The Potters' Studio

*current student registration is open now, member registration begins Monday, January 26 at noon!*

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More 6 week classes are headed your way at The Potters’ Studio! We have 5 courses enrolling soon, including a glaze chemistry class with our glaze tech Bill, beginning wheel throwing, and some fun sculpture classes. 🧱

*Public registration opens Monday, Feb. 2 at noon*

You can look through class information and register on our website: canvas.berkeleypottersstudio.org/classes
If you are a current student or member, keep an eye on your email inbox for the early registration link.

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We’re excited to support your learning & creativity in clay. See you around the studio!

Check out what classes are happening at The Potters' Studio (724 Camelia Street) in January! 🏺

Register: https://canvas.berkeleypottersstudio.org/classes

Introduction to The Wheel – Level 1 (AM) (Jan 5 - Feb 9)

Introduction to The Wheel – Level 1 (PM) (Jan 5 - Feb 9)

After Cone 10: Alternative and Cold Finishes – Level 1 (Jan 5 - Feb 9)

Handbuilding: Functional Animals - Level 2 (Jan 5 - Feb 9)

Handbuilding: Expanding the Foundations - Level 2 (Jan 6 - Mar 24)

Wheel Throwing: Deep Dive Into the Fundamentals - Level 1 (Jan 6 - Mar 24)

Handbuilt Tableware - Level 2 (Jan 7 - Feb 11)

Handbuilding: The Fundamentals - Level 1 (Jan 7 - Feb 11)

Wheel Throwing: Experimenting with Complex Forms - Level 2 (Jan 7 - Mar 25)

Wheel Throwing: Expand and Hone Your Foundational Skills - Level 2 (Jan 7 - Mar 25)

Handbuilding: Expanding the Foundation - Level 2 (Jan 7 - Mar 25)

Wheel Throwing: Deep Dive Into the Fundamentals - Level 1 (Jan 8 - Mar 26)

Handbuilding: Expanding the Foundation - Level 2 (Jan 8 - Mar 26)

Wheel Throwing: Focus on Functional Ware & Larger Forms - Level 2 (Jan 8 - Mar 26)

Raku & Alternative Low-Fire Techniques - Level 2 (Jan 9 - Mar 27)

Wheel Throwing for Soda Firing & Other Atmospheres - Level 2 (Jan 9 - Mar 27)

Wheel Throwing: Beyond the Basics - Level 2 (Jan 10 - Mar 28)

It was a very big year for us at The Potters’ Studio as we navigated saying goodbye to our 8th St studio and moved into our new permanent home. Since we had our opening party in September, we’ve built a new soda kiln with , introduced a wider variety of classes, and hosted visiting artists such as Justin Paik Reese and Natalia Arbelaez !

We finished out the year with the return of our annual Holiday Sale and had a wonderful time connecting with new neighbors and long-time community members.

As we close out 2025, we would like to thank everyone who has been a part of our studio this year. From volunteers to staff, board members, friends, and studio members, we couldn’t have done this without you!

From all of us at The Potters’ Studio, we wish you a Happy New Year and can’t wait to see you in 2026. ❤️

Photos from our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in September by Clara Rice. Clara Rice Photography

Dreaming about taking a clay class? We still have room in classes beginning the first week of January! 🤲 Explore our offerings: canvas.berkeleypottersstudio.org/classes

You can still register for the following:

Monday
After Cone 10: Alternative & Cold Finishes with Jason Stern
6:15-9:15 pm

Tuesday
Hand Building: Expanding the Foundations with Ian Bassett
10 am-1 pm

Wheel Throwing: Deep Dive into Fundamentals with Jason Stern (*one spot left!)
6-9 pm

Wednesday
Wheel Throwing: Experimenting with Complex Forms with Lynne Meade (*one spot left!)
9:30 am-12:30 pm

Hand Building: Expanding the Foundation with Phoebe Deutsch
2-5 pm

Thursday
Wheel Throwing: Deep Dive into the Fundamentals with Scott Jennings
10 am - 1 pm

Friday
Raku & Alternative Low-Fire Techniques with Haley Tessler
6-9 pm

Wheel Throwing for Soda Firing & Other Atmospheres with Ian Bassett
10 am - 1 pm

Saturday
Wheel Throwing: Beyond the Basics with Bob Johnson
10 am - 1 pm

Interested in Soda Firing and want a chance to fire in our new kiln?

Our teacher Ian Bassett is offering a new class: "Wheel Throwing for Soda Firing & Other Atmospheres" 🔥

Fridays 10 am - 1 pm at The Potters' Studio
Jan. 9 - March. 27

This class will focus on creating work for atmospheric firing, specifically soda. Students will learn to visualize and utilize atmospheric effects on clay, glaze, and slips. Ian will discuss and demo a variety of throwing, glazing, and decorating techniques tailored to atmospheric firings. This class will also address loading and wadding strategies as they differ from a cone 10 reduction firing. This class culminates in a soda firing in our newly built kiln.

Register online at https://canvas.berkeleypottersstudio.org/classes/278

❄ We'd like to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who made our 2025 Holiday Sale happen!

We couldn't have done it without the hard work of our staff, volunteers, and exhibiting artists. The weekend turned out beautifully with an abundance of visitors, food, ceramics, and community.

Our first street market with .taproom and was so much fun and a great welcome to our new home on 4th st. Thank you to everyone who came by and supported us this year. ❄

Now for some rest...

We’re hosting another raffle this year at our Holiday Sale! Each December, potters from TPS donate one of their best pieces to help raise money for the Maija Williams Scholarship.

🌟 This fund helps provide free classes and membership to BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ clay artists. Since we launched this scholarship a few years ago, we’ve been able to cover full-tuition for over 100 students! 🌟

By bidding on a piece during the Holiday Sale, your donations go directly towards funding the scholarship for the next year. And, you get the chance to win an amazing, hand-made ceramic art piece for the price you chose!

Thanks for helping us make our studio accessible so everyone can experience the magic of community clay.

Come by our sale any time Dec. 12-14 to participate. The big raffle drawing takes place Sunday before 4 pm!

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We've got a great selection of classes headed your way in 2026!

💥 Public Registration opens Dec. 9 at noon. Early student & member registration is now open. 💥

Read more about our classes & register here: canvas.berkeleypottersstudio.org/classes

We're counting down the days until the return of our Holiday Sale! Join us Dec. 12-14 for 80+ ceramic artists, live music, food & drinks from our neighbors, and a raffle supporting our Maija Williams Scholarship. 🌲

It's a wonderful time to support the work of local artists such as Lily MacIver .pigeon.pottery who will be returning to this year's sale! Lily will also be showing work in our upcoming student exhibition, "The Radiance Between Us" (reception this Friday, Dec. 5 from 6-8 pm). So many good things to look forward to!

So many exciting upcoming events! Join us for the return of our annual Holiday Sale on Dec. 12-14.

✨The Radiance Between Us ✨
A class exhibition at . Please join them and teacher   for their closing reception on Friday, December 5th from 6-8pm.

The Potters’ Studio
724 Camelia St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Entrance on 5th street!

Flyer designed by: Lisa Stringer
Ceramic pieces by: 
Artists:
Christine Aiko Beck .i.k.o.ceramics
Andra Berkman
Sheila Cotton 
Jude Garcia  
Michelle Grunfelder
Ksh*tiz (KZ) Gupta
Colin Long
Lily Maciver .pigeon.pottery
Gabriel Raposo
Anya Riddell-Kaufman
Cheryl Simeone .simeone
Lisa Stringer
Sharon Wu