Pottery classes for adults
Learn hand building and wheel throwing pottery skills in a relaxed atmosphere. Six week courses available for beginners through advanced scheduled throughout the year. Finished pieces fired in a gas kiln to approx. 2300* F.
Keywords: pottery classes, wheel thrown pottery
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Hart Street Pottery has been in business since 1983.
What is your primary product or service?
I make and sell functional and decorative pottery. I teach adults pottery making skills.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
As an art major at the University of Dallas, I majored in ceramics. Clay is my favorite medium for creative expression.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Having a gas kiln allows me to make and fire durable stoneware pottery with unique glazes.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one location on Hart Street in east Fort Worth.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Hart Street Pottery is best accessed from east Loop 820 and Rosedale/303. From Loop 820 go east on 303/Rosedale, north on Erie St. (2nd left turn lane), then west on Hart Street. Enter the gated business park, 6346 is straight ahead through the gate.
What type of payments do you accept?
I accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express as well as cash or check.
Which areas do you service?
I serve all areas of the metroplex and ship all over the country.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I am the sole proprietor of Hart Street Pottery and run most of the daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and Saturday hours by appointment. Always best to call first.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
It is very gratifying to me when people collect, enjoy, and use my pottery to add beauty to their lives.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"The hand of the artist reaches through the object (created) to touch the hand of the user, creating a bond of friendship, caring, and aesthetic gratification that nurtures human life and fortifies against indifference." Wayne Higby