Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing I $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Basic Wheelthrowing foundation skills - appropriate wheel speed, centering, coning, opening, pulling up walls, compressing, and shaping your pottery pieces Wheelthrowing preparation basics - clay wedging techniques, recognizing states of clay, purpose, and how to use essential tools on the wheel Finishing skills - trimming techniques, glaze basics, surface decoration tools, and techniques Studio practices - evaluating your work and reclaiming your own clay for reuse and continued practice What you will make Cups and variations Small Bowls Small Vase Forms Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage in our Bucktown studio and damp box for work-in-progress ceramics Fall 2026 8-Week Classes Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 19 Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 - Begins October 21 Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 - Begins October 22 Friday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins October 23 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 25 Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 19 - $456.00 Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 - Begins October 21 - $456.00 Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 - Begins October 22 - $456.00 Friday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins October 23 - $456.00 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 25 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Wheelthrowing I
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Loading... Woodworking I $530.00 - $-530.00 Learn the basics of woodworking in this hands-on, project-based class. Students will create a series of functional and decorative pieces while learning measuring and layout, basic joinery, shaping, sanding, finishing techniques, and proper tool safety. All wood for class projects is provided, and a $74 materials fee has been added to tuition to cover the cost of materials. What you will make: Decorative Shelf Picture Frame Small stool/side table What you will learn: Tool safety Measuring and layout Basic joinery Shaping & sanding Finishing What’s Included in Your Class Tuition: Wood for your class projects Consumable materials such as wood glue and sandpaper Basic finishing supplies Access to the woodshop during open studio hours Safety gear, including eye and ear protection Students will leave class with multiple finished projects, experience with hand and power tools, and have developed the foundational skills needed to work independently in a wood shop. Fall 2026 8-Week Classes Monday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins October 19 Tuesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 20 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 20 Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 22 Saturday 2:30 - 5:30 pm - Begins October 24 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 25 Monday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins October 19 - $530.00 Tuesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 20 - $530.00 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 20 - $530.00 Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 22 - $530.00 Saturday 2:30 - 5:30 pm - Begins October 24 - $530.00 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 25 - $530.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Woodworking I
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Hand & Wheel Basics $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Explore the fundamentals of the pottery disciplines of wheelthrowing & handbuilding. Wheelthrowing foundation skills - appropriate wheel speed, centering, coning, opening, pulling up walls, compressing, and shaping. Handbuilding foundation skills - Basic handbuilding construction techniques like coil, pinch, slab, and carving. Preparation basics - clay wedging techniques, recognizing states of clay, purpose, and how to use essential tools. Finishing skills - trimming techniques, glaze basics, surface decoration tools and techniques. What you will make Small cups Small bowls Unique and functional wares Tuition includes Glaze Firing 3 hrs in-class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage in our Bucktown studio and damp box for work-in-progress Fall 2026 8-Week Classes Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 20 Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 24 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 20 - $456.00 Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 24 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Hand & Wheel Basics
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing II $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Refine your wheelthrowing skills and develop your technique Making matching multiples - sketch a plan and create templates Work larger - increase the amount of clay you throw with and control wall thickness Relationship between internal and external pressure and tools Expand trimming techniques - different foot options Surface design techniques and tools Develop handles through pulling and molding techniques Kiln loading and kiln firing basics What you will make Larger bowls Small pouring vessel Set of mugs Small Plates Nested bowls Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage and damp box for work-in-progress Fall 2026 8-Week Classes Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 20 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins October 25 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 20 - $456.00 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins October 25 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Wheelthrowing II
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Handmade Pottery I $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Create pottery using coiling, pinching, slab building, sculpture, and carving Decorate your ceramics with colored slips using basic surface techniques Come to class with ideas for projects and/or receive prompts and project ideas from your teacher Learn the basics of glazing ceramics, workability stages of clay, managing the drying process, controlling your piece’s edges, and how pieces are fired What you will make Cups Small bowls Small vases Trinket dishes Sculptural planters Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage in our Bucktown studio and damp box for work-in-progress Fall 2026 8-Week Classes Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 21 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 25 Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 21 - $456.00 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 25 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Handmade Pottery I
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Loading... Woodworking II $556.00 - $-556.00 Build your woodworking skills in this intermediate class at MADE Chicago’s new woodshop in Bucktown. Students will create a series of refined projects that introduce new joinery techniques, furniture construction, and more advanced woodworking skills. This class is ideal for students who have completed Woodworking I or have basic experience using woodworking tools. You’ll leave with finished projects and a stronger understanding of how to work safely and confidently in a shared woodshop.All wood for both projects in Woodworking II is provided, and a $100 materials fee has been added to tuition to cover the cost of materials. What You Will Make Simple seat or stool Small wall cabinet What You Will Learn How to mill and prepare wood accurately Joinery: miters, dovetails and box joint Safe use of the table saw, router table, drill press, and band saw How to shape, sand, and refine small parts Installing hinges and small hardware Project planning, sequencing, and finishing basics What’s Included in Your Class Tuition: Wood for your class projects Consumable materials such as wood glue and sandpaper Basic finishing supplies Access to the wood shop during open studio hours Safety gear, including eye and ear protection Fall 2026 8-Week Classes Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Begins October 24 Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Begins October 24 - $556.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Woodworking II
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Handmade Pottery II $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Combining handbuilding techniques Make bisque molds Designing and working from templates for making multiples Working on larger and more complex forms Surface design using handmade texture tools, underglaze, and slip Kiln loading and firing basics What you will make Large vases Pitchers Set of mugs or cups Plates Lidded box Beginning sculptural forms Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage and damp box for work-in-progress Fall 2026 8-Week Classes Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins October 25 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins October 25 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Handmade Pottery II
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Woodworking III $540.00 - $-540.00 Woodworking III builds on the skills developed in Woodworking I and II while giving you more independence in the shop. Through guided projects and demonstrations, you will develop greater precision, explore more advanced joinery, build a small side table, and gain introductory experience on the lathe. As the session progresses, students will also have dedicated time to develop and work on projects of their own choosing. Your instructor will help you refine your ideas, select appropriate materials and construction methods, plan a sequence of work, and troubleshoot challenges along the way. All wood for class projects is provided, and an $84 materials fee has been added to tuition to cover the cost of materials. Additional hardwood will be available for purchase for independent projects. What You Will Make: Joinery sampler box Small side table Student-designed independent project What You Will Learn More precise milling, measuring, and layout Introduction to woodturning and lathe safety Project planning and material selection Independent problem-solving and shop workflow What’s Included in Your Class Tuition: Wood for your class projects Consumable materials such as wood glue and sandpaper Basic finishing supplies Access to the wood shop during open studio hours Safety gear, including eye and ear protection Fall 2026 8-Week Classes Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins October 25 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins October 25 - $540.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Woodworking III
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Loading... MADE for the Home $530.00 - $-530.00 Create a collection of handcrafted wood projects designed to bring warmth, organization, and personality to your home. Students will build a selection of modern, functional pieces while learning fundamental woodworking techniques in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. All wood for class projects is provided, and a $74 materials fee has been added to tuition to cover the cost of materials. What You Will Make Students will complete a selection of projects based on their pace and the choices they make during the session. A salt cellar with a pivoting lid A hardwood cutting board A wooden cooking or serving utensil Plant stand Wood box Wall Valet Decorative Wall Vase Boot Jack What You Will Learn Shop safety and woodshop workflow Measuring, marking, and layout Material selection and grain orientation Milling and preparing lumber Safe operation of common woodworking machines Drilling, shaping, and edge treatments Glue-up and clamping techniques Sanding and surface preparation Applying durable, food-safe and furniture-safe finishes Techniques for building accurate, functional woodworking projects What’s Included in Your Class Tuition: Consumable materials such as wood glue and sandpaper Basic finishing supplies Access to the woodshop during open studio hours Safety gear, including eye and ear protection Students will leave class with multiple finished projects, experience with hand and power tools, and have developed the foundational skills needed to work independently in a wood shop. Fall 2026 8-Week Classes Monday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 19 Thursday 6:30 am - 9:30 pm - Begins October 22 Monday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins October 19 - $530.00 Thursday 6:30 am - 9:30 pm - Begins October 22 - $530.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details MADE for the Home
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Handmade Pottery III $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Advanced handbuilding & surface techniques Keeping clay workable for long term projects Project planning and concept development Glaze and slip making fundamentals What you will make Lidded vessels Dish sets Large forms Complex Sculptural Forms Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Fall 2026 8-Week Classes Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 19 Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins October 19 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Handmade Pottery III