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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.
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* 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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A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 3 days before the class
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A: 2 hours, $95 per guest
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Intro to Pottery Wheel Class
Throw your first pot in Alameda and leave with a handmade dish, mug, or planter to call your own!
ClassBento donates
with every booking to
2 hours
Alameda
1 to 8 guests
$95
What you'll do
Wet hands, spinning clay, and a finished piece you actually made yourself -- that's the magic waiting for you in this pottery wheel throwing class in Alameda! Whether you've been dreaming about trying wheel throwing for years or just stumbled across this while searching for fun things to do in Alameda on a whim, this is your sign to finally give it a go. You don't need to walk in knowing anything -- just show up ready to get your hands dirty and have a genuinely good time.This pottery class is as low-commitment as it gets, which means you can skip the anxiety and dive straight into the fun part. All materials and firing are included, so there's nothing to bring, prep, or stress over. You'll get to make your choice of a dish, planter, or mug on the wheel -- real, functional pieces that you actually created. Think of it as one of those creative activities that quietly becomes one of your favorite memories.It's also one of the best date ideas in the East Bay -- or just a great excuse to drag a friend along for a clay-covered adventure. After your wheel throwing class wraps up, your finished work gets fired and will be ready for pickup two to four weeks later, giving you a little something to look forward to long after the clay dries!
What you'll get
- A finished pottery piece (dish, planter, or mug)!
- All materials included
- Firing included, item ready for pickup in 2–4 weeks
- A low-commitment, social experience (friend or date night)
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
- Your creativity!
- Enthusiasm to get hands-on and learn
- An open mind
Your teacher
Bay Haven Ceramics is a community pottery studio nestled in Alameda, California, where creativity, curiosity, and connection come together. Whether someone is picking up clay for the very first time or returning to the wheel after years away, Bay Haven opens its doors to all skill levels with a spirit that is genuinely warm and deeply inclusive. At its heart, the studio believes that art heals people -- and that ethos is woven into everything they do.From wheel throwing and handbuilding classes to one-time workshops, memberships, private lessons, and firing services, Bay Haven Ceramics has something for everyone ready to slow down and make something with their hands. It's more than a studio -- it's a place to rediscover play, find your people, and call home!
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