Discover your creative side with hands-on clay building classes at Black Hound Clay Studio South. Perfect for beginners, this course covers fundamental techniques with vibrant glazing options. Craft your own unique tableware and artistic pieces in a welcoming studio environment.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours per session
Fitness Level
None required, suitable for complete beginners
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History
Black Hound Clay Studio is part of South's growing arts scene, supporting local artisans since 2010.
Conservation
The studio recycles clay scraps and uses eco-friendly glazes to minimize environmental impact.
Black Hound Clay Studio South
Discover your creative side with hands-on clay building classes at Black Hound Clay Studio South. Perfect for beginners, this course covers fundamental techniques with vibrant glazing options. Craft your own unique tableware and artistic pieces in a welcoming studio environment.
Black Hound Clay Studio South is a community-focused ceramics studio offering wheelthrowing, handbuilding, glazing, and open studio opportunities. The studio presents a structured curriculum alongside one-day workshops and members-only resources, with offerings that include Wheelthrowing 101, Wheelthrowing 102, Intermediate Wheelthrowing, Intermediate Handbuilding, and specialty workshops like ceramic sculpture and tile carving.
Classes are taught by named instructors listed in course descriptions — including Sara Gallo, Veronica Mehl, Madeline Rothman, Isaac, and visiting instructor Jill Allen — and range from beginner Wheelthrowing 101 courses to intermediate-level sessions and focused surface design classes. Several Wheelthrowing 101 listings reference an eight-week format, while other options include single-session workshops such as Make Your Own Tile and One Day Wheel Workshop.
The studio supports members with dedicated classes and orientations, including Kiln Orientation, Members Glaze Refresh, and Members Reclaim Refresh, as well as open studio time for students focused on wheelthrowing or handbuilding and glazing. Multiple offerings show active waitlists for in-demand classes, indicating consistent enrollment. Black Hound Clay Studio South appears in class listings tied to South Philadelphia experiences and emphasizes hands-on instruction, small-class environments, and opportunities for creative practice and skill progression.
Experiences Offered
36
Classes, workshops, and studio sessions listed
Named Instructors
5
Sara, Veronica, Madeline, Isaac, Jill
Class Formats
Wheelthrowing & Handbuilding
Beginner to intermediate courses
Waitlist Classes
8
Multiple popular classes on waitlist
Browse Wheelthrowing 101, handbuilding courses, specialty workshops, and open studio sessions — sign up or join waitlists for popular classes.
Start with basic techniques
Focus on mastering pinching and coiling early for a strong foundation.
Plan your glaze colors
Experiment with different glaze combinations to personalize your finished pieces.
Reserve your spot early
Classes fill quickly, so book in advance to secure your preferred evening.
Bring an apron
Protect your clothes from clay splashes and glazing materials.
Apron
Protects clothing during clay modeling and glazing.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the class.
Comfortable clothes
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting slightly stained.
Notebook for notes
Jot down techniques or color ideas for future projects.