Pottery Classes at Three Ravens Pottery

Whether you're brand new to clay or looking to sharpen your skills, Three Ravens Pottery offers a variety of classes and workshops in Rockford, IL to spark your creativity and keep those hands muddy.

 

Wheel Throwing Classes

Our wheel throwing courses run for 6 or 8 weeks, perfect for learning the fundamentals or taking your skills to the next level. In these hands-on sessions, you'll learn everything from centering clay to shaping functional forms like mugs, bowls, and more.

Key Features:

  • 6 or 8 week intensive sessions

  • Instructor-led, beginner to advanced techniques

  • Focus on functional, beautifully crafted pieces

Ready to take a spin?

Workshops

Mixing creativity with fun, our one-time workshops give you the chance to try something new without a long-term commitment. Choose from both handbuilding and wheel throwing workshops tailored to your interests—perfect for seasonal projects, special events, or simply getting creative in a relaxed setting.

Key Features:

  • One-time, project-based sessions

  • Options for both handbuilding and wheel throwing

  • Beginner-friendly and designed for fun

Get your creative fix now!


Date Nights

Unwind and connect through clay at our BYOB date nights! Whether you’re crafting on the wheel or exploring handbuilding techniques, our date night sessions are perfect for a unique outing with your partner, bestie, or favorite person. Create memorable keepsakes, enjoy great company, and end the night with a special discount at our neighbor’s Ernie’s Midtown Pub.

Key Features:

  • 2-hour sessions filled with creativity and connection

  • Choose from wheel throwing or handbuilding

  • BYOB (for 21+, or 18+ with preferred non-alcoholic drinks)

  • Complimentary 10% off at Ernie’s Midtown Pub

Ready for a memorable night out?

Kids Pottery Classes

Looking for a fun and creative outlet for your young maker? Our Kids Pottery Classes are perfect for ages 10+ who are ready to explore the world of clay in a playful, hands-on environment.

We offer a mix of wheel throwing, handbuilding, and themed one-time workshops and storytimes designed to teach basic techniques while sparking imagination. Whether they’re sculpting their own creatures, making gifts, or throwing their very first bowl, kids will gain confidence while having a blast.

Key Features:

  • No experience needed

  • All materials included

  • Great for homeschoolers, after-school fun, or weekend adventures

We also offer private sessions and birthday parties—just ask!


Join the Flock

Ready to take your pottery practice to the next level? Our studio membership is perfect for those who want more time, more tools, and more muddy magic.

Members enjoy 24/7 access to the studio, shelf space for work and supplies, clay and glaze included, and discounts on classes and workshops. Whether you’re building your body of work or just want to spend more time at the wheel, this is your creative homebase.

This isn’t just studio access—it’s joining a flock of passionate makers who support and inspire each other every step of the way.