Author: Suzy Hatcher

Suzy Hatcher offers Pottery classes for children, teens, and adults, ages 7 and up in Louisville, KY.

Classes are limited in size. Average size is 4-9 students.

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Go to contact page to sign up for upcoming classes.

2026 Upcoming Classes:

Adults: each 6 week session includes wheel throwing, hand building, trimming, glazing, and firing.

New location: 1140 Cherokee Road #205

@Highlands Art Center (former Methodist ch & building)

April 14- May 19, Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.

April 14- May 19, Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m.

April 15- May 20, Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m.

April 16- May 21, Thursdays 6:00-8:00 p.m. : Intro Wheel

April 5- April 19, Sundays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. : Handbuilding

March 3- April 7, Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.

March 3 – April 7, Tuesdays 6:00- 8:00 p.m.

March 4 – April 8, Wednesdays 6:00- 8:00 p.m.

Tweens: each 5 week session includes hand building, wheel throwing, design work, trimming, glazing, and firing.

April 18- May 16, Saturdays 10:00-11:30

Feb. 21 – March 21, Saturdays 10:00-11:30 a.m.

All work will be fired in the kiln and need to be picked up a week later.

FYI

Tips for clay working: cut your nails short, wear comfortable shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

Projects may include mugs, bowls, teapots, pitchers, vases, cups, plates, butter dishes, salt & pepper shakers, whistles, lamps, boxes, juicers, and large coil pots. Techniques such as sgraffito, Mishima, and slip trailing may be explored. Glazing will be completed at the end of the session. All pieces will be fired in the kiln and need to be picked up at a later date.

Students Creating