Float into creativity at Head in the Clouds, a family craft night where everyone can make hats inspired by fluffy clouds! Using cotton, paper, tulle, and other soft and sparkly materials, families will design and decorate wearable cloud creations that are as whimsical and unique as their makers. This hands-on activity encourages imagination, playful expression, […]
Fire Under The Oaks 3 Day Hands on workshop with Randy Brodnax and Don Ellis May 1-3, 2026 Come join us for an exciting Alternative Firing Workshop at the Biloxi Center for Ceramics on the beautiful campus of the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art in historical Biloxi, MS. Two legends of Southern Pottery: Randy Brodnax of […]
Celebrate American Heritage with Pine Needle Basketry In this 3 hour class, you’ll learn to make a beautiful and unique 3” to 5” basket with longleaf pine needles and waxed sinew. No prior experience is necessary, only patience and pine needles are the main ingredients for this natural and versatile basket. What better way to […]
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. […]
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 […]
Work in clay using your own hands as tools! In this 8 week class you will learn the basics of hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab. Explore both functional forms and sculptural ideas while developing the necessary skills to complete your artwork. Students will have the opportunity to work with both cone 6 […]
Great for beginner to intermediate levels, our eight-week pottery wheel class teaches the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including the making of cylinders, bowls, and cups with handles. We will also cover the basics of glazing, work with cone 6 oxidation and cone 10 reduction glazes. Class fee includes one 25 pound bag of clay for […]
Work in clay using your own hands as tools! In this 8 week class you will learn the basics of hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab. Explore both functional forms and sculptural ideas while developing the necessary skills to complete your artwork. Students will have the opportunity to work with both cone […]
Learn a variety of sculpting techniques in clay. Working with coils, slabs, and solid clay students will learn methods for making faces, the figure, and animals. Work with cone 6 oxidation, cone 10 reduction glazes, stains, and underglaze to finish pieces. Class fee includes one 25 pound bag of clay and all glazes, class firings, […]
Great for beginner to intermediate levels, our eight-week pottery wheel class teaches the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including the making of cylinders, bowls, and cups with handles. We will also cover the basics of glazing, work with cone 6 oxidation and cone 10 reduction glazes. Class fee includes one 25 pound bag of clay and […]
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. […]
Fun pottery wheel class for families! Bring your kids (age 8+) tweens & teens and spend two hours playing on our pottery wheels. Our instructors will help you create two pots to keep, and we’ll glaze and fire them for you. Beginners are welcome, no previous experience is necessary. Work is ready to pick up […]
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 […]
Celebrate American Heritage with Pine Needle Basketry In this 3 hour class, you’ll learn to make a beautiful and unique 3” to 5” basket with longleaf pine needles and waxed sinew. No prior experience is necessary, only patience and pine needles are the main ingredients for this natural and versatile basket. What better way to […]
Wet Carved Concrete Workshop 3-Day Experience Discover the unique art of wet carved concrete! Over three hands-on days, you’ll learn how to create your own sculptural planter or vertical form using a simple concrete mix and specialized carving tools. No experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to dive in! Wet carving is done […]
Fun pottery wheel class for families! Bring your kids (age 8+) tweens & teens and spend two hours playing on our pottery wheels. Our instructors will help you create two pots to keep, and we’ll glaze and fire them for you. Beginners are welcome, no previous experience is necessary. Work is ready to pick up […]
Summer Camp Week 1 at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art invites young artists to explore History, Symbols & Storytelling through the rich cultural traditions of the Biloxi people. Campers begin the week by asking, Who are the local native people of Biloxi? Through map activities focused on the Gulf Coast and Mississippi, students learn about […]
Summer Camp Week 2 at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art explores Textiles, Beadwork & Nature Art, highlighting traditional materials and craftsmanship of Southeastern tribes. Campers discover how Native communities resourcefully used materials from their natural environment—grasses, fibers, feathers, and clay—to create both functional and decorative art. The week begins with Nature Weaving, where students use […]
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 […]