Art classes were originally invented to keep young cavemen from mischievous pastimes like stalagmite fighting and bat tipping. With today’s Groupon: for $22, you get two adult pottery classes, each two hours long, (a $45 value) at Earth & Soul Pottery, located at the bottom of Munjoy Hill. Call ahead to reserve studio time as class space is limited.

Acclaimed artist with 12 years of teaching experience, Sarah Sorenson-Coppi inspires aspiring potters through four hours of instruction in the back of her Portland gallery. Throughout the instruction, would-be pottsmiths, from all skill levels will learn the fundamentals the craft and create customized ceramic souvenirs through small class sizes limited to 6 students. Individualized classes are relaxed and tailored to each student, letting ceramic enthusiasts create a mosaic masterpiece, sculpt a stunning platter, or spin cylindrical pieces on the wheel, such as a vase, bowl, or bowling ball display case. Glazing and firing pieces to a shiny sheen is included in the deal and lets keepsakes tug on smile strings for years to come, or until smiling is done for you by robo butlers. All materials are provided.