Pottery classes for adults
in LA, Los Angeles
Discover the joy of pottery with our adults pottery classes in Los Angeles. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, our classes provide a welcoming and supportive environment to explore the art of pottery.
Why working with clay has such an effect on a person’s well-being
Clay is a living, plastic material that responds to every movement of your hands. During sculpting, several areas of the brain are activated at once: tactile sensitivity, coordination, visual perception, and attention. According to studies published by the American Psychological Association (APA), working with natural materials by hand reduces cortisol levels—the stress hormone—and promotes a sense of emotional stability.
Repetitive movements on the pottery wheel or in hand-building create a gentle, meditative effect. A person focuses on the “here and now,” disconnecting from external noise and anxious thoughts. That is why pottery is often considered a form of art therapy.
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One-time pottery lesson for an adult
Try yourself as a potter in one lesson and make your own craft
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Easy time slot booking
Morning: 10 am; 12 pm;
Day: 2 pm; 4 pm;
Evening: 6 pm; 8 pm
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Private parties
If you have a company of more than 5 people, we will offer you private pottery lesson
One-time class
$90 per person
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2 hours
Pottery and hand-building classes with an experienced instructor .
You will make a decorative white clay product and will be able to take it home with you after firing.
You will take home a finished piece (after firing 2-3 weeks) regardless of your initial skill level.
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A potter's wheel, clay, tools + firing.
- No long-term commitment
- No enrollment fees
Come along and try it out!
One-time class + painting
$130/person
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2 hours
A lesson in pottery, hand-building and painting with an experienced instructor.
You will make usable items for the house based on your own designs.
You will take home a finished piece (after firing 2-3 weeks) regardless of your initial skill level.
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A potter's wheel, clay, tools, colored engobes, glazing + 2 firings.
- No long-term commitment
- No enrollment fees!
Come along and try it out!
Examples of what you can make in a 2-hour class:
Benefits of pottery classes for adults
For people living in big cities, working with clay becomes a way to slow down. Research from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) shows that creative activities not focused on evaluation or results help reduce anxiety and emotional burnout.
reduced stress, anxiety, and mental tension;
improved concentration and focus;
a sense of control and completion through creating a physical object;
deeper connection to the present moment;
emotional release without digital screens.
In a pottery studio, there is no competition and no need to strive for perfection. The process matters more than speed or outcome. This is especially important for adults who are used to constantly evaluating their own performance.
Pottery for adults in Los Angeles
Contact us
phone: (323) 676-2302
e-mail: team@pottery-la.com
Hours
Monday–Friday 1pm – 9pm
Saturday–Sunday 10am – 9pm
🚩 8384 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles,
CA 90048
🅿 Parking in the city area is limited to 2 hours
🚩 316 W 2nd St, Suite 112, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🅿 Parking in the city area is limited to 2 hours