In this two-hour class, you’ll learn to make delicate (but durable) heirloom-worthy porcelain earrings and pendants. We’ll use a variety of shapes, textures, and pigments to create and decorate each unique piece. No prior experience with clay necessary. Final pieces will be glazed and fired by instructor. Ages: 18+ (children 14 and older must be […]
Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. […]
Come to our beautiful studio and enjoy the excitement of firing work in a Raku kiln! Raku is an exhilarating and unique process where pots are taken out of the kiln while red hot and put in a combustible material to make colorful and iridescent effects. Students must wear closed toe shoes and clothes you […]
Mudslingers: Pottery for Beginners Ever wondered what it’s like to throw clay on a pottery wheel? Come give it a spin at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, inspired by the innovative spirit of George Ohr, the "Mad Potter of Biloxi." In this fun, beginner-friendly class, our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you learn the […]
Join ceramicist Tena Tucker for a 2 hour “Chickens with Attitude” family clay class. We will be using multiple skills during our workshop. Hand building skills using pattern, textures, sculpting and painting to complete our chickens. After our chickens are painted and completely dry they will be bisques fired and then glazed with clear glaze […]
Join us for a pottery workshop on the Ohr O’Keefe Museum campus to create a unique pottery piece! Participants will use slabs to handbuild their own whimsical fish–perfect for gift giving or brightening up any wall! No previous experience necessary for the workshop. Beginners, experts, all levels of ability are welcome. All tools and clay […]
Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. […]
Join us for a fun family clay activity for children & their parents to create a catfish vase. Each student will make 1 vase, choose a glaze color and leave them in the studio to be glazed and fired. Vases are ready for pick-up approximately two-three weeks following your class date. This project allows participants […]
In this class, we’ll explore the human hand as both a form and a language—something that holds, reaches, releases, and connects. Together, we’ll create expressive ceramic hand sculptures that reflect personal emotion, memory, or intention (or just a really nice jewelry holder!). You’ll be guided through the process of building a hand from clay, focusing […]
Zach Sierke | Wild Clay Workshop June 27-28, 2026 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Zach’s deep roots in the pottery history of Mobile Bay and specialized expertise in geology, wood-firing, and clay body formulation will be shared freely in this deep-dive weekend. Whether you are a life-long potter who wants to deepen your practice through […]
Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. […]