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–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.

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.

Students using pottery wheels

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!