· Wine-O-Rama Fridays · Ages 21+

Join teacher Jack Phifer for a one-time two-hour experience session and wine tasting for adults! Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to try throwing clay on a pottery wheel. Come with a friend, partner, or your Friday night date for a fun and relaxed experience.

· One-Time Experience Sessions · Ages 10+

Check out our Saturday mid-day one-time two-hour classes for curious creatives ages 10 and up. Try your hand at the wheel — great for students at any level who don’t want the commitment of a regular class.

· Handbuilding Class ·

AGES 18+ | adult 6-week, on Wednesday 11a - 2p

Step away from the pottery wheel and experience the pure energy of handbuilding clay vessels. Over each six-week session, teacher and mentor Pennie Ebsen will share her enthusiasm and experience working with clay off the wheel.

 Develop your skills and find your voice making vessels by hand. Six weekly sessions; all supplies and materials are included.

· Adult Wheel-Throwing ·

AGES 18+ | adult 6-week, Weekday and weekend classes

Find your creative spirit during one of our morning, afternoon, or evening classes for adults led by our experienced teachers. ViaClay class sessions are open to students at every level. Our classrooms are communities that build confidence, inspire growth, and further your technical ability — we meet you where you are and take you forward to a new level of self-expression.

Classes run for six consecutive weeks and include 18 total hours of instruction and generous Open Studio time.

·Kids Summer Camps ·

beginning June 8, 2026!

Morning and Afternoon Session Camps run for two weeks, four days a week, Monday through Thursday, for a total of 24 hours of instruction.

All ViaClay Classes are held in the heart of the pleasant-Home district in Oak park

• 208 South Marion Street • Oak Park IL 60302

• Across the Street from Poor Phil's

• Metered and free parking available on Pleasant Street