Pottery Northwest

Pottery Northwest Our Mission: To inspire and educate an inclusive community centered in clay. A dedicated glaze area stocks a full complement of materials.

Pottery Northwest is a professional clay facility comprising 7200 square feet in an early 1900’s brick building at Seattle Center with an adjoining outdoor kiln yard. Our equipment includes potter’s wheels, a slab roller, an extruder, a spray booth with compressor, clay mixer, and various workshop tools (saws, grinders, etc.). We have both electric and gas fired kilns, including soda and raku kiln

s and – a wood-fired pizza oven. We have recently upgraded our studio heating and lighting systems and added air filtration. There are a variety of semiprivate spaces available for residents. Residents have 24 hour access to the studio.

We're proud of our studio members who take chances, go big, and work on projects that push their creativity.
04/24/2026

We're proud of our studio members who take chances, go big, and work on projects that push their creativity.

Our handbuilding studio was packed last Friday for a special Teapot lecture. The event featured a tea tasting with teas ...
04/22/2026

Our handbuilding studio was packed last Friday for a special Teapot lecture. The event featured a tea tasting with teas provided by Perennial Tea, along with a presentation by Dolan from .

We've been testing a cool Obvara technique in our kiln room! Check out some of the behind-the-scenes photos. Our team is...
04/21/2026

We've been testing a cool Obvara technique in our kiln room! Check out some of the behind-the-scenes photos. Our team is excited to bring an Obvara workshop our clay community — stay tuned!

It's incredible to witness the bold creativity of our clay community!
04/20/2026

It's incredible to witness the bold creativity of our clay community!

Explore your creativity in clay! Sign up for ceramic classes and discover a community where creativity thrives and ideas...
03/27/2026

Explore your creativity in clay! Sign up for ceramic classes and discover a community where creativity thrives and ideas are formed in clay. Our new lineup of classes welcomes everyone from first-time wheel throwers to experienced artists. Get ready to learn, connect, and create together!

Register today: https://ow.ly/9qNs50YuQAG

This ten-week class is an engaging and educational course designed to introduce complete beginners to the art of throwin...
03/20/2026

This ten-week class is an engaging and educational course designed to introduce complete beginners to the art of throwing ceramic forms on a wheel. Participants will learn the basics of preparation, including wedging, centering, pulling a wall and trimming, as well as diving further into the creation of functional projects such as cups, mugs, bowls and small vessels.

Register at https://ow.ly/uLbi50YuQPX

En este curso restaurativo nuestro enfoque será en desarrollar nuestra practica personal. El curso a sido diseñado para ...
03/19/2026

En este curso restaurativo nuestro enfoque será en desarrollar nuestra practica personal. El curso a sido diseñado para estudiantes de todos niveles, experiencia previa con arcilla no es necesaria para participar. Para nuestros estudiantes que regresan el foco será en el avance de su técnica y estilo personal.

Apprender más: https://ow.ly/XLKg50YuQMO

If you’re looking for ways to finish your pots besides dipping them in glaze, this course is for you! We will cover many...
03/18/2026

If you’re looking for ways to finish your pots besides dipping them in glaze, this course is for you! We will cover many ways to design and decorate your ceramic ware in both greenware and bisque states. You will receive an introduction to Sgrafitto, Mishima, stencils, slips, stamps, transfers, underglazes and stains. We will apply custom and intricate designs with decals in a third firing process.

Register at https://ow.ly/OOOY50YuQIl

During this 10-week course we will be covering many of the foundations of handbuilding from coiling to pinching but will...
03/17/2026

During this 10-week course we will be covering many of the foundations of handbuilding from coiling to pinching but will spend most of the time on slab building. In this class we will be discussing soft vs. hard slab construction to create bowls, mugs, cups, and workshop ideas for more sculptural projects!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/76to50YuQCL

On Friday, February 27th, Pottery Northwest proudly presented the Fired Up exhibition, featuring ceramic artists who hav...
03/16/2026

On Friday, February 27th, Pottery Northwest proudly presented the Fired Up exhibition, featuring ceramic artists who have participated in our Studio Apprenticeship Program.

Friends and family gathered to celebrate the amazing artistry of our apprentices, recognizing the vital role studio apprentices play in sustaining and shaping our clay community.

Spring is a season for making. Sign up for ceramic classes and discover a community where creativity thrives and ideas a...
03/16/2026

Spring is a season for making. Sign up for ceramic classes and discover a community where creativity thrives and ideas are formed in clay. Our new lineup of classes welcomes everyone from first-time wheel throwers to experienced artists. Get ready to learn, connect, and create together!

Register today: https://ow.ly/9qNs50YuQAG

This ten-week class is an engaging and hands-on introduction to sculptural handbuilding techniques. Participants will be...
03/11/2026

This ten-week class is an engaging and hands-on introduction to sculptural handbuilding techniques. Participants will begin by learning the basic handbuilding construction approaches of coil, pinch, and slab, and be guided in proper attachment methods to add on to your creations.

Register Today: https://ow.ly/v2Ri50YcCKB

Address

220 3rd Avenue S
Seattle, WA
98104

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+12062091094

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