# Workshops in Ottawa, IL | Classes, Training & Seminars

- **Subtitle**: Find hands-on workshops in Ottawa, Illinois — skills classes, professional training and seminars. Browse upcoming sessions by topic and book a spot.
- **Category**: Workshops
- **Type**: format

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## About

There is always room for learning new things, immerse yourself into some creativity, fitness or business workshops in Ottawa. There is a lot that the city has to offer and you can always up your game by getting into some or the other workshops in Ottawa. Be it a 2-day cooking workshop, art and craft workshop or a photography masterclass, you can ace in different areas by indulging into intriguing and interesting workshops and classes in Ottawa
Learn a new thing everyday and hone your skills with upcoming workshops in Ottawa

## Workshops Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Throwing with Sprinkles: An Intro to Pottery Wheel Class | Sat Sep 12th 4-7pm
  - **Description**: No experience needed for this fun twist on our intro to pottery wheel class! Students will mix colorful “sprinkles” into porcelain clay before learning to throw simple shapes on the pottery wheel. 

What’s Included

3 hours of instruction
4.5 lbs of porce
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/throwing-with-sprinkles-an-intro-to-pottery-wheel-class-sat-sep-12th-4-7pm/200030584920244
  - **Venue**: 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: Affective Teaching in Action (led by Chase Mielke)
  - **Description**: Award-winning educator, speaker, and writer Chase Mielke will facilitate this morning session designed to energize and engage your students.About this EventAffective Teaching in Action led by Chase Mie
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/affective-teaching-in-action-led-by-chase-mielke/100001979868559157
  - **Venue**: Ottawa Township High School
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Beginner Pottery Wheel | Sundays 10-12pm | Sep 13-Oct 18
  - **Description**: Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel! This 6-week class is designed for folks aged 16-adult with limited to no experience. By introducing each step slowly and providing unlimited open studio between classes for practice, we maximize skill retention and
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/beginner-pottery-wheel-sundays-10-12pm-sep-13-oct-18/200030584921052
  - **Venue**: 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: Marbling with Clay: An Intro to Pottery Wheel Class | Sat Sep 19th 4-7pm
  - **Description**: Marbling with Clay: An Intro to Pottery Wheel Class 

No experience needed for this fun twist on our intro to pottery wheel class! Students aged 12-adult will mix two different clay bodies together to create stunning marbled clay pots!

What’s Included

3
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/marbling-with-clay-an-intro-to-pottery-wheel-class-sat-sep-19th-4-7pm/200030584920142
  - **Venue**: 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: Witches Hat Candle/Incense Holder: An Intro to Handbuilding Class | Fri Sep 25th 5-7:30pm
  - **Description**: No experience needed for this fun handbuilding class! Students aged 12-adult will use clay slabs to build a witches hat that will serve as festive decoration and function as a candle or incense holder! 

Students can decorate their witches hat however the
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/witches-hat-candle-incense-holder-an-intro-to-handbuilding-class-fri-sep-25th-5-7-30pm/200030584920445
  - **Venue**: 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: "Attached" Group Show
  - **Description**: Grateful Clay is pleased to announce the group show, "Attached." The show is comprised of student work from our recent intermediate pottery wheel class, which challenged students to attach multiple pieces together. We will have a reception from 4-7 pm in
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/attached-group-show/200030542795007
  - **Venue**: 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: PPWDN Brings You The Success Reset with Coach Liz
  - **Description**: The life you want doesn't begin when you're perfect. It begins when you give yourself permission to move forward.About this EventThe Success Reset with Coach LizA T
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 28 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed Oct 28 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/ppwdn-brings-you-the-success-reset-with-coach-liz/100001995985695947
  - **Venue**: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG
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  - **Price**: USD 45
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Native Seed Exchange
  - **Description**: Share and discover native plant seeds at this community seed exchange at Nell's Woodland. Participants are encouraged to bring native seeds to share, but it is not required. A variety of locally collected native seeds will be available for everyone to tak
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/native-seed-exchange/200030583813234
  - **Venue**: Nell's Woodland
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- **Event Name**: 10 Spot with Rook Nelson
  - **Description**: Come fly on your head with the best in the business- Rook Nelson!
Vertical sequentials organized by World Champion and DZO aimed at improving overall freefly skills!

Each event weekend, a group of flyers will be given a set of dives to engineer and succe
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/10-spot-with-rook-nelson/200030427848110
  - **Venue**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: PE Teachers Roundtable
  - **Description**: Join Patrick Allen and others in connecting with other PE teachers at Wallace!About this EventThis ROE35 Institute Day session is designed for K-8 PE educators.Pat Allen will lead the roundtable portion of the day.
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/pe-teachers-roundtable/100001994682124931
  - **Venue**: Wallace Grade School
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness

## Trending Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: (SOLD OUT) Princesses in the Park 2026
  - **Description**: This event is SOLD OUT!

Calling all young royalty! Dress like a princess and join us for a magical morning filled with fairy tale fun as a fundraiser for the Glandorf Park Musical Garden! 

💵 Cost: $50 admission fee per child (includes all activities and
  - **Venue**: Glandorf Park
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Glandorf Parkfest
  - **Description**: Friday, September 4th

Inflatables                               2:30pm-9:00pm
Serving Beer & Food           5:00pm
Band - 2 Fat Dads                 5:00pm-7:30pm
German Beer Garden         6:00pm-9:00pm
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  - **Venue**: 203 N Main St, Glandorf, OH 45848, Glandorf, OH
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- **Event Name**: NClubMidwest X New Lenox C&C X Skydive Chicago Car Show
  - **Description**: Get ready for an epic car show collab with NClubMidwest, New Lenox C&C, and Skydive Chicago bringing the heat!About this EventSKYDIVE CHICAGO CAR SHOW:🟢2PM-6PM🟢🟢OPEN TO EVERYONE🟢🟢GATED ENTRY/CHECK
  - **Venue**: Skydive Chicago
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- **Event Name**: The Wild Rumpus
  - **Description**: Join us at The Earthly Muse for a free family story time featuring Where the Wild Things Are, complete with Wild Things crowns!About this EventThe Wild RumpusA Where the Wild Things Are Story TimeLet the wild
  - **Venue**: 508 W Madison St
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- **Event Name**: Parking Lot Party!
  - **Description**: 🏍️🎉 PARKING LOT PARTY AT STARVED ROCK HARLEY-DAVIDSON! 🎉🏍️ 

Join us on Saturday, August 29th | 12PM–4PM for an afternoon of motorcycles, great food, live music, and fun! 

🎸 Live Music by My 80s Band
🌮 Crave Belly Food Truck
🎟️ Raffles 
🏍️ Biker Games 
🤘
  - **Venue**: 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: Mixd & Mingle
  - **Description**: cocktail contestAbout this EventMixd & Mingle: 2026Join us Saturday, September 12th for a high-energy afternoon of cocktails, connection, and community impact — a b
  - **Venue**: Jordan Block
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- **Event Name**: MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Cadillac Groove
  - **Description**: 🎶 Music in the Park 2026 🎶

Join us on Saturday evenings, 6–8 PM, in the beautiful Washington Square for an incredible lineup of live music all summer long! From local favorites to special guest performers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🌞 Brin
  - **Venue**: Washington Park Ottawa il
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- **Event Name**: Ottawa City - Wide Yard Sales
  - **Description**: CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE DATES.
It has been determined going forward the City-Wide Garage Sales will be held the first full weekend of May (May 1-3rd, 2026) and the first full weekend of September (September 4-6th, 2026). These dates are intended to be repet
  - **Venue**: 705 W 15th St , Ottawa, KS, United States, Kansas 66067
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- **Event Name**: LIBIDO FUNK CIRCUS at Shakers in Ottawa!
  - **Description**: LIBIDO FUNK CIRCUS at Shakers in Ottawa!

-DATE: Friday, September 4, 2026
-BAND: Libido Funk Circus
-TIME: 8-11PM
-VENUE: Shakers...121 W. Stevenson Rd. in Ottawa, IL
-FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/924631827346389
-PHONE: (815) 433-2110
  - **Venue**: Shakers Ottawa
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Workshops events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Throwing with Sprinkles: An Intro to Pottery Wheel Class | Sat Sep 12th 4-7pm (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm at 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Affective Teaching in Action (led by Chase Mielke) (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 am at Ottawa Township High School), Beginner Pottery Wheel | Sundays 10-12pm | Sep 13-Oct 18 (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am at 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Marbling with Clay: An Intro to Pottery Wheel Class | Sat Sep 19th 4-7pm (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm at 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Witches Hat Candle/Incense Holder: An Intro to Handbuilding Class | Fri Sep 25th 5-7:30pm (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 05:00 pm at 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350).
- **Q**: What are the top free Workshops events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Affective Teaching in Action (led by Chase Mielke) (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 am at Ottawa Township High School), PE Teachers Roundtable (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 am at Wallace Grade School).
- **Q**: What Workshops events are happening in Ottawa this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** "Attached" Group Show (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 04:00 pm at 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350).
- **Q**: What Workshops events are happening in Ottawa in August 2026?
  - **A:** "Attached" Group Show (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 04:00 pm at 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350).
- **Q**: How can I find Workshops events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Workshops events in Ottawa on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Workshops events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Workshops events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Workshops events in Ottawa include 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350, Ottawa Township High School, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Workshops events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Prices for Workshops events in Ottawa range from USD 45 to USD 45. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Workshops events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Workshops events in Ottawa include Grateful Clay, LMP ROE #35, Sammie Valadez.
- **Q**: Are there any online Workshops events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Workshops events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Workshops events in Ottawa?
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