Sawmill Pottery

10/08/2026

Leaf Bowl workshop is back at Sawmill Pottery this SUNDAY 10/11 from 12-2pm!!!

After a time away we are bringing back our popular leaf bowl workshop with a new spin and 2 options:

Create your own small bowl for $80.
Create one large (serving size bowl) either on your own or with a partner for $120

Either option includes all materials, firing and glazing of your bowl by our wonderful team!

Interested in using the pottery wheel? We have upcoming wheel 101 workshops too!

For more info:
https://sawmillpottery.com/workshops.html

All workshops require pre-registration. Please call the studio at 860-963-7807 to sign up!!!

09/21/2026

Join us at empty bowls this Saturday!
There are still tickets available. You can purchase your tickets or find more information here:
https://www.teegonline.org/haveaheart2026-1

🥣 Empty Bowls is coming up! Join Sawmill Pottery & TEEG on Saturday, September 26 for a delicious soup & bread dinner served in a handcrafted pottery bowl—yours to keep! 💚

Two seatings: 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
🎟️ $30 per ticket | Additional $5 for ice cream
📍 TEEG, 15 Thatcher Rd., North Grosvenordale

Every ticket helps support efforts to alleviate food insecurity in Northeast CT. Tickets are on sale now at teegonline.org!

09/09/2026

Our annual pay what you want second sale starts today! All funds from the sale of the donated pieces go directly into a scholarship fund to help pay for classes for students in need.

07/02/2026

Last-minute spots just opened for our age 11+ Summer Pottery Kids Camp!

Starting Monday, don’t miss your chance to join us July 6th–10th (Mon–Fri) from 10am–12pm for a week of clay, creativity, and fun!

Price is $275 which includes a week of hand building techniques, wheel throwing, glazing exploration and decorating their very own pieces to take home✨

A perfect way to beat the heat and get creative this summer. seats are extremely limited, so don’t wait! 🌞

give us a call 860-963-7807 or stop in to sign up!

06/04/2026

04/27/2026

Yes, you read correctly.. we are adding a BEGINNERS WHEEL CLASS ✨

This adult class runs Friday evenings from 6:30pm-9:00pm & here, you will learn hand building, wheel throwing, glazing techniques and MORE!

This is an 8 week session that begins THIS Friday May 1st and finishes June 19th

✨$350 includes 8 classes, unlimited use of clay PLUS 16 hours of open studio time. Firing fees NOT included

*please note: there’s is an additional payment of $30 for a tool kit that you can keep forever! These are your basic pottery tools you will need for all projects

Give us a call at 860-963-7807 TODAY to book your spot! Spots are limited ✨

04/27/2026

yes, you read correctly- we are adding a BEGINNERS WHEEL CLASS ✨

Join us Friday evenings from 6:30pm-9pm to learn wheel throwing, hand building, glazing techniques and more!

This is an 8 week session starting THIS Friday May 1st, and will end June 19th

✨$350 includes the full 8 week session, unlimited use of clay PLUS 16 hours of open studio use!

Please note: there’s an addition payment for a $30 tool kit that you can keep forever! This will be your basic tools for all projects

Give us a call 860-963-7807 to book your spot TODAY! Spots are limited ✨

04/03/2026

April break just got a whole lot more creative🏺✨

Our April Vacation Pottery Camp is the perfect week for young makers ages 8–14! From wheel throwing to hand building to sculpting, kids get to try it ALL - plus learn surface decoration, glazing, and underglaze techniques to bring their creations to life.

📅 April 13–17 | 10am–12pm
💰 $275/week (tools, materials & firing fees included!)

Give your child a week they’ll remember!
Give us a call 📞 860-963-7807, or stop in to sign up!

03/16/2026

SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR OUR CHICKEN WORKSHOP 🐔✨

🗓 Sunday, March 22 — just 1 spot left!
🗓 Sunday, April 12 — spots available!

Join us for our hand-built ceramic chicken workshop- where you’ll roll out a slab of clay, cut your template, and assemble an adorable conical chicken entirely from scratch.

Then comes the fun part: sculpting on the eyes, beak, and all the little details that give your chicken its personality. 🐣

✨ $80/person | All materials, glazing & firing included

spots are going FAST- call us today 860-963-7807 to book yours

02/25/2026

We’re looking for a few more creative kids to join our Monday morning homeschool pottery class 🏺

- Ages 7–13
- 10:30 AM – 12 PM every Monday morning
- 8-week session

For $320, students receive eight weeks of hands-on instruction, all materials, firing fees, and a fun creative experience

Students will explore:
✨ Handbuilding
✨ Wheel-throwing
✨ Painting + decorating
✨ Glazing techniques

This class is a wonderful way to meet your art requirements while building confidence, creativity, and community alongside other homeschool students.

Spots are limited!! Give us a call today to reserve yours 🏺