PLAY & RELAX AT BURQUE’S SECRET CLAYGROUND
Pottery is an effective and creative way to relieve stress, build confidence, mental focus, and strength. Clay helps to focus and calm both body and mind. We offer small groups or private instruction catered to your interests. Our customized curriculum make us the perfect choice for small groups, home-school modules, new or shy artists, or individuals with unique needs and challenges. Discounts available for librarians, educators, service members, and vecinos. Registration is open to ages 15 and up; children are welcome to bring your parents. All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome. We teach in ASL or English, Spanish. Cost of workshops vary, but always materials are provided. Our classes are offered by arrangement, in individual or small group settings.
Upcoming Workshops
GullyPots Clayground is open!
WHAT: Clayground Pass =) grants you access to our private studio, including materials, tools, kilns, and community. Make your joy in this supportive space where it’s safe to be curious and explore your imagination.
WHERE: GullyPots Ceramics Studio Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM
COST: $250 for a month of studio access, fire, and your own shelf! or $25 per day to just drop-in and play.
WHEN: Open weekends during the academic semesters with appointment – Fri evenings 6-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 12am-4pm.
Clayground
This is a simple play-date with ceramic arts for the adults. We’ll follow your curiosity and provide support to strengthen your building skills and explore surface techniques to bring your imagination to life.
Kids’ Classes
Kids are the most awesome artists! These classes are designed with kids in mind and explore the various techniques and tools with a twist of silly. These classes are great fun – and they learn too! Sibling discounts available.
Traditional Methods
This technique incorporates local traditions and organic materials to create dynamic surfaces. Clays are gathered & prepared, potteries shaped and finished, then fired with organic fuels to create the wild variations in color and surface. Students learn to work with the clay as our ancestors did, ‘dancing’ with the fires.
Traveling Pottery
This class is great for group homes, home-bound persons, community centers, summer programs, or birthday parties. Customized to your needs, We’ll bring the clay and tools to your location, learn and create for a few hours, then deliver them back after they are fired. This is a popular request