Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners: Small-Group Pottery

Recent reviews of Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners: Small-Group Pottery

• 5/5 from Jacky Ho, attended Oct 2026: Brian was very kind and patient with us for our wheel throwing class. I have never done this before, so I was initially worried. However, Brian was very nice and taught us the techniques we needed to make a bowl and a cup! We had a lot of fun and would come back!
• 5/5 from Ayca Altinci, attended Oct 2026: It was a great experience for us, we had so much fun and we learned a lot. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Graham Rowland, attended Oct 2026: Very fun, entertaining and knowledgeable teacher.
• 5/5 from Ginger Kiesel, attended Oct 2026: An absolutely awesome class in an immaculate studio. Brian was lovely and knowledgeable. I will be booking another class for sure! Thank you for such a great experience! :-)
• 5/5 from Justice McKenzie, attended Oct 2026: The class was very amazing. We had an amazing time.
• 5/5 from Alondra, attended Oct 2026: We had an amazing time!! He was very patient, kind, and made this experience so much fun!!
• 5/5 from Christian Ruzicka, attended Jul 2026: Clay hat einen ganz tollen Kurs mit uns gehabt. Er war super vorbereitet – hat uns bestens eingewiesen und wir haben ein tolles Ergebnis mit nach Hause genommen. Wir würden es jederzeit wieder tun. Vielen vielen Dank – es war großartig. Anna Sophia und Christian
• 5/5 from Jared So, attended Jul 2026: We learned a lot and had a really fun experience with BW Pots! Would highly recommend
• 5/5 from Charlize Fontanilla, attended Jul 2026: Really fun class and a great learning experience. Instructor was really patient and that was very appreciated since it was my 1st time clay throwing. Would recommend!
• 5/5 from Belinda Lian, attended Jul 2026: Brian was really patient and detailed in his teaching throughout the session, which contributed to a very warm and supportive learning environment overall!
• 5/5 from Margaret Pedersen, attended Jul 2026: Excellent class, the instructor is very knowledgeable and teaches about the quality of the clay. Highly recommend this class!
• 5/5 from Grace Lin, attended May 2026: Bryan was a great teacher, very patient and easygoing, detailing every step and the sciences behind pottery. You can see how much he loves his job and how eager he’d like to pass on his passion towards pottery.
• 5/5 from Colleen Hoang, attended Apr 2026: I had such a great experience in this clay throwing class! The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating. He made us feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. We learned a lot and were able to create four beautiful pieces, which I’m so excited to get back. Definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in trying pottery! Super perfect for a date night or friends activity!
• 5/5 from Richard Jin, attended Apr 2026: We had such a great time with Brian who was so incredibly knowledgeable and patient. He is clearly very seasoned with working with people without prior experience like ourselves, guiding and helping us craft our own creation. Having 2 seats made it both intimate and approachable. 10/10 would recommend and go again!
• 5/5 from Jonathan Babu, attended Apr 2026: Brian was a great instructor. Easy to work with, and let us try things before stepping in to help when needed. Loved the experience and can’t wait to pick up our finished product. Highly recommend!!!!
• 5/5 from Lori Schoenbrun, attended Mar 2026: Brian is a wonderful teach- he made the experience so much fun and really helped clarify the concepts
• 5/5 from Craig Hall, attended Mar 2026: The other reviews are all spot on: Brian is great and this was a super fun and educational experience. I’ve done another beginning wheel session at a different studio and didn’t learn nearly as much. Also the glaze and finishing options for your pieces are way more advanced and beautiful than at other studios. Can’t recommend enough!
• 5/5 from Leo Alvarez, attended Mar 2026: Brian was a great instructor. He was very patient with us and made sure we had a great time. We made some great pieces thanks to him. This was our very first time ever doing pottery. I highly recommend taking this class!
• 5/5 from Eshawn, attended Feb 2026: I had a great experience at BW Pots. I was initially a little skeptical when I realized the studio was inside a house in Daly City, but his design work online really stood out to me clean, intentional, and thoughtfully made. The class was one-on-one, which I loved. I haven’t done pottery since high school (I’m 36 now), so having that personal attention made a huge difference. We made a bowl and a plate, and he walked me through everything step by step in a calm, easygoing way. I also appreciated that you can set the vibe pick the music, keep it chill, and really focus. It felt creative and relaxed, not crowded or rushed like some larger studios. He’ll be glazing and firing the pieces based on the notes I left, and I can’t wait to see how they turn out. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a more personal pottery experience.
• 5/5 from Cindy Diep Chu, attended Feb 2026: Brian was amazing and super kind! He was able to explain everything with great detail and able to troubleshoot very quickly. We’re both beginners and this was our first time throwing clay. Definitely will book again in the future! Truly a master of his art and his passion shows in his work and the way he teaches!
• 5/5 from Aaron Mendoza, attended Feb 2026: Great teacher and great learning environment!
• 5/5 from Kyumin Kim, attended Feb 2026: It was my first experience with wheel throwing, and he was helpful and friendly teaching us. We had a great time and would highly recommend for anyone who’s interested
• 5/5 from Travis Splettstoesser, attended Feb 2026: Great class and teacher
• 5/5 from Samantha Wedig, attended Jan 2026: We had so much fun with Brian! His studio is beautiful and intimate and he’s a great teacher. We’d never done pottery before and I feel like we leaned a lot and would definitely do it again!
• 5/5 from Mieko Oda, attended Jan 2026: Brian and the class were great! Very informative and a nice environment to learn in. Would recommend :)
• 5/5 from Graeson Fee, attended Jan 2026: So much fun! The instructor was very nice and helped us learn! I would highly recommend taking this class!
• 5/5 from Dawa Gangshar, attended Dec 2025: My friend and I really enjoyed this pottery class with Brian!! I’ve taken a pottery class before but this private, one-on-one style is worlds better. 10/10 would do this again and will be recommending his class to my friends!
• 5/5 from Victor Fong, attended Dec 2025: Fun and engaging teacher, BDubs taught in every way possible. Loved every analogy! Cute and charming studio. Recommend for a date night. Don’t come thinking you’ll leave an expert. But a great way to get your feet wet.
• 5/5 from Lucia West, attended Dec 2025: Had such a wonderful time! Cozy spot, great instructions and wonderful conversation. 10/10 experience, recommending to all my friends!
• 5/5 from Yuehsu Ku, attended Dec 2025: Brain was patient and kind, very thoughtful to prepare hot water for us to throw so our hands don't get cold while constantly being wet. I made a large mug, carved it, and took the risk to put on white porcelain. It was easy to get gift card via email.
• 5/5 from Sandesh Aher, attended Dec 2025: You can tell Brian is very passionate about pottery. My wife and I are newbies and we enjoyed the experience and learnt a lot.
• 5/5 from Allison Lui, attended Dec 2025: Brian struck a great balance of being hands on when we needed redirection or help, while also letting us have the creative freedom to do what we wanted. He was incredibly informative and helped us understand why we were doing certain steps and how we could help the structural integrity of our pieces. The semi private class allowed for us to ask questions as needed and take it at our own pace, and the space was very clean and cozy. The class is structured in a way that allowed you to make whatever pieces you wanted to go home with. I had my mind set on making a chips and dip plate (that had the little dip bowl attached in the middle), and Brian made sure to demonstrate it and provide clear instructions to help me feel confident in doing this on my own. I ended with three pieces and my boyfriend ended with four. I would highly recommend this as a date activity! At the end of the class, we picked our glazes and made notes for how we wanted our pieces to be finished. We will be back to pick them up in a couple weeks and couldn't be more excited to see how they turn out!
• 5/5 from Arsham Pourfallah, attended Nov 2025: My wife and I had an amazing time! Brian is a great instructor, very patient, and knowledgable. The private class size allows for a hands on experience. The space is very cozy and welcoming. We look forward to picking up our bowls in a few weeks!
• 5/5 from Michele Glover, attended Nov 2025: Teacher was patient and very informative, though I would have appreciated a heads up that I couldn’t park on the side of the street on Tuesdays between 12-2
• 5/5 from Prabhjot Bains, attended Nov 2025: Brian is so knowledgeable about not just technique but the physics that goes into his craft, this was such a cool and fun experience!
• 5/5 from Bo Xu, attended Nov 2025: Brian was very knowledgeable and super fun to work with. The studio is clean and well kept. We enjoyed our class very much. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Kevin Blincoe, attended Nov 2025: Booked it!
• 5/5 from Eugene Lim, attended Nov 2025: Brian was great! He was patient, he was communicative and just had great personality overall. You never feel rushed! You felt like you were leaning along the way. The class size of 2 person class was perfect as well. Would definitely recommend This experience.
• 5/5 from Bob Mancini, attended Oct 2025: Brian did a great job introducing us to using a wheel and making a usable product. We had never done this before (you truly don't need any experience) - Brian demonstrates and then walks you through the process. He guided us through making any fixes (very easy) so that we ended up with a nice piece of pottery that he will glaze and fire. Brian is an expert and explains the process very well. He is the perfect teacher for someone just starting out and gives very personalized instruction. A great experience for us!
• 5/5 from Davian Avina, attended Sep 2025: Good hands on instructor
• 5/5 from Sarah Wight, attended Sep 2025: What a great class! We had never done wheel throwing before; he was a great instructor. We had a great time and came away with several cool items.
• 5/5 from David Replicon, attended Sep 2025: Loved it, very informative and fun
• 5/5 from Olivia Loo, attended Sep 2025: My partner and I had the best date night! What a cute and very homey studio too. Just two wheels, good vibes and a fab teacher! We each made two pieces in two hours and definitely got our hands very dirty! ️. 10/10 recommend!
• 5/5 from Kibeom Hong, attended Sep 2025: Wonderful class!
• 5/5 from Destiny Ekechukwu, attended Jul 2025: I spontaneously booked this class and glad I did because we learnt so much and Brian also made the class fun. The studio was just so beautiful and transported me into studios I’ve always read about in books. I would definitely recommend this class.
• 5/5 from Kelley Yee, attended Jul 2025: Brian was very knowledgeable and had lots of tips and tricks! He was very patient, considering this was one of the first times I was working with clay. Would highly recommend his class!
• 5/5 from Shauna Lobre, attended Jul 2025: A very nice experience to learn throwing Pottery on a wheel in a one-to-one class. Brian was very patient and obviously well-versed on the steps to make someone feel comfortable doing a craft they have never attempted before. I was very pleased with my experience and would highly recommend this class to someone who wants to pursue learning pottery and making beautiful projects:) Brian is an excellent teacher!
• 5/5 from Andrew Chang, attended May 2025: Fun and intimate - Would recommend.
• 5/5 from Natsumi Yamauchi, attended May 2025: I had a lot of fun. The teacher was very kind and taught me carefully because I was not good at English. Thank you for a wonderful time.
• 5/5 from Travis Gilmore, attended Apr 2025: This class was super fun!! Brian is a fantastic teacher, is thorough, very patient, and very welcoming. It was easy to relax and feel okay with making mistakes because he would step in to help correct without it feeling like it was judgemental. We got to make two pieces of our choice and pick how we wanted it designed after we're finished. We had such a fun time, we're already planning on going to more classes, this was BEYOND worth it!!