Getting your hands in clay is one of those experiences that sounds intimidating until you actually try it. Virginia has pottery studios that welcome beginners, places where you can learn the basics without feeling out of place.
This list has nine of them, from small workshops in rural towns to larger studios in cities. Some offer one-time classes where you make a simple piece and take it home.
Others have multi-week courses for those who want to go deeper. The instructors are patient, the equipment is provided, and the atmosphere is encouraging…