About Us
Heidi Pommer
Charlotte Knight
Heidi Pommer
I am a Designer, Fine Artist and Potter who loves the challenges and freedom that the clay allows . Every day is a learning opportunity and a moment to share it with a wonderful community of fellow potters.
Our Studio
Charlotte Knight
Heidi Pommer
TealNest is an 18 and over, well-appointed boutique studio with the best tools and top of the line equipment, as well as a beautiful array of clays, porcelain, and over 23 glazes.
TealNest is the a place for the serious Potter that is looking for the highest standards of education.
We are located in the heart of Reston, walking distance to the Reston Town Center, Virginia.
Charlotte Knight
Charlotte Knight
Charlotte Knight
Having lived and traveled extensively overseas and in the US I have always been fascinated by pottery styles of vastly different cultures. It is exciting to be a part of the creative pottery world and push my pottery skills to a higher point. Please come, join us, and "play n the clay"!
Ongoing Classes
8- week classes
TealNest is a boutique studio with over 23 glazes and for those who want to learn pottery to the highest standards with the latest techniques and instructors.
We offer ongoing 3-hour classes, once a week for a maximum of 6- 8 students. Registration for 8 weeks is $420
Class include 1 bag of clay and 4 open studio hours.
Enrolled students get full access to the studio during open studio hours.
Classes start the week of July 10th - Aug.26th
Independent Studies on Saturday mornings,
is not a class and it is better suited for intermediate to advance potters.
Monday Beg-Inter. Wheel Class 10-1 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
Tuesday Inter/Advanced Wheel Class. 6:30-9:30 Pm,$420, 8 weeks
Monday Beg-Inter. Wheel Class 10-1 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
FULL
Monday Advanced Hand-building 6:30-9:30 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
Tuesday Inter/Advanced Wheel Class. 6:30-9:30 Pm,$420, 8 weeks
Monday Beg-Inter. Wheel Class 10-1 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
FULL
Tuesday Inter/Advanced Wheel Class. 6:30-9:30 Pm,$420, 8 weeks
Tuesday Inter/Advanced Wheel Class. 6:30-9:30 Pm,$420, 8 weeks
Wednesday Beg/Inter. Hand-building Class. 6:30-9:30 Pm,$420, 8 weeks
FULL
Wednesday Beg/Inter. Hand-building Class. 6:30-9:30 Pm,$420, 8 weeks
Thursday Beginner Wheel Class 6:30-9 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
Wednesday Beg/Inter. Hand-building Class. 6:30-9:30 Pm,$420, 8 weeks
FULL
Thursday Intermediate Wheel Class 10-1 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
Thursday Beginner Wheel Class 6:30-9 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
Thursday Beginner Wheel Class 6:30-9 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
FULL
Thursday Beginner Wheel Class 6:30-9 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
Thursday Beginner Wheel Class 6:30-9 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
Thursday Beginner Wheel Class 6:30-9 Pm, $420, 8 weeks
FULL
Create your own Workshop!
Girl's night out
Girl's night out
Girl's night out
Bring your besties to a fun custom Hand-building or wheel workshop.
Workshops for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8. starting at $80 per guest.
Birthdays
Girl's night out
Girl's night out
A special day? you are welcome to bring drinks and food.
Workshops for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8. starting at $80 per guest.
Corporate Groups
Girl's night out
Corporate Groups
Workshops for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8. starting at $80 per guest.
Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2:30 - 5:30 pm, $85
Origami Bowl Workshop, 3 spots
3-hr. Hand-building class, max. Six students. 18+ years old. This class is for all levels. 2 bowls per student. Tools are provided, as well as the necessary clay per person. The Teacher will finish the pieces in the glaze of your choice. Finish pieces will be ready to be picked up four weeks later.
Sat. Oct 7th, 2:30 - 5 pm, $195, 2 spots
Couples Wheel Workshop
2.5-hr. Wheel Throwing class, max. Three couples. 18+ years old. This class is for all levels. Tools are provided, as well as the necessary clay per person. The Teacher will finish the pieces in the glaze of your choice. Finish pieces will be ready to be picked up four weeks later.
Sunday, Oct. 8th, 2-4:30 pm, $195,
Couples Wheel Workshop
2.5-hr. Wheel Throwing class, max. Three couples. 18+ years old. This class is for all levels. Tools are provided, as well as the necessary clay per person. The Teacher will finish the pieces in the glaze of your choice. Finish pieces will be ready to be picked up four weeks later.
Coming soon!
Couples Wheel Workshop
2.5-hr. Wheel Throwing class, max. Three couples. 18+ years old. This class is for all levels. Tools are provided, as well as clay per person. The Teacher will finish the pieces in the glaze of your choice. Finish pieces will be ready to be picked up four weeks later.
Coming Soon
3-hr. Hand-building class, max. Six students. 18+ years old. This class is for all levels. 2 holders per student. Tools are provided, as well as the necessary clay per person. The Teacher will finish the pieces in the glaze of your choice. Finish pieces will be ready to be picked up four weeks later.
Gift Certificate
$195.00
Give the Gift of Creativity good for 365 days from the purchase date. They can be applied to any future Workshops or Classes.
Note: if you purchase a Gift Certificate by mistake, and request a refund, we will deduct the PayPal fee imposed on us. This is beyond our control and part of Paypal's regulation.
Please note; this and 18 years older studio and ongoing classes have a long waitlist and admission is not guaranteed.
Open studio is for active students only.
After the purchase, we will send you an email asking for the name and address to send the Gift Certificate. You may request an Electronic Certificate for a faster delivery. Feel free to drop us a line with details at info@tealnestpottery.com
If you need a custom amount, please send us an email at info@tealnestpottery.com. And we will get back to you soon.
Please do not try to book the workshop of your choice on the website. Contact us via email, info@tealnestpottery.com phone or text to (703) 721 8228 . Unfortunately, Paypal will charge us the processing fee for refunds.
To redeem your certificate and at your request, we can give a one-time only notification of our next workshop; after that, please email, text or call us at 703 721 8228 to book the workshop you would like to take.
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Studio access
Open studio
Open studio
Open studio
Open studio hours are offered to active class students and studio members.
Students may work on their projects without instruction.
It includes the use of the studio, glazes, and firing. Clay must be purchased at the studio. Active students must use open studio hours within 90 days of purchase.
Studio hours
Monday 1-5 pm
Thursday 1 - 5 pm
Saturday 9 - 1 pm
Classes
Open studio
Open studio
Ongoing 3-hour classes, once a week for a maximum of 6- 8 students. Registration for 8 weeks is $420
Class include 1 bag of clay and 4 open studio hours.
Enrolled students get full access to the studio during open studio hours.
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Cancelations and returns
Cancelations and returns
Cancelations and returns
Due to the project nature of our classes, and the limited seats/space, TealNest does not issue refunds for classes or workshops purchases. However, give us at least 1-week notice of your cancellation before the workshop starts. You may apply your workshop fee towards any future classes or workshops, or you may transfer your credit to another person. Credits must be used within 6 months.
8-week classes need a 3 week notice to get a credit for future classes or workshops
Last minute missed workshops or classes will not be refunded or get credit for another date.
The holder of the Gift Certificate is responsible to letting us know which workshops they want to take. We do NOT notify holder our upcoming dates.
Workshop Rescheduling due to inclement weather condition:
The teacher will reschedule for a later date and if the student can not attend, the student will receive a 6 month credit for another workshop or may transfer it to another person. There will be no monetary refund.
Any Paypal or Square refunds are subject to processing fees, and we apologize for it. It is beyond our control.
Any unclaimed pieces will be donated after 30 days.
Workshops
Cancelations and returns
Cancelations and returns
TealNest offers various fun 3-hour workshops throughout the year. We also accommodate private or corporate groups. Students may bring drinks and food.
All our pottery is oven, microwave, dishwasher and food safe. They are NOT suitable stovetops.
All private workshops can be reserved with a non-refundable fee of $250, and the balance must be paid by the client 1-week before the workshop date. Unpaid balance of the workshop 72 hour before the date of the workshop will be considered as an immediate cancelation. TealNest Pottery reserves the rights to accept payments after the 48 hours.
Gift Certificates
Cancelations and returns
Gift Certificates
Give the unique gift of a workshop , class, studio hours or clay!
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Gift Cards must be used in a one year period. For more information please email us.
Gift Certificates
