Creativity-Focused
Expressive, hands-on class where personality matters more than perfection.

Vanity Trays is a beginner-friendly handbuilding workshop where you’ll create a simple, functional piece designed to hold your everyday essentials, think jewelry, rings, candles, or small keepsakes. This class is all about creating something that feels both handmade and intentional.

In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to roll and shape a slab, refine edges, and build up a shallow tray form. You’ll leave with a finished piece that’s both practical and personal, perfect for your nightstand, bathroom counter, or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

All levels welcome, beginners encouraged.

What You’ll Do:

• Use 1.5 pounds of clay to slab-build 
  
• Add personality with carving, texture, and surface details
• Paint your pieces with underglaze to highlight your design

Class Details:

Location: 2132 E Bijou Street, Downtown Colorado Springs.
Ember & Bloom is located inside a secure building — please park in the back lot and enter through the green door with the wooden staircase. Your instructor will unlock the door for you!

Duration: 2 hours (exact class times vary; please choose below). Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to settle in.

Class Size: Classes require a minimum of 4 people and are capped at 10 people to keep the experience personal and hands-on.
If a class does not meet the minimum, Ember & Bloom reserves the right to refund your purchase, transfer your spot, or combine sessions to ensure a great creative experience for everyone.

Age Requirement: Adults, 18+.

Price Includes: Clay, tools, underglazes, firings, and a fully guided 2-hour class. 

Firing & Pickup:

Your pot will be carefully dried, bisque fired, and glaze fired by the studio.
Please allow 4 weeks for completion. You’ll receive an email once they’re ready, and will have 2 weeks to pick up after notification.
Please opt in for marketing emails to ensure you receive your pickup notification!

Refund Policy:

Cancellations made 7 days or more before class can be transferred to a future session or used as credit toward another workshop.
Refunds are not available for no-shows or cancellations made within 7 days class time.