🏺 Pottery Classes in Denver with Alex Schupp Ceramics
Private Pottery Classes, Couples/Date Nights, Group Ceramics Classes, Teams & Company Events!
🎨 Why Choose Alex Schupp Ceramics?
With years of experience as a ceramic artist, event instructor, and local collaborator, Alex blends technical skills with a relaxed, encouraging teaching style. Classes are available for all skill levels — from total beginners to intermediate potters — and are hosted at various locations around Denver or on-site at your business, brewery, or event.
- 📍 Located in Five Points, Denver
- 🎓 Instructor at Sip & Throw Denver
- 🍻 Recent collaborations: Hoamsy & Woods Boss Brewing
🧑🏫 Class Offerings
🔸 Private Pottery Classes
Perfect for individuals, couples, or small private groups looking to learn at their own pace.
Options include:
- Wheel throwing (private or group)
- Glazing sessions
- Handbuilding basics
- Creative add-ons (doll arm handles, horsehair raku, etc.)
🔸 Group Wheel Throwing Classes
Ideal for friends, family groups, or bachelorette parties. Learn the basics of centering, pulling, and shaping clay on the wheel.
📍Often taught at Sip & Throw, a popular wheel-throwing experience in Denver.
Group wheel classes include:
- 90-minute to 2-hour class
- Tools, clay, and materials provided
- Option to return for trimming & glazing (or let Alex handle finishing)
🔸 Seasonal & Holiday Pottery Workshops
Join themed workshops around the holidays or seasonal events. Great for gifts, ornaments, or festive fun!
Past classes include:
- ❄️ Holiday Ornament Glazing at Woods Boss Brewing
- 🎃 Halloween Pinch Pot Ghosts & Pumpkins
- 🌸 Spring Planter Parties
- 🍺 Raku firings + local beer pairings
🔸 Group Glazing & Handbuilding Classes
No wheel? No problem. Learn how to make ceramic pieces by hand and decorate them with vibrant glazes.
Great for team building, arts nonprofits, or birthday parties.
Highlights include:
- Coil & slab building techniques
- Carving & stamping decorations
- Group glazing sessions with guided color theory
- Fired & finished pieces returned within 2-3 weeks
- 📸 Suggested Image Spot: Close-up of glazes or students painting on bisque.
🧑💼 Corporate & Team Events
Clay brings people together! Book a private group class or offsite team event for your company or group.
🏢 Mobile Pottery Workshops
We can bring pottery to your office, coworking space, brewery, or event venue.
Perfect for:
- Team building
- Company happy hours
- Client appreciation events
- Creative offsites
📍 Locations
- Sip and Throw Denver – Group wheel throwing classes
- Woods Boss Brewing – Seasonal holiday events
- Your Location – Mobile team events or private on-site classes
- Alex Schupp Ceramics Studio – Private instruction and firings
📅 How to Book
Booking is easy! Use the form below to request:
- A private or group class
- A seasonal workshop
- A mobile pottery event for your company
Sid's Workshop Commission Form
🧩 Add-On Options
Customize your class with:
- Doll-arm mug handles
- Raku firings
- Gift wrapping for your glazed pieces
- Clay ornament kits for kids
