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Garlic Grater Clay Workshop – handbuilding class

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Join us for a creative and hands-on clay workshop where you'll learn to make your very own garlic grater plates using stoneware clay! Perfect for both beginners and seasoned potters, this workshop will guide you through the process of hand-building unique and functional garlic graters that will be a charming addition to your kitchen. Each guest will make 2 graters.

What You'll Learn:

Introduction to Hand Building Techniques: Discover the basics of working with stoneware clay, including slab construction and texturing methods.
Creating Functional Designs: Learn how to shape and design your garlic grater plate, ensuring it's both beautiful and practical.
Texturing and Detailing: Explore different tools and techniques to add texture to your plate, making it perfect for grating garlic.
Finishing Touches: Understand the importance of refining edges and surfaces for a professional look.
Glazing and Firing: Get an overview of the glazing process and what to expect during firing to bring out the best in your stoneware creation.

Details:
Duration: 1.5 hours
Materials Provided: Stoneware clay, sculpting tools, glazing materials and 2 kiln firings
Age Group: Suitable for ages 16 and up
Cost: $28 per participant (includes all materials and firing fees)

Why Join:
Hands-On Experience: Enjoy a tactile and rewarding experience working with clay.
Personalized Instruction: Receive guidance and tips from experienced instructors.
Take Home Your Creation: Walk away with a finished garlic grater plate that's both functional and a piece of art.
Fun and Relaxing: Perfect for unwinding and exploring your creativity in a supportive environment.
Come and create with us in this fun and engaging workshop! Whether you're looking to expand your pottery skills or just try something new, this class promises to be an enjoyable and enriching experience.

Difficulty: Easy

Dinnerware Workshop – Adult Handbuilding Class

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

We'll spend the day together creating a beautiful handmade dinner set that you'll be able to enjoy with your family and friends for years to come or give as a gorgeous gift.
No experience needed, everything will be provided to create 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates and 4 bowls.

Difficulty: Easy

Poison Apple Mug Handbuilding Class

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Mirror, mirror on the wall… who’s ready for a magical clay class? ✨

Celebrate the release of the live-action Snow White with a one-of-a-kind pottery experience at Practically Pikasso! In this enchanting workshop, you’ll hand-build your very own Poison Apple Mug from stoneware clay—wickedly perfect for your morning brew. ☕🍏💀

After bisque firing, return at your convenience to glaze your masterpiece in rich, vibrant colors. Whether you choose a classic deep red or add your own creative twist, this mug will be as spellbinding as Snow White herself!

👑 Reserve your seat now—before the Evil Queen does!

Difficulty: Moderate

Spring Clay Prints

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Clay prints for spring are blooming!  Choose from a variety of designs like bunnies, carrots, strawberries, flowers, baseballs and more! New this year include handprint ring dishes and more platter options.

Reserve a time slot (1 per family). Your $5 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT will be applied to your purchase that day. Walk in, press 'em down and be on with your day!

Prices start at $26 for ornaments. Plaques, ring dishes, plates and more range from $32 - $98. These make great gifts for grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters and anyone special in your Childs life.

These pieces are all painted by our team. If you wish to paint your own pottery pieces you can stay and paint with us in the pottery studio and save 10% on pottery pieces!

Registration is required. We can not accept walk ins for this event. Limit of 8 prints per child

Custom artwork will be ready for pick up within 2-3 weeks.

Difficulty: Very Easy

Adult Pottery Wheel and Underglaze Decals Workshop

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

This  workshop is perfect for Teens or Adults who want to learn about applying underglaze decals to your thrown pots. Underglaze decals is a rewarding and easy technique for potters looking to add to their clay experience.
Limit 8 students. Must have basic wheel experience

After bisque firing guests will return on their own schedule to glaze their pieces before the final firing.

Class fee includes small group instruction, clay, glazes, and 2 finished stoneware clay vessels. Pieces will remain at the studio to dry and be bisque fired. They will ready for guests to glaze in approx 10-14 days.

Pre-registration for this class is required. No refunds or rescheduling of wheel classes due to small class size and limited availability.

Wheel Throwing Classes: Please don't wear dangling jewelry or flowy sleeves, long hair should be pulled back and please, no flip flops! The floors can get slippery. If you have very long nails, you may find wheel throwing difficult. Be prepared to get dirty, but the good news is, the clay washes right out of your clothes!

Please note: We DO provide aprons & towels for this class!

Difficulty: Moderate

Clay Succulents Dish Workshop

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Our resident clay artist will guide you step by step to create your own clay succulent dish.  Instructor will demonstrate how to create a variety of succulents so that you can make a piece that is uniquely you. They will dry for 10 days and be fired to bisque, then you can come back and paint them on your own schedule.  They look amazing with our specialty glazes! **Workshop is approx 1.5 hours in length and recommended for ages 13+

$28 per person

Difficulty: Easy

Kids 4 Week Pottery Wheel Series

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Discover the magic of ceramics in our Kids Pottery Wheel Series, tailored for creative minds aged 7 and above! Dive into the world of pottery with our comprehensive 4-week course, meeting Tuesdays in April. 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

Throughout this engaging series, participants will:
🌀 Master the Basics: Learn the essential techniques of wheel-thrown ceramics, starting with clay centering and basic form creation.
🖌️ Refine Your Skills: Progress through advanced throwing techniques as confidence grows, experimenting with various forms and shapes.
🌱 Perfect Your Craft: Learn trimming techniques to refine and perfect pottery pieces as they dry.
🍶 Craft Functional Art: Create functional ceramics such as cups, mugs, and bowls from start to finish.
🔥 Materials Provided: Clay and firing materials are included, ensuring you have everything you need to unleash your creativity.

This series welcomes individuals of all skill levels, aged 7 and above. Whether you're a beginner or have prior pottery experience, there's something for everyone in this course. Plus, feel free to join us again as this course can be taken multiple times to further enhance your skills!

Difficulty: Easy

Wednesdays 4 Week Pottery Wheel

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

This 4-week adult course will be an introduction to wheel thrown ceramics. Within this once-a-week course, this class will learn how to create functional ceramics on a potters wheel. The class will begin with learning how to center clay, create basic forms, and gain comfort with the equipment. We will progress into more difficult forms and more advanced throwing techniques as students build confidence with the material. As the pieces dry the students will learn trimming techniques to refine and finish their work. Projects will include making functional ware from start to finish such as cups, mugs and bowls. Includes clay and firing.  All levels welcome- ages 16 and up. This course can be taken more than once! Meets Wednesdays in April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd) from 630-830P

Difficulty: Easy

Florida Mug Handbuilding Class

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Join us for Florida Mugs at Practically Pikasso! Hand-build your own stoneware mug, designed to be food, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Our instructors will guide you through crafting a personalized mug with Florida twist! Your return visit to glaze your mug is included with the class fee.

Difficulty: Moderate

Bunny Clay Gnome Workshop

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Grab your gnomies and create these cute little gnomes with us out of wet clay. Our resident clay artist will guide you step by step to create your own clay gnome. They will dry for 10 days and be fired to bisque, then you can come back and paint them on your own schedule. Return visit to paint is included in your class fee.  **Workshop is 2 hours in length and recommended for ages 13+

Difficulty: Moderate

Build A Pipe Clay Workshop

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Start with a ball of wet clay and let your creativity take over as we guide you through shaping your very own custom pipe. From adding embellishments and impressions to shaping the bowl, every detail is uniquely yours! After its first fired, return to glaze it in your favorite colors. Return visit included in class fee

Clay Bunny Cone Animal Workshop

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Get your spring time ready with these adorable clay cone bunnies. Our resident clay artist will guide you step by step to hand build your own clay bunny perfect for spring! All ages welcome - guests under 10 will need one on one adult assistance.

Difficulty: Easy

Monday 4 Week Pottery Wheel

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

This 4-week adult course will be an introduction to wheel thrown ceramics. Within this once-a-week course, this class will learn how to create functional ceramics on a potters wheel. The class will begin with learning how to center clay, create basic forms, and gain comfort with the equipment. We will progress into more difficult forms and more advanced throwing techniques as students build confidence with the material. As the pieces dry the students will learn trimming techniques to refine and finish their work. Projects will include making functional ware from start to finish such as cups, mugs and bowls. Includes clay and firing.  All levels welcome- ages 16 and up. This course can be taken more than once! Meets Mondays in April

Difficulty: Easy

Clay Gnome Workshop

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Grab your gnomies and create these cute little gnomes with us out of wet clay. Our resident clay artist will guide you step by step to hand build your own clay gnome!

Difficulty: Moderate

Clay Textured Vase

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Join us for a hands-on Clay Texture Vase Workshop, where one of our talented instructors will guide you step by step in creating a stunning textured vase from raw clay. Explore a wide assortment of textures to make your vase truly one-of-a-kind!

After the workshop, your vase will undergo its first kiln firing. Then, our team will expertly dip glaze it in the color of your choice before the final firing. The result? A beautiful, watertight vase—perfect for displaying fresh flowers in your home!

No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity, and we’ll provide the rest!

$42.00
Difficulty: Moderate

Mug Handbuilding Class

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Get your hands dirty with our new stoneware clay! Learn techniques to hand build your new favorite mug. Choose your favorite food safe pottery glaze our team will use to finish your functional piece. Mugs will be ready for pick up approximately 14 days. Food safe, dishwasher safe and microwave safe.

Difficulty: Moderate

Clay Planter Date Night

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

Grab your S.O. or your bestie for a clay planter hand building workshop. Our talented clay instructors will guide students step by step to creating their own stoneware planter with tray. Price is per couple - each person will create their own planter.

Difficulty: Moderate

Stamped Salad Set – Adult Handbuilding Class

Clay Corner by Pikasso 6850 Central Avenue, Suite B, St Petersburg, FL, United States

We'll spend the afternoon together creating a beautiful handmade serving and salad bowl set that you'll be able to enjoy with your family and friends for years to come or give as a gorgeous gift.
No experience needed, everything will be provided to create 1 serving bowl and 4 individual bowls.

Difficulty: Easy