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JoinCome join us for a pottery class in Irvine! We host group pottery classes in our historic studio in Old Town Irvine. If you have questions about our class or want to book a private class for your family, friend group, or organization, feel free to email us at contact@olomanastudios.com.
In this class you will learn how to make 2 unique pieces of pottery, no experience necessary! We will guide you through each step and teach you the basics of both pottery wheel throwing and hand-building. All materials, firing and glazing included.
In our kids pottery classes students will learn pottery basics and make their own pottery through fun instructor guided projects. This class is a great way for kids to exercise their creativity, focus and patience. We have both one-time classes and a 4-week series.
Join our 4-week wheel throwing course and immerse yourself in the art of pottery! Each session includes two hours of guided instruction and one open studio session per week, giving you the time to develop your skills and create functional ceramics.
Foundations: wedging clay, centering, pulling even walls, and forming cylinders, cups, vases and bowls. Learn how to apply glaze. Firing included for work made during the course.
Refine control and consistency, explore curves, shapes and handles. Learn to control clay moisture and trim foot rings. Firing included for work made during the course.
Learn to make jars with matching lids, throw multiple pieces off the hump and marble different clays together for unique colors. Firing included for work made during the course.
Explore our Special Art Workshops in Irvine, CA where we teach you the techniques behind specific pottery pieces like matcha bowls, ceramic jewlery, and more. These longer, immersive workshops are perfect for those who want to dive deeper into one particular style of pottery or pottery related art.
Carve a chawan (matcha bowl) inspired by Japanese forms and wabi-sabi aesthetics. Includes 2.5 lbs of clay, firing and glazing for 1 piece. Pickup in 4–5 weeks.
Learn the principles behind ikebana and compose multiple flower arrangements using a kenzan, shears, and different types of ikebana vases in this hands-on workshop.
Design and paint 3 custom ceramic charms, from cute figures to pendants. All materials and firing included. Pick up your finished charms in 4 weeks!
Throw and assemble a complete teapot (body, lid, spout, and handle) plus yunomi tea cups. Not a beginner course: students must be able to center and throw basic shapes using 1-2 lbs of clay.
For groups of 8 or more, contact us at contact@olomanastudios.com for a private pottery event booking.
Private group prices are the same as our regular group classes. Learn more here.