LARGE GROUPS &
PRIVATE PARTIES
If you would like to request a different date or time for your private party, please reach out to us using the button below.
Large gatherings (we can host up to 55 participants!)
Family groups with children aged 6 and older
Company team-building activities
Special occasions like holidays, birthdays, graduations, engagement celebrations
BOOK A PRIVATE
Celebrate with a private pottery class led by your own dedicated instructor(s), perfect for birthdays, team-building events, or special gatherings with friends and family.
We’ll work closely with you to schedule a time that fits your group and create a fun, hands-on experience tailored to your needs. If you have any special requests—such as bringing lite bites, beverages, or decorations—feel free to contact our management team by email to discuss accommodations.
All materials are included, and no prior experience is needed—just come ready to play with clay!
If the private party will be mostly children, please contact us prior to booking.
Option 1. $135 per person for a 2 hour private class(5+ guests).
This class includes the two hour instructed class, clay, aprons, choice of glaze color, all post production of pots & instructor gratuity. When booking Option 1; Your group is welcome to snack & drink during the 15 minute demonstration at the pottery wheels. We do recommend light finger foods that are easy to eat standing up or at the pottery wheel (think foods that do not require a fork and knife as we do not have table space and chairs for all participants to sit and eat before or after your class.
Option 2. $175 per person for a 2 hour private class + 1 hour mingle.
This class includes the two hour instructed class plus 1 hour extra for mingle (typically the hour before your 2 hour private class) clay, aprons, choice of glaze color, and all post production of pots. When booking Option 2; (the 2 hour class + 1 hour mingle) you will have access to the wheel space for an additional hour to sit and eat your meal without the class happening at the same time so you can chat and mingle with your friends. We typically hold the mingle hour at the beginning of your event.
Please note: Any private party under 5 people will be considered a “Golden Hour Private”, can be booked from the homepage.
We can accommodate up to 55 people! Please email us for further assistance with your large group
Scroll down to explore additional details and pricing options.
Book an appointment.
One ticket = one student. Double-check the quantity before booking.
Once you reserve, your name will be placed on the class list and you’ll receive a confirmation email. Please arrive 10 minutes before the class you’re attending.
IMPORTANT NOTES TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING AT AQUEOUS:
Calendar Availability - Book using the calendar below. Privates must be booked at least 48 hours in advance based on available time slots. Be aware that people book weeks in advance - sometimes months. If the date is blocked out, it is because someone has already booked that slot. Please choose another date/time.
The online calendar maxes at 16 students. Email us if your group is more than 12 people for booking and details.
Privates do not mean the studio is shut down or sections are roped off. You’ll have your own instructor for your group. There will still be other things happening in other areas but it will not interfere with your private/party
No refunds, prorated refunds, or reschedules once you book. We do not offer prorated refunds if less people show than your reservation.
Book for the correct amount of people. If you show up with more than you reserved for, we may not be able to admit everyone - this is about space and staffing.
Kids Parties - Parents/Guardians. Our staff have experience working with children, preteens and teens. For kid privates, we kindly ask that two adults stay for the event. We need space to work and walk around. Drop off 15 minutes before and pick up at the end time listed on your reservation.
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Each class includes step-by-step instruction, clay, tools, choice of glaze color, and post-production of your pots (bisque and glaze firing). These classes are non-private, group classes. Others will be taking the class with you and the instructor will be moving everyone at the same pace.
Your instructor preps the wheel area, clay, and tools ahead of time. After a short intro and demo, students receive step-by-step instructions on how to make and design a pot on the wheel. For these classes, we focus on making a bowl or a smaller pot that is best for beginners of all levels.
At the end of class, the instructor will guide everyone through a quick clean-up. Students will then get to choose a glaze color for their piece.
Your pots stay at the studio and staff handle all the post-production - glazing and firing. Once every pot in your group is finished, the staff will contact you for pick-up.
**Please allow 4-6 weeks for your pottery to go through the entire firing process. Scroll further to read the Student Waiver*
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We offer validation for three hours of parking.
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Please respect your instructor and the others in the studio - put your phones on vibrate or silent. Take all phone calls outside if needed.
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Come dressed comfortably! Please tie back long hair and remove any nice jewelry or watches. They won’t get damaged, but clay can be a pain to clean off. Bitter Root Pottery is not responsible for your jewelry or personal belongings. While the clay does wash out, we recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. We do provide clean aprons for everyone.
We also don’t recommend wearing tight or long dresses or skirts, as you’ll need to sit close to your wheel and move freely.
You're more than welcome to bring a change of clothes for after class if you’re headed to your next destination!
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Please allow at least 4-6 weeks for your pottery to complete the firing process. Staff will contact you via text message or email when everyone’s pottery in your group is ready to be picked up. From the time of your contact, you have 30 days to come pick up your pottery. After 30 days, your work may not be available for pick-up as we need to clear room for new student work.
Occasionally, pieces do not make it through the firing process due to air bubbles, construction issues, etc. Occasionally, firings do not go as planned - shapes may warp slightly or glazes may come out different than expected. Staff cannot control the results of firings once a pot is in the kiln. This is simply the nature of the imperfect ceramic process. Completed, “perfect” pots cannot be guaranteed.
REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED IF YOUR PIECE DOES NOT MAKE IT.
You are coming to Bitter Root Pottery for the whole experience of working in a ceramics studio with a knowledgeable, friendly instructor! Our instructors have been working for years in this discipline to learn its many nuances and to get to the skills they have today. These skills cannot be imparted in one 2 hour session. So, while you may have ideas of creating a perfect bowl, we encourage you to set those expectations aside and focus on enjoying the entire experience of working with clay and engaging in the creative process in such depth.