Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop

Have fun with mud and learn how to use the potter's wheel in this San Francisco workshop.



2 hours Location Pacifica Class size 1 to 4 guests   $130

Need an activity in San Francisco Bay Area? Learn how to throw pottery on the wheel in this pottery class. In this session, you will enjoy a hands-on lesson to learn the basics of wheel throwing.
With hands-on instruction, all the tools, and supplies, you will learn how to center the clay, raise the walls and shape the clay into a cylinder or bowl. There's no experience necessary for this beginner's pottery class, your instructor will take you through all the wheel throwing basics.
If you are looking for an afternoon activity, learn a new skill, or just want to play in mud, come on down and sink your hands into some clay. Pottery can be incredibly relaxing and a fun challenge that will leave you inspired! Plus, you'll have several handmade ceramic pieces to remind you of the experience.
Most students go home with a mug, bowl and plate from the day. Your pieces will be fired and glazed (you pick the glaze) and ready to pick up about three weeks after the class. Shipping is available.
At this time, we can only accommodate three people in a class at a time.

Upcoming dates for Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:33pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 22 Nov 2026 and 13 Dec 2026.

  • Sun, Nov 22 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Fri, Nov 27 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Sun, Dec 13 2026, 2pm-4pm
What you'll get
All tools, clay, glazes, and firings are included. After your lesson, your instructor will trim, fire, and glaze your pots. All pieces should be ready three weeks after class.
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Knowledge required
No experience needed.
What to bring
A creative spirit and clothes you do not mind getting dirty.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

2021 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica, CA

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Recent reviews of Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop

  • 5/5 from Jocelyn Mezofenyi, attended Jun 2026: We had a wonderful time at our pottery class this afternoon! Our instructor, Jennifer, was absolutely amazing. She made us feel incredibly welcome right from the start. Her instructions and directions were super clear, making the whole process easy to follow. Thanks to her guidance, we walked away with some beautiful pottery pieces. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Natalie Borders, attended Jan 2026: Amazing class!
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Chen, attended Oct 2025: Jennifer was an awesome teacher! First time ever wheel throwing and she made it very easy to understand, walked us through the different parts and techniques and helped us out when we had a few issues. We were able to make plates and bowls and ended up choosing a few to have glazed and fired. Definitely be ready for a little workout and getting a little messy. Would definitely do it again!
  • 5/5 from Kyle Freeman, attended Sep 2025: Class was great! Lots of fun and simple easy to follow instruction provided. Can’t wait to finish our plates & bowls next session!
  • 5/5 from Andy Chan, attended Aug 2025: I brought my buddies to throw some clay, and we had the time of our lives! Took a bit for us to get into the groove, and in the end, we made some pretty decent bowls and plates. Jennifer is awesome and encouraging, for me and my team of apes. I'm so glad she knows what she's doing!
  • 5/5 from Nathalie Thibault, attended Aug 2025: It was absolutely amazing! Jennifer was lovely as well as her husband. We have tried wheels spinning once before and this time we truly felt like we learnt how to actually do each step to be successful for the next. It was just the two of us and all sessions are smaller. Lovely energy, amazing studio and we will be back for sure! Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Liza Hing, attended Mar 2025: Jennifer was an amazing teacher! She explained each step of the process as we went on the wheel, demonstrating and then watching us do it. She stepped in to show us exactly where we were off so we could understand what we needed to do differently. And best of all she didn’t let us wander too far down so that our pottery creation fell apart. That was the perfect balance of assistance and independence in learning. We didn’t get frustrated but could see when we needed to change our technique. My teen daughter and I had a great private class. First time for both of us. I also liked how after three times guided by Jennifer, she let us try it ourselves. She had made it look so easy to fix our missteps, but of course it wasn’t so easy on our own! But she was happy to step in. She is a fantastic and upbeat teacher who is clearly so experienced technically speaking and knows how to explain the concepts to total beginners. Highly recommend to anyone!!
  • 5/5 from Eli Euley, attended Feb 2025: Very friendly people, helps you learn really quickly and is patient with you when making decisions. Will definitely come back
  • 5/5 from Deana & Sandro Beltramo, attended Dec 2024: Jennifer was very friendly and helpful. She made the lesson for us 'first-timers' a joy. So happy to have had this experience!
  • 5/5 from Carli Passantino, attended Nov 2024: We had such a fantastic time! We came with zero experience but with Jennifer's help and guidence we were actually able to create some successful peices! Beyond the excitement of producing a bowl and a plate successfully, we had such a blast that it would have been worth it even if we weren't successful! 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND!
  • 5/5 from Mariah McClellan, attended Oct 2024: We loved this class! Jennifer was so kind and made us feel super comfortable. She is a wonderful teacher and creates a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. You spend the whole time on the wheel, which is great! We loved learning about the whole process! Ended up with two pieces each that we’re so excited about!
  • 5/5 from Kady Srinivasan, attended May 2024: Jennifer is great! She was patient and very thorough. Very helpful for all ages including a 70 year old and a 12 year old
  • 5/5 from Brittany Bauch, attended Nov 2023: Jennifer was a wonderful instructor, and made the process fun. She's got a great studio in the heart of Pacifica and hope to be back for more wheel throwing in the future!
  • 5/5 from Karen Pan, attended Nov 2023: Jennifer was so patient and kind in teaching my friend and I how to work the wheel and perfect our pieces. Despite being a beginner, I felt so much more comfortable after being taught some helpful tricks on centering and pulling the clay. She also made sure we had water and snacks in case we got hungry. Highly recommend this class
  • 5/5 from Apeqsha Dudani, attended Oct 2023: Jennifer is one of the most patient and amazing teachers I’ve had! We started our class a bit late since we were stuck in traffic on our way there, but she was extremely accommodating to our schedule. Her studio is super cute and tidy and she had all the materials ready for us before our arrival. She is extremely knowledgeable about wheel throwing techniques and tools and adapted to our style of learning for us to be able to get maximum benefit out of the workshop. We ended up taking 4 pieces each and we are looking forward to having the final glazed pieces in our home soon. Thank you Jennifer for the most memorable experience for our first time with ceramics :)
  • 5/5 from Kerry Anderson, attended Aug 2023: Jennifer was an amazing pottery teacher for our private class for 3 people. One beginner and two had experience and we all had so much fun making a few pieces each like plates cups and bowls. Jennifer is fun, entertaining, and so knowledgeable. I highly recommend this class! 10/10 cannot wait to return for another class!
Your teacher

Art Space On The Coast
Art Space On The Coast

4.9 (32)
female Women-owned

Welcome to Art Space on the Coast. A learning center and art gallery in Pacifica CA. One block off of the Pacifica Pier, this is a great location to come and truly get away from the hustle of life and create. We host a variety of teachers here sharing their art in downtown Pacifica.
Jennifer Christiansen, JHC Pottery
A local artist specializing in teaching wheel throwing or hand building pottery classes.
Nicole Artale, Roxy's Hat Company
An artist specializing in creating handmade pieces celebrating life (and her dog).

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