Clay Pottery Tutorials

Ready to dive into ceramics? Wondering how to get started with clay and pottery? We host monthly workshops in our Portland storefront location. Can't make it in? No worries! We have an entire collection of ceramic clay tutorials right here. Check out our "Clay Time" videos for DIY inspiration and tutorials.
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How to Make a Clay Snake
Wondering how to make our adorable clay snakes? This step by step tutorial will guide you through making your very own. This is an easy beginner clay project and suitable for all clay types.
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
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Pottery Glossary Clay Tutorials
Whether you're just getting your hands muddy for the first time or you're firmly down the clay rabbit hole, clay terminology can sometimes feel like its own secret language. We've compiled a mini "clay glossary" to help you get started. These are terms that you’ll hear in our workshops, blog posts, and captions. No gatekeeping, no jargon. Just clear, friendly explanations so you can focus on creating!
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
A poster reading "How to make a clay paw print, step by step. With a photo of a close-up of a hand using a small metal tool to carve or shape a piece of gray clay. The clay features an imprint resembling an animal paw print, and the scene is set against a beige fabric background. The bottom of the poster reads "www.carterandrose.com".
DIY Clay Paw Print Ornament Tutorial
Holidays are coming up and we couldn't resist trying this fun handmade gift idea: clay paw prints! This project is easily adaptable and can be made with air-dry or oven-bake clay. Hang them as decor or make a paw print ornament!
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
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How to Make a Clay Mug DIY Tutorial
Looking for an easy clay tutorial? This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the process of making a clay mug.
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
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DIY Halloween Clay Ghost Tutorial
Looking for an easy halloween project for kids? Clay ghosts are fun year-round project that is beginner friendly for all ages. Read our step by step guide and check out the rest of our easy clay projects.
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
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DIY Clay Cup Tutorial
Looking for a fun and functional clay project? Our step by step tutorial will guide you through the process of making a drinking tumbler. Practice the form and then add a handle for a diy mug!
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
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DIY Spoon Easy Clay Tutorial
Looking for an easy clay project? DIY clay spoons are a great way of combining and practicing multiple skills. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, our step by step tutorial will guide you through the process of making your very own spoon!
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
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Easy Clay Project DIY Bow Gallery Wall
Wondering how to make a clay bow? In this step by step guide we'll teach you how we make our iconic C+R wall bows! ​ ​They're the perfect finishing touch to any gallery wall, nursery, or plant room.
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
Looking for a fun clay project? Try making your very own ceramic soap dish! We LOVE this easy clay project idea for beginners and experienced ceramicists alike. Our step by step tutorial will guide you through the entire process, start to finish! We have more pottery tutorials pinned in under "Clay Pottery Tutorials".
DIY Clay Project Soap Dish
Looking for a fun clay project? Try making your very own ceramic soap dish! We LOVE this easy clay project idea for beginners and experienced ceramicists alike. Our step by step tutorial will guide you through the entire process, start to finish! We have more pottery tutorials pinned in under "Clay Pottery Tutorials".
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
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How to add Texture to Clay
Adding texture is an easy way to add dimension and interest to your projects. The options are limitless! We went ahead and sampled different tools from around our home to get you started. Looking for easy beginner tutorials? Check out our "Clay Time" videos for guided step by step turotials. We have a slew of projects to practice.
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
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DIY Clay Spoon Tutorial (Step by Step)
Want to learn how to make a clay spoon? These sweet little objects can be trickier than you think! Watch our video or read the blog for step by step tutorials.
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
how to make a clay bow with step - by - step instructions for making clay bows
Easy Clay Pottery Project DIY Bow Decor
Looking for an easy clay project? In this step by step guide we'll teach you how we make our iconic C+R wall bows!​​ ​They're the perfect finishing touch to any gallery wall, nursery, or plant room.
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
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What Type of Pottery Clay to Use
One of the most common questions we get asked is, “What type of clay should I use?” ​ ​Here we cover three different ceramic clay bodies that we use in our pottery studio.
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Carter + Rose Ceramics 
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DIY Clay Tumbler Tutorial
Ready to try your hand at slab building? We're so excited to offer this step by step tumbler making tutorial. Practice the form and when you're ready, pop by for an in-person workshop.
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Carter + Rose Ceramics