Classes
& Private Lessons
Pottery Classes for New Students
Call to reserve a place in class 650-557-0683. A deposit is required, and 24-hour 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 – Group Events
Pottery Wheel Student
1 person, 1 hour:
One-on-one instruction, by arrangement — $80
Call to schedule. 650-557-0683
2-45 persons, 1-1/2 hours:
Bring a friend or group, and save!
instruction by arrangement — $60 per person.
Call to schedule. 650-557-0683
All Instruction Includes:
- Clay, firings, and glaze
- 2 projects made: Bowls and cylinders
- The service of glazing your work from a choice of 4 dipping glazes–OR you come back later to glaze.
Ask us to customize a memorable experience for your Group Event or Teambuilding Activity.
Pre-registration is required for all classes. 24-hour cancellation notice required, secured by a deposit.
Please call for availability 650-557-0683.
Made by Students
Expert Instructors
Margaret Tassi
Wheel Throwing
David Paulley
Wheel Throwing
Samantha Tripp
Hand Building
Cindy Chan
Sculpture
Mike Pickard
Wheel Throwing
Dave Alexander
Wheel Throwing
David Arnegard
Wheel Throwing
Sandy Slick
Wheel Throwing
About Us
Want to find out more about the people that make Clay Creations Studio amazing.Introductory Classes
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Monday nights 6:30-8:30 PM
Friday nights 6:30-8:30 PM
Shape bowls, cylinders and mugs. It also covers trimming and surface work, and glazing. This is an 8-week course $300 — *6 Week Class – $225
Sessions:
Instructor:
TBD (Mondays)
January 6 – February 24
March 2 – April 20
April 27 – June 22 (No Class on May 25)
July 6 – August 24
August 31 – October 26 (No Class Sept 7)
*November 2 – December 7 (6 Week Class)
Instructor:
David Paulley (Fridays)
January 10 – February 38
March 6 – April 24
May 1 – June 26 ( No Class May 29)
July 10 – August 28
*November 6 – December 22 (6 Week Class)
Introduction to Sculpture
Tuesday 7-9 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. $300.
Instructor:
Cindy Chan
Introduction to Handbuilding
Monday nights 7:00-9:00 PM
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. All materials included!
There is an 8-week course $300 — *6 Week Class – $225
Includes all materials.
Sessions:
Instructor:
Samantha Tripp
January 6 – February 24
March 2 – April 20
April 27 – June 22 ( No Class May 25)
July 6 – August 24
August 31 – October 26 (No Class September 7)
*November 2 – December 7 (6 Week Class)
Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Thursday nights 6:30-9:00 PM
Saturdays 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Shape bowls, cylinders, and mugs. It also covers trimming and surface work, and glazing. This is an 8-week course $300 — *6 Week Class – $225
Sessions:
Instructor:
TBD (Thursday)
January 8 – February 27
March 5 – April 23
May 7 – June 25 (No Class on May 25)
July 9 – August 27
September 3 – October 22
*November 5 – December 17 (6 Week Class – No Class Nov. 26)
Instructor:
TBD (Saturday)
January 11- February 29
March 7 – April 29
May 9 – June 27
September 5 – October 24
November 7 – December 19 (6 Week Class – No Class Nov. 28)
July 10 – August 28
Happy Students
Great place to learn pottery and enjoy the community of artists.
-Amy DeLorimierHad 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!
-BeckyC MGet In Touch
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