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The hardness of life will give way to the softness of accomplishment –dp

Classes in introductory wheel throwing, hand-building and sculpture
Winners of the 2024 AND 2025 Best of San Mateo in the category of
Best Art Classes thanks to all of those that voted for us!

We strive to give you a great experience. If there’s any questions or suggestions please email us here.
In these introductory 8-week sessions we provide everything. Clay, Glazes, Instructive Demonstrations and Guidance throughout.

Dates for classes listed at bottom of the page.

Introductory
Wheel Throwing
8 Weeks Per Session

Choose from Several Sessions

$370

Per Person Per Session

What’s covered during the 8 weeks:
Week 1 Throwing Bowls
Week 2 Throwing Cylinders
Week 3 Trimming, Handle-making process, simple embellishments
Week 4 Glazing
Week 5 Throwing bowls recap
Week 6 Throwing Cylinders recap
Week 7 Trimming, Handle-making process, simple embellishments
Week 8 Glazing

Limited Number of Seats Available:
Session 1 2026
Thursday PM sold out
Thursday AM open
Friday sold out
Saturday open
Sunday sold out
Monday sold out
Session 2 2026 All seats open

• Choose from Mon., Thur., Fri., Sat., Sun. from 6:30 to 9pm or Thursday Mornings from 9:30am to Noon
• Includes Clay, Glaze and Firings
• 8 WEEKS in length (Better Value)
• Option to become a studio member.


Intro/Intermediate
Hand Building
8 Weeks Per Session

Choose from Several Sessions

$370

Per Person Per Session

Learn the Basics of Hand Building with Slabs & Pinch Pots, Surface Decoration & Glaze

Wednesday Evenings or
Monday or Wednesday Mornings

• Held Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 to 9pm or Monday or Wed. Mornings from 10am to 12:30pm
• Includes Clay, Glaze and Firings
• 8 WEEKS in length (Better Value)
• Option to become a studio member.


Intro/Intermediate
Sculpture
8 Weeks Per Session

Choose from Several Sessions

$370

Per Person Per Session

Learn the Basics of Sculpture with lessons in free-form, decorating & hollowing your work for firing & types of different Glaze applications

Tuesday Evenings or
Tuesday Mornings

• Held Tuesday Evenings from 6:30 to 9pm or Tuesday Mornings from 10am to 12:30pm
• Includes Clay, Glaze and Firings
• 8 WEEKS in length (Better Value)
• Option to become a studio member.


Each confirmation of seat reservation will be processed manually by email or text within 24 hours.

Introductory Wheel Throwing Dates:

Mondays PM
1/12/26 to 3/2/26 Session 1 Sold Out
3/9/26 to 4/23/26 Session 2

Thursdays AM & PM
1/8/26 to 2/26/26 Session 1 AM
1/8/26 to 2/26/26 Session 1 PM Sold Out
3/5/26 to 4/23/26 Session 2

Fridays PM
1/9/26 to 2/27/26 Session 1 Sold Out
3/6/26 to 4/24/26 Session 2

Saturdays PM
1/10/26 to 2/28/26 Session 1
3/7/26 to 4/25/26 Session 2

Sundays PM
1/11/26 to 3/1/26 Session 1 Sold Out
3/8/26 to 4/26/26 Session 2

Introductory Hand-Building Dates:

Mondays AM
1/5/26 to 2/23/26 Session 1
3/9/26 to 4/23/26 Session 2

Wednesdays AM & PM
1/7/26 to 2/25/26 Session 1
3/4/26 to 4/21/26 Session 2

Tuesday Introductory Sculpting Dates:

Tuesdays AM & PM (With Sam)
1/6/26 to 2/24/26 Session 1
3/3/26 to 4/20/26 Session 2

Monday Afternoons (with Cindy)
TBA

Email clayclasses@theclaylife.com for more information or Subscribe below.