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Discover the art of clay at Black Hound Clay Studio South. Join upcoming classes to develop your pottery skills in a vibrant, community-focused setting.
2–3 hours per session
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Discover the art of clay at Black Hound Clay Studio South. Join upcoming classes to develop your pottery skills in a vibrant, community-focused setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours per session
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; basic hand coordination needed
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History
The studio has been part of Portland’s vibrant arts scene since 2010, nurturing countless local artists.
Conservation
Black Hound Clay Studio emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including waste reduction and non-toxic glazes.
Black Hound Clay Studio South
Discover the art of clay at Black Hound Clay Studio South. Join upcoming classes to develop your pottery skills in a vibrant, community-focused setting.
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.
Wear old clothes or aprons
Clay can be messy; dress accordingly to keep your clothes clean.
Arrive early to set up
Getting to class early helps you settle in and start working without rush.
Ask for glaze advice
Instructors are happy to help you choose and mix vibrant glazes for your pieces.
Clean up your workspace
Ensure your station is tidy before leaving to help keep the studio organized.
Old clothes or apron
Protect your clothes from clay and glaze splashes.
Spray bottle or water
Useful for keeping your work moist and manageable during shaping.
Rubber gloves
Helpful if working with glazes or dry materials.
Apron
Keeps your clothes clean during work.