Handbuilding Pottery Workshop

Get creative with clay at one of our beginner-friendly pottery workshops in Los Angeles! Hosted at some of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, cafés & creative spaces in Venice Los Angeles, our workshops bring together hands-on making, good company and a relaxed social atmosphere.During our 2-hour pottery workshops, you'll learn the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay, including techniques like pinching, coiling and slab building, depending on the project. You'll shape your piece by hand, then personalize it with stamps, textures, underglaze painting & other decorative details.No pottery experience needed! Our instructors will guide you through the process, with plenty of room to experiment and make something uniquely yours.Explore Our Pottery WorkshopsWe offer five different handbuilding experiences throughout 2026, from creative open play to seasonal projects:Clay Open Play — Make Whatever You ImagineNo set project, just your creativity! Learn a few beginner-friendly handbuilding techniques, then design your own mug, bowl, trinket dish, vase or something entirely your own. Perfect if you want the freedom to explore clay at your own pace.Espresso Cups — Little Cups, Big PersonalityCreate and decorate your own set of handmade espresso cups (or mugs)! Experiment with shapes, handles, textures and colors to make a matching set or a collection of completely different designs.️ Snack Plates — Functional Art for Your TableDesign your own ceramic snack plates using slab-building techniques. Play with organic shapes, scalloped edges, stamps and painted details to create one-of-a-kind pieces for your favorite snacks, appetizers or little treats.Clay Ornaments — Holiday EditionGet festive with handmade clay ornaments! Choose from seasonal cutters, textures, decorative transfers and holiday colors to create personalized ornaments for your tree or thoughtful handmade gifts. Offered during the holiday season.️ Clay Picture Frames — Frame Your Favorite MemoriesTurn clay into a playful, sculptural picture frame! Experiment with wavy edges, dimensional details, textures and colors to create a one-of-a-kind frame for your favorite photos.Food & drinks are available for purchase at most of our partner locations.Firing & PickupYour ticket includes glazing & firing for one pieceYour finished ceramics will typically be ready for pickup in approximately 2–4 weeks, depending on the workshop.Come Create With Us!Whether you're making your first ceramic piece or returning to try something new, our pottery workshops are all about experimenting, getting your hands a little messy and enjoying the process of making something yourself.Check the available dates to see which pottery project we're hosting next!

Upcoming dates for Handbuilding Pottery Workshop

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:42pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

7 upcoming dates between 18 Nov 2026 and 19 Dec 2026.

• Wed, Nov 18 2026, 7pm-9pm (Zinqué Venice, Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA • Picture Frames)
• Sat, Nov 21 2026, 12pm-2pm (2524 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA • Espresso Cups & Mugs)
• Wed, Dec 2 2026, 7pm-9pm (Zinqué Venice, Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA • Holiday Ornaments)
• Sat, Dec 5 2026, 3pm-5pm (Zinqué Venice, Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA • Open Play)
• Sun, Dec 6 2026, 3pm-5pm (2524 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA • Holiday Ornaments)
• Wed, Dec 9 2026, 7pm-9pm (Zinqué Venice, Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA • Snack Plates)
• Sat, Dec 19 2026, 11am-1pm (2524 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA • Espresso Cups & Mugs)

All clay, tools and decorating suppliesStep-by-step guidance from our instructors1 piece fired (add'l can be purchased)Approximately 2 hours of hands-on creativity Read more details