Business Details
15 Years
experience
Creative Pottery Studio in Gettysburg Since 2011
Under The Horizon has been a family-run creative hub in Gettysburg, PA since 2011. Our mission is to spread love and light through clay, service, and wellness, offering pottery lessons, custom ceramics, and unique creations like the Thumbprint worry stone. We blend artistic expression with community outreach, providing both weekly group classes and private instruction for locals and visitors. Our faith-driven approach emphasizes giving back through programs like Donna's Dreams and Gift-A-Gfit. As a small business, we prioritize personalized service and flexible scheduling, including mobile pottery units for special events. 
Services
Pottery Lessons
Custom Ceramics
Thumbprint Creations
Pottery Restoration
Paint Your Own
Outreach Events
Mobile Pottery Unit
Group Classes
Private Lessons
Ceramic Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Family-run with over 13 years of community service experience
- Home of the original Thumbprint clay worry stone
- Offers both group and private pottery lessons
- Faith-based outreach programs serving local needs
- Mobile pottery unit for off-site events and workshops
Services
Pottery Lessons
We offer comprehensive pottery instruction for all skill levels, including wheel-throwing, hand-building, and slip casting techniques. Our flexible scheduling accommodates both casual visitors and dedicated students through weekly group sessions and private lessons. With over 13 years of experience, our certified instructors guide students from basic techniques to advanced ceramic artistry.
Custom Ceramics
Our custom ceramic services allow clients to create personalized pieces through commissioned work or hands-on participation. From functional tableware to decorative sculptures, we combine traditional techniques with modern design. Clients can work directly with our artisans to develop unique pieces that reflect their personal style or special occasions.
Thumbprint Creations
We specialize in creating the original Thumbprint worry stones - handcrafted clay tokens designed for stress relief and mindfulness. Each piece is individually made using our proprietary shaping and glazing process. These tactile objects combine therapeutic benefits with artistic expression, making them popular as both personal keepsakes and outreach tools.
Outreach Events
Our outreach initiatives include Donna's Dreams and Gift-A-Gfit programs that provide pottery experiences for underserved populations. We partner with local organizations to offer therapeutic art sessions and custom gift creation for special causes. These faith-based programs reflect our commitment to using art as a tool for healing and community building.
Mobile Pottery Unit
Our mobile pottery service brings the studio experience to your location, perfect for parties, corporate events, and community gatherings. The fully equipped unit offers wheel-throwing, hand-building, and painting activities for groups of all sizes. This flexible service extends our creative offerings beyond the studio while maintaining professional quality standards.
Questions
What types of pottery classes do you offer?
We provide wheel-throwing, hand-building, and slip casting classes for all skill levels, including weekly group sessions and private lessons.
What is the Thumbprint worry stone?
Our original Thumbprint is a handcrafted clay token designed for stress relief, combining therapeutic tactile experience with artistic expression.
Are your studio hours fixed?
Regular hours are Tuesday/Thursday 4-8 PM and Saturday 10 AM-3 PM, but we often accommodate special requests and events.
Do you offer group events or parties?
Yes, we host group events at the studio and offer mobile pottery units for off-site celebrations and corporate team-building activities.
What community outreach programs do you support?
We operate Donna's Dreams and Gift-A-Gfit programs, providing therapeutic pottery experiences and custom gifts for local causes and underserved populations.
Reviews (4)
Rebecca Ritenour
May 31, 2021
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Had a great time with family at Under the Horizon for a late Mother's Day outing! We had adults and children with us and everyone had a great time. There were many different pottery options to paint and all very affordable. The staff was so friendly and helpful, even personally helping my niece paint her piece and get her excited to apply glitter to it at the end. Definitely recommend!
Leah Sieber
Dec 07, 2020
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Cathleen and her team are AMAZING! They provide so many opportunities to those wishing to explore art...I am especially excited that 2 of my children are participants in one of the many outreach programs run by the studio. The Children's Bereavement Art Group is an experience that has truly blessed our family.
Wendy Golden
Dec 26, 2017
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Cathleen and Alice are some.of the most loving people you will ever meet! A fantastic place to learn art and feel loved! All the teachers are really skilled. I recommend it!
Sal Chandon
Jun 29, 2017
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Took our college-age daughter and some of her friends to UTH for her birthday. Alice was a wonderful teacher/mentor and it was just a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!
