Private Wheel Throwing Lessons
Schedule
Tue, 17 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1142 W 18th St | Chicago, IL
Looking to really learn the art of pottery with an experienced ceramicist? Book a private session and learn with us.About this Event
š Welcome to Private Wheel Throwing (BYOB) š
Get ready to get muddyāin the best way possible! Whether youāve never touched clay before or just want a creative night out, this class is for you. Bring your favorite drink, , and get ready to spin the wheel, make some magic, and maybe even a masterpiece. No experience? No problem. Our studio is all about fun, creativity, and good vibes. Letās throw some clay!
šŖ What to Expect on Weekends
Our weekend classes can be lively and full of energyābecause we keep things affordable and accessible for everyone. That means weekends can be busy! We do our best to help everyone, but it may be loud. If you'd prefer more quit atmosphere, we recommend booking a session Monday - Thursday.
Not a fan of crowds? No worriesājust message us! Weāre happy to reschedule you for a quieter time. We keep it transparent: check out our Instagram for photos of exactly what our weekend classes look like.
š Seating with your group is not guaranteed, especially if you arrive late. Weāll try our bestābut the earlier you get here, the better!
š Dress to Get Messy
Clay is fun. Clay is messy. Wheel throwing? Especially messy. We recommend:
⢠Clothes you donāt mind getting dirty
⢠An oversized shirt or smock
⢠Or grab one of our aprons:
š Cloth aprons ā Free
šļø Disposable aprons ā $1 (cash, Cash App, or Zelle)
šŖ£ Washing Up
Want your own hand-washing bucket? Bring a small plastic container if youād like!
Otherwise, we have shared wash bins and individual sinks with soap and water. Most people are totally fine using our setup, but if youāre particularābring your own, no judgment!
š Location Alert!
Google Maps might still point you to our old studio š¬
We are now located at:
1142 W 18th St., Chicago, IL
šÆ Right next to Bobijoa Korean Kitchen
šØ Across the street from Chicago Tattoo
š Parking Tips
We get itāparking in Chicago can be a beast.
⢠All parking is paid street parking
⢠No private parking lot available
⢠We strongly suggest taking CTA, walking, or grabbing an Uber
⢠Plan extra time to find parking and arrive early
ā° Classes start 10 minutes after the posted time.
š« No walk-ins after 30 minutes late
šø $15 rescheduling fee applies if you miss your class
We want everyone to get their full class experience without interruptions. Thanks for understanding!
š„ After the Wheel: What Happens Next
Once your masterpiece is thrown, you'll take it home the same day.
Bring a small box if you'd likeāotherwise, weāll provide a simple plate or tray for you to carry it.
Want us to glaze and fire it for you? Totally! Leave your piece behind and weāll handle the rest.
šļø Your piece will be ready 2 weeks later
š We do NOT call youājust stop by during open hours to pick it up
š§¼ Please note: We donāt guarantee boxes for storage, so bring one if it matters to you!
š§„ One Last Thing: Coats & Bags
We donāt have coat hooks or lockers, so please place your belongings on the back of your chair or under your seat.
Thanks again for joining us at Color Cocktail Factory. We canāt wait to see what you createāand donāt forget to snap a pic of your piece and tag us online! šš
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Where is it happening?
1142 W 18th St, 1142 West 18th Street, Chicago, United StatesUSD 108.55 to USD 215.26



















