Pottery courses in
Santa Monica

Our new intensive course is designed for those looking for a new creative hobby or aiming to develop their skills in applied arts. By the end of the course, you will learn how to create your own unique pieces by hand and understand the details of the process. You will explore different hand-building techniques, learn how to finish and coat your pieces so they are safe for everyday use, and discover how to make your work truly one of a kind—along with many other skills.
GROUPS OF UP TO 6 PEOPLE
FUN 8 LESSONS
ONLY $40 AN HOUR
 pottery course

Pottery courses

ONLY $40 AN HOUR! THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE OFFER AVAILABLE IN THE CITY
  • Classes in groups of up to 6 people
  • Fun 8 lessons
  • Convenient schedule and location
  • The course is led skilled professional
  • As a result - diverse ceramic pieces
  • Certificate of completion of the course

The cost of a pottery course in Santa Monica

ONLY $40 AN HOUR! THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE OFFER AVAILABLE IN THE CITY

790 $ per person for the full pottery course
  • 1 Class: Mastering Basic Shapes

    Let’s kick things off with the basics! In this class, you’ll learn how to wedge and reclaim clay, plus get a fun intro to wheel throwing. We’ll help you center the clay and create simple yet beautiful shapes like bowls, cups, and small pots.

  • 2 Class: Nerikomi and Neriage

    Unleash your creativity with stains and engobes! You’ll discover how to mix engobes and create your own custom clay colors by adding pigments to white clay. Then, you’ll hop on the wheel to shape your masterpiece and trim it to reveal a cool pattern.

  • 3 Class: Hand Building
    Experience the joy of hand building! In this class, you’ll make two unique bowls using the pinch pot technique, giving you those wonderfully organic designs. You’ll also learn coil building to create another stunning bowl..
  • 4 Class: Craft Your Mug

    Take your pottery skills to the next level by making a charming mug and saucer on the wheel. You’ll learn how to trim the bottom for a professional finish, then head over to the table to pull a handle for your mug and add your personal touch.

  • 5 Class: Slab Building Vase

    Time to try out slab building! You’ll work with clay slabs and skillfully attach them to create the vase shape you have in mind.

  • 6 Class: Lids

    Level up your wheel throwing skills in this exciting class. You’ll master throwing a jar and making a perfectly fitting lid. Plus, we’ll introduce you to pigmented slip (engobes) to add some color to your creation!

  • 7 Class: The Teapot

    Get ready for the ultimate challenge! In this class, we’ll combine all the techniques you've learned to create one of the trickiest forms in ceramics—the teapot! You’ll learn the secrets to designing the perfect teapot and get tips to prevent drips from the spout.

  • 8 Class: Glazing

    Welcome to the world of glazes! This class is all about experimenting with different glazing techniques. You’ll learn about the components of glazes and explore exciting combinations. From dipping to pouring, brush glazing to the unique bubble glaze painting technique, you'll get to glaze all the pieces you've made in previous classes.

If you missed a lesson, it's okay. You can attend the missed class in the next course. For example: you missed class №3 in August, you can attend the same class in September. Welcome to pottery course!

Welcome to pottery courses in Santa Monica

With our professional instructors, you will dive into the fascinating world of ceramics. You will also become part of a creative community and have the opportunity to work independently in our studio coworking space at a special rate for course participants.

We’ve gathered all the reasons for you to fall in love with ceramics with us

  • IMMERSION IN THE CRAFT
    Unique and engaging programs with full immersion. Topics that spark excitement and a strong desire to create.
  • PERFECT ATMOSPHERE
    Our studio is an ideal place to learn. Professional designers have thought through every detail, creating a stylish and inspiring space where you truly want to learn and create.
  • COMMUNITY
    We are building a creative community. Ceramics brings people joy and a sense of fulfillment—and we want to bring that together. People from all backgrounds come to us, united by their love for art and clay.

  • AUTHOR CERAMICS
    After the course, each student will have their own unique ceramic pieces. We answer all your questions and can help you start building your own brand.