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 […]
Need a little color in your life? Join us for a pottery workshop on the Ohr O’Keefe Museum campus to create a windowsill vase. Participants will texture slabs to handbuild a cheerful vase–perfect for brightening up a windowsill just waiting for flowers! No previous experience necessary for the workshop. Beginners, experts, all levels of ability […]
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 […]
Join Zach Sierke for an evening talk exploring his life in clay and the traditions that shape his work. Drawing from years of experience in anagama wood-firing, Zach will discuss techniques for achieving specific surface effects, the mechanisms and meaning behind working with wild clays, and the rich ceramic history of Mobile Bay. He will […]
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 […]
Printmaking Studio presents: Introduction to Etching Workshop You too can make beautiful hand made etching prints the same way that Rembrandt made his famous masterworks! Learn how a line drawing on a metal plate is turned into a printing plate that can then be printed on paper. Learn how to etch your zinc plate, 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. […]
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 […]
Join us for a fun family clay activity for children & their parents to create a slab fish sculpture. Each student will make 1 fish, decorate with color underglazes and leave them in the studio to be clear glazed and fired. Fish are ready for pick-up approximately two-three weeks following your class date. This project […]
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 […]
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 […]
Christmas in July: Etched Christmas Cards : 3 Sessions Participants will make original 4" x 6" etchings and print them for Christmas cards. ( A6 size ). Etching methods will include both line etching and aquatint. 8 person maximum for this class. Class fee includes *basic supplies only. Participants who would like to print extra […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]