Nook Ceramics Studio

This is where the vision comes to life. Nook Ceramics Studio is located minutes from town and has everything you need to learn, create, relax, and connect.

The studio is furnished with 4 new Amaco Brent Model C wheels, a new Skutt KM-1027 kiln, a wide array of professional studio glazes, and stocked with Cone 6 clay from New Mexico Clay. All ceramics are fired to Cone 6 (approximately 2232°F). Nook Ceramics is located minutes from town in Bodo Park.

Group of five people sitting in a cozy room with warm lighting and string lights, conversing and laughing. There are potted plants, decorative pottery on shelves, and boxes labeled "clay."
Two people working with clay on a pottery wheel.

Private Throwing Lessons

Perfect for families, groups of friends, date nights, and folks visiting from out of town! Private lesson can be booked 7 days a week, 7am-8pm.

Prices listed include the following: clay + glaze cost, Jill completing 1-2 works created in class, which includes the following: trimming, bisque firing, waxing & glazing, and glaze firing.

Pricing Chart - 1.5 Hour Minimum
1 participant: $75 per hour
2 participants: $60 per person per hour
3 participants: $55 per person per hour
4 participants: $50 per person per hour
5+ participants: please inquire

For those visiting from out of town, pieces can be shipped for $10 per piece.

Booking in advance is strongly recommended, as our schedule fills up quickly. Inquire using the form at the bottom of the page.

People at a pottery workshop at Nook Ceramics, working on clay pieces at a table.

Wheel Workshops

No experience necessary! Our one-time wheel workshops include clay, firing and glazing of one piece of pottery per person. All pieces will be ready for pick up 4-6 weeks following the class date. Additional pieces may be glazed and fired for a fee of $10 per piece. Perfect for folks who are visiting Durango, groups of friends, co-workers, and date nights. All of our workshops are BYOB friendly.

$75 per person, Ages 16+

For folks visiting from out of town, finished pottery can be shipped home for $10 per piece.

Workshop Dates in May:
Tuesdays in May, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Wednesdays in May, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Thursdays in May, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Workshop Dates in June:
Tuesday June 3rd, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Wednesday June 4th, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Thursday June 5th, 5:00 - 6:30pm

Space is limited therefore, pre-registration is required. To register, please use the form at the bottom of the page

Hands shaping clay on a potter's wheel

Teen Pottery Wheel Classes

5-Week Pottery Wheel Class for Teens, Ages 14-18
Meet once per week for a 2 hour class to learn how to throw, trim, attach handles, and glaze.
$375 - Clay and materials are included

Tuesdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm
March 11th - April 22nd
(No class March 18th, or April 15th)

Class limited to 4 students, inquire using the form at the bottom of the page

Adult Pottery Wheel Classes

5-Week Pottery Wheel Class for Adults, Ages 18+
Meet once per week for a 2.5 hour class to learn how to throw, trim, attach handles, and glaze.
$425 - 25lb bag of clay and materials are included

Mondays, 3pm - 5:30 pm
April 21st - May 19th
4 spaces available, inquire using the form at the bottom of the page

Request a Space in a Class or Workshop

Use this form to request a space in a class or workshop