Pottery Studio and Mercantile
16424 La. Hwy 450, Franklinton, La. 70438
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 Wheel Course: September 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
In this four-week course, students will learn how to create functional clay vessels on the pottery wheel as well as trimming, applying decoration, making handles and glazing techniques. Each session is two hours long and will occur on four consecutive Thursdays including September 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24 th from 6pm to 8pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies included
September 2026 Classes & Events
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: September 5th
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 September 5th 11am-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: September 15th (CANCELED)
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Jessica Magee. 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 September 15th 6-8pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: September 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 Saturday September 19th 11am-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: September 26th
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 September 26th 11am-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Pumpkin Making Workshop: September 26th
In this two-hour class, students will learn how to sculpt (three) realistic pumpkins from clay with our instructor Demi Francois. Students will have to COME BACK and glaze their own pumpkins after they are 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 class will be held on Saturday September 26th 11-1pm. Class is limited to eight participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: September 29th
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Jessica Magee. 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 September 29th 6pm-8pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Four-Week Wheel Course: October 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd
In this four-week course, students will learn how to create functional clay vessels on the pottery wheel as well as trimming, applying decoration, making handles and glazing techniques. Each session is two hours long and will occur on four consecutive Thursdays including October 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd from 6pm to 8pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies included
October 2026 Classes & Events
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: October 3rd
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Jessica Magee. 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 October 3rd 11am-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Pumpkin Making Workshop: October 3rd
In this two-hour class, students will learn how to sculpt (three) realistic pumpkins from clay with our instructor Demi Francois. Students will have to COME BACK and glaze their own pumpkins after they are 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 class will be held on Saturday October 3rd 11-1pm. Class is limited to eight participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: October 6th
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Jessica Magee. 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 October 6th 6pm-8pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Halloween Ghosts Workshop: October 10th
In this two-hour class, students will learn how to sculpt (three) ghosts with hats of their choosing from clay with our instructor Demi Francois. Students will have to COME BACK and glaze their own ghosts after they are 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 class will be held on Saturday October 10th 11-1pm. Class is limited to eight participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
Single Day Wheel Throwing Class: October 17th
In this two hour class, students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the pottery wheel with our instructor Jessica Magee. 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 October 17th 11am-1pm. Class is limited to six participants. Ages 15 and up. All clay and supplies are included.
