Pottery Classes in San Francisco, CA

Learn techniques for making your own ceramic planters! Both thrown and handbuilt forms will be demonstrated, and there will be time to construct several of your own vessels. Techniques for decorating planters will also be covered. Some ceramic experience recommended but not required.

This class focuses on individual projects, incorporating various techniques including hand-building and throwing on the wheel.  All levels and older teens welcome. Fee includes glaze and firing fee. Required supplies for this program: Basic Pottery Tool Kit Notebook Clay (available for purchase at Art Center)

This class will focus on individual projects, incorporating demos of various techniques including handbuilding and throwing on the wheel. All levels, ages 18 and up welcome. Fee includes glaze and firing fee. Students may attend open studio for up to 3 hours per week during the weeks that their class is held.  Clay available for purchase...

In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to throw graceful vases and delicate bottles. Techniques to be covered include collaring narrow necks, trimming upright on the bat, and using metal ribs. Some ceramic experience required.

This course will cover a variety of handbuilding techniques, including pinching, coil, and slab construction to create functional works. Follow along with demos or work on your own projects. *Fee includes glaze and firing fee Required supplies for this program: Basic ceramics clay tool kit(Metal Rib, Wood Modeling Tool, Needle Tool, Loop Tool,...

We will experiment with layering glazes, underglazes, and oxides to achieve new and different surfaces. In the first class we will make test tiles, in the second class we will experiment with surfaces, and in the third class we will discuss and compare results. Basic Pottery Tool Kit Clay available for purchase at Art Center.

Use gold and silver luster on your ceramic pieces! In this intro workshop you will learn over-glazing techniques using commercially available lusters. Come to class with several small-medium sized pieces that are already glazed and fired.  $10 material fee payable to instructor at start of workshop includes all materials.

In this class for continuing students, we will focus on one type of form, going in-depth through demos, hands-on work time and class discussion. We will explore design, form and function. Open to both handbuilding and/or throwing. Clay (available for purchase at Art Center)