Adult Classes
& Private Lessons
Pottery Classes for New Students
Email to reserve a place in class: info@claycreationspacifica.com. A deposit is required, and 4-week cancellation notice is required for all classes.
Heads Up!
This page is for adults who are new to clay. For ongoing classes and membership, check the Membership Page.
Intro & Beginner Classes
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Introduction to Sculpture
Learn how to make a 3 dimensional design on ceramic tiles or a simple beginning clay sculpture.
Introduction to Hand-building
Use textured clay slab, coil and pinch techniques to make boxes, vases and plates, with fun textures and more.
Private Lessons
One-on-One:
90 Mins of Instruction
Potter’s Wheel - You will make two pots on the wheel. Shape bowls, cups, or flower pots! After the pottery is made a color selection of glazes will be provided for you to choose from.
Pottery will be ready for pickup 3-4 weeks later.
All Instruction Includes:
- Clay, firings, and glaze
- The service of glazing your work from a choice of 4 dipping glazes
Cost - $125.00
Please, feel free to call us at (650) 420-3272 or use the contact form below:
Bring a Friend or More:
Up to 2 Hours of Instruction
Potter’s Wheel with Friends - Each person makes two pots on the wheel. Shape bowls, cups or flower pots! After the pottery is made a color selection of glazes will be provided for participants to choose from.
Pottery will be ready for pickup 3-4 weeks later.
All Instruction Includes:
- Clay, firings, and glaze
- The service of glazing your work from a choice of 4 dipping glazes
$85.00 per person
Deposit of $170.00 Required
Ask us to customize a memorable experience for your Group Event or Teambuilding Activity.
Secure your Date and Time at Our Studio
Please, feel free to call us at (650) 420-3272 or use the contact form below:
Made by Students
Introductory Classes
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Monday nights 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Elizabeth Agler
Thursday 9:30 – 11:30 AM* – Patricia Chuson
Friday nights 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Julia Kaifer
Saturday nights 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Matt Steinborn
Sunday nights 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Julia Kaifer
Shape bowls, cylinders and mugs. It also covers trimming and surface work, and glazing.
Sessions 4 and 5 are an 8-week course $350
Sessions 6 – Mon Wheel, Mon Handbuilding & Sun Wheel are a 6-week course $265
Sessions:
Introduction to Sculpture
Thursday 6:30 – 9 PM
Learn how to make a 3-dimensional design on ceramic tiles or a simple beginning clay sculpture. This 8-week class starts on the first Tuesday of the month. $350.
Instructor:
Cindy Chan
Introduction to Handbuilding
Monday nights 6:30-8:30 PM – Samantha Morris
Tuesday mornings 9:30am-12 PM – Joseph Winfield
Use textured clay slab, coil and pinch techniques to make boxes, vases, and plates, with fun textures and more. This class will also cover glaze and decorating techniques. The instructors name is Samantha Morris. All materials included!
Session 3 thru 5 are an 8-week course $350
Session 6 – Mon is an 6-week course $265
Session 6 – Tues is an 8-week course $350
Includes all materials.
Sessions:
Mondays
Session 5
9/5 – 10/24
Mondays
Tuesdays
Advanced Glazing and Surface Design
Tuesdays 6:30 – 9 PM
Learn a variety of glazing and surface techniques. Both Hand builders and wheel throwers are welcome! The instructor’s name is Patricia Chuson. Wheels and Handbuilding supplies available, all materials included!
$350
Instructor:
Patricia Chuson
Beginning Sculpture and Handbuilding
Weds nights 6:30-9:00 PM – Luke Allen
I will share hand-building and sculpture techniques I use to make sculptural pieces. This class will also cover glazing and decorating techniques, as well as troubleshooting construction issues. The instructor’s name is Luke Allen. All materials included!
$350
Sessions:
Wednesdays
Expert Instructors
Dave Alexander
Wheel Throwing
Margaret Tassi
Wheel Throwing
Patricia Chuson
Wheel Throwing
Megan Masnaghetti
Sculpture
Robin Braun Belinsky
The Administrator
Caroline Goodman
Clay Ranger
Cindy Chan
Sculpture
Elizabeth Agler
Wheel Throwing
Jo Fox
Wheel Throwing
Julia Kaefer
Instructor
Catia Arruda
Clay Ranger
Yukari Sakamoto
Studio Tech
David Arnegard
Wheel Throwing
Samantha Morris
Hand Building
Matthew Steinborn
Instructor
Cayla Salvador
Instructor
Emma Brennan
Clay Ranger
Rebekah Cabral
Studio Tech
Happy Students
Great place to learn pottery and enjoy the community of artists.
Had a great time learning how to center and shape clay. Amazing to see how a shapeless clay is transformed into a usable object. Owner was great and made our experience with pottery fun!
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