Pottery Classes in Los Angeles

We offer Sculpting Classes and Pottery Classes in Los Angeles.  Ball Clay Studio is a sculpture studio and pottery studio combined, where inspired artists create sculptures, hand-build ceramics and throw on the pottery wheel.  Through our pottery classes and sculpting classes, we continue building a great work space and sense of community with our students and members.  We have many friendly happy members and returning students who work in the studio each day!

About Our Studio

We have a wide selection of glazes and also carry a good selection of different clay bodies, for sculpting and throwing on the pottery wheel. Our Los Angeles Pottery Studio is equipped with a Bailey Slab Roller, a Northstar Clay Extruder, 19 Pottery Wheels, hand-building tools and plenty of space for creating.  In addition to our fantastic environment and tools, we offer great classes.  We teach our students how to create amazing work by, helping them improve their skills through excellent instruction and positive teaching. According to CBS, we have the best Pottery Classes in Los Angeles and we aren’t going to argue!  Our main goal is to foster self-discovery, inspire creativity and nurture the artist within.

Upcoming Classes

Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Tuesday Nights

May 23,2017 - Jun 27,2017 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Registration Page This is a beginning to intermediate wheel throwing course, which covers the basics skills in wheel throwing, trimming and glaze applications over a five week period.  It is the perfect class for refining your throwing skills or for the complete beginner.   For class details click the following link. Beginning to Intermediate wheel Throwing $250 course includes:

• 5 classes of instruction (concluded with 2 week grace period for works in progress)
• 25lbs of clay
• glazes and firing (up to 2500 cubic inches of firing space and glaze)
• Open studio time throughout the duration of the class, with an additional 2 weeks after the final class to finish uncompleted works. (during business hours only – no instruction during open studio time – There is no wheel throwing during the final two weeks of open studio.  The final two weeks are for finishing uncompleted works in progress.)

Tuesday Nights  7:00pm-9:00pm

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Location

Ball Clay Studio
4851 York blvd
Los Angeles, Ca. 90042

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Event Fees:

Class Registration $ 250.00
Basic Pottery Tool Kit $ 20.00
Used Pottery Tool Kit - Great condition $ 10.00

Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Wednesday Nights

May 24,2017 - Jun 28,2017 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing Registration Page This course covers the basics to intermediate skills in wheel throwing, trimming and glaze applications over a six week period. For class details click the following link. Beginning Ceramics Wheel Throwing $250 course includes:

• 5 classes of instruction (concluded with 2 week grace period for works in progress)
• 25lbs of clay (glaze and firing included)
• glazes and firing
• Open studio time throughout the duration of the class, with an additional 2 weeks after the final class to finish uncompleted works. (There is no instruction during open studio time – There is no wheel throwing during the final two weeks of open studio.  The final two weeks are for finishing uncompleted works in progress.)

Wednesday Nights  7:00pm-9:00pm

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Location

Ball Clay Studio
4851 York blvd
Los Angeles, Ca. 90042

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Event Fees:

Class Registration $ 250.00
Basic Pottery Tool Kit $ 20.00

Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Thursday Nights

May 25,2017 - Jun 29,2017 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Registration Page This is a beginning to intermediate wheel throwing course, which covers the basics skills in wheel throwing, trimming and glaze applications over a five week period.  It is the perfect class for refining your throwing skills or for the complete beginner.   For class details click the following link. Beginning to Intermediate wheel Throwing $250 course includes:

• 5 classes of instruction (concluded with 2 week grace period for works in progress)
• 25lbs of clay
• glazes and firing (up to 2500 cubic inches of firing space and glaze)
• Open studio time throughout the duration of the class, with an additional 2 weeks after the final class to finish uncompleted works. (during business hours only – no instruction during open studio time – There is no wheel throwing during the final two weeks of open studio.  The final two weeks are for finishing uncompleted works in progress.)

Thursday Nights  7:00pm-9:00pm Starting 4/6/2017 - 5/4/2017

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Location

Ball Clay Studio
4851 York blvd
Los Angeles, Ca. 90042

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Event Fees:

Class Registration $ 250.00
Basic Pottery Tool Kit $ 20.00

Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Tuesday Nights

Jul 11,2017 - Aug 8,2017 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Registration Page This is a beginning to intermediate wheel throwing course, which covers the basics skills in wheel throwing, trimming and glaze applications over a five week period.  It is the perfect class for refining your throwing skills or for the complete beginner.   For class details click the following link. Beginning to Intermediate wheel Throwing $250 course includes:

• 5 classes of instruction (concluded with 2 week grace period for works in progress)
• 25lbs of clay
• glazes and firing (up to 2500 cubic inches of firing space and glaze)
• Open studio time throughout the duration of the class, with an additional 2 weeks after the final class to finish uncompleted works. (during business hours only – no instruction during open studio time – There is no wheel throwing during the final two weeks of open studio.  The final two weeks are for finishing uncompleted works in progress.)

Tuesday Nights  7:00pm-9:00pm

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Location

Ball Clay Studio
4851 York blvd
Los Angeles, Ca. 90042

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Event Fees:

Used Pottery Tool Kit - Great condition $ 10.00
Class Registration $ 250.00
Basic Pottery Tool Kit $ 20.00

Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Saturday Mornings

Jul 15,2017 - Aug 12,2017 Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Registration Page This is a beginning to intermediate wheel throwing course, which covers the basics skills in wheel throwing, trimming and glaze applications over a five week period.  It is the perfect class for refining your throwing skills or for the complete beginner.   For class details click the following link. Beginning to Intermediate wheel Throwing $250 course includes:

• 5 classes of instruction (concluded with 2 week grace period for works in progress)
• 25lbs of clay
• glazes and firing (up to 2500 cubic inches of firing space and glaze)
• Open studio time throughout the duration of the class, with an additional 2 weeks after the final class to finish uncompleted works. (during business hours only – no instruction during open studio time – There is no wheel throwing during the final two weeks of open studio.  The final two weeks are for finishing uncompleted works in progress.)

Saturday Mornings  9:00pm-11:00am

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Location

Ball Clay Studio
4851 York blvd
Los Angeles, Ca. 90042

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Event Fees:

Class Registration $ 250.00
Basic Pottery Tool Kit $ 20.00