🎯 Learn the basics of pottery wheel throwing from an experienced instructor in a beginner-friendly setting

👐 Work with up to three pounds of clay to create as many as three unique ceramic pieces

🏺 Have your creations trimmed, glazed, and kiln-fired by the studio for pickup in 4–6 weeks

👩‍🎨 Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on creative experience in a fully equipped San Francisco pottery studio

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All age groups are welcome. Children are allowed if accompanied by a registered, participating adult guardian. Wheels are adult-sized, so younger children may need additional assistance from their guardian.
• Physical limitations: Ability to sit at and operate a pottery wheel is required.
• Experience level: No experience necessary; beginners are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: Children may participate if a registered adult guardian is also participating in the class.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 2 hours.
• What’s included:
  • 2 hours of expert instruction and class time
  • 3 pounds of clay
  • Glazing and firing for up to 3 items
  • Instructor trimming, drying, firing, glazing, and re-firing your pieces
  • Use of disposable or shared aprons
• Who will be present: A professional pottery instructor will guide the class. Other students may be present; class sizes vary.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed; all attendees must be registered participants.
• Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged.
• Specific rules to follow: Arrive on time; doors are locked once the class begins.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience.
• Arrival: Arrive 10 minutes before the start time to check in and get set up.
• Parking: Check local parking availability near the studio.
• What to wear: Clothing and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty; short fingernails are recommended.
• What to bring: Creative spirit and readiness to get hands-on with clay
• Restrooms: Restroom facilities are available on-site.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Finished pieces will be ready for pick-up in approximately 4–6 weeks after class (most are ready in 4–5 weeks). You will be notified via email when they are available.
• The process includes trimming, drying, bisque firing, glazing, and glaze firing done by the instructor.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 7 days before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 7 days in advance means losing the value of your experience.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.