Best Pottery Classes in Gresham, OR

Every project takes a different amount of time for each person to complete. Generally, our walk-in activities take about an hour to complete. Some projects, like glass fusing, may take longer depending on your skill and desired level of detail. Additionally some projects are not able to be taken home the same day, including: pottery, glass fusing, paint pouring, and glass blowing.

All ages are welcome in the studio, including children 5 and older for glass blowing! We see babies come in to put footprints and handprints on pottery, and young children painting on canvas and pottery.

Natural glass (formed from lightning, earthquakes, and other earthly means) dates back to the beginning of time. Obsidian, found right here in Oregon, is a natural glass formed from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. Man made glass preceded glass blowing by thousands of years, as early as 3500 BC. Modern glass blowing techniques began to take shape in the 1st century BC during the time of the Roman Empire. Blown glass was originally a secret artform, and only the rich and royal owned pieces of man made glass. Now, glass blowing is an artform enjoyed around the world, including here in the Pacific Northwest at our Portland and Vancouver studios!