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Throw Ceramics is an artist owned and run community ceramics studio in Missoula, Montana. Sign up for 6 week long ceramic classes and pottery lessons from some of the best teachers in the area. We offer ceramic studio space through membership shelf r

THROW

CERAMICS

Throw Ceramics is an artist owned and run community ceramics studio in Missoula, Montana. Sign up for 6 week long ceramic classes and pottery lessons from some of the best teachers in the area. We offer ceramic studio space through membership shelf r

AN ARTIST OWNED & RUN COMMUNITY CERAMICS STUDIO IN MISSOULA, MT

Throw Ceramics is an artist owned and run community ceramics studio in Missoula, Montana. Sign up for 6 week long ceramic classes and pottery lessons from some of the best teachers in the area. We offer ceramic studio space through membership shelf r

From wheel-throwing to hand-building, we offer 6-week classes for all skill levels. Reserve your spot in class today, space is limited!

Already have experience and are looking for a place to set up shop? Check out how to become a member and rent some shelf space

Check out our upcoming events! Interested in hosting your own event? Please reach out to with your needs and we can work something out!

A clean place for you to get your hands dirty

Throw Ceramics is an artist owned and run community ceramics studio in Missoula, Montana. Sign up for 6 week long ceramic classes and pottery lessons from some of the best teachers in the area. We offer ceramic studio space through membership shelf r

Throw ceramics is a
WOMAN owned & operated
clay studio in Missoula, mt

We are proud to be one of several spaces dedicated to ceramics in the area and are excited to offer a community space dedicated to the love and practice of ceramics.

Here’s what you can find at Throw CeramicS…

Throw Ceramics is an artist owned and run community ceramics studio in Missoula, Montana. Sign up for 6 week long ceramic classes and pottery lessons from some of the best teachers in the area. We offer ceramic studio space through membership shelf r

6-week ceramic classes
(wheel & hand-building)

1,500 square feet of clean workspace

10 electric pottery wheels

2 electric kilns

A curated selection of clay and glazes

Managed firings in the midfire / cone 6 range

We strive to occasionally host events & sales. Please reach out to collaborate!

CLASSES AND 'TRY IT' EVENTS AVAILABLE NOW! CLICK HERE TO SEE OFFERINGS.

CLASSES AND 'TRY IT' EVENTS AVAILABLE NOW! CLICK HERE TO SEE OFFERINGS.

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Did you know we offer private events & holiday parties?! We can accommodate groups of up to 16, and we can come to you if you have the space to host more people than that! Project options include ornaments, planters, tumblers, and we can even set
So exciting to take a field trip to NY to @guildgallery & see @zablockiceramics gorgeous work installed! Nice work, Casey! #ceramics #pottery #missoulamontana #nyc #guildgallery #woodfire #caseyzablockiceramics #fieldtrip
Bonfire tonight (Friday) 6:30-9. All friends, members, and students past and present welcome! We’ll supply the flames and some hot cider, we’re loving this gorgeous fall and want to celebrate #missoula #community #ceramics
One spot opened up in our ‘Try-It” wheel workshop tonight with @amyyorkceramics at 6pm! Snag it while you can to make pots like these 💪 💪 💪! #pottery #ceramics #missoula #communityart #potterywheel #throwceramics #tryit
Beautiful new work fresh out of the kiln today! #ceramics #pottery #missoula #communitypotterystudio #cone6 #glazemagic
Fall classes are posted! We’re in denial that summer is waning, too, but we’re here for you as the seasons turn. Sign up for our wheel or hand building classes to build new skills, make a present for your parents or grandparents, or mak
Summer is in full swing! We’ve been sleepy at the studio preparing ourselves for a busy fall and enjoying a bit of vacation and a quiet studio. We’ve got a few opportunities for try-it’s coming up, and classes will be posted end of
It’s finally SUMMER! Join us for an ice cream social Tuesday, July 9th, 7-9pm. Friends of the studio, members, and former students welcome, we miss you! #missoula #happysummer #throwceramics

meet kelsey.

Throw Ceramics is an artist owned and run community ceramics studio in Missoula, Montana. Sign up for 6 week long ceramic classes and pottery lessons from some of the best teachers in the area. We offer ceramic studio space through membership shelf r

she’s EXCITED to share her skills with you!

a bit about her…

Kelsey Ochs (she/her), owner and teacher, has been working with clay for over 20 years. Her training as a studio artist and architect informs her work, and she builds on years of involvement in community ceramics studios as a maker, teacher, and artist to run Throw Ceramics, a lifelong dream. After moving to Missoula in early 2020 she saw the need for more studio space to better serve the art community.

As a small business owner I am committed to supporting and aiding the current generation of indigenous people and all marginalized groups. Throw Ceramics welcomes all individuals and provides a safe space for all gender identities, religions, races, and sexual orientations. 

As an active participant in the field of ceramics for many years, I have seen and felt firsthand the lack of diversity and inclusion within the ceramics community. Throw is committed to supporting BIPOC artists and those for whom the cost of a class is prohibitive, and will work to increase access in this practice. If you are involved in an BIPOC-led project or organization that works with art please reach out! We would love to offer our support and space. Montana-based projects preferred.


-Kelsey Ochs, owner, Throw Ceramics

Throw Ceramics is an artist owned and run community ceramics studio in Missoula, Montana. Sign up for 6 week long ceramic classes and pottery lessons from some of the best teachers in the area. We offer ceramic studio space through membership shelf r

A personal note from Kelsey:

Missoula Montana ceramic classes

When available, we HAVE some other really great instructors.
Get to know them here

Throw Ceramics is an artist owned and run community ceramics studio in Missoula, Montana. Sign up for 6 week long ceramic classes and pottery lessons from some of the best teachers in the area. We offer ceramic studio space through membership shelf r

HOW TO FIND US!

centrally located in missoula, right off of the Milwaukee bike trail!

WHETHER YOU walk, bike or drive we have a spot for you.