16424 La. Hwy 450, Franklinton, La. 70438
Phone: (985) 302 4476
Studio and Mercantile
Individual and Group Pottery Classes, Paint Your Own Pottery and More!
Hours
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday - Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
Classes are offered both during the day and after hours/on Saturdays -view our schedule!
August 2025 Classes & Events
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: August 2nd
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Demi Francois. On average, students usually make 1-4 pieces of pottery during this session. The studio staff will then trim and glaze all pieces with student’s choice of color. Pieces will be ready for pick up 2-3 weeks after class. This class will be held on Saturday August 2nd 11am-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 12 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Four Week Wheel Throwing Course: August (SOLD OUT)
In this four-week course, students will learn how to create functional clay vessels on the pottery wheel as well as trimming, applying decoration and glazing techniques with our instructor Demi Francois. Each session is two hours long and will occur on four consecutive Thursdays including August 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 6:00PM-8:00PM. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 12 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Tripod Mug Making Workshop: August 9th (SOLD OUT)
In this two hour class, students will learn how to make a “Tripod Mug” from slabs of clay with our instructor Demi Francois. Students will have the choice of coming back another day to glaze their piece or the studio staff will glaze the mug with student’s choice of color. Pieces will be ready for pick up 2-3 weeks after class. This class will be held on Saturday August 9th 11am-1pm. Class is limited to eight participants. Ages 12 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: August 13th
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Demi Francois. On average, students usually make 1-4 pieces of pottery during this session. The studio staff will then trim and glaze all pieces with student’s choice of color. Pieces will be ready for pick up 2-3 weeks after class. This class will be held on Wednesday August13th 4-6pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 12 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: August 23rd
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Demi Francois. On average, students usually make 1-4 pieces of pottery during this session. The studio staff will then trim and glaze all pieces with student’s choice of color. Pieces will be ready for pick up 2-3 weeks after class. This class will be held on Saturday August 23rd 11am-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 12 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: August 27th
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Demi Francois. On average, students usually make 1-4 pieces of pottery during this session. The studio staff will then trim and glaze all pieces with student’s choice of color. Pieces will be ready for pick up 2-3 weeks after class. This class will be held on Wednesday August 27th 4-6pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 12 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
September 2025 Classes & Events
Four Week Wheel Throwing Course: September
In this four-week course, students will learn how to create functional clay vessels on the pottery wheel as well as trimming, applying decoration and glazing techniques with our instructor Demi Francois. Each session is two hours long and will occur on four consecutive Thursdays including September 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th from 6:00PM-8:00PM. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 12 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: September 6th
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Demi Francois. On average, students usually make 1-4 pieces of pottery during this session. The studio staff will then trim and glaze all pieces with student’s choice of color. Pieces will be ready for pick up 2-3 weeks after class. This class will be held on Saturday September 6th 11am-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 12 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
GUIDED Paint Your Own Fall Gravy Boat: September 6th
In this three-hour class, Sheila Hermann will guide you through unique techniques to elevate your work through creating this fall scene on a two-piece gravy boat. All supplies are included and your piece will be food safe after it is fired in our kiln. This class will be held on Saturday September 6th 11am-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 12 and up. Pieces will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks later.
Pumpkin Making Workshop: September 13th
In this two hour workshop, students will learn to hand sculpt realistic decor pumpkins from clay with our instructor Demi Francois. Expect to make 1-3 pumpkins in this class. Class will be held on Saturday September 13th 11am-1pm. Students will have the choice of coming back during our open hours to paint their pumpkins or choose a color and the studio staff will take care of glazing. Class is limited to 8 participants ages 12 and up. Pieces will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after they are glazed.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: September 17th
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Demi Francois. On average, students usually make 1-4 pieces of pottery during this session. The studio staff will then trim and glaze all pieces with student’s choice of color. Pieces will be ready for pick up 2-3 weeks after class. This class will be held on Wednesday September 17th 4-6pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 12 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: September 27th
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Demi Francois. On average, students usually make 1-4 pieces of pottery during this session. The studio staff will then trim and glaze all pieces with student’s choice of color. Pieces will be ready for pick up 2-3 weeks after class. This class will be held on Saturday September 27th 11am-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 12 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
