16424 La. Hwy 450, Franklinton, La. 70438
Studio and Mercantile
Phone: (985) 302 4476
Individual and Group Pottery Classes, Paint Your Own Pottery and More!
Hours
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
Classes are offered both during the day and after hours/on Saturdays -view our schedule!
Four Week Pottery Wheel Course: March 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
In this four-week course, students will learn how to create functional vessels on the pottery wheel as well as trimming, applying decoration and glazing techniques. Each session is two hours long and will occur on four consecutive Tuesdays including March 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th from 6:00PM-8:00PM. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
March 2026 Classes & Events
Cutie Pants Planter: March 7th
In this three-hour workshop, students will be provided with a pre-made form and learn how to transform it into a Cutie Pants Planter with our instructor Demi! Students will have to come back and glaze their own piece after it is fired and they can do so anytime during our open hours! Pieces will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after they are glazed. This workshop will be held on Saturday March 7th, 2026. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up.
GUIDED Paint Your Own Crawfish/Oyster Gumbo Bowl: March 14th
In this three-hour class, students will be guided on how to paint this oyster/crawfish design on a gumbo bowl with our instructor Kama Logan! St! Pieces will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after class. This workshop will be held on Saturday March 14th, 2026 11AM - 3PM. Class is limited to twelve participants. Ages 15 and up.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: March 19th
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 Thursday March 19th,2026 4pm-6pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: March 21st
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 March 21st 11-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Four Week Pottery Wheel Course: April 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd
In this four-week course, students will learn how to create functional vessels on the pottery wheel as well as trimming, applying decoration and glazing techniques. Each session is two hours long and will occur on four consecutive Thursdays including April 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd from 6:00PM-8:00PM. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
April 2026 Classes & Events
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: April 4th
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 April 4th 11-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: April 7th
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 Tuesday April 7th 4-6pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: April 11th
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 April 11th 11-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Hanging Bird Feeder Workshop: April 25th
In this two hour class, students will learn how to turn a premade form into a hanging bird feeder from clay with instructor Demi Francois. Students will come back a second day (around 1-2 weeks after class) and glaze their bird feeder after it is fired. Students can come in anytime we are open to glaze their bird feeders. Pieces will be ready for pick up 1-2 weeks after they are glazed. This class will be held on Saturday April 25th 11-1pm. Class is limited to eight participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Storytime Painting with Author Kari Baker: April 25th
Boo Boo Magoo Paint Party and Storytime! Bring the kiddos for a magical morning of creativity and storytelling! Children will paint their very own Boo Boo Magoo ceramic piece while local Author Kari Baker does a live reading of her published book, Boo Boo Magoo Moves to New Orleans. $29.99 per child includes boo boo magoo ceramic piece, signed copy of the book and all painting materials! Ceramic pieces will be fired and ready for pick up one week after the event! Open to all ages.
