Alley Cat Ceramics

Updating my review from earlier this year to show off some of the cool things I’ve been able to make at Alley Cat! There are a wide range of class offerings from one night to eight week classes in hand building and wheel throwing for all skill levels - the highlights for me this year were a 2-week friendship chickens workshop, a snack plate class, and a 6-week hybrid wheel and hand building class! I also cannot recommend enough gifting a workshop or gift card <3 You can take a class together or have just as much fun taking it alone!! I was able to take a class with my mom this year and it was such a treat :-) Ive also been gifted a class and I was over the moon to receive it!

Alley Cat Ceramics is my favorite place to be in Indy! It’s such a welcoming and inclusive space <3 I have taken a 6-week hand building class and a one night wheel throwing class. I would highly recommend both! I learned a ton in the 6 week class and really built my confidence working with clay. It was a joy to take the class with my sister, but it would also be great to take alone to make friends :) The wheel throwing class was a perfect date night and we were able to make some very cute little bowls! When Alley Cat hosts a market, clear your schedule!! Their small business saturday mug market was fantastic and the member market in the fall was a blast! Their members are incredible and it’s so much fun to shop from everyone at one event. Love alley cat forever <3 do yourself a favor and take a class!!!

My first experience with Alley Cat was Pots & Provisions where you got to experience Stomping Ground, hand build a hanging wall planter, and then get a drink at 8th Day Distillery. I *loved* how these businesses came together because I had never been to them and the experience was so fun! My group had a blast. Then since I had such a great time, I kept an eye out for a class and finally got to sign up for a 6 week beginner hand building class. It was so wonderful!! Cannot recommend enough. Annie, our teacher, was absolutely fantastic. The time spent in class was a hoot every single week. I looked forward to coming to this class so much. Made so many pieces with the clay provided for class & I'm still not even finished with the clay. Will have plenty to keep working at home for a bit. The access to open studio while you’re in class is also amazing & I highly recommend utilizing it. Everyone at open studio is so kind & so welcoming. I knew absolutely nothing about clay, firing, glaze, etc, etc & every single person here answered any question I had and made sure I felt comfortable proceeding.

Every single class I’ve taken at Alleycat is like a breath of fresh air I desperately needed. Anytime you feel overwhelmed, alone, lacking faith in humanity, turn to the arts. Alleycat is such an incredible place for the community that provides an inclusive, safe, wonderful place that invites you in to forget about the craziness of the world for just a little while. All the instructors are mad talented and have taught me so much! They are all incredibly sweet and so patient. I only ever took ceramic classes in high school and they still make me feel like a rockstar with their teachings. Do yourself a favor and sign up for a class, or 2 or 3! I’ve done classes solo, with friends, with fam, with my partner, and every time is bliss. Thank you alleycat for all you do for your community!

awesome spot with a variety of classes for a variety of skills. Teachers are so good at meeting you where you are, and it's great community space that is vibrant and welcoming💕💐

Alley Cat is a great community studio. Members are friendly and the space is well ran. As an artist who taught a guest workshop I was blown away by the warmth and hospitality of Alexa & this studio! Can’t recommend enough!

From wheel throwing to punch pots to one off How To Change Kiln Heating Elements Alley Cat Ceramics has classes to suit every need and skill level. Alexa pours her heart into the studio and it shows. Take a class (or two) and find out for yourself how fun and beautiful playing with mud can be 🤩