Private Pottery Lessons
Whether you are looking to try your hand at the potter's wheel for the very first time, prefer a focused one-on-one environment, or want to master advanced ceramic techniques, private instruction at 716 CERAMICS STUDIO is the perfect solution.
Our private lessons offer flexible scheduling throughout the week and completely tailored instruction to meet you exactly where you are on your clay journey.
Age restriction
10+
Duration
Available in 60-minute, 90-minute, or
120-minute sessions.
To ensure premium, focused attention from your instructor, we enforce a strict 3:1 maximum student-to-teacher ratio.
Class size
Private lessons are scheduled dynamically around our core group class calendar to ensure you get a quiet, supportive environment. To request a private lesson, please fill out our Private Lesson Inquiry Form. Our studio coordinator will reach out within 48 business hours to lock in your session.
Standard Private Lessons
$90 per hour, per person
WHAT’S INCLUDED: This all-inclusive hourly rate covers dedicated expert instruction, use of all specialized studio tools, professional trimming and glazing services by our studio team, and complete two-stage kiln firings.
THE CLAY ALLOTMENT: Includes up to 10 lbs of high-quality studio reclaim clay per lesson. This clay allotment is strictly for use during your scheduled private session; unused clay does not roll over and cannot be taken home or saved for future dates.
Student + Member Advancement Lessons
$70 per hour, per person
ELIGIBILITY: This discounted rate is strictly reserved for current multi-week class students and active Independent Study members looking to refine specific skills.
THE CLAY RULE: Members and multi-week students will use their own existing clay allotments and are entirely responsible for storing, trimming, glazing, and managing the shelf space for work made during the lesson.
DETAILS
Professional Finishing + Firing
For standard lessons, your instructor will guide you to select your best pieces at the end of the session. You will choose a studio glaze for your work, and all of your pieces will be finished in that single, uniform color to ensure high-quality kiln results.
Cancellation + No-Show Policy
BOOKING COMMITMENT: Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled session to receive a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours of the session are non-refundable. No-shows on the day of the lesson forfeit the full session fee. Instructors are compensated in full for no-show sessions.
LATE ARRIVALS: Late arrivals do not extend the scheduled end time of the session. Out of respect for our instructors and facility scheduling, the session will conclude at the originally booked time regardless of when you arrive.
Turnaround + Storage Deadlines
The complete firing and finishing process takes about 4 weeks. We will contact you as soon as your pieces are boxed and ready on our pickup shelves.
IMPORTANT STORAGE POLICY: Your finished handmade pottery is completely food, microwave, and dishwasher safe! However, due to limited shelf space, 716 CERAMICS STUDIO only stores finished private lesson pottery for a maximum of 3 months (90 days) from the date of the lesson. Any work left abandoned after 90 days will be permanently purged or donated.