Upcoming Workshops
Queer Night
Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and clay!
This Pride Month, we're celebrating the girls, the gays, and the goths—with a handbuilding workshop that centers friendship, allyship, and unapologetic self-expression. Whether you're creating with friends or flying solo, you'll be welcomed into a joyful, inclusive space where everyone belongs. Come get your hands dirty and make something beautiful—together!!
Free Handbuilding
With Secret Gallery
Coffee Pop-up with Aisle Twelve
Saturday, July 20th | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Also happening every other Saturday: August 2nd & August 16th
We’re excited to bring clay, coffee, and community to downtown Albuquerque. Join us at Secret Gallery for a free handbuilding workshop, live pottery demonstrations, and coffee from our friends at Aisle Twelve, who will be there with their mobile coffee cart.
No experience necessary—just drop in, get your hands in some clay, and be part of a growing creative community. While you're here, make sure to explore the Downtown Growers’ Market across the street. (We're not affiliated, but we love what they do.)
This is the first of a recurring series—we’ll be popping up at Secret Gallery every other Saturday through the summer. Stop by, bring a friend, and let’s build something together.
Past Workshops
Handbuilding & Burnishing
by Lucho Soler
Explore ancient techniques of handbuilding and burnishing with artist Lucho Soler.
Class begins with audiovisuals for concepts of form, ancient techniques of coiling, hand pinch, paddle and rock construction, scraping, smoothing, and burnishing with smooth stones will be offered. No previous experience necessary!
Fruit Pipe Workshop 6/8
With Isabela Muñoz
Make your own sculptural fruit pipe in this fun, hands-on workshop led by artist Isabela Muñoz. You'll learn how to handbuild a functional ceramic lemon shaped pipe, complete with floral and leafy details. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
Fruit Pipe Workshop 6/8
With Isabela Muñoz
Make your own sculptural fruit pipe in this fun, hands-on workshop led by artist Isabela Muñoz. You'll learn how to handbuild a functional ceramic Papaya shaped pipe, complete with floral and leafy details. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
Matcha Set Workshop 5/16
In partnership with Aisle Twelve Coffee
Join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and lots of matcha! In this special collaborative Matcha set workshop with our friends at Aisle Twelve, we’re focusing on friendship, connection, and the joy of making something with your hands (and heart).
Interlocking Jars : Sep 27th &28th
With Andrew Clark
In this workshop, Andrew Clark will be making 3 different locking jars with 3 different locking mechanisms. Participants will learn handbuilding and throwing techniques to make various simple parts that will then be used to construct the jar and the locking mechanism.
Andrew will guide participants with finishing techniques using terra sigillata and Amaco underglaze. The workshop will include illustrated instructional diagrams for all 3 jars. This workshop is for beginner to advanced potters.
All Materials are included.
Coffee Clay Date
With Aisle Twelve
Start your morning with clay, coffee, and community in this hands-on workshop with our friends at Aisle Twelve! In this special collaborative workshop, you’ll handbuild your own ceramic travel cup, perfect for your daily brew on the go.
We’ll guide you step-by-step through the process, so no experience is necessary. You'll customize your cup with stamps and different textures to match your style. You’ll also get to choose your glaze color, and we’ll take care of the glazing and firing for you. Your finished cup will be ready for pickup at a later date.
All materials (and coffee!) are included. This class is beginner-friendly and a great way to slow down, connect, and create something uniquely yours.
Each student will get their choice of two coffee drinks during class. Stay after class for a special surprise from Aisle Twelve!