Creat a Handmade Ceramic Lamp

Hand-Built Ceramic Lamps Workshop

Tired of lamps that look like everyone else's? Same. Let's fix that.

In this workshop, you'll hand-build your very own ceramic lamp base from scratch — no wheel, no experience, and no boring big-box store aesthetics required. Using coil, pinch, and slab techniques, you'll shape a piece that's uniquely, unapologetically yours. Lumpy in a charming way? Absolutely. A conversation starter? Guaranteed.

Our instructors will guide you through every step, from wrangling raw clay into a balanced, functional form to prepping it for the kiln. Add texture, carve a pattern, or keep it beautifully simple — the clay doesn't judge, and neither do we.

What's Included:

• All clay, tools, and materials
• Dip Glazing session (scheduled separately)
• Firing and pickup within 4 weeks
• The zappy parts, including the  electric lamp components that go insides and Edison bulb
• Light refreshments (because creativity is hungry work)

Skill Level: Beginner-friendly — seriously, if you can smoosh clay, you're qualified
Duration: 2 hours

Whether you're after a fun night out, a quirky date idea, or just a really good excuse to get your hands dirty, this workshop delivers. Plus, you'll go home with a lamp you actually made. How cool is that?

Photo, of our ever-willing model Matt, is just an example of the kinds of sculpting and lamps you could make. Yours will be unique to you and your inspiration. Or you can make it weird and also make a Matt Lamp.  Matt's cool with that.