Pottery Classes in California
Explore 101 pottery studios across 43 cities in California. From beginner-friendly workshops to advanced ceramic techniques, find the perfect pottery class near you.
Benicia
1 pottery studio
Burlingame
1 pottery studio
Carlsbad
1 pottery studio
Culver City
1 pottery studio
Cupertino
1 pottery studio
Davis
1 pottery studio
El Cerrito
1 pottery studio
Encinitas
1 pottery studio
Fair Oaks
1 pottery studio
Fremont
2 pottery studios
Idyllwild-Pine Cove
1 pottery studio
Imperial Beach
1 pottery studio
Irvine
3 pottery studios
La Mesa
1 pottery studio
Laguna Beach
1 pottery studio
Los Altos
1 pottery studio
Los Angeles
12 pottery studios
Los Gatos
1 pottery studio
Menlo Park
1 pottery studio
Mountain View
1 pottery studio
Norco
1 pottery studio
Northridge
1 pottery studio
Oakland
3 pottery studios
Oceanside
2 pottery studios
Pacifica
1 pottery studio
Palm Springs
1 pottery studio
Pomona
1 pottery studio
Redlands
1 pottery studio
Redwood City
1 pottery studio
Richmond
1 pottery studio
Riverside
1 pottery studio
Sacramento
5 pottery studios
San Clemente
2 pottery studios
San Diego
13 pottery studios
San Francisco
20 pottery studios
San Jose
3 pottery studios
San Marcos
1 pottery studio
San Mateo
2 pottery studios
Santa Cruz
2 pottery studios
Stockton
1 pottery studio
Temecula
2 pottery studios
Tustin
1 pottery studio
West Hollywood
1 pottery studio
Where to Find Pottery Classes in California
California offers amazing pottery studios across the state. Los Angeles and San Francisco lead the way with vibrant scenes. In LA, you'll find studios like POT in Echo Park and Mid-City, plus Good Dirt LA and Throw Clay LA downtown. Meanwhile, San Francisco's Mission District houses The Pottery Studio, and Clayroom operates across San Francisco, Oakland, and San Mateo.
Beyond the big cities, pottery thrives in special destinations. Ojai Valley attracts artists with its scenic beauty and abundant pottery studios. This small town has been an artistic haven for decades. Laguna Beach, famous as an artist colony since 1903, continues its pottery traditions today. Along the coast, Half Moon Bay hosts ceramic studios just blocks from the beach, including Mezza Luna Ceramica and Clay Creations in nearby Pacifica.
California Pottery Scene Today
California's pottery community stays active through organizations like the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California and regional groups. The Ventura County Potters' Guild, founded in 1957, connects local artists. Events like CLAY LA at Craft Contemporary in Los Angeles bring together ceramicists from across the state.
Heath Ceramics represents California pottery at its finest. Founded by Edith Heath in 1948 in Sausalito, the company still operates there today. Heath won the Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects for her custom tile work. She used native California clay from the Sierra Mountains and created the famous "Coupe" line that's been in production since 1948. Today's California potters follow this tradition of innovation. Studios welcome beginners and experienced artists alike. From wheel throwing to hand building, classes happen daily across the state. Many studios focus on community building and inclusive spaces for creative expression. Explore our directory to find pottery classes throughout California and discover studios near you.
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