Bellevue
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member at Eastside Pottery. At this time, our Bellevue studio is at capacity and unable to accommodate immediate membership. To secure your spot on the waitlist, please use the links below. We will contact you by email as soon as a spot becomes available. We look forward to welcoming you into our community in the future.
Membership requirement: Prior ceramics experience is required, as members are expected to work safely and independently. Please book a tour only if you meet this requirement.
Upcoming
Holiday Trees, Hand-Building Workshop
put your own spin on a holiday classic with a holiday tree you’ll decorate and glaze.
Introduction to Wheel: Ramen Bowl Edition
learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing while creating a classic ramen bowl
Altered Forms: Mugs Edition
explore form and expression by reshaping pre-thrown mugs into pieces that are uniquely your own
Tchotchkes Altar
Turn your favorite tchotchkes into inspiration as you hand-build a custom little sanctuary just for them.
Throwing Tall: Scaling Up Workshop
Choke, pull, and compress your way to taller, more stable forms with greater control and consistency.
Functional Hand-Building
create functional pottery for everyday life while building a strong foundation in hand-building techniques.
Introduction to Wheel: Marbling Edition
learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, with a marbled twist!
Ornaments: Hand-Building Workshop
add a handmade touch to the holidays with ornaments you shape, decorate, and glaze.
Snow People, Hand-Building Workshop
bring a little winter character to life with a playful hat, carrot nose, and plenty of personality.
Pumpkin Buddies: Hand-Building Workshop
Make your own pumpkin buddy to enjoy all year long.
Mushrooms Jars: Hand-Building Workshop
Learn to make a mushroom jar using hand-building and pinch pot techniques.
Haunted Lanterns: Hand-Building Workshop
Light up your windows and porches this fall with your own handmade lantern.
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Open Studio
Open Studio is $20 per hour for each participating student. Sign up with the links below.
Pottery Combo Workshop: Wheel & Hand-Building
learn the basics of wheel throwing and create a small hand-built project along the way. Great for date nights, friends, and first-time potters.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
learn the wheel from the ground up with demos, guided practice, and supportive coaching
Ceramic Bootcamp: two day workshop
work through the stages of the ceramic process, including wheel throwing, trimming, hand-building, and glazing. Designed for first-time students who want to build foundational skills and greater confidence working independently.
Ceramic Bootcamp: one day workshop
work through the stages of the ceramic process, including wheel throwing, trimming, hand-building, and glazing. Designed for first-time students who want to build foundational skills and greater confidence working independently.
Intermediate Wheel
refine your technique, explore new forms, and build confidence in throwing and glazing.
Beginner Wheel
learn the full wheel-throwing process, from centering and shaping to trimming, handles, and glazing.
