WINTER 2026 SESSION REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, DEC 15 AT 10 AM, LEARN MORE
Pottery classes in beautiful downtown Vallejo
Pottery pickup hours
Tues+ Wed, 2-8 PM
Thurs,1-8 PM
Fri, 12-5 PM
Sat, 10-2 PM
Or by appointment
Upcoming 6-week Winter Session Jan/Feb 2026
January 5-Feb 14
Registration starts Monday, Dec 15 at 10 AM!
Scroll down to see all our upcoming 6-class session classes.
Please read session FAQ at bottom page for answers to common questions.
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HANDBUILDING WITH CLAY: ALL LEVELS
CLASS TIME: Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
DATES: January 6- Feb 10
INSTRUCTOR: Whitney Smith
FEE: $375 includes up to 25 lbs of clay, glaze, and firings
SKILL LEVEL: All levels, great for beginners and more advanced students looking to build their skills
AGE: 18+
CLASS DESCRIPTION: This course designed to give participants a chance to explore handbuilding techniques through pinching, coiling, and working with slabs. Students will deepen their knowledge about clay properties and character through hands-on demonstrations by an instructor and suggested and self-guided projects. They will learn about the glaze and firing process and have finished work by the end of class. Every class will begin with a hand-building or surface demonstration.
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Students may purchase additional clay if needed.
This class includes unlimited access to open studio hours.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WHEEL THROWING
CLASS TIME: Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
DATES: January 7- Feb 11
INSTRUCTOR: Whitney Smith
FEE: $375 includes up to 25 lbs of clay, glaze, and firings
SKILL LEVEL: Previous handbuilding or wheel throwing experience is required
AGE: 18+
CLASS DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help you continue to build more advanced skills on the pottery wheel. Emphasis is on refining your technique, throwing bigger pots and more complicated shapes, and working on your trimming skills to create pots that look more polished.
Throughout this course, you will be provided expert demonstrations and personalized attention to help you continue to develop your pottery skills.
Please note enrolling students must know how to confidently center at least 2.5 lbs of clay, raise walls, and create basic cylinders and bowls.
This class includes unlimited access to open studio hours.
HANDBUILDING WITH CLAY: ALL LEVELS
CLASS TIME: Thursdays, 1-4 PM
DATES: January 8- Feb 12
INSTRUCTOR: Sara Kagan-Real
FEE: $375 includes up to 25 lbs of clay, glaze, and firings
SKILL LEVEL: All levels, great for beginners and more advanced students looking to build their skills
AGE: 18+
CLASS DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to give participants a chance to explore handbuilding techniques through pinching, coiling, and working with slabs. Students will deepen their knowledge about clay properties and character through hands-on demonstrations by an instructor and suggested and self-guided projects. They will learn about the glaze and firing process and have finished work by the end of class. Every class will begin with a hand-building or surface demonstration.
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Students may purchase additional clay if needed.
This class includes unlimited access to open studio hours.
ALL LEVELS WHEEL THROWING CLASS
CLASS TIME: Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
DATES: January 8- Feb 12
INSTRUCTOR: Sara Kagan-Real
FEE: $375 includes up to 25 lbs of clay, glaze, and firings
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner, we recommend that students take handbuilding before trying a wheel throwing class, but it is not required.
AGE: 18+
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
This hands-on 6 session course is a multi-level wheel throwing class open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new to the wheel or ready to refine your technique, this class offers something for every level of potter.
Beginners will learn the fundamentals—centering, pulling, trimming, and glazing—while more experienced students can focus on improving form, consistency, and exploring new shapes or surface treatments.
Throughout this course, you will be guided step by step, with expert demonstrations and personalized attention to help you develop your pottery skills. Individual instruction allows each student to progress at their own pace in a supportive, studio environment.
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Class includes unlimited access too open studio time and students will be able to stay after instruction ends at 12:30 to keep practicing.​​​​
ALL LEVELS WHEEL THROWING CLASS
CLASS TIME: Saturdays, 10AM -12:30 PM
DATES: January 10- Feb 14
FEE: $350 includes includes up to 25 lbs of clay, glaze, and firings
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner, we recommend that students take handbuilding before trying a wheel throwing class, but it is not required.
AGE: 18+
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
This hands-on 6 session course is a multi-level wheel throwing class open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new to the wheel or ready to refine your technique, this class offers something for every level of potter.
Beginners will learn the fundamentals—centering, pulling, trimming, and glazing—while more experienced students can focus on improving form, consistency, and exploring new shapes or surface treatments.
Throughout this course, you will be guided step by step, with expert demonstrations and personalized attention to help you develop your pottery skills. Individual instruction allows each student to progress at their own pace in a supportive, studio environment.
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Class includes unlimited access too open studio time and students will be able to stay after instruction ends at 12:30 to keep practicing.​​​​
SESSION FAQ
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Q: What do session classes include?
A: Unless otherwise noted, classes include up to 25 lbs of clay, access to studio glazes and slips, and firing of work. Students also have access to specialized tools and equipment, our library of pottery books and current ceramic-focused magazines.
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Q: What do students need to bring to class?
A: Students will need to purchase their own toolkits which is outlined in the class listing during the registration period. They also need to supply their own apron and hand towel.
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Q: When are open studio hours?
A: Open studio hours vary depending on when classes are occurring. Generally the studio is open for studio time in the early afternoons through evening time.
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Q: I'm a beginner, can I sign up for classes?
A: We love beginners! Unless otherwise noted, all classes can accommodate beginners.​
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Q: If I miss a class during my course, can I have a make-up class?
A: There are no make up classes for people enrolled in courses. Students have access to open studio hours where they can work to catch up with the class.​
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Q: I have to miss a class I enrolled for, can I have a refund or can you reschedule me?
A: Session classes require a 10 day notice for a refund. For all classes with a waitlist, we will refund you up to 24 hours before class if we can fill your spot, but this is not guaranteed. In this case there is a 15% cancellation fee to cover our time.​