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Date Night Ideas in Irvine

A pottery class at Olomana Studios is a date night where you actually do something together. You and your partner learn to shape clay on the wheel and by hand. You'll laugh, you'll get messy, and you'll walk out with handmade pottery you made together.

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Two friends laughing during a pottery class at Olomana Studios
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Why Pottery Makes a Great Date

You're both beginners, both getting clay everywhere, both laughing when the pot wobbles off-center. That's what makes it work. It's the kind of evening you actually remember.

A pottery class means you're actively doing something together. You're focused on the same challenge, helping each other figure it out, and cheering when something finally holds its shape. And weeks later, when you pick up your finished pieces, you've got a real reminder of the night sitting on your kitchen shelf.

Two women smiling while making pottery at Olomana Studios

What to Expect

Instructor helping a student one-on-one at the pottery wheel

Our 1.5-hour group class covers both wheel throwing and hand-building. Your instructor demonstrates each step, then works with you one-on-one. You'll make 2 pieces each, maybe a bowl and a mug, or a vase and a small planter. All materials, firing, and glazing are included.

The studio is small and relaxed. Classes stay small so you get real attention. Wear clothes you don't mind getting a little clay on (we provide aprons), and just show up ready to have fun.

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What Couples Are Saying

My husband surprised me with a couples pottery class for our anniversary. Neither of us had done pottery before and we were so pleasantly surprised. Such a fun, creative experience together.

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My boyfriend and I had such a great time taking a pottery class here! Perfect date activity.

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My husband and I had such a fun time. This place is a hidden gem!

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Classes Perfect for Date Night

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need pottery experience for a date night class?
Not at all. Our classes are designed for complete beginners. Your instructor walks you through every step, from centering clay to shaping on the wheel to hand-building techniques.
How long is a pottery date night?
Our one-time group classes are 1.5 hours. That's enough time to really get into it without feeling rushed, and you still have time to grab dinner afterward.
What do we get to take home?
Each person makes 2 pieces during class. We handle the drying, firing, and glazing, and you pick up your finished, food-safe pottery in about 4 to 5 weeks.
Can we book a private pottery date night?
Yes! You can book a private event for just the two of you or invite other couples. Email [email protected] with your preferred dates.

Plan Your Date Night

Book a pottery class and make something together you'll actually keep for years.