Sooki Studio
Classes in Los Angeles
Sooki Studio, nestled in Frogtown, Los Angeles near the LA River bike path, offers ceramics workshops aimed at promoting mental wellness and community connection. With sliding scale pricing and sessions for all ages and abilities, they foster creativity and meaningful interactions in a welcoming environment. Led by passionate professional artists, their workshops inspire learning and artistic exploration.
2 classes with availability
One Big Pot
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Learn to build a large-scale ceramic planter while exploring efficient construction techniques, reinforcement, and lightweight structural methods. Over three weeks, you’ll create your own functional and sculptural planter with guidance on building, refining, drying, and firing your finished piece.
All levels
16 and older
Nov 5th
3–6pm PT
Meets 3 Times
$625
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Thu. Nov 5th, 3–6pm PT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Sculpting Light: Ceramic Lamp Making
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
In this workshop, we’ll explore how ceramic forms can interact with light, creating functional table lamps or hanging pendants using handbuilding techniques. By the end, students will have a finished, wired lamp, using unglazed clay to focus on form and design.
Intermediate
16 and older
Nov 13th
3–6pm PT
Meets 2 Times
$275
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Fri. Nov 13th, 3–6pm PT
(6 hours over 2 sessions)
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Inside the Electric Kiln: A Hands-On Firing Intensive
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
Gain a deeper understanding of electric kiln firing, from cones and firing schedules to kiln furniture, safety, and troubleshooting. Through hands-on demonstrations and guided practice, learn how to confidently load bisque and glaze firings while maximizing kiln space and avoiding common mistakes.
All levels
5 and older
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$185
Tools for Grounding: Intro to Ceramics
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the sensory connection between their hands, hearts, and materials through clay, learning foundational handbuilding techniques like pinch pots, coiling, and slab building.
All levels
5 and older
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Independent Study with Jeffery Sun Young Park
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
This course offers experienced ceramicists the opportunity to work independently on personal projects while receiving guidance from artist and therapist Jeffery Sun Young Park to enhance their skills, troubleshoot challenges, and explore advanced techniques in a supportive studio environment.
All levels
5 and older
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Glaze Application Techniques
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Explore mid-range glaze application and chemistry in this hands-on workshop, where participants will master base glaze creation, crawling glazes, and colorants, while learning various techniques for application and oxide decoration to enhance their glazing skills and creativity.
All levels
5 and older
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Shaping Stones: Intro to Ceramics
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This introductory workshop invites participants to explore the connection between their hands, hearts, and minds through hands-on clay techniques, fostering a deepened sensitivity to both the material and their own creative process while learning fundamental handbuilding methods.
All levels
5 and older
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Intro to Midrange Glazing
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
Join artist and educator Jotham Hung for a comprehensive workshop where participants will dive into mid-range glaze application, glaze chemistry, and colorant techniques, learning to create their own base and crawling glazes, as well as experimenting with brushing, dipping, pouring, and oxide decoration, all while developing their glazing skills through hands-on creation of test tiles, glaze application, and studio time for personal projects.
All levels
5 and older
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Tools for Ceramics: Intro to Woodworking
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
Join this engaging workshop to learn woodworking techniques for crafting custom tools for clay work! Participants will gain hands-on experience with various tools, including bandsaws and sanders, while creating personalized wooden instruments. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity and ideas! You'll leave with multiple handcrafted tools tailored to your needs. Perfect for ceramic artists and those looking to create special gifts.
All levels
5 and older
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$225
Mask On, Mask Off - Ceramics Workshop
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
Join an inclusive workshop to develop a personal creative practice by building ceramic masks using various handbuilding techniques, while exploring the artistic process through dialogue, individual and group creation, and essential tips on preparation and assembly.
All levels
5 and older
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Tools for Grounding: Large Scale Handbuilding
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
Explore the connection between hands, heart, and clay in this immersive workshop! Learn large-scale handbuilding techniques like coils and slabs while listening to the material’s guidance. Create multiple pieces and take home clay for further practice. All work will be fired and ready for pickup in three weeks. Ideal for all skill levels, this workshop enhances your tactile experience with clay.
All levels
5 and older
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Slabs & Molds: Handbuilding Everyday Tableware
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
In this two-part workshop, participants will learn slab-building techniques to create custom tableware like cups, bowls, and plates using molds and hand tools. With guided instruction, open studio access, and all materials provided, this course is perfect for beginners looking to craft functional, microwave- and dishwasher-safe pieces.
All levels
5 and older
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A Stampin' and a Stomping
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
Discover the art of physical mark making and clay's ability to hold memory in this creative surface design workshop. Students will craft personalized bisqueware stamps, learning various techniques to expand their ceramic toolkits and develop unique textures and patterns.
All levels
5 and older
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$100
Reclaim Space: Completing the Ceramic Cycle
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to reclaim clay using a simple, accessible setup perfect for home or communal studios. We'll guide you through rehydrating, mixing, drying, and spiral wedging techniques to help you sustainably reuse your own clay.
All levels
5 and older
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$75
Intro to Electric Kilns
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
You'll work through the essentials of electric kiln firing, from loading techniques to ongoing kiln maintenance. Great for anyone deepening firing knowledge or setting up a home studio, with hands-on demos and expert guidance.
All levels
5 and older
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$85
Tactile Touch with Natalia Ira Sookias
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
This workshop focuses on connecting with clay through touch, teaching participants to listen to the material. It covers hand-building techniques for creating large sculptural pieces, with all levels welcome. Participants can take home clay for practice, and completed pieces will be fired and ready in three weeks.
All levels
5 and older
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Creative Sculpture
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
Embark on a four-session journey to enhance your ceramic sculpting skills through various handbuilding techniques like coils, slabs, and molds. Designed for experienced participants, this workshop fosters creative rejuvenation and offers a space to explore new methods, with all materials provided for at-home practice and final pieces ready for pickup within three weeks of the last session.
All levels
5 and older
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The Imperfect Cup
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
Discover the art of hand-building ceramics as you create traditional Armenian coffee cups and saucers using the pinching method. Embrace imperfections and enjoy decorating your pieces with underglaze, all fired to cone 5 for dishwasher and microwave safety, perfect for all ages and experience levels.
All levels
18 and older
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$100
Queer SWANA Clay Night
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
This handbuilding ceramics workshop offers a playful, low-pressure environment for all ages and experience levels. Participants can create various forms with terracotta clay, with all materials provided. Pieces will be fired and ready for pickup within three weeks.
All levels
18 and older
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$75
Play with Clay
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
Tap into your creativity in a welcoming ceramics studio, where terracotta clay becomes a playground for the imagination. Step into the joy of sculpting without limits, exploring the endless possibilities of form and function in a supportive atmosphere of experimentation and discovery.
All levels
18 and older
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
$85
