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Pottery Punch Card

Shape your clay game with our monitored wheel-throwing drop-ins! For ages 14-17, drop by on specific days to master basic forms and add flair with glazes, slips, and applied elements. No experience needed—demos guide beginners, while advanced teens tackle fresh projects. Perfect for homeschoolers, this 8-session punch card offers supervised, flexible fun to vibe and create!

The opportunity for the child to create constantly with his present knowledge
is the best preparation for future creative action.
~Viktor Lowenfeld

Fees & Dets

A Potter’s Place Teen Punch Card is a perfect flexible option for creativity.

8-session punch card: $285

Drop-in on Wednesdays between 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Session times/days are subject to change, please see our scheduling page for upcoming sessions.

Participants can focus on either wheel-throwing or hand-building techniques. Must be between the ages of 14-17 years old.

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Punch Card Policies

  • Payment and Refund Policy

    • All fees are non-refundable after registration.

    • Full payment is due at signup.

    • At first attendance, a punch card will be issued to the participant to use for future drop-in sessions.

    • Punch card will not expire, but must be used for only one registered participant. If desired, the card can be transferred to a new person by emailing info@apottersplace.com.

    Registration Requirements

    • At registration, be prepared to complete the participant's emergency contact, allergy, and photo permission information.

    Health Guidelines

    • Please do not attend a drop-in session if sick.

    Age & Ability Guidelines

    • Participants must be between the ages of 14 years old and 17.

  • Attendance

    • Pickup/Self-Leave Authorization: Only adults on the approved guardian list (submitted at registration) can pick up participants. Teens may drive themselves to and from a session but this MUST be checked as an option at registration.

    Timing Guidelines

    • Participants can drop in during the scheduled Punch Card times. Duration and specific arrival time within the session are flexible.

    • Participants must be prepared to clean up and put items away 15 minutes prior to the session ending.

    Parent Guidelines

    • Drop-off: Accompany your teen inside and help them get oriented. Note that we have limited areas for parents to hang out. Lab monitors will provide demos and ensure your teen has a creative but supervised session.

    • Pickup: Return prior to the session ending to ensure lab monitors can clean and lock the studio. We will not lock up and leave a teen unattended, but we ask for respectful pickups to avoid inconveniencing our staff and volunteers.

  • Food

    • Allergy Note: Our facility is not peanut-free. If your teen has severe dietary restrictions or allergies (e.g., nuts, gluten), please note this during registration on their medical release. We inform our staff of potential emergency situations.

    What to Bring/Wear

    • Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty—clay will wash out, but old t-shirts or aprons are ideal. Leave jewelry, watches, or valuables at home to avoid loss or mess.

    • Pack a hand-towel-sized towel (about 16”x28”) for wiping clay-covered hands, especially crucial for wheel-throwing!

Our goal is to provide fun, creative sessions for all! Participants are expected to respect peers, instructors, and rules—listening attentively, sharing tools, and cleaning up appropriately.

  • Disruptive behaviors (e.g., repeated inappropriate behavior, refusing to follow directions, or unsafe actions) will prompt a warning. If issues persist after discussion with the participant, parents will be called, and the punch card may be canceled. We’ll work together to ensure a positive outcome for everyone.

  • Adult Courses

    Starting at $224 for 8 Weeks

    Dive into the clay with our year-round, 8-week courses for all skill levels: master wheel-throwing, hand-building, glazing, and more through 2-3 hours of weekly guided instruction. Your first bag of clay and shared tools are included, plus ample open studio time to experiment and hone your craft at your own pace. Unleash your creativity in a fun, supportive environment!

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  • Workshops

    Starting at $40

    Join us year-round for unforgettable family workshops! From Holiday Crafting to spark creativity, Date Night Wheel for a playful evening, or a Pottery Throw Down to unleash your skills, we’ve got something for everyone. Prefer to learn at home? Our online courses—think Electric Kiln Firing 101 or Home Studio Safety—have you covered. Create lasting memories with loved ones in hands-on, joy-filled classes!

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  • Kids Summer Camps

    Starting at $180

    4-Day Camps All Summer Long

    Fuel creativity with our summer clay camps! For ages 6-18, each 4-day session dives into hand-building (ages 6+) or wheel-throwing (ages 9+), with new themes weekly—like Patterns & Pots, Pet Pots, Space Pots, and Featured Creatures. Our vibrant curriculum sparks curiosity and skill growth, letting kids and teens craft standout pieces in a fun, hands-on space.

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  • Pottery Punch Card

    8-Session Punch Card for $285

    Shape your clay game with our monitored wheel-throwing drop-ins! For ages 14-17, drop by on specific days to master basic forms and add flair with glazes, slips, and applied elements. No experience needed—demos guide beginners, while advanced teens tackle fresh projects. Perfect for homeschoolers, this 8-session punch card offers supervised, flexible fun to vibe and create!

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  • Private Event

    Looking for a place to host a fun, event filled birthday party? Get co-workers or friends together to try the potter’s wheel? Reach out to see if we would be a good fit for your event!

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