2 Hour Pottery Experience (Wheel or Hand-Building)

All of our pottery experiences are one-time, two-hour sessions guided by local Santa Fe artists and geared toward travelers, newbies, and anyone looking for a fun introduction to pottery. At the end of class, students will recycle their pieces, but you need not walk away empty handed. Each student gets $15 off of a piece from our gallery, which is full of pottery handcrafted by our teachers. In the wheel-throwing experience, students will dive into the most popular method of making ceramics. Working at the wheel is a meditative, yet challenging process. In this two-hour class, our potters will take you through the process of throwing a piece of pottery on the wheel. In our hand-building experience, students will learn the ancient techniques of working with clay by hand through sculpting, coil-building, or slab-building. The slowness of these methods allow for deeper connection with the material and total freedom of expression through clay.

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Location: Santa Fe

What's Included

Clay, materials, use of fully-equipped pottery studio, and the guidance of our teachers who are all local ceramic artists who volunteer their time to share their passion for clay
We start each pottery class by dolling out drinks (we’ve got a variety of beverages to chose from, and you’re welcome to BYOB as well).

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: What age range is this pottery experience suitable for?

A: This pottery experience is great for all ages, but kids usually need to be around 8 or older to fully engage with the techniques. They can definitely join in on the fun! Just keep in mind that the wheel can be a bit tricky for younger kids, so if they're really little, sticking to hand-building might be better. Overall, it's a fun way to bond over creativity!

Q: What happens if the weather's bad? Can we reschedule?

A: If the weather's really bad and classes need to be canceled, they'll reach out to you about rescheduling. They’ve got a pretty flexible policy for that! Just make sure to check the weather before heading over. Always good to stay updated on their class schedule.

Q: Is there parking available near the studio?

A: Yes, there's parking available near the studio, but it can fill up quickly during busy times. I recommend getting there a little early to snag a spot, especially on weekends. You might find street parking or a nearby lot, just keep your eyes peeled!

Discussions

Thinking about taking a pottery class in Santa Fe! Any tips?

Hey everyone! I’m considering gifting my partner the 2-hour pottery experience at Paseo Pottery in Santa Fe. We both have zero experience, but I love the idea of hand-building. I heard they provide drinks which sounds fun! Should I be worried about the difficulty level? Also, what's the vibe like in the studio? Any tips would be appreciated!

Just finished the pottery class and it was awesome!

I just got back from the pottery experience at Paseo Pottery and wow, what an amazing time! I chose the wheel experience and it was challenging but so rewarding. The instructors were friendly, and the $15 off gallery pieces is a nice touch. Can't wait to grab something from their collection! Anyone else had a similar experience?