Pottery Workshops at Strip Mall | Phoenix, AZ
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Unplug, unwind, and make something by hand at our feel-good pottery workshop, no experience needed. This guided clay workshop is all about making something fun while you sip and socialize. You’ll learn the pottery basics, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece (or two) you built by hand as well as a deeper sense of calm.
Perfect for a clay date, catching up with friends, or coming solo to meet new people. Just pick the date and theme that fits your vibe in the drop-down menu.
Bonus: We donate $1 from every ticket to mental health initiatives. Learn more here about which non-profits we’ve given back to so far, and how you can pick who we support next.
- Wine-Tasting: Come early (12pm) for a free wine tasting at Stripmall's sister store, Monsoon Market (3508 N 7th St #140, Phoenix, AZ 85014). Afterwards, grab a glass of your favorite and join us over at Strip Mall for the pottery workshop (1pm).
- Hands-On Instruction: A relaxed, hands-on pottery workshop guided by an experienced host. Workshop length ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the theme — see ‘Theme Details’ section for more info.
- Pottery 101: Learn foundational hand-building techniques like pinch pots and coils, then turn them into functional pottery with pieces like mugs, bowls, vases, or planters. We’ll also show you how to add fun touches like handles or texture.
- All Supplies Provided: We bring the clay, tools, and materials — you just bring yourself. You'll make up to 2 pottery pieces during class, plus take home extra clay for more DIY fun.
- Beginner-Friendly Vibes: Laid-back, no-pressure energy perfect for first-timers, solo guests, and friend groups alike.
- Feel-Good Energy: Enjoy a welcoming, community-centered experience hosted at unique local spots — from breweries to plant shops and cozy cafés — that make the experience feel extra special.
Note: You can air-dry your pottery and paint it with the included paint. Want it to be waterproof and food-safe? Use our Kiln & Ceramic Studio Locator to find a local pro who can glaze and fire it for you.
We rotate themes so there’s always something new to create. Join us again and again to grow your pottery skills and try new projects!
Here’s what’s on the schedule:
- Build-a-Boob Pot: This event is the tits! Celebrate body positivity and sculpt your own clay boob pot. Don’t be shy, add body hair, wobbly bits, tattoos, piercings, and those perfect imperfections that make you you. An empowering, fun experience perfect for bachelorettes, birthdays, or just because.
- Halloween Edition: Get spooky with seasonal clay creations, think ghost tea light holders, pumpkin pinch pots, and other eerie-sistible designs. Costumes optional. Witchy, playful, and perfectly weird vibes required.
- Holiday Edition: Add a little handmade holiday magic to your season by sculpting functional festive decor or heartfelt gifts from clay. Make ornaments, candle holders, holiday trays, mini trees, or whatever you dream up. Think cozy, joyful, messily creative energy, because the best gifts are always the ones you make yourself.
- Make Your Own Plant Pot: Calling all plant parents: this one’s for you. Sculpt your own custom planter, basic, textured, footed, face-shaped, whatever your vibe. Whether your monstera needs a new home or your cactus wants an upgrade, you'll leave with a pot as unique as your plant baby.
- Sip & Sculpt: Our signature workshop. Unwind with a drink in one hand and clay in the other while you learn the basics of hand-building pottery. Make a planter, ring dish, vase, or whatever your imagination sparks.
P.S. When you see “On the Patio,” it means we’re taking it outside! Soak up golden hour while you sculpt. If the weather is too rainy or blazing hot, we’ll move indoors, still fun, still clay-filled, just with AC.
Strip Mall, Phoenix AZ
Stop by Monsoon Market at 12pm for free wine-tasting + snacking, grab a drink to enjoy during the workshop, then meet us over at Strip Mall at 1pm for pottery.
- Strip Mall Address: 3508 N 7th St #100, Phoenix, AZ 85014
- Monsoon Market Address: 3508 N 7th St #140, Phoenix, AZ 85014
- Parking: Free on-site lot and street parking is available.
- Ages: This is an all-ages venue. Participants must be 18+ to register, minors with a ticket are welcome with a ticketed, supervising adult. Participants must be 21+ with a valid ID to participate in the wine tasting and to purchase alcohol.
- Food + Drinks: Monsoon Market (next door) has wine and snacks available for purchase. Strip Mall's menu features La Rue Crepes until 2pm + wine, coffee, matcha and more! Not included.
- Vibe: Workshop takes place indoors in a relaxed, coffee setting, unless otherwise noted.
Strip Mall PHX is a vibrant coffee shop where good coffee and the heart of Phoenix converge. It's the perfect spot to sip on a locally roasted brew. Plus, Monsoon Market, sister shop to Strip Mall is right next door and features a selection of wine and snacks. Grab something to drink at either spot and join us at Strip Mall for a relaxing and creative afternoon.
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Customer Reviews
Five Stars All Around...
The Team Event Reviews Are In
"...great for companies and groups large + small. From recommending and including tasty treats in our packages to helping with custom branding, this was truly an all-inclusive experience. If you're considering it, hire Pottery with a Purpose for a workshop or order a kit for yourself - you won't regret it!" - Viget
"The quality of the materials, Sam's attention to detail and awesome customer service were top notch!" - Deloitte
"We all really enjoyed making our pottery pieces and appreciated all the sustainability elements incorporated in the kit." - Charthop
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Keep the Good Going
Private Group Events
Experience the stress-relieving, creativity-sparking benefits of pottery with a virtual workshop at a special group rate. Host an event yourself or add a live virtual tutorial to spark imagination. We’ll create a customized experience tailored to your group or event, complete with a personalized message or custom branded kit.
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With every purchase, you help:
Create lasting impact on the future of mental health
Every quarter, we donate a percentage of all proceeds to a top nationwide initiative or non-profit organization working to advance the world of mental health.
Promote an eco-friendly approach to DIY
Terms like “responsibly sourced,” “vegan,” and “recyclable” aren’t just buzzwords to us - they’re an essential part of a positive pottery making experience.
Support an ongoing habit of healthy self-care
Digging into a tactile craft like clay sculpting offers the benefit of mindful escape from everyday stress, plus a powerful outlet for creative expression.
