Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio

Art Party Workshops

The Iowa Ceramic Center and Glass Studio offers you a creative way to get together with friends, or create a memorable experience for an important life event.  Whether youre celebrating a milestone, gathering your crew or ignighting team spirit with a team building event–we’ll help you craft unforgettable memories.

Art Party Workshops

We offer party times Friday – Sundays, between 5:00 PM-8:00 PM.  Workshops run for 2 hours (wheel) or 1.5 hours (handbuilding and glass).  Scroll down for photos of project options.

Team Building: We have the perfect project for your team!  We have hosted team building events for companies such as Van Meter, GoDaddy, ACT, Ryan Corporation, TransAmerica, GE Capital, and Rockwell Collins.

Hand Building Private Workshop
$300 for up to 6 people

Additional $50/person for up to 20 people maximum - 1.5 HOURS.

In this private workshop, participants will learn to create a handbuilt clay project with step-by-step guidance from one of our experienced teaching artists. The organizer will choose from our selection of projects, and you’re even welcome to bring some wine (for groups of 21+). Projects will be fired twice and ready for pickup 3 weeks later.

It’s a perfect way to enjoy a creative and social experience with friends!

Ceramic Wheel Workshop
$360 for up to 6 people

Additional $60/person for up to 10 people maximum - 2 HOURS

In this private workshop, participants will learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel with step-by-step buidance from one of our experienced teaching artists. Each participant will create 1-2 pieces on the wheel. Price includes all project materials and firing. Projects will be processed through out kilns--one for initial bisque firing and a second time with a clear glaze. Finished projects will be ready for pickup 3 weeks after the workshop. Best for ages 8+.

Bring your creativity and get ready to throw some clay!

Warm Glass Project Workshop
$420 for up to 6 people

Additional $70/person for up to 14 people maximum - 1.5 HOURS

In this private glass workshop, participants will learn the basics of warm glass techniques, such as glass fusing and slumping, with step-by-step guidance from one of our experienced teaching artists to a warm glass project, and you’re even welcome to bring some wine (for groups of 21+). All material and supplies are provided, projects will be fired and ready for pickup 3 weeks later.

Bring your creativity and explore the exciting world of warm glass.

Project Options:

Gnome

Hand built: Our most popular option for a fun party! Participant will use pinch pot techniques to make a 5″x5″ jolly gnome. 14 people maximum

Tripod Flower Pot

Hand built: Perfect project for the spring–create a one of a kind 5″x5″ pot for a small plant or succulent.
14 people maximum

Glass Picture Frame

Make a 4″x6″ glass picture frame using warm glass techniques.
12 people maximum

Pottery Wheel

A popular workshop year round. Learn the basics of working on the wheel in this party option.
10 people maximum

How to Set Up a Private Event!