• penguinfoot.com

    2514 W. Armitage Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60647

    773-227-3575

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Classes

We offer a variety of ceramics classes for all ages.

Each class at Penguin Foot Pottery is once a week for four weeks. For throwing classes, we suggest registering for at least 2 sessions to ensure enough time to progress at the craft. Take advantage of our multiple class discount: 5% off for 2 classes and 10% off for 3 or more classes.

KIDSADULTSPARENT/CHILD

Session V – April 30- April 28th

Session VI – May 28- June 23

Session VII – June 25- July 21

 

Kids

Toddler Clay

Toddler Clay is a time for kids (1-3 years) and their parents to explore and play with clay. Projects are geared towards younger children and their development of motor function skills and tactile identification. Whether [...]

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Drop-in Wheel Throwing

Penguin Foot Pottery now offers drop-in wheel throwing time. Price is per hour, per person and there will be an instructor on hand to help out if it’s your first time. Wheel time is based [...]

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Kids Pottery Summer Camp

This summer we are offering several kids pottery summer camps! For kids ages 6-14, this is a 4-day ceramic intensive class that will allow your child to explore a wide variety of techniques such as [...]

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Kids Clay

Now at Penguin Foot Pottery we have blocks of time set aside just for kid’s projects! Come in anytime during these hours and make your creations. You will be able to choose from 10+ projects [...]

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Birthday Parties at Penguin Foot Pottery

Have your child’s birthday at Penguin Foot Pottery! Playing with clay is a fun and memorable way to celebrate any birthday. Projects are centered around the birthday girl or birthday boy’s interests. Some examples include [...]

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Kids Throwing

Students will be introduced to the the basic skills needed for throwing on the wheel, centering, pulling and forming. A variety of projects will be introduced throughout. Ages 7 & up. Cost: s –

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Adults

Drop-in Wheel Throwing

Penguin Foot Pottery now offers drop-in wheel throwing time. Price is per hour, per person and there will be an instructor on hand to help out if it’s your first time. Wheel time is based [...]

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Hand Building

Each class a new building style, glaze technique or project will be introduced. Anything from a spoon rest to a new kitchen backsplash, we can help you make it. Bring your ideas! Cost: s –

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Adult Throwing – General

Learn and develop the basics of throwing on the wheel like centering, opening, pulling and manipulating the form on and off the wheel. Develop the essentials while creating simple forms such as cups and bowls. [...]

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Intermediate 6-Week Throwing

This class is a 6-week throwing class for students who have become comfortable with centering and pulling clay to create simple forms. We will be discussing throwing techniques such as multiples, manipulating the form on [...]

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Advanced Throwing

This class will explore more advanced ceramic techniques though functional and sculptural pottery objects. Students will learn how to bring their ideas to life while integrating new and traditional pottery practices with principles of modern [...]

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Happy Hour

Change up your Saturday night! Happy hour is a great chance to come try out the wheel, with provided instruction. You will learn the basics of throwing and then try your own hand at it. [...]

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Independent Study

Working artist without a space? Come work independently and on your own time during open studio hours. Price includes 25lbs of clay, firings, and glazes. Extra clay can be purchased at $1/lb. Arrange schedule with [...]

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Raku

Construction techniques will be up to you, whether on the wheel or hand built forms. Explore the Japanese quick fire technique of Raku and experience the exciting process. Coming soon!

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Open Studio

Students registered for the current session are welcome and encouraged to take advantage of our open studio time to continue their work during non-class hours. Open studio times are subject to change and not guaranteed. [...]

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Parent/Child

Drop-in Wheel Throwing

Penguin Foot Pottery now offers drop-in wheel throwing time. Price is per hour, per person and there will be an instructor on hand to help out if it’s your first time. Wheel time is based [...]

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Parent/Child Wheel Throwing

Learn fun techniques with both parent and child on their own wheel. Cost: s – s –

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