Classes & Workshops
Learn Something Beautiful
Whether you're picking up clay for the first time or deepening a practice you love, our classes and workshops meet you exactly where you are.
Every Experience Is a Creative Invitation
At The Positivity Studio, we believe learning should feel joyful — not intimidating. Our small-group experiences are designed to be warm, encouraging, and genuinely fun. You'll leave with new skills, a piece you made yourself, and maybe a new favorite way to spend an afternoon.
Experiences
What We Offer
Pottery Taster Experience
Most PopularCurious about pottery but not sure where to begin? In one immersive session, you'll explore four foundational pottery techniques — pinch, coil, slab, and wheel throwing — while discovering the joy of creating with your own hands. Whether you've never touched clay before or simply want to try something new, this experience is designed to inspire confidence, spark creativity, and let you experience the magic of pottery in a relaxed, welcoming environment. There's no pressure to be perfect here. Just come with your curiosity, a willingness to get your hands a little dirty, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the art of pottery — and something uniquely your own.
- Pinch, coil, slab, and wheel throwing — all four techniques in one session
- All clay, tools, and materials included
- Small, welcoming group (maximum 10 participants)
- Glazing and kiln firing of your pieces
- A handmade pottery keepsake to treasure
Your pottery will remain with us while it dries and is kiln-fired. Finished pieces are typically ready for pickup within 2–3 weeks. If you're unable to return, we're happy to ship your pottery for an additional charge.
Inquire NowPottery Pairing Experience
Short on Time?Sometimes the best conversations happen with paintbrushes in hand. Pottery Pairing is a relaxed, social glazing experience that invites friends, couples, families, and curious creators to slow down, laugh together, and create something meaningful. Choose from a selection of handcrafted bisque pottery, explore beautiful glaze colors, and transform a simple piece into something uniquely your own. We'll professionally fire your creation, and it will be ready for pickup within 24–48 hours — a handmade reminder of the memories you created together.
- Your choice of handcrafted, pre-fired pottery
- Professional glazes and decorating supplies
- Studio time at your own pace
- Instruction and guidance as needed
- Kiln firing included
- Pickup within 48 hours
Your completed piece will typically be ready for pickup within 24–48 hours — perfect for visitors enjoying a weekend in the North Georgia mountains. Shipping is available for guests unable to return. Additional shipping charges apply.
Inquire NowKeep A Bowl, Give A Bowl™
Signature ExperienceFor years, I've been offering my Keep A Bowl, Give A Bowl™ experience as a way to bring people together through creativity while giving back to our community. It's one of my favorite classes because every bowl tells two stories — one of creativity and one of kindness.
Your bowls will remain with us while they dry and are kiln-fired. Finished pieces are typically ready for pickup within 2–3 weeks. Shipping is available for guests unable to return.
Your Experience Includes
- Handcraft two unique soup bowls from scratch
- All clay, glazes, firing, and supplies included
- Beginner-friendly — no experience necessary
- One bowl to keep, one bowl donated to a local hunger-relief fundraiser
- Small, welcoming group setting
- Pieces ready for pickup within 2–3 weeks
From Clay to Table Experience
There's something special about gathering around the table — where stories are shared, laughter is heard, friendships grow, and memories are made. In this hands-on experience, you'll transform a simple lump of clay into a beautiful, functional piece of pottery using handbuilding techniques. Whether you create a serving bowl, charcuterie board, berry bowl, mug, tray, or something uniquely your own, you'll craft a piece that's meant to be used, loved, and shared. What begins as clay becomes part of your story — a handmade piece that welcomes family, serves friends, and helps create memories around your table for years to come.
Your Experience Includes
- Guided introduction to handbuilding techniques
- All clay, tools, and materials included
- Glazing of your completed piece
- Kiln firing included
- One handcrafted pottery piece to treasure
- Pieces ready for pickup within 2-3 weeks
Your pottery will remain with us while it dries and is kiln-fired. Finished pieces are typically ready for pickup within 2-3 weeks. If you're unable to return, we're happy to ship your pottery for an additional charge.
Inquire NowA Special Experience
Vessels of Scripture
Discover the Bible through pottery, archaeology, history, and hands-on creation.
Every vessel has a story. Journey into the world of Scripture as we explore ancient pottery, archaeological discoveries, and the everyday objects that shaped biblical life. Through research, discussion, and creating your own ceramic vessel, you'll experience the Bible from an entirely new perspective.
Inside the Studio
Wheel Throwing
Feel the clay rise between your hands.
Hand-Building
Ancient techniques, timeless results.
Glazing
Where colour and creativity meet.
Private Events
Book the Whole Studio
Planning a birthday, bachelorette, team outing, or just a special afternoon with people you love? We offer private studio hire for groups of up to 16. You choose the experience, we handle everything else.
- Exclusive studio access
- Dedicated instructor
- Custom experience design
- Groups up to 12 people
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Ready to Get Your Hands in the Clay?
Email us to check availability and reserve your spot. We'd love to hear from you.