Sunday Clay Play Workshop

Throw, build, and sculpt your way through a laid-back San Francisco clay workshop open to all!


Studio Sumi
Studio Sumi
4.9 (21)
Instagram followers 4k followers

2 hours Location Inner Richmond Class size 1 to 10 guests   $74

Sunday Clay Play is the hands-in-clay, zero-pressure creative escape you didn't know you needed -- and one of the most fun things to do in San Francisco on a weekend! Whether you come in with a vision (a mug! a planter! a trinket dish!) or just a willingness to get your hands dirty, this open-ended clay handbuilding workshop meets you exactly where you are.
You'll learn beginner-friendly handbuilding techniques and get to explore our full collection of tools, stamps, textures, molds, and templates -- all while making whatever your heart wants that day. A weird little sculpture that makes no sense? Honestly, those are our favorites. Our instructors are right there with you throughout, offering guidance without hovering, so you'll never feel lost or left to figure things out alone.
This clay class is perfect for total beginners, returning students, solo makers, friends, and couples looking for a genuinely fun date idea in San Francisco. There's no "right" way to do it here -- just the process, the clay, and a really good time in the studio. After class, we'll glaze and fire your pieces for you. In about four to five weeks, your finished work will be ready for pickup. All the fun, none of the cleanup!
What you'll do:
  • Learn beginner-friendly handbuilding techniques
  • Explore tools, stamps, textures, molds, and templates
  • Create one or more small projects of your choosing
  • Get guidance and support while still having creative freedom
  • Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming studio environment
Perfect for:
  • Anyone who has been wanting to try clay without committing to a multi-week class
  • Creative people looking for a fun weekend activity
  • Friends, couples, or solo makers
  • Returning students who want time to experiment with new ideas

Upcoming dates for Sunday Clay Play Workshop

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:32pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 20 Dec 2026 and 21 Feb 2027.

  • Sun, Dec 20 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Sun, Dec 27 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Sun, Jan 10 2027, 11am-1pm
  • Sun, Feb 21 2027, 12pm-2pm
What you'll get
  • All necessary clay, tools, materials, and aprons
  • Supportive instruction and creative guidance
  • We handle the firing and glazing of your finished pieces
  • Help yourself to our self-serve coffee and tea bar
  • BYOB welcome!
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • A couple of pictures of small projects that you'd like to make
  • Your creativity!
  • Enthusiasm to learn and get hands-on
  • An open mind
Location

5031 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA

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Studio Sumi
Studio Sumi

4.9 (21)
Instagram followers 4k followers
female Women-owned

Meet Bri, the founder of Studio Sumi, a bright and welcoming pottery space in San Francisco where creativity and community come together. Growing up in her mom’s cozy pottery studio, Bri fell in love with clay -- and now she’s sharing that joy through hands-on workshops and memberships for all skill levels. With a background in teaching and a passion for playful, colorful ceramics, Bri has crafted Studio Sumi to be a fun, relaxed space where anyone can experience the magic of clay.

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