One-Time Pottery Group Class
1.5 hrs
Wheel throwing and hand-building for beginners. Make 2 pieces. All materials included.
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JoinOlomana Studios is a pottery and art studio in Irvine with classes for every skill level. If you've never touched clay, our beginner classes walk you through everything. If you're looking for a studio to keep developing your skills, our multi-week courses and open studio time give you space to grow. Small classes, real instruction, and a cozy space in the heart of Orange County.
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Our one-time group classes are the easiest way to try pottery. In 1.5 hours you'll learn the basics of both wheel throwing and hand-building, and you'll make 2 pieces to take home. No experience, no pressure. Just a fun creative session.
Want to go deeper? Our 4-week pottery courses take you from beginner to confident maker. Level 1 covers the fundamentals: centering, pulling walls, forming cylinders and bowls. Levels 2 and 3 push into more complex forms, handles, lids, and decorative techniques. Each level includes open studio time to practice between sessions.
For something different, try one of our specialty workshops. The traditional matcha bowl workshop teaches Japanese hand-building techniques, and our ikebana flower arrangement class combines pottery with the art of Japanese floral design.
We're in Irvine's Sand Canyon plaza, centrally located and easy to reach from anywhere in Orange County. The studio is equipped with Brent pottery wheels, a full glazing station, and kilns on-site. Classes stay small so every student gets real one-on-one time with the instructor.
People drive in from Tustin, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and all over the OC. Free parking, a relaxed atmosphere, and instructors who are working artists and love what they do.
“The matcha bowl workshop was such a cool experience. Eric walked us through every step with hands-on guidance. Fun for a first-timer but challenging enough to keep it interesting.”
Patricia G.
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“What an amazing gem in Irvine. The studio is charming and cozy. The staff is incredibly helpful and the atmosphere is so welcoming.”
Nicole F.
“I had such a wonderful time at Christina's pottery class! She was super nice, patient, and made the whole experience so enjoyable.”
Lauren B.
Wheel throwing and hand-building for beginners. Make 2 pieces. All materials included.
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