Handbuilding Course

Discover the joy of shaping clay by hand with this two-day handbuilding course in LA!



2 x 2 hours Location Studio City Class size 3 to 8 guests   $225

Step into a welcoming studio in Studio City to explore the art of handbuilt ceramics. This beginner-friendly two-day course is designed to guide you through essential pottery techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. All handbuilding workshops take place over two sessions: on day one, you’ll shape your piece in clay, and on day two, you’ll return to glaze your creation. Your finished work will be ready for pickup 7–10 days after glazing.
Surface Decoration Workshop
In this 2-hour session, you’ll create a ceramic plate and bring it to life using decorative techniques like underglaze painting, stenciling, or sgraffito.
Slab Workshop
Learn how to build with clay slabs as you craft a vase, a pair of mugs, or a platter. Return the following week to glaze your piece and add your personal touch.
Coil Workshop
Learn how to make ceramic coils and create a sculpture or vessel by stacking and paddling your coils. After you make your coils, you will stack them to form a sculpture and then shape your sculpture with a clay paddle. You can then add decorative accents and underglaze design (optional).
Ceramic Animals
Let your imagination run wild as you sculpt a real or whimsical animal, such as a kitty-cat cell phone holder, an elephant teapot, or a piggy bank.
This course is perfect if you’re looking for a beginner's pottery class, artists looking to try a new medium, or fun things to do in LA. Step in, get messy with clay, and create your own handbuilt masterpieces!
What you'll get
  • Two days of instruction (2 hours each).
  • A completed artwork.
  • Includes instruction in hand building and surface decoration techniques, clay, glaze, and firing.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
Wear clothes that can get dirty
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive sessions, which are 1 week apart.

Suitable for

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Location

Tova's Pottery Party - 4424 Bellingham Avenue, Studio City, CA

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Tova's Pottery Party
Tova's Pottery Party


Tova’s Pottery Party is all about bringing people together through the joy of clay. With a warm, encouraging teaching style, Tova specializes in handbuilding techniques that make pottery approachable and fun for everyone—no experience needed. From shaping your first cup to creating personalized keepsakes, each workshop is designed to spark creativity while building confidence.
Tova has a special passion for teaching, creating supportive classes where anyone can explore, imagine, and get hands-on with clay. Her sessions are known for their relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, making them perfect for families, celebrations, and anyone looking to try something new.
Whether you’re joining a cozy group workshop or celebrating a special occasion, Tova’s Pottery Party offers a memorable, creative experience you’ll carry home with you.

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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