Hand Building Pottery Class

Shape your own clay creations by hand with friends or family with this San Diego pottery class!



2 hours Location San Diego Class size 2 to 6 guests   $60

Grab a friend and get your hands dirty in this fun, beginner pottery class in San Diego, where you'll spend time sculpting unique ceramic creations. Whether you arrive with a project in mind or want to see where the clay takes you, this workshop gives you the freedom to create at your own pace.
The session begins with a live demonstration featuring hand-building techniques and creative project ideas to spark your imagination. Then it's your turn to roll, pinch, shape! Throughout the class, your instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and answer questions.
Once you've finished sculpting, you'll choose your favorite glaze color and we'll handle the firing.
Perfect for a unique date idea, fun outing with friends, or if you're looking for fun things to do in San Diego, you'll leave with new pottery skills and a one-of-a-kind ceramic creation to treasure!
Please note:
  • If booking with a group, each person must book individually.
  • Pick-up time is 3-4 weeks after the workshop, as your masterpiece will need time to be dried, fired, and glazed. All ages welcome.
What you'll get
Complimentary tea or BYOB
Hand-built piece after 3-4 weeks
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, no experience required!
What to bring
Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting a little bit muddy!
Suitable for

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Location

San Diego, CA

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Olliepot Ceramics
Olliepot Ceramics

5.0 (7)
female Women-owned

My name is Melanie, and I am a Cambodian, Thai, and Chinese American writer, educator, artist, and daughter of Cambodian genocide survivors. Much of my work is rooted in my heritage, a love of herbalism, my obsession with all things tea, and the belief that art and community can be powerful tools for healing. I studied at UCLA for my undergrad then received my MFA in Creative Writing at SDSU.
Depending on the time of year, you can find me teaching, coaching badminton at my alma mater, sewing costumes for the Haunted Trails, reading, working on my many writing projects, crocheting, sewing, singing, tending to my plants, re-watching episodes from Avatar, the Last Airbender, and/or cuddling my sweet schnauzer, Olliepop, from which Olliepot was named after.

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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