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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 1 day before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2 hours, $85 per guest
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Shape your ideas to life with this Castro Valley clay handbuilding workshop!
ClassBento donates
with every booking to
2 hours
Castro Valley
1 to 2 guests
$85
What you'll do
Learn how to work and create with clay in this beginner-friendly clay handbuilding workshop in Castro Valley, where you get to make your own ceramic art. Perfect for anyone looking for pottery classes for beginners, this hands-on workshop introduces essential handbuilding techniques like pinch pots, slab construction, and joining methods. You’ll learn how to transform simple pieces of clay into functional and decorative creations such as mugs, trays, ornaments, and more!This welcoming ceramics class is designed for you to express your creativity while you learn the foundational skills in handbuilding. No prior experience is needed — just bring a willingness to get your hands a little messy. Perfect as an immersive date idea or creative outing with friends, you’ll leave with your own handmade ceramic piece! Please Note
- Finished items will be ready for glazing approximately two weeks post-class.
- Unclaimed items will be held for up to 90 days.
What you'll get
- 3 lbs. of clay (Do not need to use all)
- A set of tools to borrow
- All firings included (After the first firing, you will be contacted when it's ready for glazing, you may return to the studio at your leisure to glaze your piece(s)!)
- Your finished ceramic piece!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, no experience required!
What to bring
All materials provided
Your host
At the core of Aran’s Art Studio — a vibrant creative sanctuary in Castro Valley where imagination gets messy, joyful, and utterly memorable — is Aran, a passionate artist-educator whose heart is as colorful as the palette they bring to life every day.Since stepping into Aran's Art Studio, you can tell that Aran has become a guiding force for makers of all ages. With a warm smile and patient encouragement, she helps students — from curious five-year-olds to seasoned creatives — discover confidence through hands-on projects in pottery, canvas painting, glass fusing, and more. What sets Aran's Art Studio apart isn’t just technique; it’s the way they celebrate every unique creative spark. ️
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