Beginner Handbuilding Ceramics Workshop

Your hands are about to do something they have never done before, and you are going to love every messy, muddy minute of it! This beginner-friendly pottery handbuilding workshop brings the creative activity straight to you -- whether that is your backyard, office, living room, or favorite venue -- because the instructor travels within 20 miles of Dana Point to make it happen. You bring the space and the people; she brings everything else, arriving about 20 minutes early to get set up so you can walk in and get your hands dirty right away.In this hands-on pottery handbuilding session, you will learn how to make pottery using two classic handbuilding techniques: a pinch pot mug you can actually drink from, and a seashell or catch-all dish that is equal parts functional and charming. Think of it as one of those birthday party ideas or team building ideas that people actually talk about afterward -- the kind of creative activity that feels like play but leaves you with something real you made yourself. No wheel, no pottery experience, no problem (well, you know what we mean).If you prefer to skip the hosting and visit the instructor’s cozy home studio in Newport Beach instead, that option is open too. Either way, this is the kind of handbuilding idea that turns a regular Tuesday -- or Saturday, or team offsite -- into a memory. Grab your crew, roll up your sleeves, and come find out what your hands are capable of!What happens to your pottery after class?Your piece dries for about a week and becomes bone-dry (also known as greenware).

• It is then fired in the kiln for the first time.
• Afterward, I apply a coat of clear glaze to give it strength and shine.
• Finally, your piece goes into the kiln again for its second firing.

This process takes time, but ensures your creations are durable, functional, and beautiful. Pieces are typically ready for pickup in 2–4 weeks.

• Two functional, handmade pottery pieces (a pinch pot mug and a seashell or catch-all dish) with clear glaze and two kiln firings included
• A genuinely memorable experience worth talking about afterward!
• New hands-on skills in two classic hand-building techniques with no prior experience needed

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