Bothwell Pottery is excited to announce pottery classes at Grey Phoenix Studio at 3732 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield, IL. I am excited to work with Terri in her studio, she will be offering a wide range of art classes to kids, teens and adults. You can find more information on her website.
*Grey Phoenix Kids Art Classes
*Kids After School Pottery Classes
*Teen/Advanced Evening Class
*Adult Clay Evenings
*Me and My Little One
*Party? Scouts? Outings?
Kids After school Classes Feb/Mar 2026
Kids in class will be introduced to a variety of techniques, skills, in hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. As kids improve their skills, they will be encouraged to explore and develop more independently. As usual all the classes will have opportunities on the wheel. Kids classes are 1.5 hour long.
*Are you are concerned about missing a class? Switching and making up classes are usually available. I should be able to accommodate missed sick days or conflicts with family/school plans. You must contact Ryan about switching days or making up missed classes.
Kids Class,Tuesday, 4:30-6:00, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 8 Weeks, $200
Kids Class Wednesday, 5:00-6:30, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, 8 Weeks, $200
Kids Class, Thursday, 4:30-6:00, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar, 12, 19, 26, 8 Weeks, $200
Teen/Advanced Kids Class Feb/Mar 2026
Teens in class will be introduced to a variety of techniques, skills, in hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. As kids improve their skills, they will be encouraged to explore and develop more independently. Teen class is 2 hours. There will be time for students to explore on the wheel. Students may have to share time on the wheel.
*Are you are concerned about missing a class? If both classes have enough enrollment they should be able to switch or make up a class. They can also make up time during the earlier kids classes.
Kids Class,Tuesday, 6:15-8:15, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 8 Weeks, $240
Kids Class, Thursday, 6:15-8:15, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar, 12, 19, 26, 8 Weeks, $240
Adult Clay Evenings Wednesdays
Clay Evenings is a pottery class for all levels. If you are looking for a class to learn all the basics of pottery, I will provide all the material and supplies, along with as much instruction as you need. Likewise you can use the space and time to explore and develop your skills independently. If you are interested in working on the wheel, there is clay for purchase.
3 classes for $90
25# clay is $50 (absolutely no outside clay.)
With Registration:
-Enjoy 3 evenings in the studio, create hand-built one of a kind creations with all the instruction and support you will need. Students will have the option to use studio recycled clay or purchase new clay.
-Want to try the wheel? Purchase clay and you can spend the class working on the pottery wheel. Clay must be purchased from the studio, 25# bag is $50, purchased clay will include all the necessary tools, firings, glaze.
Sign up and come to any Wednesday you are available. It is preferred that the classes are used consecutively but can be used up to the end of the following month.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Fill out a registration form today!
Me and My Little One
This is a class for moms, dads, grandparents or anyone that would like to bring a youngster to a pottery class. We will work together to come up with a few projects to create along with or work by the side of your little one. All participants will be making and participating. I will provide all the skills, tools, clay, glazes and instruction you will need to complete ceramic projects from start to finish. Two days of creating and decorating the clay projects. One day to paint, glaze and finish the projects. I will suggest and prefer a 1:1 or at most 1:2 adult to child ratio.
**CURRENTLY NO CLASS OFFERING**
Birthday Parties, Scout Troops, Celebrate a special event at Bothwell Pottery. Parties last from one to two hours. Often we will work together to pick a theme or project. For example the Harry Potter inspired mandrake pots, Bobble heads, Mug with a soccer team name, player number or logo. All the projects are individually hand made by the participants.
Parties start at $100 event fee plus $20 a participant. Minimum 8 kids and max is around 12.
MEET SOME OF THE GREAT GUEST INSTRUCTORS BELOW:
Introducing Singh:
I have been teaching art for the past 26 years. I am passionate about art and believe that it is a valuable tool for personal expression, creativity, and problem-solving. I am also committed to providing all students with a challenging, yet fun, experience.
I started my teaching career in the Chicago Public Schools where I taught all grade levels. For the past 18 years I taught in Riverside at the Jr. High level; where I had the opportunity to teach a wider range of art classes, there I taught drawing, painting, printing, sculpture, and ceramics.
I realized early on how much I loved teaching art and helping students discover their own creativity. I believe that art is for everyone, and I am passionate about helping students discover their own artistic voice.
Introducing Jamie:
Art has been my passion since I was a kid. I have always loved artwork that you can pick up and hold in your hands. As a high school art teacher, ceramics is by far the BEST subject to teach. I love watching students grow as artists and create work that reflects their personality. Outside of clay, I like to create comic books, hike with my dog, and take road trips with my husband. I am excited to work with aspiring artists of all backgrounds at Bothwell Pottery!
Introducing Abby Troyer:
Abby is currently an art teacher at Cossitt Elementary in LaGrange Distict 102.
Thank you Greta for this amazing cicada!
About me
My passion for Pottery started in 2014. While I have created with clay since high school, throwing on the pottery wheel fascinated me. Bothwell Pottery has long been a dream of mine. Offering handbuilding and wheel classes to artists young and old. Outside of art, I love fishing, skiing and travelling.