You can expect to have an immersive pottery experience in a relaxed and beautiful studio setting with a soothing music in the background. A quick demo will be offered which sets the tone for what to expect during your own exploration with the clay. After that, you are free to work on the wheel. The instructor will be there throughout the time, offering constructive feedbacks and corrections to help you succeed. At the end of the session, you will get to select 2 of your best pots and glazes (ceramic paints) for your pots. We will trim, glaze and fire your pots and have them ready for pickup in about 2 to 3 weeks' time.

Single Session

• Duration: 2 hours

• Cost: $80 per person

• Experience: Try your hand at pottery as many times as time permits during your session

• Take-home: Select two of your best pots and choose the glaze colors

• Process: We'll trim, glaze, and fire your pots, returning them to you in 3 weeks

• Includes: All materials, glazes, and 2 firings

5-Week Session

• Cost: $325

• Schedule: Meet once a week for 2 hours for 5 weeks (flexible scheduling, no consecutive weeks required)

• Experience: Hands-on instruction, clay, glazes, and 2 firings

• Focus: Learn the foundation of wheel throwing, including:

  • Throwing on the wheel

  • Trimming and decorating your pots

  • Finishing with glazing

• Take-home: Your finished, glazed pots

Our beginner-friendly classes lay the groundwork for a creative journey with clay. You'll learn foundational skills in:

• Wheel throwing

• Trimming

• Basic glazing

Through hands-on exploration, you'll gain a deeper understanding of clay properties, learn to create simple forms, and develop the foundational skills needed to craft functional or decorative pieces. Perfect for those new to pottery, our classes provide a supportive environment to discover the joy of working with clay.

The class size is intentionally kept small to allow for personalized instruction.

Adults and kids over the age of 7 can sign up.

We offer both one-time drop-ins and regular weekly classes. From time to time we offer hand built workshops and the details will be updated on the website.

If you have never worked with clay before and don't want to commit to weekly classes, you could try our one time single session. If you want to learn the entire process of making pottery, then you could sign up for our weekly classes. We do blocks of 5 sessions. During this time, you will learn to throw on the wheel, trim and decorate your pots, and complete it with glazing. If you are interested to learn further, you can sign up for more classes.

We offer 3-4 workshops throughout the year, aligned with the seasons:

Spring, Fall, and Winter Workshops (Adults)

These workshops focus on handbuilding techniques (off the wheel) and explore a range of projects, from decorative to functional pieces.

Methods include pinching, coiling, and slab construction, tailored to the specific project.

Most workshops are one-time, 2-3 hour sessions, suitable for beginners with little to no clay experience.

Summer Workshop (Kids)

Two sessions available: June and July

Open to kids aged 7 and above

5-day camp, meeting 3 hours daily

Combines wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques

Kids will learn to throw and trim on the wheel and create unique handbuilt projects, including decoration

The short answer is, it takes anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks to get your pots back.

If you are interested to know the entire process, please read on.

Unlike many other art forms, ceramics takes time. Just to give an overview of the process involved, once the pots are made, they are left to dry and firm up a bit for a day or two. Once ready, they are trimmed and embellished (if handles need to be attached or any other finishing touches) to give a finished look. The pots are then stored away to dry slowly and evenly (to prevent cracking). Once they are completely dry to the touch (which can take anywhere from a few days to a week depending on the humidity level and thickness of the pots) they go into the kiln for their first firing (also known as bisque firing) where the pots are fired to 1900 degrees. This is a slow firing and takes anywhere between 14-16 hours to reach the temperature and another 24 hours to cool down - in total about 2 days. After removing the pots, they need to be sanded for any rough edges, bottom waxed, glaze applied, and fired again to 2200 degrees. This glaze firing takes another 2 days to fire and completely cool down before your pots are ready to be unloaded and ready for pickup.

Yes, it is possible. Pottery and ceramics can be very unpredictable during the making, drying, firing and glazing processes. For this reason, we offer NO guarantee of finished pots made in this class. We try very hard to have a successful outcome in all of our classes and workshops, but there are things beyond our control that sometimes happen.

No refunds or credits will be given for any mishap or unpredictable outcome that is less than ideal.

Thanks for understanding and know this is part of the ceramic process for all potters.

Safety and Care

All functional pieces (meaning meant to eat or drink out of) created in our studio are:

• Food safe

• Dishwasher safe

• Microwave safe

To ensure the longevity of your handmade pots and avoid chipping, we recommend gentle hand washing.

Important Note:

Dark clay pieces may heat up more quickly in the microwave, so please exercise caution when heating.

By following these simple care instructions, you'll be able to enjoy your beautiful, handmade pots for years to come!

• On the gift card page, select an amount, enter the recipient's details, and pay. After completing checkout, you will receive an email confirmation about the purchase. If you like the gift card to be a surprise, you can have the gift card sent to your email id, have it printed at home and hand it over to your loved ones at your chosen time. Please remember to print the gift card redemption code which will be required to redeem the gift card.

• Wix gift cards can be used on any services, however It's not currently possible to purchase pricing plans in Wix Bookings with Wix gift cards.

• During payment, click Redeem a gift card and enter their unique gift card code.

1. Go to the website menu, select "Booking," and click on "Wheel Throwing Classes."

2. Scroll down and click the "Explore Plans" button located below the "Book Now" button.

3. Click the "Book Now" button.

4. Log in to your Wix account. If you don't have one, sign up to create an account.

5. Fill in the payment form with your card and personal details, then click the "Buy Now" button to finalize your purchase.

6. After you purchase your plan, you can use the credits to book your 5 sessions. You can book all 5 together or one at a time. You will book these sessions as single wheel throwing class under the booking page.

*The 5 week plans can be redeemed only towards one person's sessions.

We have exclusive kids camp only during the summer months. For the rest of the year, you are welcome to sign up your child for any of our wheel throwing classes if they are over 7 years old, but there will be adults as well during the session. Our class sizes are small with a maximum of 6 participants, so your child will still be able to get plenty of help.

The prices mentioned are per person. Each person gets their own wheel and gets to try their hand as many times and take home 2 pots each. To bring a friend or family member is a suggestion so you could have a fun shared experience.

Yes. Our classes are by appointment only. You can make a booking on our website here.

. 24 hours before the class, we will send a reminder, instructions, and directions to the studio via email. Please check your email for the same.

Weekends are reserved for private group events and parties. We need a minimum of 5 people to hold a session on the weekends. Please contact us for more details.

We like to set clear expectations with our clients, and we think it’s helpful to share this with anyone who’s accompanying you. If you’re new to pottery, there’s a bit of a learning curve, and it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of creating something perfect.

The reality is that working with clay can be unpredictable — it’s a natural material that changes as it dries, fires, and glazes. Sometimes that means imperfections, cracks, or warping. We’ll be with you every step of the way, guiding you through the process, but it’s best to approach it with an open mind and a focus on having fun.

If you can let go of the need for perfection and simply enjoy the experience, we’re sure you’ll have a fantastic time!

Yes, we do.

We offer three customized options for private group events:

Option 1: Combination (Handbuilding & Wheel)

- 3-hour session: $150/person

- Divide into two groups: handbuilding and wheel throwing

- Switch halfway through

- Each participant creates 1 handbuilt project and 1 wheel-thrown pot

Min 8 and max 14 participants

Option 2: Wheel Throwing Only

- 2-hour session: $100/person

- Minimum 5, Maximum 7 participants (hands-on, instructor-intensive)

- Focus exclusively on wheel throwing

Option 3: Handbuilding Only

- 2-hour session: $100/person

- Minimum 8, Maximum 14 participants

- Focus exclusively on handbuilding techniques

Prices for all options include:

- Materials

- Glazes

- Hands-on instruction

- Two firings

Please contact us to discuss your specific event details or if you have any further questions.

We don’t run specials or offer discounts because our prices are already extremely competitive and includes all materials, and firings—with no hidden costs. Each participant also gets their own wheel and project to work on.

Once your pots are ready, we'll notify you via text or email. You'll have up to 3 weeks to collect your finished pieces.

Here's how pickup works:

• We'll pack your pots in labeled bags (or boxes for groups) and place them in a clear bin outside the studio.

• Feel free to collect your pots at your convenience during the 3-week window, even outside of studio hours. No need to notify us in advance!

• Simply swing by, grab your bag/box, and enjoy your creations!

• If you're sending a friend or family member to collect your pots, please make sure to provide clear instructions on finding the studio entrance and where to look for your pots.

Note: If you came with a group, look for the participant names or group name on the bag/box.

Studio Location and Parking

Our studio is located at:

2512 Pine Cone Ct, Naperville 60565

Studio Information:

Our studio is a dedicated workspace situated within a residential property, with a separate entrance and working area.

Life can be unpredictable, and we get it! If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, please give us a heads up with at least 48 hours' notice. This allows us to accommodate other creatives on our waitlist and ensure everyone gets a chance to explore their artistic side.

In case of last-minute cancellations due to emergencies, don't worry! We'll offer a credit towards a future class and work with you to find a new time that suits you perfectly.

Need to reach us? Simply:

Email: support@kneadedearth.com

Text/Phone: 630-596-7742

We're always here to help and look forward to seeing you in the studio!

No, currently we don't offer this service.

We do not offer kiln rental or firing services for pieces created outside of our studio due to the potential risks and variables involved in firing external work. This ensures the quality and safety of our own studio's productions.