Whether you’re a hobbyist or just want to experience throwing clay in the pottery wheel, attending pottery classes will help you learn more about the fundamentals of pottery. For experienced potters, pottery classes can help sharpen your skills.
Pottery classes are not just for adults. Many pottery studios offer pottery classes for children who are eager to learn! Some of them only offer adult classes, while some offer classes for all age groups.
For your convenience, we listed the best pottery studios that offer pottery classes in San Diego, CA.
Mud Lily Clay Studio
Mud Lily Clay Studio is a fun and engaging place where you can exercise your creativity in making clay.
It all started in November 2019 when two friends, Jo Ann Molter and Susan Tull, decided to move to this location. Currently, their studio has 12 pottery wheels, a glazing area, and large hand-building tables.
Start Here Sessions
If it’s your first time attending a pottery class in Mud Lily, you will need to purchase their “Start Here Session” for around $180. The class runs for nine hours and has three sessions. You will choose the date that is most convenient for you.
Mud Lily only offers two Start Here Sessions per month. If there are no slots available, you can register on their Start Here Series Waitlist.
During the class, basic concepts and techniques will be introduced. The good thing with Mud Lily is their classes are small, which allows students to better explore and learn more about pottery.
Location: 2888 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
Contact Information: +1 619-818-2918 | hello@mudlilyclay.com
Website: https://www.mudlilyclay.com/
Ceramic Heights
Ceramic Heights was established in 2015 and started offering pottery wheel demonstrations as a pop-up studio.
Muddy Time
This is their most popular class for those who want to experience throwing clay without commitment. Classes are booked a month or more before the actual date.
For only about $25, you get an hour on the wheel and two balls of clay. The firing and glazing of one piece are already included in the package. However, if you want to fire and glaze both pieces, just add $15.
Kids and Teens Class
Gives children an opportunity to explore pottery and use the wheel or hand-build. If the child is under 8 years old, it must be supervised by an adult. This class costs about $25 and includes all supplies.
Studio Intro
This class lasts for 8 weeks and costs about $240. You’ll learn to throw, wedge, glaze, and trim.
All tools and supplies needed will be included in the set.
Location: 5509 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Contact Information: +1 619-488-7219 | amanda@ceramicheights.com
Website: https://ceramicheights.com/
Milk Oolong Studio
Milk Oolong Studio offers pottery classes and workshops for all age groups. They also have a gallery of handmade ceramic art.
Wheel Throwing for Adults
This 5-week session costs about $300 and each class lasts for two hours. You’ll learn about techniques, glazing, and basic forms of pottery. Surface decoration will also be covered.
All tools and supplies will be provided.
Private Lessons
Basic pottery lessons will be covered in this class. The package also includes one glazed piece.
Private lessons can accommodate up to 8 students. The rate starts at about $75 to $400 for a one-hour class.
Surface Decoration Workshop
This focuses on sketching, image transferring, carving, sculpting, underglazes, stamps, textures, sgraffito, and Mishima.
This is a one-hour class and costs about $50.
Location: 2690 Historic Decatur Rd #203, San Diego, CA 92106
Contact Information: leah,schaperow@gmail.com
Website: https://www.milkoolongstudio.com/classes
San Diego Ceramic Connection
San Diego Ceramic Connections was established in 1997 by a Japanese Potter—Kuota Shimazaki.
They offer pottery classes six days a week and an open studio every Friday. What makes them stand out is Kuota teaches traditional Japanese pottery techniques
Adult Pottery Class
This is a 4-week session and costs about $125. Each session will begin on the first week of the month.
Classes are self-directed to allow students to pursue their interests. The fees already include all tools, materials, and firing fees.
Location: 3216 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92104
Contact Information: +1(619) 281-2529
Website: https://www.sdceramic.com/
Cone 6 Ceramics
Cone 6 Ceramics offers pottery classes, workshops, open studios, and hosts private events. Their open studio is only available for members.
Wheel Lessons (Crash Course)
This course costs about $50 and includes a 30-minute demo and an introduction on how to throw on the wheel.
Each student will be provided with three balls of clay at the start of the class. If you need extra clay, there will be a minimal fee.
Intro to Ceramics-Throwing on the Wheel
This class costs about $200. At the end of the class, you will learn how to throw, trim, wedge, and glaze. All materials will be provided for every session.
Location: 6643 Tiffin Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
Contact Information: +1(619) 248-3854 | cristinamisa@cone6ceramics.com
Website: https://www.cone6ceramics.com/contact-5
Claytime Ceramics
Clayrimw Ceramics has been operating for 18 years. They offer a wide range of services and pottery classes for all ages.
Skill Developing Package
If you’re serious about enhancing your pottery skills, this class is for you. This class has a total of 10 sessions and costs about $500. You will also get a free 1-month membership where you can use the open studio independently.
What’s more, is you’ll get an additional 25% discount on other services offered by Claytime Ceramics.
Getting a Bit Deeper Into the Wheel Classes
If you want to improve in using the potter’s wheel, this class will help you! The class costs $250 and you can bring a partner with you.
Location: 1863 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA 92107
Contact Information: +1(619) 223-6050 | claytimeceramics@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.claytimeceramics.com/contact-us.html
Cool Creations Pottery & DIY Studio
Cool Creations is a pottery and art studio that offers DIY workshops, pottery painting, canvas painting, pottery wheel throwing classes, and clay hand building. They also accept reservations for parties and events.
What makes them a unique pottery studio is that they are the only pottery studio that has a cafe in San Diego.
Kids Wheel Throwing
If you’re looking for pottery classes for your kids, you might want to consider Cool Creation’s wheel throwing class. The class costs $230 for six sessions. This class is recommended for children ages 8 and above.
Students will learn about wedging, lifting, centering, trimming, and glazing. Individual instructions will be given to students to make sure they pursue their interests.
Pottery Wheel Class for Adults
If you’re a beginner, we recommend taking this class. Just like Kids Wheel Throwing, students will learn about wedging, lifting, centering, trimming, and glazing.
This is a 6-week class and costs about $285. Clay and firing are already included in the fee. In case you need additional clay, you need to add $3 per pound.
If you’re taking the class with your kids, you can take the classes together every Saturday.
Location: 1753-A Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Contact Information: +1(858) 273-2837 | coolcreationspb@gmail.com
Website: https://www.coolcreationspb.com/mud-room
Conclusion
Learning pottery is an exciting activity for both adults and children. Whether you are serious about pursuing pottery or you don’t want commitment, the pottery studios we listed offers classes according to your needs.