Join us at The Mudd House for fun, hands-on pottery workshops designed for all skill levels. From wheel throwing and handbuilding to specialty curated classes, our San Diego pottery studio is a welcoming space to create, connect, and explore clay in a relaxed, community-driven environment.Workshops & special events include all materials and instruction.
Workshops
Paint Your Own:
Ice Cream Bowl
at Scoopy Scoopy!
In this paint-your-own workshop, you’ll customize a handmade ceramic ice cream bowl at Scoopy Scoopy! Enjoy a complimentary scoop of premium ice cream while you create. Choose from a curated palette of glazes and make it uniquely yours with patterns, words, or playful designs. Guaranteed to be your new favorite container for all tasty treats. Scoopy Scoopy is offering 25% off scoops when you bring your finished bowl back to curb your next craving!
Wednesday | November 4th | 5pm
190 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas CA 92024
$65 per person | 90 mins | 10 person limit
ALL AGES
Build your own:
Butter dish
Butter believe it, we're making butter dishes! Join us for a fun, hands-on handbuilding workshop where you'll create your very own one-of-a-kind ceramic butter dish. Get creative with playful shapes, textures, and designs to make a charming little home for your favorite spread. No experience needed, just bring your imagination! We'll glaze and fire your creation so it's ready to add a little handmade magic to your kitchen.
Saturday | November 7th | 10:30am
$85 per person | 90mins | 8 person limit
AGES 16+
Paint-A-Platter!
Sunday | November 8th | 10:30am
Join us for a festive Paint-a-Platter Workshop! Select a pre-made platter and decorate it with our vibrant stroke & coat glazes. We’ll finish it with a clear glaze so it’s food, microwave & dishwasher safe, ready to take home in 1–2 weeks. Perfect for holiday hosting or family dinners!
ALL AGES with guardian *NO DROP OFFS*
$85 per person | 90 mins | 8 person limit
Charcuterie Board workshop
Sunday’s | October 25th & November 14th | 3pm
In this hands-on workshop, we create ceramic charcuterie boards designed for gathering, sharing, and slowing down. Each board is hand-built with intention, allowing texture, shape, and natural edges to guide the process. Both functional and sculptural, these pieces are made to hold food, conversation, and connection. Finished with food-safe glazes, every board is one-of-a-kind—bringing warmth, beauty, and ritual to the table.
$100 per person | 90 mins | 8 person limit
AGES 16+
paint your own:
stemless wine glass
Sunday | November 15th | 3:30pm
Paint your own ceramic stemless wine glass in this fun, creative workshop! Perfect for summer sipping, you’ll customize your piece with a curated selection of glazes, patterns, words, or playful designs. Whether bold or minimalist, make it uniquely yours. After firing, your one-of-a-kind glass will be food-safe, functional, and ready for all your favorite beverages. No experience needed!
$85 per person | 90mins | 8 person limit
AGES 16+
Sculpt a sconce!
Join us for this fun and interactive workshop where we will be making hand-built ceramic wall sconces- made to hold a glowing tea light or tiny treasures. Shaped slowly by hand, each piece blends function with sculptural beauty, inviting texture, play, and organic form. Designed to live on the wall as a vessel for light, ritual, or meaningful objects, every sconce is one-of-a-kind, bringing warmth, intention, and a little magic into your space.
Saturday | November 21st | 3pm
$100 per person | 90 mins | 8 person limit
AGES 16+
paint your own:
to-go mug
In this paint-your-own workshop, you’ll customize a ceramic travel mug- one of today’s most-loved, everyday essentials. Choose from a curated palette of glazes and make it uniquely yours with patterns, words, or playful designs. Both functional and stylish, these mugs are made for daily rituals on the go. Finished and kiln-fired, each piece becomes a one-of-a-kind travel companion you’ll reach for every day.
Sunday | November 22nd | 10:30am
$85 per person | 90mins | 8 person limit
AGES 16+
Build your own:
Handled Mug
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll build your very own ceramic mug from scratch! Learn handbuilding techniques as you shape, sculpt, and add a unique handle to your new favorite sipping companion. Get playful with textures, shapes, and personal touches to make it truly one of a kind. No experience needed! We'll glaze and fire your masterpiece so it's ready for all your cozy sips!
Saturday | November 28th | 10:30am
$85 per person | 90mins | 8 person limit
AGES 16+
Ornament Making!
Embrace the holiday spirit at our Ornament Making Workshop! Join us for a festive crafting session where you'll design and craft FOUR ornaments. Additional creations can be kept for $10 per piece. Pre-made, bisque fired ornaments will be on hand for purchase, offering a blank canvas to glaze for just $10 each. Unleash your imagination and add a personal touch to your holiday decor. Reserve your spot today and let the festivities begin!
Sunday | November 29th & December 6th | 10:30am
$85 per person | 90 mins | 8 person limit
ALL AGES
Please note- all children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Paint your own: holiday ornament
Saturday | December 5th & December 12th | 10:30am
Get into the holiday spirit with a little handmade magic! Join us for a festive workshop where you'll paint 4 ceramic holiday ornaments using our colorful Stroke & Coat glazes! Mix, match, and get creative with playful patterns, festive designs, and personal touches to make each ornament uniquely yours. Perfect for decorating your tree or gifting to someone special! Additional ornaments can be purchased for $10 each.
$85 per person | 90 mins | 10 person limit
ALL AGES
Please note- all children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Clay & Slay queer night
Join us for Clay & Slay—a fabulous night of mud, mayhem, and masterpieces at The Mudd House! Get your hands dirty in a “happy hour” style class with pre-centered clay, craft a stunning ceramic piece (yours to keep!), and pick your glaze. Extra creations? Just $10 each. Your art will be ready in 3-5 weeks, and if you're 21+, BYOB to keep the vibes flowing. Open to all queens, kings, non-binary royals and everyone in between!
Ages 16+ | $100 Per Person | 90min
First Friday’s | 6pm-7:30pm
multi-week courses
Wheel Throwing
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