Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Denver
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Rooted in Clay: Two Ceramics Workshops at Denver Botanic Gardens
Rooted in Clay takes garden inspiration in two different directions: November’s project works with patterns on flat clay, while December’s builds a three-dimensional vessel. Both are led by Stone Bear Studios staff at Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, and each project goes to the studio for firing after class.
Surface design, then hand-built form
The November session, Botanical Stamping (Ornaments), centers on flat clay pieces. Participants use stamping, carving and decorating to make plant textures and forms part of the surface design.
December’s Garden Vessel Design moves from surface to structure. Its coil, slab and pinch methods are different ways to shape handmade containers intended for plants, flowers or other greenery. The two project descriptions give a useful basis for choosing between a decorated flat piece and a formed vessel.
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The finished work comes later
The projects are completed at Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, then transferred to Stone Bear Studios for firing. Participants should not expect to leave with fired work at the end of the two-hour session.
The Gardens says pickup timing and arrangements will be explained during class; the listing does not provide a collection date or method.
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Two themes in a monthly series
The Gardens describes changing projects and techniques each month. This listing dates the November and December sessions; it does not establish dates for additional workshops.
2026-11-18 · Denver Botanic Gardens York Street
- Rooted in Clay workshop: Botanical Stamping (Ornaments)
2026-12-16 · Denver Botanic Gardens York Street
- Rooted in Clay workshop: Garden Vessel Design
Plan your session
Two Wednesday evenings
The listed sessions are November 18 and December 16, 2026. Each runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and lasts two hours.
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Adults
Both listed sessions are for adults.
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$90; $85 for members
The Gardens provides a registration link. Its listing does not state a booking deadline or current ticket availability. It also does not say whether the fee includes clay or general Gardens admission.
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Denver Botanic Gardens York Street
The event location is York Street, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206.
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Getting to York Street
Transit and bicycles
The Gardens lists RTD route #24 at York and Josephine streets and route #10 on 12th Avenue. Bike racks are available at the York Street main entrance.
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Parking
Limited free parking is available in the Gardens complex between York and Josephine streets during regular operating hours. The listed workshops run in the evening, and the parking information does not confirm garage access during those hours.
Street parking is available in Cheesman Park or Congress Park where posted; check signs for restrictions. Vans should use the garage’s top deck because of height limits, and RVs are not permitted in the complex.
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Entrance and accessibility
The event identifies York Street as its location but does not name a workshop room or event entrance. The Gardens lists the Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center at 1007 York Street and the Freyer–Newman Center at 1085 York Street as entrances to the main gardens; check with the Gardens about the workshop’s arrival point.
The Gardens links to general accessibility information, but the supplied event details do not specify accommodations for this workshop.
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Before you make a plan
Can beginners take the workshop?
Yes. Both project descriptions welcome beginners as well as people with prior pottery experience.
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Will the fired piece be ready to take home after class?
No. Projects are transferred to Stone Bear Studios for firing; pickup timing and arrangements will be explained during class.
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Does the fee include clay or Gardens admission?
The listing does not specify whether either is included.
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Is the York Street parking garage confirmed open for the evening sessions?
No. The Gardens describes limited free parking during regular operating hours but does not confirm access during the workshop hours.
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Location & Google Maps
Denver Botanic Gardens York Street
1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
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