This class is geared for anyone with little or no clay experience! Classes are in-person for 6-weeks, with 2.5 hours of guided instruction during your selected time each week.

Over the course of the 6 weeks, we will teach you everything needed in order to transform clay through the different stages of the ceramic making process. Our talented teachers will guide you every step of the way, using all the tools and techniques needed to create wheel thrown and hand-built pottery. We'll teach you how to design and glaze your pieces, and you’ll be able to take home and use everything you make once you’ve finished the 6-week course!  

All the materials and tools are provided, so just bring your willingness to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!

An added benefit of being a student at CBTB is time to practice outside of your regularly scheduled class time. Come in for Open Studio Hours to practice and make pieces outside of your class period. 

Open Studio Hours: 

Daily from 12PM to 6PM. 

Includes:

• A 12-lb bag of clay
• Firing/baking of your pottery
• Glazes/materials
• Use of studio machinery, tools and equipment
• 18"x14"x15" personal shelf storage space at CBTB
• Access to Open Studio Hours Daily 12PM to 6PM. This access is unlimited during the 6-week course!
• In-person class sessions- time to meet new people, ask your instructor questions while being entertained, and get hands on instruction from our education staff! Watch your instructor create and discuss making pieces on the wheel while you follow along, step-by-step!

Projects include: Cups, Mugs, Cylinder containers, bowls, dishes, trimming, glazing of your wares, and more!

Follow-up class suggestions: Repeat Intro to Pottery Wheel, try out a Handbuilding class, or when you're comfortable centering, register for a Next Step class to see what more exciting things you can do with clay!

Please note that the minimum age to register for this class is 16 years old. 

FAQ: 

• Q: Can I make up a class?
• A: Yes! We do our best to work with your schedule to fine time to make up your lesson in one of our other classes, but we cannot guarantee schedules or space will allow. 
• Q: When are Open Studio Hours?
• A: Daily from 12PM to 6PM. 
• Q: Can I ask questions during the class?
• A: Of course! Part of the reason why we have in-person classes is so we can interact with one another and the instructor.  
• Have more questions? Not a problem! Please email us at info@claybythebaysf.com or give us a call at (415) 416-6475.