Ceramics Class Offers Hands-On Learning for Teens and Adults

Visual Art Institute in South Salt Lake hosts beginning and intermediate pottery workshops.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Visual Art Institute in South Salt Lake, Utah is offering a ceramics class for adults and teens ages 14 and up. The class covers the fundamentals of working with clay, including pottery wheel throwing and hand-building techniques. Students will also learn about surface decoration, function, design, and artistic expression. The class is taught by instructor Madi and runs for multiple weeks, with no drop-in options available.

Why it matters

The ceramics class provides a valuable opportunity for both beginner and intermediate-level students to develop their skills in a supportive, instructor-led environment. With hands-on learning and access to all necessary materials, the class aims to build a community of ceramic artists in the South Salt Lake area.

The details

During the ceramics class, students can expect demonstrations on pottery wheel throwing techniques like centering, pulling, and vessel formation, as well as hand-building methods such as pinch, coil, and slab construction. After the demos, students will have time to work on their own projects with instructor guidance. Additional lessons will cover surface techniques, functionality, design, and artistic expression. The class is recommended for students to take multiple times in order to build proficiency through practice and repetition.

  • The ceramics class runs on a recurring schedule, with new sessions starting on March 30, 2026.

The players

Visual Art Institute

A community art center located in South Salt Lake, Utah that offers a variety of classes and workshops in different mediums, including ceramics.

Madi

The instructor who teaches the ceramics class at the Visual Art Institute.

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What they’re saying

“We highly recommend students take this class a few times before moving up. While projects can very, practice and repetition in an instructor led environment are powerful tools for progressing.”

— Madi, Ceramics Instructor

What’s next

Students interested in the ceramics class can register online or call the Visual Art Institute's main office to secure a spot. The class is not open for drop-in attendance, as projects take multiple weeks to complete.

The takeaway

The ceramics class at the Visual Art Institute provides a supportive, hands-on learning environment for both beginner and intermediate-level students to develop their skills in working with clay. By offering instruction in both pottery wheel throwing and hand-building techniques, the class aims to foster a community of ceramic artists in the South Salt Lake area.