Pottery Classes in San Francisco, CA

Cups are one of the most ubiquitous and also personal forms that are made in clay. In this intensive workshop we will examine what makes a "good" cup, and learn both wheel and handbuilding techniques for making our cups truly our own. Ceramic experience required.  Clay available for purchase at Art Center.

Tiny pots! In this workshop we will make miniature forms in clay. Work on the wheel or hand build your own mini pots. Demos will include throwing and surface treatments for these miniature beauties.  Required supplies for this program: Basic ceramic tools Respirator mask Clay available for purchase at Art Center.

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.

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.

Learn new ways to enhance and embellish your ceramic surfaces with texture! Demos will incorporate found objects, leaves, fabric, wood grain and much more! 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.  Required supplies...

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.

Explore the basics of glaze chemistry! This class will help demystify glazes. We will learn about glaze ingredients, discuss the physics of firing, make test tiles, and each person will find a glaze recipe to make themselves. Results will be shared and discussed.  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.