CERAMICS WORKSHOPS

 
 

Boda Clay Workshops are designed

  • to put you at ease

  • to find joy in the process of learning

  • to nurture your creative self

  • and to connect with your neighbor

All skill levels welcome!

  • whether it’s your very first time working with clay

  • time for a guided reunion with the material

  • or you’re an experienced maker looking to practice with a friend or in a novel context

 
 
 
 

Workshops use tiered pricing to support community access and care.

You can select your tier at checkout by adding an amount above the minimum fee.

  • Tier 1 offers a reduced rate for those who need financial flexibility.

  • Tier 2 reflects the true cost of the workshop.

  • Tier 3 Sustainers subsidize discounted spots and support the longevity of this micro business.

2026 Update: Workshop tickets now include all firing fees!

 
 

CURRENT OFFERINGS

 

Family Spring Time Paper Lanterns

🌷 An event for whole family! Mindfully created to be accessible for kiddos ages 2-6.
🌷Together we will create a Spring inspired lantern, exploring vibrant colors and layering abstract shapes.
🌷Shapes will be pre-cut so we can focus on playing with composition and application.
🕯️LED candle is included with every lantern
🌷A perfect decoration for your child’s bedroom or gift for friend.

Pricing is per family.
Tier 1: Low Cost — $65
Tier 2: True Cost — $85
Tier 3: Sustainer — $105

The Listening Room at High Low

3301 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 11 AM–12:30 PM

 

Kids Spring Time Clay Lanterns

🌼 This workshop is designed for kiddos ages 5+
🌼 Kids will have an opportunity to draw and play with simple shapes and designs. (Creative warm up included!)
🌼 Templates will be offered as needed.
🌼 This is a fun opportunity to learn the basics of slab building as they create their ceramic lantern.
🌼 Projects will take about 3 weeks to be fired and will be shipped to your home for ease!
☕️ Parents can grab a coffee and hang out in the cafe or purchase a ticket and participate!

Pricing is per person.
Tier 1: Low Cost — $55
Tier 2: True Cost — $75
Tier 3: Sustainer — $95

The Listening Room at High Low

3301 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 PM

 

Pinching Workshop at Elephant Rocks – in Celebration of Earth Day

This is an Earth-Centered day of active rest; to awaken, to connect, to realign.

Hiking activates the body and invites presence, while pinching clay deepens the mind-body connection, allowing us to learn from Earth’s materials.

The Day Includes:

  • Hike through Elephant Rocks to connect with body and breath

  • Guided meditation to set intentions for the day

  • Lunch sourced from local farms, courtesy of Song Bird

  • Pinch Pot Workshop – a meditative hands-on clay experience

Additional Notes:

  • $25 from each ticket will be donated to local farming nonprofits: Urban Harvest STL and Seed STL

  • Carpool Coordination

  • Firing and glazing for 3–4 pinch pots is included

  • Optional glazing session at Boda Clay Studio: Saturday, 5/16/26, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

  • Final pieces shipped to your home at the end of May

Pricing is per person.
Tier 1: Low Cost — $140
Tier 2: True Cost — $180
Tier 3: Sustainer — $220

Elephant Rocks State Park

7406 MO-21, Belleview, MO 63623

Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 10:00am–3:00 PM