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One-Time Experiences

Enjoy a creative one-time experience in the East Crossroads in downtown Kansas City! Whether you bring your sweetheart, friend or family member, learn from a skilled ceramic or glass artist.

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Pottery

Saturday Socials

Saturday Nights from 6:30 to 8:30
$50 for per person

Whether you’re looking to meet some new people while being creative, have a fun night out with some friends, or want to dazzle a date with your artistic prowess, come join us  Saturdays to get your clay on! 

From handbuilding projects to throwing on the wheel, we have a range of options to choose from that are open to all levels, no experience necessary.

Open to Adults 18 and over!

Saturday Social - Handbuilt Bowls

Saturday Social - Handbuilt Bowls

$50.00

Saturday Social - Handbuilt Planters

Saturday Social - Handbuilt Planters

$50.00

Saturday Social - Wheel Throwing Pottery

Saturday Social - Wheel Throwing Pottery

$50.00

Saturday Social - Handbuilt Luminaries & Vases

Saturday Social - Handbuilt Luminaries & Vases

$50.00

We provide aprons and recommend that you “dress for mess” or bring a change of clothes in case you have other activities planned before or after class. We have a place for you to change.

Instructors will give a short demonstration at the beginning of class. You will then create your artwork during the first two thirds of class and decorate/underglaze (paint) it during the final third. Artworks are finished (clear glazed and fired) by staff to make them food and dishwasher safe. You will receive an artwork pick-up notification email approximately three weeks after your class date.

PICKING UP POTTERY

Pick up your finished pieces at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Gallery Hours:

  • Tuesday - Friday: 10AM-5PM*
  • Saturday: 10AM-4PM

*FIRST FRIDAYS open til 8pm.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please do so eight or more days before the scheduled event.

There will be a $25 fee for cancelling or rescheduling within seven days of your event. Max two reschedules per order.

If you do not reschedule and do not show up to the event, your enrollment fee will not be refunded.

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Glass

Make Your Own Experiences

Weekends with three time slots
$75 for per person

Discover the excitement of glass blowing! our one-time experiences are perfect for getting a taste of what it’s like to create with molten glass.

Professional glass blowers will guide you step-by-step through shaping and adding color, making this a memorable adventure for everyone.

Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

October 10 - Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin

October 10 - Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin

$75.00

October 30 - Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin

October 30 - Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin

$75.00

October 31 - Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin

October 31 - Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin

$75.00

November 14- Make Your Own Glass Ornament

November 14- Make Your Own Glass Ornament

$75.00

December 12- Make Your Own Glass Ornament

December 12- Make Your Own Glass Ornament

$75.00

PICKING UP GLASS

Pick up your finished pieces at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Gallery Hours:

  • Tuesday - Friday: 10AM-5PM*
  • Saturday: 10AM-4PM

*FIRST FRIDAYS open til 8pm.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please do so eight or more days before the scheduled event.

There will be a $25 fee for cancelling or rescheduling within seven days of your event. Max two reschedules per order.

If you do not reschedule and do not show up to the event, your enrollment fee will not be refunded.

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Pottery

Sunday Family Fun

Sunday Nights from 6:30 to 8:30
$50 for per person

Come join us for a fun family clay experience on select Sundays from when we open the doors for you and yours (ages 7 and up*) to make some ceramics and memories! 

Whether it is wheel-throwing some pottery or handbuilding a specific project, you’ll get instruction and help from our talented teachers, time to make your creations, and then decorate them.

*Everyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult, no more than two minors per adult.

PICKING UP POTTERY

Pick up your finished pieces at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Gallery Hours:

  • Tuesday - Friday: 10AM-5PM*
  • Saturday: 10AM-4PM

*FIRST FRIDAYS open til 8pm.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please do so eight or more days before the scheduled event.

There will be a $25 fee for cancelling or rescheduling within seven days of your event. Max two reschedules per order.

If you do not reschedule and do not show up to the event, your enrollment fee will not be refunded.

Date Night Experiences

Glass Date Night

Glass Date Night

$100.00
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Friday Date Night Wheel Throwing

Friday Date Night Wheel Throwing

$100.00
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Can't find the answer to a question?

For Ceramics, email studio@belgerarts.org

For Glass, email glass@belgerarts.org