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Classes at RCC

Classes, workshops, lessons, private events, independent study, and affiliate memberships are all available at Rain City Clay!

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    • FREE Community Clay Day
    • RCC Cup Show 2026
    • Holiday Show 2025
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RCC Clay classes, workshops, & more!

Read our registration policies, refunds, and other conditions before registering.
Clay classes require some physical strength. Consider a one-time event if you are uncertain of your ability to participate.

  • Winter Session Dates: Jan 3rd-March 19th

  • Spring Session Dates: Saturday, March 28th-June 4th, 2026

  • Scholarships for session classes

  • FAQ’s for Classes at RCC (Learn More)

Join a class with a fabulous instructor or work at your own pace through independent study. Our weekly sessional classes are open to anyone 15 and older, from complete beginners to those looking to expand their clay skills. Each session includes generous practice hours in our studio so you can reinforce what you learn.

Projects are limited to 15” in any direction. We encourage consistent attendance—sessions move quickly, and there are no make-up classes. However, you can always use your practice time to connect with classmates and instructors to build on what you have learned.

All participants use Clay Q&A, our online communication hub for kiln schedules, asking questions, studio events, deadlines, resources, and community Q&A.

Typical 11 Week Session Outline: (this shifts up for a 10-week session)

  • Week 1 – Meet your group, tour the studio, first demo, begin working with clay

  • Weeks 2–3 – Ongoing demos, project work, first bisque firing

  • Week 4 – Glazing demo

  • Week 5 – Glazing in class, continue projects, first glaze firing

  • Weeks 6–7 – Build skills and create projects

  • Week 8-9 – Last week for wet clay, final bisque

  • Week 10 – Last week for glazing, final glaze firing

  • Week 11 – Wrap-up: potluck, review finished work, photos, sanding bottoms


Is the class you want FULL? Add your name to the waitlist HERE

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June Workshop: Line, Form, Flow
$245.00
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Chasing Color 2026: Cone 6 Glaze Workshop
$475.00
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Sip N Spin: Wheel Throwing
$95.00
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Make a Mug: Handbuilding
$95.00
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Maker to Market: All Levels
$225.00
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Independent Study: 10-Weeks
$405.00
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Beginning Wheel Throwing
$485.00
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Handbuilding: All Levels
$485.00
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Wheel Throwing & Surface: All Levels
$485.00
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Continuing Wheel & Handbuilding Blend
$485.00
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Beginning Wheel Throwing
$485.00
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Handbuilding & Soda: All Levels
$525.00
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Continuing Wheel Throwing
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Wheel & Hand Blend: All Levels
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Embossing Plates & Mugs
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Know Thy Kiln
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A Curious Collection
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