Get muddily creative at the best pottery classes in Edmonton!
Pottery classes have been trending, and the Sunny Edmonton team isn’t missing out. After all, it’s a creative outlet with a side of stress relief and socializing—and hey, we always walk away with a memorable keepsake.
Not all pottery studios shape up to the same standards, though. Some left our team with cherished mementos and memories, while others just handed us jaw-dropping bills.
Curious about which spots made our favorites list? Look no further; they’re all listed below.
Studio72
– From studio72yeg
Address: 9909 72 Ave NW
Contact Details: (780) 263-9911
Operating Hours: Mon to Fri – 11 am to 5 pm
Even if clay has never graced your fingertips, Studio72 guarantees a pottery experience that won’t just leave you muddy. For starters, they have Pottery 101 workshops that last 60 to 90 minutes and cover everything, from wedging to hand-throwing basics.
Instructors also provide hands-on (no pun intended), step-by-step, and entertaining demonstrations, keeping things far from a non-informative snoozefest. And once you’re finished, simply wait 4 to 6 weeks to bring home your magnum opus.
| Tip: Become a member to get perks like 24-hour use of the studio’s equipment. |
Crankpots Ceramic Studio
– From crankpots
Address: 10702 82 Ave NW
Contact Details: (780) 414-1005
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 10 am to 9 pm
- Sat – 10 am to 6 pm
- Sun – 12 pm to 5 pm
Old Stratchona’s Crankpots Ceramic Studios may not mold pottery, but it sure knows how to turn clay into art and provide wallet-friendly zen moments. Here, it’s all about relaxing with friends or family while painting ceramics with non-toxic, lead-free, baby-friendly glazes.
Specials like the date night on Tuesdays and Thursdays also keep the experiences varied and tailor-made. Plus, there’s a hit ladies-only pottery painting night that doubles as a potluck!
| Tip: Check out this page for their prices and special deals for kids and students. |
City Arts Center
– From cityartsyeg
Address: 10942 83 Ave NW
Contact Details: (780) 442-5311
Operating Hours:
- Tue – 9 am to 9 pm
- Sat – 9 am to 4 pm
City Arts Center gave us the pottery bug, and now we’re wedging and texturing like experts—or at least that’s how we like to spin it. Their casual environment and well-versed instructors are the biggest draws, letting us have a blast without skimping on the learning.
A special mention goes to their classes for kids, designed to be as supportive and engaging as possible. Our tiny tots, for example, always come home beaming—and usually with a colorful, animal-shaped bowl to boot.
| Tip: Make sure to prepare your debit or credit card, as cash isn’t accepted by the center. |
Mudita Studio
– From muditapotterystudio
Address: 17520 108 Ave NW #203
Contact Details: (780) 953-3697
Mudita Studio’s classes spark creativity and strengthen family bonds. The best example is their Teens & Tweens & Family program, where parents and their mini-mes practice hand-building and craft whatever comes into their mind—dragons and monsters included!
Another hit program is the beginner class for adults all about developing skills like slab- and coil-building. Just don’t forget to BYOT (bring your own tools)!
| Tip: You can book a class online. |
P & J Ceramics
– From pjandersonceramics
Address: 13012 82 St NW
Contact Details: (780) 476-4074
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 9 am to 9 pm
- Thu to Sat – 9 am to 5 pm
P & J Ceramics doesn’t do boring. Their finished pieces range from advanced, colorful vases to even helmets, pushing the creative envelope on every level.
No need to skip them if you’re a newbie, though; their drop-in and scheduled classes break it down from the basics. Every now and then, esteemed guest instructors from spots like the University of Manitoba also take the wheel.
| Tip: Join the special events that take place here. The schedule is posted on their Instagram. |
Edmonton Potters’ Guild
– From edmontonpottersguild
Address: 8826 51 Ave NW
Contact Details: (780) 426-5642
Operating Hours: Daily – 24 hours
Edmonton Potters’ Guild has been molding minds (and clay) since 1952, so you can bet their classes are next-level. We’ve given them a go, and their comprehensive syllabus and instructors helped us learn glazing and throwing in no time.
Our team didn’t have to worry about bringing clay or glazing materials too, but we had to pack our own tools. Trimming and wood modeling equipment are some of the non-negotiables.
| Tip: As of October 2024, EPG isn’t accepting new members. If you’re interested in joining, you’ll have to wait until December 15, so note this date. They don’t have a waitlist. |
Viva Clayworks
– From vivaclayworks
Address: 10125 81 Ave NW
Contact Details: (780) 413-0118
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 11 am to 9 pm
- Sat – 11 am to 4 pm
For busy beavers, Viva Clayworks’ Pottery Night Experience is a life-saver. This 2-hour session gets straight to the point. Enthusiastic instructors like Heather guarantee you’ll walk away with something that doesn’t just resemble a teapot; it’s actually functional!
But if your skills are beyond the basics, their firing services are available too. Students get a bargain at $200, while non-students can fire up their creations for $320.
| Tip: To register for a class, call (780) 413-0118. |
Clay & Cupcakes ~ A Sweet Place To Paint Pottery
From clayandcupcakesparsonsroad
Address: Amnor Center, 0W6, 429 Parsons Rd SW
Contact Details: (780) 757-2529
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 12 pm to 8 pm
- Thu to Fri – 12 pm to 9 pm
- Sat – 10 am to 9 pm
- Sun – 10 am to 6 pm
Dates and family outings are more colorful at Clay & Cupcakes. Here, there’s no stress over molding; you simply have to pick a piece from their fantastic pottery collection and make it more kaleidoscopic.
Abundant tools and shades will also be provided, along with straightforward instructors who’ll just guide and not dictate. The icing on the cupcake is you’ll take home the creation you colored after 2 to 8 days.
| Tip: You can book a private event here. |
Studio YEG Art
– From studioyegart
Address: 13b Fairway Dr NW
Contact Details: (587) 759-0989
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 11 am to 5 pm
- Sat – 11 am to 4 pm
Studio YEG Art’s eclectic gallery and a stash of locally sourced artworks aren’t the only reasons it shines; the pottery workshops draw crowds too.
Private events, from bachelorette parties to corporate gatherings, regularly fill their sleek and stylish space. The pieces you get to create depend on your crew’s whims, and you can even add mixology and wine tasting (wine tastings edmonton) to booze the party up.
| Tip: If you want to spice up your space, consider bringing home one or two of their pieces for sale. |
The Whistling Potter
– From thewhistlingpotter
Address: Mill Woods Recreation Center, 7207 28 Ave NW
Contact Details: (780) 405-8431
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 5:30 pm to 9 pm
- Sat – 2 pm to 7 pm
- Sun – 9 am to 4 pm
Easygoing and right on the money, The Whistling Potter’s classes are a bang for our buck. The evening session is our go-to, delivering all the essentials—centering, throwing, shaping, and glazing—in a compact package.
For anyone with a more flexible timetable though, the 5-week sessions are a better pick. Each class explores three or more techniques in greater depth.
| Tip: As of October 2024, their website is under maintenance. Send a message on Instagram or call (780) 405-8431 if you want to register for a class. |
Clay Hut
– From lindsayelms
Address: Smeltzer House Center For Arts & Culture, 1 Broadmoor Blvd
Contact Details: (780) 464-7337
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Sat – 10 am to 5 pm
- Sun – 12:30 pm to 4 pm
We can’t talk about pottery classes and disregard the ones at Smeltzer House’s Clay Hut. The laid-back and entertaining sessions here welcome beginners and kids alike, ensuring everyone can chase their potter dreams.
Essential pottery lessons abound, covering everything from different clay types to core hand-building techniques and kiln operation. Just note that tool requirements and prices can differ from one workshop to another, so ringing ahead for updates is a smart move.
| Tip: You can reserve the venue’s gazebo for an event, but the guest limit is capped at 80 people. Send an email to [email protected] or call 780-467-2211 for the complete details. |
Color Cafe West Edmonton Mall
– From colorcafewestedmonton
Address: 8882 170 St NW Ste. 1770
Contact Details: (587) 984-4386
Operating Hours:
- Mon – 10 am to 9 pm
- Tue to Fri – 10 am to 11 pm
- Sat – 10 am to 12 am
- Sun – 10 am to 10 pm
Color Cafe never lets us down when it comes to our top two passions: sipping on mouthwatering brews and adding a splash of color to ceramics.
There are 1,000+ premade pieces ready to be painted here, including plates, quirky gnomes, and even chic bathroom dishes. If painting isn’t your jam, you can also join their pottery wheel workshop, which is newbie-friendly.
| Tip: Make your experience more fun by attending a class during an event. |