Early Release Day Pottery Workshops — 2025/2026 Sessions (Needham MA)

• Creative & Educational: Kids learn real pottery techniques like hand-building, sculpting, and glazing while bringing their imaginations to life.

• All Materials Included: Parents don’t need to bring a thing—we supply everything from clay to aprons to tools, making it easy and stress-free.

• Screen-Free, Hands-On Fun: A break from tech—our workshops are a fully immersive, tactile experience where kids get their hands dirty in the best way possible.

• Guided by Experts: Our experienced instructors provide step-by-step guidance in a relaxed and encouraging environment.

• Small Group Sizes: We keep our workshops intentionally small to ensure personal attention and a safe, supportive setting.

• Take-Home Keepsakes: Each participant creates finished waterproof, food-safe pottery pieces they’ll be proud to show off—or gift to someone special.

• Hand-Building Techniques: Learn how to shape clay using pinch, coil, and slab methods to create mugs, sculptures, and more.

• ✋ Fine Motor Skills & Focus: Strengthen hand-eye coordination, patience, and attention to detail through hands-on clay work.

• 💡 Creative Problem Solving: Experiment with different forms and techniques while learning to turn ideas into 3D art.

• 🏺 Finished Pottery Pieces – 1 to 2 beautiful, hand-built creations like mugs, bowls, games or sculptures, glazed and kiln-fired for lasting durability. Pieces will be waterproof + food-safe!

• 🧡 Creative Confidence – A sense of pride from making something with their own hands and seeing it come to life.

• 🎨 New Skills – Basic pottery techniques they can build on, from hand-building to decorating with underglaze.

• 📸 Fun Memories – Stories, new friendships, and possibly a few clay-splattered selfies to remember the experience.

Pottery with a Purpose is a woman-owned, responsibly sourced business that curates and delivers a crafting opportunity through pop-up pottery classes that is the equivalent of a hands-on, tech-free “pause” button.

Samira Cook is a passionate pottery teacher and artist with over four years of experience teaching art. With a background in early childhood education and a CDA (Child Development Associate) certification, Samira brings both creativity and professional care to her teaching. She is also First Aid and CPR certified, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for every child she works with. Whether guiding toddlers or teens, Samira is dedicated to helping young artists explore, experiment, and grow through the power of clay.