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, 2025 AND 2026 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 5 2026 Thursday PM (Sold Out)
Thursday Morn
Friday
Saturday
SundayMonday (Sold Out)
Session 6 2026 All seats open
Thursday PM
Thursday Morn
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
• 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
Monday Evenings,
Tuesday Evenings or
Tuesday Mornings
• Held Monday or Tuesday Evenings from 6:30 to 9pm or Tuesday Mornings from 10am to 12:30pm or Monday Afternoons from1pm to 3:30pm
• 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 PM8/24/26 to 10/12/26 Session 5 Sold Out
10/19/26 to 12/14/26 Mon Eve 6:30 to 9pm Session 6 (no class on 11/30)
Thursdays AM & PM
8/20/26 to 10/8/26 Session 5 (Mornings)8/20/26 to 10/8/26 Session 5 (Evenings) Sold Out
10/15/26 to 12/10/26 Thurs Morn 9:30am to Noon Session 6 (no class on 11/26)
10/15/26 to 12/10/26 Thurs Eve 6:30pm to 9pm Session 6 (no class on 11/26)
Fridays PM
8/21/26 to 10/9/26 Session 5
10/16/26 to 12/11/26 Fri Eve 6:30 to 9pm Session 6 (no class on 11/27)
Saturdays PM
8/22/26 to 10/10/26 Session 5
10/17/26 to 12/12/26 Sat Eve 6:30 to 9pm Session 6 (no class on 11/28)
Sundays PM
8/23/26 to 10/11/26 Session 5
10/18/26 to 12/13/26 Sun Eve 6:30 to 9pm Session 6 (no class on 11/29)
Introductory Hand-Building Dates:
Mondays PM
8/24/26 to 10/12/26 Session 5 (Mornings)
10/19/26 to 12/14/26 Mon Mornings Session 6 (no class on 11/30)
Wednesdays AM & PM
8/26/26 to 10/14/26 Session 5 (Mornings)
8/26/26 to 10/14/26 Session 5 (Evenings)
10/21/26 to 12/9/26 Session 6 (Mornings) (no class on 11/25)
10/21/26 to 12/9/26 Session 6 (Evenings) (no class on 11/25)
Mon/Tues Introductory Sculpting Dates:
Tuesdays AM & PM (With Sam)
8/25/26 to 10/13/26 Session 5 (Mornings)
8/25/26 to 10/13/26 Session 5 (Evenings)
10/20/26 to 12/15/26 Session 6 (Mornings)
10/20/26 to 12/15/26 Session 6 (Evenings)
Monday Afternoons & Evenings (with Megan)
8/24/26 to 10/12/26 Session 5 (Evenings)
10/19/26 to 12/14/26 Mon Eve 6:30 to 9pm Session 6 (no class on 11/30)
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