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Sculpting Light: Ceramic Lamp Making
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
In this workshop, we’ll explore how ceramic forms can interact with light, creating functional table lamps or hanging pendants using handbuilding techniques. By the end, students will have a finished, wired lamp, using unglazed clay to focus on form and design.
Intermediate
16 and older
Feb 19th
3–6pm PT
Meets 2 Times
$275
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Fri. Feb 19th, 3–6pm PT
(6 hours over 2 sessions)
Inside the Electric Kiln: A Hands-On Firing Intensive
Sooki Studio See all classes by this school @ 2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA
Gain a deeper understanding of electric kiln firing, from cones and firing schedules to kiln furniture, safety, and troubleshooting. Through hands-on demonstrations and guided practice, learn how to confidently load bisque and glaze firings while maximizing kiln space and avoiding common mistakes.
All levels
5 and older
Sat. Feb 27th, 11am–4pm PT
(5 hours)
Beginning Wheel 1 (Burbank)
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 912 Isabel St, Burbank, CA
Get started in pottery with hands-on coaching in shaping, trimming, and glazing. Step in, with expert instruction and plenty of clay to experiment and bring pieces to life.
Nov 5th
6–9pm PT
Meets 3 Times
$195
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Nov 8th
9am–12pm PT
Meets 3 Times
$195
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Thu. Nov 5th, 6–9pm PT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Wheel 1.5 and Intermediate Handbuilding Class (Burbank)
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 912 Isabel St, Burbank, CA
Build on your foundational wheel-throwing skills while exploring hand-building techniques that add creativity and character to your pottery. You'll create and glaze functional ceramic pieces as you learn to combine wheel-thrown forms with slab, coil, sculptural, and decorative elements.
Nov 5th
9am–12pm PT
Meets 3 Times
$195
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Thu. Nov 5th, 9am–12pm PT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Beginning Handbuilding (Burbank)
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 912 Isabel St, Burbank, CA
Start your pottery practice by working through fundamental techniques, from wheel throwing through glazing. Each session focuses on a specific skill, including shaping, trimming, and adding unique textures under expert guidance.
Nov 7th
9am–12pm PT
Meets 3 Times
$195
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Sat. Nov 7th, 9am–12pm PT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
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Matcha Bowl Handbuilding
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
In this one-time pottery workshop, students of all skill levels will hand-build and decorate their own functional matcha bowl in a fun, creative setting. With expert guidance and all materials supplied, participants can personalize their piece through hand painting or glazing while enjoying a relaxing, hands-on experience.
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$65
Slip Casting Workshop
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 2910 Gilroy St, Los Angeles, CA
Discover the art of Slip Casting in a comprehensive workshop. From crafting intricate molds to perfecting pouring techniques, master the process of creating precise ceramic replicas. Join us for three classes of hands-on learning and elevate your pottery skills to new heights.
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Ceramic Jack-o-Lantern
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Craft your own ceramic jack-o-lantern in this fun, all-levels pottery workshop, where you'll hand build and glaze a festive tea light holder, with finished pieces shipped to you—no experience necessary and all materials included!
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$65
Halloween Wheel Throwing
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate spooky season in this beginner-friendly pottery workshop by learning the basics of wheel throwing and creating a festive bowl. Personalize your piece with fun Halloween-inspired details and your choice of painted or studio-applied glaze, with all materials included.
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$70
Adventures in Clay
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Come join us and have a blast playing with clay! From sculpting to pottery, students will receive an overview of how to work with clay and create several ceramic pieces through hand-building and clay decorating techniques. All pieces will be fired and glazed. Clay will be provided. Note: Students should bring a basic pottery took kit (sponge, metal scraper, wire clay cutter, ribbon tool, loop tool, aluminum needle, modeling tool, potters...
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Date Night Wheel Throwing Class
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 912 Isabel St, Burbank, CA
This beginner-friendly pottery course invites couples to create bowls on the potter's wheel, choose a glaze color, and leave the finishing touches to us, with pieces ready for pickup in three weeks.
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$200
Beginning Wheel 1 (Frogtown)
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 2910 Gilroy St, Los Angeles, CA
Get started in pottery from the very basics, with hands-on coaching in shaping, trimming, and glazing. Step in, with expert instruction and plenty of clay to experiment and bring pieces to life.
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Wheel Throwing Course
Clay CA See all classes by this school @ 900 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Refine your pottery skills in our intensive four-week course, mastering wheel throwing techniques from centering to glaze application. Enjoy access to our studio round the clock for practice outside class hours. With all materials provided and no prior experience necessary, unleash your creativity and craft a comprehensive body of work under expert guidance.
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Night Raku Firing
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 2910 Gilroy St, Los Angeles, CA
Explore the ancient Japanese technique of Raku firing and create stunning, one-of-a-kind ceramics. Witness the magic as your glowing red-hot pieces are placed in materials like sawdust or newspaper, resulting in limitless colors and unique matte finishes. With each firing taking just 40 minutes, you'll quickly see the beautiful, unpredictable results. Choose from 10 Raku glazes and watch your creation come to life.
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$20
Character Building Course
Clay CA See all classes by this school @ 900 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Explore the art of character-based figurative sculpture through hands-on clay work. Develop skills in proportion, gesture, anatomy, form, and expression while bringing an original character from concept to finished sculpture. Choose to create one larger figure or a series of smaller characters, with firing, glazes, and tools included.
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Beginning Wheel 2 - Build Wider and Taller (Frogtown)
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 2910 Gilroy St, Los Angeles, CA
Take your wheel-throwing to the next stage with Beginning Wheel 2: Build Wider and Taller, geared toward students ready to expand the scale of their work. Refine shaping techniques for wider and taller forms, deepening craftsmanship under expert guidance and working toward Cone 10 firing.
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Beginning Handbuilding (Sunset)
Claytivity Pottery Studio See all classes by this school @ 3028 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Begin your pottery practice by working through core techniques, from wheel throwing through glazing. Each session focuses on a specific skill, including shaping, trimming, and adding personalized textures, under expert guidance.
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Ceramic Pipe Hand Building
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Hand build and decorate your own ceramic pipe in this creative pottery workshop with no experience required. Select a painting or glazing finish for your piece, which will be professionally fired and shipped directly to your door. All materials are included, making this a convenient and satisfying introduction to ceramic craft.
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$65
From Mud To Music: 6-Week Series for Making and Enjoying Ceramic Musical Instruments
Blue Barn City Farm See all classes by this school @ 19627 Oxnard St, Tarzana, CA
Embark on a musical journey through clay at Blue Barn City Farm's workshop, inspired by Barry Hall's exploration of ceramic instruments. From creating hanging bells to intricate xylophones, this intensive 6-week series offers hands-on guidance in wheel throwing and hand building techniques, culminating in a joyous musical celebration.
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Intermediate Wheel 4-Week Course
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 835 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Take your wheel throwing skills further in this 4-week intermediate course, designed for potters comfortable centering 4 pounds of clay. Refine your technique, learn advanced construction methods, and explore ambitious forms in a supportive, materials-included Sunday evening class.
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