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
Polaroids & Picture Frames: Paint Your Own Ceramic Frame!
In this paint-your-own workshop, you’ll customize a hand-made ceramic picture frame, perfectly fitted for a classic polaroid photo. Choose from a curated palette of glazes and make it uniquely yours with colors, patterns, words, or playful designs. Polaroid film will be provided to capture memories and the joy of making. Finished and kiln-fired, your framed photo will be ready to take home within a few days.
$85 per person | 90 mins | 10 person limit
ALL AGES
Sunday’s | August 2nd & 16th | 10:30am
Figure Sculpting – Bodices & Busts
Workshop
Join us for a hands-on, 3-hour figure sculpting class open to all experience levels. You'll learn the fundamentals of sculpting bodices and busts in clay, exploring form, proportion, and detail in a supportive and creative environment. Whether you're brand new or looking to refine your skills, this class is a great opportunity to dive into the art of the human figure.
AGES 16+ | All skill levels welcome | $160 per person | 3 Hours
Saturday, August 8th at 3pm
In this handbuilding workshop, you’ll create your very own ceramic travel mug from slab to sip. Learn foundational techniques to shape and assemble a fully functional mug designed for life on the go. Personalize your piece with carved details, textures, stamps, or meaningful words to make it uniquely yours. Both practical and beautifully handmade, your finished mug will be glazed and kiln-fired & ready to become your new favorite daily ritual companion.
Build your own:
To-go Mugs
Sunday | August 9th | 3pm
$100 per person | 2 Hours | 8 person limit
AGES 16+
Charcuterie Board workshop
Saturday’s | August 15th | August 29th at 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
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! Complimentary sugar free and low sulfite wine will be provided by a local favorite,
Medly Wine Co!
$85 per person | 90 mins | 10 person limit
AGES 21+
Friday | August 21st | 5pm
Build your own:
matcha bowl
In this handbuilding workshop, you’ll create your very own ceramic matcha bowl. Learn foundational techniques to shape and assemble a fully functional matcha bowl. Personalize your piece with carved details, textures, stamps, or meaningful words to make it uniquely yours. We're partnering with Perfect Pear Matcha to for you to sip matcha while you make! One free matcha is included with the class!
$100 per person | 2hrs | 8 person limit
AGES 16+
Saturday | August 22nd | 10am
Sgraffito workshop w/ buschkraft tools
Join us for a special Sgraffito Workshop with guest instructor Nicholai Busch! Explore surface design techniques, underglaze options, clay work time control, and more. Beginner friendly but perfect for all levels, this hands-on class includes BuschKraft carving tools, underglazes, and practice pieces. You're encouraged to bring your own leather-hard piece to carve and take your pottery skills to the next level. Don't miss this chance to master the art of sgraffito and elevate your ceramic creations!
Saturday | August 22nd | 4 pm
$100 per person | 2-Hour Session | 20 person limit
AGES 16+
Paint your own:
To-go mug
Sunday | August 23rd | 10am
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.
$85 per person | 90 mins | 10 person limit
AGES 16+
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, 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+ | $85 Per Person | 90min
First Friday’s | 6pm-7:30pm
multi-week courses
Wheel Throwing
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