Black Olive Pottery Studio
We’re building a community of makers who aren’t afraid to get a little muddy in the name of creativity.
Opening September 1, 2025
Our Services
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class (8-Week)
$288
Discover the art of wheel-throwing in this weekly, 2 hour hands-on class designed for beginners and intermediate potters alike. You'll learn the fundamentals of centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping forms on the potter's wheel. Whether you're creating your first bowl or refining your technique, this class provides guided instruction and plenty of practice time. Includes a free 25lb bag of clay, access to studio tools, and glazing sessions.
Clay Hand-Building Class (8-Week)
$288
Explore the versatile world of hand-building in this weekly, creative, no-wheel-required, 2 hour pottery class. You'll learn techniques like slab-building, coil construction, and pinch-pot forming to create functional and decorative ceramic pieces. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to expand their pottery skills, hand-building allows you to slow down, play with the clay, and create truly unique works of art. Includes a free 25lb bag of clay, access to studio tools, and glazing sessions.
Monthly Studio Membership
$79 - $149 / month
Are you already a clay fanatic and know your way around clay? Or have you taken at least one of our 8-week classes before and can’t wait for more? Chose between three membership tiers and you’ll gain access to our studio to play with clay any time we’re open. Let your creativity lead the way—come and create whenever the spark strikes.
Class Registration Is Officially Open!
Private Lesson slots are available! Plus, sign up for:
2-Hour Themed Workshops
2-Hour Wheel Workshops
8-Week Wheel-Throwing classes
8-Week Hand-Building classes
Follow us on Instagram at @blackolivepottery to be the first to hear when new classes pop up & dibs your spot!
Workshops & Custom Experiences
Made by Hand
$55 pp
Explore the sculptural side of clay through techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab-building in this guided workshop — no pottery wheel required. This session focuses on form, texture, and creative expression, giving you the freedom to shape something uniquely your own. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, Made by Hand invites you to slow down, connect with the clay, and create a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your personal touch.
Private Parties
$50 pp (minimum 6 adults)
Want to celebrate in a way you’ll actually remember? After the bars and brunches, get your crew together for a pottery party! These laid-back 2-hour wheel-throwing or hand-building classes are perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes, or just a girls’ night out. You’ll share some laughs, play with clay, and create something uniquely yours—no experience needed. (Right now, we’re 18+ only, but check back soon for children’s birthday party options!)
Private Lesson
$98
Are you more of a solo-traveler? Not interested in the group class setting? No worries, we’ve got you! Spend 2 hours in a 1-on-1 private setting with one of our skilled instructors, working on whatever you’d like! All skill levels are welcome.
Dog Paw Keepsake Ornament
$28
At BOPS, we love dogs! (P.S. We’re named after the owner’s black lab, Olive.) Bring your furry best friend and create a keepsake that’ll melt your heart every year! In this 30 minute appointment, you’ll press your pup’s paw into clay to make a custom ornament. Personalize with textures, stamps, or hand-carved names and dates. Perfect for holiday gifts, nursery décor, or just a sweet memory of your loyal sidekick.
Sip & Spin
$55 pp
The vibes are immaculate. It’s BYOB (non-alcoholic for now, but check back soon for policy changes) at BOPS and we’re ready to party. Bring your besties to this introductory wheel-throwing session and escape the world for 2 hours & just play!
Happy Hour
$20
Keep an eye out for more details coming soon!
About our studio
Black Olive Pottery Studio is a vibrant, inclusive space where creativity, community, and clay come together. Whether you're throwing your first pot or refining your craft, our studio welcomes beginners, hobbyists, and experienced ceramicists alike.
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