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Join us at Stone Bear Studios to explore the world of clay! From Clay Dates, to classes, private lessons, and the occasional workshop, we at Stone Bear want to help you discover your creative potential!

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Handbuilding at Denver Botanic Gardens

Create a clay masterpiece inspired by our natural surroundings

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Stone Bear Studios

897 S Kipling Parkway

Lakewood, CO 80226

Email (preferred): info@stonebearstudios.com

Voicemail: (720)235-8895

Parking lot in front of studio - overflow parking behind the studio.

Please do not park in Sun Valley Automotive Lot

Hand-building classes at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Ceramics Workshops at the Gardens

Join us at the Denver Botanic Gardens for our Rooted in Clay workshops. You'll create a clay masterpiece inspired by our natural surroundings. Each month will showcase different techniques and projects.

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Join us for one of our upcoming workshops!

Get your clay fix in just two hours! Our one-time workshops offer fun, guided handbuilding projects perfect for beginners and returning makers alike. Explore our upcoming schedule—including seasonal and holiday-themed workshops—to create custom ceramics for your home

Sunday, September 13th, 1pm - 3pm: Witch Hats

Sunday, October 11th, 1pm - 3pm: Charcuterie Boards

Body positive planters of a male and female form.

Hand made mug and underglaze decoration.

Make a spooky season piece in our monthly workshops!

Gallery and Classes at Town Hall Collaborative

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🪴 Offering pottery experiences for all ages and skill levels
🐻 Spring & Summer classes and workshops open!
📍Lakewood, CO

https://www.stonebearstudios.com/current-classes/woodfire-workshop---oct-dec-2025

😮‍💨We’re loving the new studio layout! So much room for activities!

#pottery #denverpottery #potteryclasses #clay #potteryclassesnearme

It’s officially 🍂PSL season #and to kick it off, Shelby’s making some gorgeous B-Clay Pumpkins for the next Wood Fire she’s doing! We can’t wait to see how the pumpkins come out 🎃👀

Session 7 classes start next week if you want to make a pumpkin of your own!

#potteryclassesdenver #ceramics #woodfireceramics #stonebearstudios #clay

What can pottery teach you? Patience, persistence, and creativity. When everything around us vies for our attention and money, pottery offers the chance to channel your focus and creativity into something extraordinary ✨

After months of work, and an early flop, @ranin2 ‘s vase is finished, and what a beautiful piece it is!

Read her artist statement below:

“At first I had no real objective in mind, just letting the clay take the lead, until I realized the space in-between looked similar to shapes made by slot canyons. Now I am inspired to continue down this path in a study of light and shadows by incorporating desert movement into my pieces.

So…. Welcome to the Desert Series, episode 1: Slot Canyon #1 🏜️”

#pottery #potteryclassesdenver #clay #canyons #lakewood

Alright, who made these beautiful coasters?? The detail! The color! The talent! 🦀🐠🐚🪸🌊🐎

#stonebearstudios #potteryclassesdenver #potteryclasseslakewood #clay #potteryclasses

It’s always a fun night when @dancingpenguinpottery is in the studio 😂

#tinypots #pottery #ceramics #denverpottery

Looking for some glaze-spiration before coming to the studio this weekend? Then look no further than these soap dishes Matt made for @tworavenssoap! Our favorite? Purple over Amber Celadon! We just love how the purple breaks into blue!

🪻Purple over Amber Celadon
🫐 Blue over Amber Celadon
🍁 Amber Celadon over Amber Celadon
🥥 White over Amber Celadon
🪞 Clear over Amber Celadon

#pottery #ceramics #coloradoarts #denverpottery

Why is he always hiding???

This one goes out to @davidtfain

#ceramics #pottery #coloradoarts #coloradopottery

Raise your hand if you would sleep in the studio if you could 🙋‍♀️ (or is that just us 😅)?

#ceramics #pottery #coloradoarts #coloradopottery

Celadon test mugs are out! ☀️👗🖤🍋‍🟩🦋
❓What even is a celadon? And to answer that, we need to hop over to China and go back about 2000 years!

✨Celadon glazes, a mostly transparent glaze with some color and cracking, have been used in China as early as 25 CE. Early versions of this glaze were brown and yellow in color, but developed into a variety of greens over time.

We have a variety of colors, and they pair well with underglaze designs, carving, and stamping as seen in the examples. Try them on your next piece!

#ceramics #pottery #coloradopottery #lakewood

Part 3 🎉Glazeware🎉 We made it to the final stage! At this point, the glaze has adhered to (really it melted on to) the surface of your pot. Through a process called vitrification, all the pores have sealed within the piece and the glaze has created a glass-like surface over top of it. Glazeware is safe to put through the dishwasher and is microwave safe UNLESS it has luster glaze on it (luster glazes have ⚜️🪙 metals mixed in and should not be put in the microwave).

#pottery #ceramics #coloradoarts #stonebearstudios #lgbtqia

Rain in the forecast? No problem. WE PARTY ON 🪩✨

Our very first member party started with a little rain and ended with a full double rainbow over an unforgettable night.

From Mark’s juicy burgers and Shelby’s homemade buns, to mystery grab-bags, custom caricatures, and legendary karaoke performances, Friday night was everything we hoped for and more. 🎤🍔

Thank you to every single person who came out, brought food to share, and made our first official party so special! 🥂❤️

🍂Should we host another party this fall? 💃🏻

🎉SHOW💥STOPPING🪩PIECES✨ from our members 💜

#pottery #ceramics #denverpottery #coloradoarts

Part 2 - Bisqueware, or as they say in the UK (or so I’ve heard) Biscuit-ware 🍪 (which is a much more delicious way to think of it). At this stage, the piece has undergone some heat-work and is now stable, less fragile, and ready for glaze application.

#pottery #ceramics #coloradoarts #stonebearstudios #lgbtqia

If you find yourself in Kyoto, Japan this August, make sure to drop by our buddy Ryne’s gallery show! 🎨

He’s also super close to reaching his GoFundMe goal and if you’d like to show him some love and help bring this project across the finish line, check out the link in bio!

@ryne_ormond

#pottery #ceramics #denverpottery #coloradoarts

When anyone asks why ceramics take so long, it’s because they are 3 different stages the pieces goes through before reaches it’s final form; not to mention the trimming, designing, and glazing that goes into it as well! Greenware is the first stage and is when the piece is at it’s most fragile, so we handle these pieces with a lot of care.

#pottery #ceramics #coloradoarts #stonebearstudios #lgbtqia

🫐Our Alex Walter workshop pieces are out of bisque and ready for their final glaze! 🤩Aren’t they gorgeous?

Tag us in the comments if you see your piece so we can tag you! 💕

Come back to see what they look like after glazing ✨

@alexwalterart

#ceramics #pottery #handbuildingceramics #coloradoarts

Join us at the Denver Botanic Gardens @denverbotanic for our monthly hand building workshop! Appreciate nature with us and take a small piece of it home with you by sculpting the plants and flowers all around you 🌻🌱

When: Friday, July 24th @9:30am
Where: York Street location
How to register: Link in bio and below - Rooted in Clay
https://www.botanicgardens.org/programs/rooted-clay-ceramics-workshop-stone-bear-studios

#denverbotanicgardens #ceramics #pottery #coloradoarts

Did you know instructor work is available for purchase in our gallery? Come check us out 😘

August-September classes are now open, snag your spot before it fills up!

➡️ Link in bio for more information

#ceramics #pottery #coloradoarts

Want to push past that 5lb limit?

🏺If you’re an intermediate potter looking to master the mechanics of heavy throwing, this 5-week workshop is built for you.
We’ll cover everything from centering heavy volumes and throwing in sections for maximum height, to adjusting your posture and handling massive greenware during trimming. You’ll get expert demos, hands-on guided practice, and all the personalized feedback you need to throw big… or go home.

🗓 Dates: Mondays, 8/10 – 9/14 (No class 9/7 for Labor Day)
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
🎟 Registration: Open now! Click the link in our bio to claim your wheel.

#ceramics #pottery #colorado #throwbigorgohome

Day 2 was all about carving, finessing, and designing a mug with whimsy and intention. We can’t wait for the bisque and glaze results! @alexwalterart

Today, @alexwalterart taught us:
1️⃣ How to stretch and prepare your body so you can throw for the next 50 years.
2️⃣ Proper wedging technique, how to center, open, and pull with efficiency.
3️⃣ How to add flair and function to your piece.

Tomorrow, we tackle decorating with sgraffito and terra sigillata 🤩 🎨🖌️

Many thanks to Alex for driving down from Fort Collins, for all the laughs, and for sharing your knowledge with us 💕

#pottery #ceramics #handbuilding #coloradoarts

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Find the clay experience for you!

Private Lessons

Learn at your own pace with 1:1 teaching.

Date Night

Full hearts and messy hands guaranteed!

Handbuilding at Denver Botanic Gardens

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Ceramics Workshops at the Gardens

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