Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio

Classes and Workshops

We offer a variety of options in 4-8 week Classes and Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Check out descriptions about our classes and Workshops below and then click the buttons to find a date and time that works for you!

Ceramic Classes

1.0 Wheel Throwing

1.0: Learn techniques to create pottery on the wheel, from basic forms to more advanced shapes. We offer beginning and advanced wheel classes.

2.0 Wheel Throwing

2.0 The next step in Beginning Wheel. This class will provide an introduction to basic trimming technique and exploration of creating a bowl shape on the wheel. Ages 18+. For the most success in this class, students should have taken Beginning Wheel 1.0.

Handbuilding

These classes focus on constructing ceramics using methods like slab, coil, and pinch without a wheel.

Special Topics

Some of our classes or extended workshops may explore artistic or functional forms in clay with a special skill or project in mind.

Warm Glass Classes

Beginning Warm Glass

This is a class for beginners. Demonstrations will focus on building warm glass skills. Ages 18+. This class is for individuals with little to no experience.

Advanced Warm Glass

This is a class for prior glass students only, prior approval from the instructor is mandatory. Demonstrations will be class directed. Basic warm glass skills required.

Workshops

Workshops at ICCGS are typically one-time sessions that are perfect for beginners, families, or anyone looking for a fun, creative outing!

Wheel Try It's!

This class is ideal for those new to working with glass or looking to explore their creativity through an accessible medium. It introduces foundational concepts and safe practices for kiln-formed glass art.

Handbuilding Clay Weekend Workshops

Kids will create a jolly gnome. It's up to them to decide what the gnome is wearing to bring their idea to life.

Warm Glass Weekend Workshops

Kids will create a jolly gnome. It's up to them to decide what the gnome is wearing to bring their idea to life.

Friday Nights Out

For ages 21+, BYOB. FNO's are social wiorkshops that combine ceramic or warm glass projects with a fun group for a friday night. This is ideal for couples or friends looking for a different creative evening!