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36 workshops · Chicago

A black clay cauldron with small handles

Cauldron Pottery

Make your own clay cauldron in a guided, beginner-friendly workshop.

$45 per ticket

Next: Wed, Oct 7 · 7:30 PM CDT

Workshop details

90 minutes

Beginner-friendly

Want to celebrate the upcoming holiday in a fun and creative way? Join us for a fun and witchy class created buy artists for you! no experience needed. the perfect class for a solo adventurer, Date night, girls night, or family fun! Beginners welcome to make your own adorable clay cauldron out of porcelain! This class does include a clear glaze to make it food safe when picked up 30 days after your class!

This class does include a clear glaze to make it food safe when picked up 30 days after your class!

Upcoming sessions

  • Wed, Oct 7 · 7:30 PM CDT
  • Thu, Oct 8 · 6:30 PM CDT
  • Fri, Oct 9 · 5:00 PM CDT
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A couple working together on clay at a pottery wheel

Date Night Pottery on the Wheel

Share one wheel, make two pieces together.

$55 for two

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 7:30 PM CDT

Workshop details

90 minutes

Beginner-friendly

Get creative together at our Date Night Pottery Class—a fun, hands-on experience where couples sculpt, laugh, and make lasting memories in clay. No experience needed—just bring your date and we’ll handle the rest! This reservation now will include two seats per ticket

Upcoming sessions

  • Tue, Oct 6 · 7:30 PM CDT
  • Wed, Oct 7 · 5:30 PM CDT
  • Wed, Oct 7 · 7:30 PM CDT
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Your people. Your kind of party.

Make it a private party.

Birthdays, team-building, bachelorettes, and creative get-togethers.

Planning for 8–50+ guests? Share your city, preferred date, group size, and activity. Staff confirm the space, options, and quote for your event.

Your inquiry starts a conversation; it does not reserve a date or take payment.

Project, budget & other details (optional)
Students shaping clay on pottery wheels during a beginner workshop

Wheel Throwing for Beginners

Try the pottery wheel and shape your first clay creation.

$25 per ticket

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 7:30 PM CDT

Workshop details

90 minutes

Beginner-friendly

Discover the joy of pottery in this hands-on beginner wheel throwing class! You’ll learn clay prep, centering, tool use, and how to form a small bowl on the pottery wheel. No experience? No problem—this class is perfect for curious beginners ready to try something new. Note: This session focuses on learning. While we’ll do our best to help you create a piece, finished bowls are not guaranteed. If you do make one, it will be unfired greenware—fragile and decorative only.

If you do make one, it will be unfired greenware—fragile and decorative only.

Upcoming sessions

  • Tue, Oct 6 · 7:30 PM CDT
  • Thu, Oct 8 · 5:30 PM CDT
  • Fri, Oct 9 · 3:30 PM CDT
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Two workshop guests with colorful mosaic lamps

Turkish Mosaic Lamp

Create a colorful glass mosaic lamp. Explore available standard, hanging, and date-night workshops at booking.

See price at checkout

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 6:10 PM CDT

Workshop details & options

90 minutes

BYOB · ages 21+ for alcohol

Upcoming sessions

  • Tue, Oct 6 · 6:10 PM CDT
  • Tue, Oct 6 · 7:10 PM CDT
  • Wed, Oct 7 · 6:10 PM CDT

Turkish Mosaic Lamp

Piece together colorful glass to make your own mosaic lamp.

$70 per ticket · 90 minutes

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 7:10 PM CDT

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Hanging Turkish Mosaic Lamp

Design a hanging lamp with colorful glass mosaic patterns.

$45 per ticket · 90 minutes

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 6:10 PM CDT

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Date Night Turkish Mosaic Lamp

Create colorful Turkish mosaic lamps together.

$90 for two · 90 minutes

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 7:10 PM CDT

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A participant handbuilding pottery at a clay-covered studio table

Ceramic Mug and a Bowl

Handbuild a mug and bowl with your own finishing touches.

$35 per ticket

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 6:00 PM CDT

Workshop details

90 minutes

You'll learn how to create a set of mugs and a bowl with the guidance of our expert tutor. During the session, all materials will be provided, and you'll have the opportunity to explore the art of hand-building with clay. Our step-by-step instructions will ensure that you gain a solid understanding of the material and create something you can be proud of.

Upcoming sessions

  • Tue, Oct 6 · 6:00 PM CDT
  • Wed, Oct 7 · 6:00 PM CDT
  • Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM CDT
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Two guests arranging plants in terrarium containers

Terrarium Workshop

Build a little living garden with plants, moss, and decorative details.

$35 per ticket

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 5:45 PM CDT

Workshop details

90 minutes

Make your own terrarium Class includes a small glass orb One succulent And the necessary materials to create your own living garden

Upcoming sessions

  • Tue, Oct 6 · 5:45 PM CDT
  • Wed, Oct 7 · 5:45 PM CDT
  • Thu, Oct 8 · 5:45 PM CDT
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Two guests showing their colorful mosaic creations

Mosaic Creations

Arrange colorful pieces into a mosaic of your own design.

$30 per ticket

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM CDT

Workshop details

90 minutes

Beginner-friendly

Perfect for beginners, this workshop covers the basics of layout, tile cutting, and adhesive techniques—plus you’ll have access to a wide selection of ceramic, glass, and stone tiles in every color imaginable.

Upcoming sessions

  • Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM CDT
  • Wed, Oct 7 · 5:00 PM CDT
  • Wed, Oct 7 · 7:00 PM CDT
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A candle-making instructor helping guests at a studio worktable

Candle Making

Create and pour your own candle in a guided studio session.

$35 per ticket

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 9:00 PM CDT

Workshop details

120 minutes

Beginner-friendly

BYOB · ages 21+ for alcohol

The perfect class for anyone wanting to learn about candle making! Discover the art of candle making in our relaxing BYOB two-hour workshop for beginners! Where creativity meets relaxation. This hands-on class invites you to explore the soothing world of essential oils and vibrant wax colors. With access to a decorations, candle tins, and all the necessary tools, including melting stations, stirring sticks, and even petals and herbs.

Upcoming sessions

  • Tue, Oct 6 · 9:00 PM CDT
  • Wed, Oct 7 · 5:15 PM CDT
  • Thu, Oct 8 · 5:15 PM CDT
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Two guests painting winter birds on snowy branches at studio easels

VIP Date Night Painting

Create a painting together with personal guidance from a studio artist.

$100 per ticket

Next: Thu, Oct 8 · 8:15 PM CDT

Workshop details

60 minutes

Beginner-friendly

Looking for a fun date night that’s more interactive? We hope you join us for this fun activity where you get one on one painting instruction from our on Staff Artist who will help bring your unique painting to life. The perfect date night for couples looking to celebrate an occasion. Birthday, anniversary, or just want to celebrate love together. Make something you both will treasure with our Picasso Date Night Paint Night. No experience necessary

Upcoming sessions

  • Thu, Oct 8 · 8:15 PM CDT
  • Fri, Oct 9 · 4:15 PM CDT
  • Fri, Oct 9 · 8:15 PM CDT
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Two guests showing their handbuilt cat vases

Cat Vase Making

Sculpt a clay vase with a cat-inspired face and ears.

$25 per ticket

Next: Tue, Oct 6 · 6:30 PM CDT

Workshop details

90 minutes

Beginner-friendly

Join us for a fun and creative pottery class where you'll learn to make an adorable cat vase! This class is perfect for beginners and uses just one pound of clay. You'll be guided through each step of the process, from shaping the clay to adding the final touches that bring your cute cat vase to life. By the end of the class, you'll have a unique and charming piece that you can keep and treasure forever. Come and unleash your creativity with us!

Upcoming sessions

  • Tue, Oct 6 · 6:30 PM CDT
  • Wed, Oct 7 · 6:30 PM CDT
  • Thu, Oct 8 · 6:30 PM CDT
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A little inspiration for your next creation.

Workshop photos from our approved studio collection. Each guest’s creation is their own.

A few useful details

Before you visit Chicago

Where do I go, and where can I park?

1142 W. 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60608. Check local parking signs and allow time to arrive. For parking or accessibility guidance, contact the studio before your visit.

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What’s included, and what do I take home?

Open Workshop details on a card for the class listing. Materials, tools, finishing fees, and pickup arrangements vary. Pottery may need firing and a later pickup; a finished wheel-thrown piece is not guaranteed.

Can I bring drinks?

Look for BYOB in the workshop details and confirm your class’s rules. Alcohol is for guests 21+ with valid ID. Bring your own cups, ice, and mixers, and keep drinks away from art-making surfaces.

Do I need experience? Can children attend?

Look for the beginner-friendly note and check the age requirements on your chosen booking listing. Ask staff about suitability for children before booking; age requirements vary by workshop.

What if I need to cancel or change my date?

Policies vary by booking. Refer to your booking confirmation and contact support@colorcocktailfactory.com with your booking details. Staff handle cancellation and rescheduling requests.

Meet us at the studio

Chicago, Pilsen

1142 W. 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Prices and upcoming sessions come from the studio’s booking calendar. Your studio’s local time is shown.

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