Wild Clay Pottery Class

$350.00

July 15-17 | 9 AM – 5 PM | Long Table Farm

Join us for an immersive 3-day experience at Long Table Farm where you’ll dive into the age-old art of pottery, transforming wild clay into functional, beautiful pieces using time-honored techniques. Under the guidance of Jake Hartner, an accomplished traditional potter and craftsperson, you’ll go from raw soil to finished vessel with your own hands.

What You’ll Learn

Identifying and Processing Wild Clay: Discover how to identify wild clay and process it from its raw form into a malleable material ready for hand building.

Ancient Hand-Building Techniques: Learn the art of coil and scrape, paddle and anvil techniques to form your pieces from scratch.

Burnishing & Painting: Learn the techniques of burnishing your pottery for a smooth, polished finish and explore painting with red iron oxide and other natural colors sourced from local clay.

Pit Firing: Experience the excitement of pit firing your pottery, using a traditional stone-lined pit and wood for a primitive, yet effective firing process. Watch as the flames and smoke add unique, unpredictable character to your creations.

This workshop offers a deep dive into ancient pottery practices, and by the end, you’ll have functional, one-of-a-kind ceramics to enjoy.

Stay With Us
Camping option is available onsite—just bring your own tent and gear, and let us know when you register.

*Discount! We are offering a $100 discount for anyone who signs up for both the Wild Clay Pottery and the Willow Pack Basket Class. Just enter the coupon code hands on when checking out.

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About the Instructor

Jake Hartner

Jake has a bachelor’s Degree in Recreation management from BYUI where he developed his love for the outdoors and the peace it brings. This grew into a career when he started working for the Anasazi foundation in 2009. Since then he has worked as a professional desert guide teaching Ancestral living skills in a therapeutic setting to teens and adults off and on for the last 10 years. Jake is an accomplished potter and basket maker.

You can see Jake on season 1 episode 6 of Discovery Chanel’s “Bushcraft Build-Off.” Jake currently lives in Kanab, Utah with his wife and 3 children where he teaches classes in ancestral skills and works as a Canyoneering guide.

See more about Jake and his work on Instagram: @jakehartner

Class Details

Class will be held outside and in our open, outdoor kitchen at Long Table Farm. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have pottery experience, this class is a great opportunity to learn, create, and enjoy a hands-on experience in a beautiful setting.

Date: July 15- July 17, 2025

Start time: 9:00 a.m.

End time: 5:00 p.m.

Venue: Long Table Farm – 89242 Fir Butte Rd, Eugene, OR 97402

Phone: 503-333-9042

Email: eva@longtable.farm

Pre-registration is required- don’t miss this opportunity to learn in this hands-on pottery class!


Cancellation Policy- Any cancellation up to two weeks prior to your event date will be refunded 100%. No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations received less than 2 weeks before your event start date, however, you may always send a friend in your place if you’re unable to attend. If a class needs to be canceled due to a natural disaster, public health crisis, or other act of nature that will prevent the class from being safely completed, then the attendee that made the booking is eligible to collect a full refund or credit for a future class at Long Table Farm.
Please contact us with any questions regarding this upcoming class!