Ceramics Workshop: Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Clay Care Experience Oakland (Bay Area)

Experience the playful and healing nature of clay in this private Oakland workshop.



105 mins Class size 1 to 10 guests    

$85 - $130 ($130 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $90/guest for 2+ guests, $85/guest for 5+ guests)


Experience the playful and therapeutic nature of clay in this pottery workshop in Oakland with the art of hand-building and wheel throwing. This is a private workshop.
Learn ceramics basics with your teacher Judy Fleming, such as how to work with clay and what to expect from the drying, glazing, and firing process. You will get a demonstration of both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
These sessions act as a combination of a ceramics lesson and an open and safe space to be yourself, connect, and play. Judy is the facilitator and the clay invokes a playful, transformative, and grounding experience. Wheel-throwing or hand-building are available to experiment, the classes are “molded” to accommodate desired outcomes. For example, if you want to learn how to make a specific object out of clay.
How the sessions progress, Judy will do a hand-building and/or wheel-throwing demo. After the demo, she is your assistant and available for support. Your session will take place over 1 hour and 45 minutes.
These classes make for great team building! Youths are also welcome to join this unique clay workshop and explore their creativity.
The session takes place at Judy's studio space which is a part of a working artist community. The space has a warehouse feel- tall ceilings, and garage door, ample space to create with lots of air flow.
The session will include clay that will be finished and fired in the kiln. You will likely end up with two or more pieces! You get to pick the glaze color. Finished ceramics will be ready for pick up about 3 weeks after the session.
Please Note
  • The studio space is accessible with a wheelchair.
  • The studio is within a gated warehouse space, please message me when you arrive
  • Large team building events are possible, I will come to you (hand-building workshops only)


Knowledge required
No prior knowledge of clay or ceramics is necessary.
 
What you'll get
Three weeks from the session, Judy will coordinate getting your finished pieces to you. $15 extra for shipping.
 
What to bring
It is helpful to trim nails before the session. Bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty but feel comfortable in. Judy will provide an apron to wear.
 
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 6 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom or gift for couples.

Location

Oakland, CA

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Oakland, to a venue of your choice for a private class

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Judy Fleming is an Associate Marriage + Family Therapist (AMFT) and Ceramic Artist. She started her business “Ground Ceramics” in Oakland in 2012. In addition, she works in the East Bay as a Mental Health Therapist specializing in her work with youth and families.
She offers private sessions, attends occasional local markets, and makes custom work.
She enjoys creating pieces that help ground and connect us to ourselves, each other, plants, and foods. There is intention put into each unique piece.
Judy welcomes participants from all ages, genders, orientations, ethnicities, and abilities. She is trained in working with trauma and the nervous system. She highly values ritual and ceremony.

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