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The Potter's Shop

Your one stop for all your pottery and ceramic needs - Classes, Studio memberships, Pottery supplies
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The Potter’s Shop is your one stop for everything pottery related. Our studio offers pottery classes for all ages and experience levels. 24/7 monthly studio memberships offers space for the independent potter to create unique pieces of art. We carry a complete line of pottery supplies for your school classroom or studio. Buy your clay in store locally or we can ship to your school or location. We

offer a wide variety of glazes for sale from Amaco, Coyote, Laguna and Mayco. Buy your ceramic kiln locally with our expert installation and training.

08/08/2024

Join us at The Potter's Shop for out NEW two day Jack-O-Lantern class! Class times and dates are listed online at pottersshop.com

Students will have the opportunity to decorate the pumpkin as they see fit and paint it with colored clay (called slip). The dried pieces will be fired and given a coat of clear glaze.

The finished pieces can be picked up four weeks after the workshop date. Pieces will be intended to have a tea candle placed in the center to complete the spooky look.

All materials included, and the workshop is encouraged for ages 13 and older. No experience is needed.

Sign up online at pottersshop.com or give us a call at 262-547-1920

08/07/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
Nan Bach | Nan Bach Pottery

Nan focuses on playing and exploring with clay, as there are so many aspects to experience! She has been in the creative arts her whole life and enjoys bringing her 3-dimensional ideas to life.

Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

08/03/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
Erwin Lares | Las rubieras pottery

Erwin calls himself a hobby potter. He enjoys making functional and decorative pieces, fusing elements from nature. His pieces play with repetition and simple geometric patterns, conveying simplicity and beauty.

Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

08/02/2024

Making a teapot is considered a milestone for many potters, and it’s often presented as an intellectual challenge. Teapots are an exercise in designing a three-dimensional structure as well as studying function, proportion, and surface decoration.

This is an intermediate class and you must know how to center at least three pounds of clay.

Throwing the components of the teapot. You will be throwing three different teapots in this class each one a different shape

Attaching the teapot components and diving into proper spout alignment. Cleaning up the teapots.

Glazing and different glazing techniques

Sign up at pottersshop.com

08/02/2024

Our friends Mandy, Melissa and Jennifer will be selling their beautiful creations this Saturday and Sunday!❤️

08/01/2024

Fall is right around the corner!! Check out our fall classes online at pottersshop.com or stop in at The Potter's Shop in Waukesha, WI.

07/31/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
Kathy Kerner | Woodlawn Pottery

Kathy’s alternative fired, non-functional work is what she has focused on for the past 20 years. Her early beginning came from living in the southwest and walking the beautiful, textured desert. The challenge and difficulty of the process keeps her engaged. Her horse hair, sagger fired, and raku work is fired at low temperatures, meant for conversational pieces.

Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

07/29/2024

Gorgeous vases created by studio member Jhenai🩷💙.

07/27/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
John Bowers | JBC Pottery

John uses oxidation and reduction to create the glaze color effects on both functional ware and decorative ceramic lamps with stained glass.

Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

07/24/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
Mandy Wiberg | SerenDip Designs

Mandy creates functional vessels made on the potter's wheel, and also enjoys exploring slip casting and hand building. These fun and creative pieces are decorated by hand - some combining brushed glazes with decals for a unique look.

Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

07/20/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
Jean Wells | Jean's Clay Studio

Jean, a studio potter for over 30 years, creates contemporary stoneware pottery in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. Known for her graphic designs, Jean uses an age-old technique called “sgraffito” in which her stylized designs are individually hand drawn and carved through colored clay on every piece.
Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

07/19/2024

TGIF! This beautiful cobalt bowl was made by tps member Mindy 💙.

07/17/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
Eric Melton-White

Eric creates wheel-thrown functional pottery, as well as hand built vases and sculptural works using a coil building technique. His work has strong forms and is carved and adorned with expressive patterns and textures, and are colored with slips, washes, and different organic glazing processes. .

Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

07/13/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
Lou Pierozzi | Lou Pierozzi Pottery

Lou makes all his artwork on the potter’s wheel. In his ‘Aqua Series’, the artwork is inspired by the colors of water such as the turquoise of the Caribbean Sea, the seasons of summer and spring, and the beautiful colors of fruits like lemon and lime. His work reflects this and inspires organic patterns, fluid textures, and bright colors. He strives to strike a balance between form and function. The textured surface on his porcelain pieces are made using porcelain slip. Lou formulates all his glazes and clay bodies to achieve the perfect colors.

Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

07/12/2024

what is Magic Water?? Laguna Magic Water is a liquid used in pottery to strengthen the bond between two pieces of clay. It can be used to join handles, spouts, slabs, or other attachments, and is especially useful when the pieces are of different masses or stages of dryness, or when conditions are likely to cause cracking during drying or firing. Magic Water can also be used instead of slip when scoring and slipping, or by itself to help two soft pieces of clay stick together. It requires less cleanup than slip and can help prevent cracks from forming along the joints. Get it online today at pottersshop.com or visit us at The Potter's Shop Mon-Fri 10-5 and Sat 10-2!

07/10/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
Alexandria Mente | Alexandria Pottery Co.

Alexandria creates because it’s what feels natural to her. She has always been creative, trying many different art mediums. She enjoys every part of the ceramic process and finds it to be the most fascinating mode of art because it shows up everywhere from functional mugs to giant sculptures. Inspired by the world around her, she often uses natural materials for texture and pattern inspiration. Mountains and greenery show up in her work, alongside movement represented by glazes. She includes a mixture of non-ceramic textures, from hand-turned wood to linen rope.

Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

07/10/2024

Raku night at The Potter's Shop was a fun night!! We practiced picking objects up not only to get a feel for it but also to see what forms are best to throw for firing Raku :)

07/03/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
Linda Laatsch | LKL Sculpture

Returning artist Linda views sculpting as a blessing and enduring part of her life. Her current sculptures mirror some of what is happening in the world, but also include many wonderful mammals and birds. Her human sculptures convey a message that peace is possible through mediation.

Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

07/03/2024

ANCIENT COPPER is BACK!!!!! Have you been missing this beautiful glaze?? Get it now at The Potter's Shop, find it on our website Pottersshop.com or pop in for a visit :)

07/02/2024

The Potter's Shop will be closed July 4th-7th for the holiday weekend. We will resume normal business hours Monday July 8th. Have a fun and safe weekend!

06/26/2024

Clay Fest 2024
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Meet the artist:
Ryan Peters | Clay Guy Ry

We’re thrilled to welcome back Ryan Peters, awarded Best in Show for Clay Fest 2023! Ryan creates his Raku pieces on the potter's wheel, which are inspired by traditional forms and contemporary patterns. He will be doing several Raku firings during our event and you can even participate in one! Stay tuned for the Raku firing schedule, and let us know if you tried it out last year. 🔥🔥🔥

Visit www.clayfestwi.com for more information.

06/22/2024

Face vessels or Ugly Jugs have a lot of history throughout the pottery world. Originally a vessel of spirituality and eventually used simply to scare children away from alcohol, face forms are very expressive and multi-purposed.

06/20/2024

We are excited to announce our artists for Clay Fest 2024!

We love supporting clay artisans in the local and regional community, and will be highlighting each artist in the upcoming weeks leading up to our event on Saturday, September 21st. Learn more about our artists at www.clayfestwi.com and let us know if you’ll be joining us again this year!

Alexandria Mente | Alexandria Pottery Co.
Debby Muehlbauer
Eric Melton-White
Erwin Lares | Las Rubieras Pottery
Jean Wells | Jean's Clay Studio
Jennifer Alexander | Alexander Ceramics
Jessie Schroeder | Pottery by Jessie
John Bowers | JBC Pottery
Kathy Kerner | Woodlawn Pottery
Linda Laatsch | LKL Sculpture
Lou Pierozzi | Lou Pierozzi Pottery
Mandy Wiberg | Serendip Designs
Marlaina Mathisen | Pottery by Marlaina
Matt & Emily Straka | M & Em Studios
Melanie & Marc Ownley | My Charming Ceramics
Melissa Flynn | Free Will Pottery
Nan Bach | Nan Bach Pottery
Rinn Boettcher | Cheeky Ceramics
Ryan Peters | Clay Guy Ry
Sylvia Brueckert | Sylvia Bee

06/13/2024

Do you want to learn how to throw pottery?? Join us Friday nights for our One Time Pottery Wheel Class! We have the best teachers that will help you to dive into the world of pottery by making a cup or bowl and choosing a color for your piece. Sign up today at pottersshop.com and click on classes! See you soon :)

06/06/2024

Check out this gorgeous garden orb made by ceramic artist Jody.

06/06/2024

Join our awesome teacher, Taylor McDarison, in this 3 week class that will be held at The Potter's Shop in August! You will learn how to take a jug vessel and turn it into an extraordinary piece of art. For more information or to sign up for this class please visit pottersshop.com

06/01/2024

It was a little wet but we did it and the results were amazing!! If you were part of our Raku "day" please post some pictures of your art work below. I'm sure everyone would love to see it!

05/23/2024

The Potter's Shop will be closed Monday, May 27th, for Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday. Have a fun and safe Holiday!

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Address

1314 S West Avenue
Waukesha, WI
53186

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 5pm
Thursday	10:30am - 5pm
Friday	10:30am - 5pm
Saturday	10:30am - 2pm

Website

http://www.pottersshop.com/

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Videos

SlabMat vs. Canvas!!

SlabMat vs. canvas. SlabMats are made from Non-woven fabric so no texture!!! You can get your own at pottersshop.com or come visit us at The Potters Shop!

Have you wondered how to use Mayco's Silkscreen?? We have taken the guess work our for you! Watch the video below to see a step by step process on how to use Mayco's Silkscreen.

This Just In!!! The Potter's Shop now carries Gallon Mayco Glazes!! In stock now: Zinc Free Clear, Blue Surf, Stoned Denim, Alabaster, Green Tea, Birch, Lavender Mist, Black Matte, Norse Blue, Raspberry Mist, Light Flux Gallons of Stroke and Coat are also available we will be ordering them as needed. Come on in and place an order!

Join us at Clay Fest 2021 today from 10am - 4pm!

Last of the pumpkins!! I’m elated to have taught these fine folks, and I very much look forward to upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas workshops! Tag yourself if you see your piece. 👍

The wonderful work of our students in the summer kids camps! Tag your stuff if you see it! Great job everyone! Led by intructor Taylor Beyer.

Look at all this gorgeous work created by our Thursday Beginning Adult Wheel Throwing Class! I’m so proud of you, Dylan, Jess, and Betty! Individual photos of all this talent to be released soon.

Aria the Shop Dog helping Instructor Taylor McDarison glaze some class work. She is excellent quality control 😉 Post series inspired by Melissa Flynn and Mandy Mandy Jones Wiberg.

Aria the shop dog helping instructor Taylor McDarison load a kiln! A post series inspired by Melissa Flynn and Mandy Jones Wiberg! Thanks ladies!

Unloading more of the wonderful clay things! A successful bisque firing. Thanks kiln gods XD

Trimming demo-vessels for our Thursday Adult Wheel Throwing Class by instructor Taylor McDarison. Want to learn this and much, much more? Next session starts on August 2nd. Grab a slot while they’re available! https://www.potteryinwaukesha.com/shop/pottery-classes/adult-6-week-beginner-pottery-wheel-classes/

Here goes another glaze kiln loading! Want to see what that entails?

Work from our hand building class. I couldn’t be more proud of the wonderful class times, the gusto to learn, and the end results of their labor. Thanks Thor, Don, Heather, Jenna, and Rosemary!

Newest sampler pieces getting glazed by our instructor Taylor McDarison and created by our wonderful date night and sampler students. Always such powerhouses! Its a lot to learn in one hour and a half. Tag your piece if you see it! Give us a call if you want to get in on your own class experience.

The llaaaasssstttt two turtles. 😱 into the kiln they go. Wonderful turtle work by our members’ Mike and Kristin.

All these gorgeous pieces made it! Oh trusty preheat, what can’t you do? Take a look at the exceptional work of this session’s hand building class students! Way to go Thor, Don, Heather, Rosemary, and Jenna.

Intermediate Wheel Thrown Student Work! 2018

We knew they were good, but look at just how good! Intermediate Wheel throwing comes to an end, and we see the labor of all their talent laid out on the table. Excellent work, excellent students, and an excellent instructor XD Tag yourself if you see your work!

A Glimpse into Intermediate Wheel Throwing!

Here is a short clip from a moment in Instructor Taylor Beyer's lecture on creating combined forms on the wheel. Seems like an Indiana Jones moment, doesn't it? But of course, Taylor and all his wisdom does make it look effortless.