide you through shaping clay slabs into a beautiful and functional piece for your table. Explore a variety of decorative techniques like stamping, carving, sgraffito, and underglaze painting to personalize your platter with unique textures, patterns, or colorful designs. Whether you go for elegant and modern or playful and rustic, you’ll craft a piece that’s truly one-of-a-kind! Once fired and glazed, your food-safe ceramic platter will be ready to serve up delicious meals and lasting memories. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready for a lively, hands-on workshop full of fun and inspiration!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Sacks
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553